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Division

07 Thermal and Moisture Protection

Section

07600 Flashing and Sheet Metal

Part 1:

General

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Summary
The work covered by this Section consists of providing all tools, labor, equipment and
materials, and performing all operations in connection with flashing and sheet metal.

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Section includes
1.

Flashing and Counter flashing

2.

Gutters and Downspouts

3.

Sheet Metal Roofing

4.

Other Fabricated Sheet Metal Items

Related Sections
07700 Roof Specialties & Accessories
07900 Joint Sealers

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References

1 02 01

Applicable Standards

1 02 01 04

USA Standards

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American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM A167 : 96

Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting


Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate

ASTM A653 : 98

Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or ZincIron Alloy Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.

ASTM B32 : 96

Standard Specification for Solder Material

ASTM B101 : 96

Standard Specification for Lead-Coated Sheet and Strip for


Building Construction.

ASTM B209 : 96

Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet


and Plate.

ASTM B370 : 98

Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building


Construction.

ASTM B749 : 97

Standard Specification for Lead and Lead-Alloy Strip, Sheet and


Plate Products.

ASTM D2178 : 97a

Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt used in Roofing


and Waterproofing.

British Standards
BS 6582 : 85

Specification for continuously hot-dip lead alloy (terne) coated


cold reduced carbon steel flat rolled products

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Other References

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Copper Development Association (CDA)


Copper in Architecture - Handbook

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American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)

AAMA 603 : 98

Voluntary Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic


Coatings on Extruded Aluminum.
AAMA 605 : 98

Voluntary Specifications for High Performance Organic Coatings


on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.

AAMA 606.1 : 76

Voluntary Guide Specifications and Inspection Methods for


Integral Color Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum.

AAMA 607.1 : 77

Voluntary Guide Specification and Inspection Methods for Clear


Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum.

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Definitions

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Technical Terms
coping flashing for a parapet
cornice flashing flashing of a special finish element at parapet level or at a roof
edge
girth unfolded width of an e.g. multiple bend and seamed flashing
reglets formed metal elements, which are installed recessed (into concrete) or
surface mounted to receive snap-in flashing
scupper flashing for horizontal water drainage through parapet

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Abbreviations
deg. C
max.
min.
o.c.
UL
m

1 05

degree Celsius
maximum
minimum
off center
Underwriters Laboratories (US)
Micrometer = 1/10 mm

Submittals
Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and specification of
Section 01300.

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Product Data
Provide product data for each type of prefabricated components and their accessories.

1 05 02

Shop Drawings
Provide shop drawings indicating material profile, jointing pattern, jointing details,
fastening methods, flashings, terminations and installation details. Do not proceed with
fabrication and / or installation until approval from the Engineer.

1 05 03

Samples
Samples of typical prefabricated components with required finish, shall be submitted to
the Engineer for approval prior to application.

1 05 04

Quality Control Submittals


Documented experience of Contractors site supervisor(s)
Certificates for all elements indicated showing compliance with referenced Standards
and requirements of local authorities.
Records and reports of Contractors Internal Q.C..
Records and reports of Contractors External Q.C..

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Quality Assurance

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Qualifications

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Qualifications of Manufacturers
Products used in the work of this Section shall be produced by manufacturers
regularly engaged in this work, with a history of successful production acceptable to
the Engineer, or preferably a certification according to ISO 9000 series.

1 06 01 02

Qualifications of Installers
Use adequate number of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced
in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified
requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of work .
Contractors site supervisor(s) shall have knowledge of referenced Standards and at
least five (5) years of documented experience.

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Certifications
Provide 'Third Party' certificates issued by an authorized and independent agency or
laboratory where indicated.

1 06 04

Quality Control

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Internal Quality Control


Contractors internal Quality Control shall include but not be limited to:
Checking suppliers certificates of compliance with specification and referenced
Standards prior to application or installation.
Checking suppliers delivery tickets for compliance with supply order and specification.

1 07

Delivery, Storage and Handling

1 07 01

Packing and Shipping


Deliver materials to site originally packed by manufacturer. Protect materials during
delivery to comply with manufacturers directions. Damaged materials shall be
replaced at Contractor's cost.

1 07 02

Storage and Protection


Store materials and prefabricated components at site in an adequate manner to
prevent twisting, bending and abrasion, and make sure that the storage stays dry and
is properly ventilated.

Part 2:

Products

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Basic Materials

2 01 01

Galvanized Steel
Galvanized sheet steel shall comply with ASTM A653 G90 (275 g/m2) zinc-coating.
Minimum thickness shall be 0,6 mm.

