Materials:(Transwest) FF 100

Division C - Accepted Materials

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FF 100
by Transwest Roofing Ltd.

The metal panel listed and described below is accepted for use in the RoofStar Guarantee Program.

Manufacturer Transwest Roofing Ltd. Contact Address See the current Membership list and contact information at www.rcabc.org Product Group - Standing Seam Metal Roof System Panel Machine New Tech Machinery Panel Name (Transwest) FF 100 Seam Type Snap Lock: 25 mm (1") The roofing assembly / material information published below and in the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual DOES NOT represent a complete set of the manufacturer's published data, nor does it represent a detailed specification. The preparation of a detailed specification is the responsibility of the design authority. For more information about this product or system, consult the manufacturer.

OVERVIEW

The FF100 Panel is a metal roof panel formed from 24 gauge. Width from 300 mm (12") to 500 mm (20") wide with a 25 mm (1") height at the male rib. Note that the maximum length of this panel is restricted in the "RGC Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Roofs" to 10 m (30') because of the coefficient of expansion (Ref. Article 9.2.1.1., Sentence (8)). This panel is also suitable for application only on a solid substrate (uninsulated roofs).

Fasteners (screws) used to attach panels to plywood deck to be No. 8 by 22 mm (1") panhead. Fasteners to be placed a maximum of 600 mm (24") on center.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. General: Standing seam panels utilize a hidden fastener clip system for mechanical fastening to a solid substrate. The maximum spacing of the clips in either the snap lock or mechanically locked system is 600 mm OC (24"). The panels are locked together with the clips as part of the seam, by use of friction in the case of the Snap lock profiles, or by use of a mechanical seamer in the case of the mechanically locked profiles.
2. Range of application: on wood or metal sloped roofs; in commercial, institutional, industrial and residential construction; for re-roofing or new construction.
3. Fasteners (Screws):
   1. Consult manufacturer.
4. Deck Requirements: in keeping with the Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems.

PROFILE

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

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SITE CONDITIONS

1. Contact manufacturer for installation requirements, including requirements for extreme weather areas.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Wind Uplift Resistance: Panel securement shall conform to the requirements in Part 3 of the Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems.
2. Materials:RoofStar (RGC) accepted metal panel systems shall be formed of steel conforming to the requirements published in Section 9.2. of the Standard.

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