2 01 02

Coating to Galvanized Steel


Coating to galvanized sheet steel shall be as follows:

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01.0 Modified Silicone, baked enamel system, complying with AAMA 603.
02.0 Acrylic, baked enamel system, complying with AAMA 603.
03.0 Polyester, baked enamel system, complying with AAMA 603.
04.0 PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), multiple coat, thermally cured,
complying with AAMA 605.

2 01 03

Aluminium Sheet
Aluminium sheet shall comply with ASTM B209 or an equivalent Standard; minimum
thickness shall be 0,8 mm.
Finish / Coating shall be as follows:

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01.0

mill finish

02.0

Anodized finish of min. 15 m thickness, complying with AAMA


607.1- Class I (clear) or AAMA 606.1- Class I (color)

03.0

Shop coated with modified silicone, baked enamel system,


complying with AAMA 603.

04.0

Shop coated with acrylic, baked enamel system, complying with


AAMA 603.

05.0

Shop coated with polyester, baked enamel system, complying


with AAMA 603.

06.0

Shop coated with PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), multiple coat,


thermally cured, complying with AAMA 605.

07.0

Color as indicated.

08.0

Color as selected from manufacturers color chart.

Lead
Lead shall comply with ASTM B749 or an equivalent Standard.

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Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel sheet shall comply with ASTM A167, type 304; minimum thickness 0,4
mm. Provide pattern and finish as indicated.

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Copper
Copper sheet shall comply with ASTM B370, cold rolled, minimum thickness 0,5 mm,
natural or lacquered finish as indicated.

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Terne Coated Steel


Terne coated steel sheet shall be minimum 0,4 mm thick copper bearing steel core
material with min. 0,45 kg/m2 terne (lead alloy) coating, complying with BS 6582 or an
equivalent Standard.

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Titan Zinc
Titan zinc sheets shall comply with the relevant Standards.

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Underlayment
Underlayment shall be glass roofing felt complying with ASTM D2178 or an equivalent
Standard.

2 02

Accessories
01.0

Fasteners shall be of the same material as the flashing metal.

02.0

Protective backing paint shall be zinc molybdate alkyd or


bituminous paint as appropriate.

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03.0

Sealant shall be acrylic, silicon, polyurethane or polysulfide


based, unless otherwise indicated. Material and installation
shall comply with requirements in Section 07900 Joint
Sealers.

04.0

Solder shall comply with ASTM B32 or an equivalent Standard.

05.0

Reglets shall be surface mounted or recessed as shown in


drawings unless otherwise indicated . They shall be factory
finished, made of galvanized steel or extruded aluminum.

06.0

Downspout boots shall be of steel or cast iron, unless


otherwise indicated.

Fabrication
Form sections true to shape, accurate size, square and free from distortion or defects.
Fabricate cleats of same material as sheet, interlocked with them.
Form pieces in longest possible lengths.
Hem exposed edges on underside min. inch, mitre and seam corners.
Form material with standing, batten or flat lock seams, unless otherwise indicated. At
moving joints use sealed lapped, bayonet-type or interlocking hooked seams.
Solder shop formed metal joints. After soldering remove flux, wipe, wash clean and
weather seal joints.
Fabricate corners from one piece with adequate legs; seam for rigidity.
Fabricate vertical faces with bottom edge formed outward min. 6 mm and hemmed to
form drip.
Fabricate flashing to allow toe to extend min. 50 mm, unless otherwise indicated, over
roof gravel or pavers.
Fabricate gutters to profile and size indicated or required by design manual.
Fabricate downspouts to profile and size indicated or required by design manual.
Fabricate accessories (brackets) in profile and size to suit gutters and downspouts.

Part 3:
3 01

Execution
General Examination
Examine structure and previous work where work of this Section will be installed.
Correct conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work. Verify
that materials to be used for the work comply with requirements in specifications and
schedules. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.

3 02

General Preparation

3 03

Installation

3 03 01

General Flashing
Install starter, edge strips and cleats before starting application of flashings.
Install surface mounted reglets true to line and levels. Seal top of reglets with sealant
follow requirements in Section 07900 Joint Sealers.

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Paint concealed surfaces with protective backing paint to a min. dry-film thickness of
200 microns.
Insert flashings into reglets to form tight fit. Secure in place with plastic wedges, fill
empty space with joint filler and sealant follow requirements in Section 07900 Joint
Sealers.
Secure flashings in place using concealed fasteners.
Fit flashings tight in place. Make corners square, surfaces true and straight in planes,
and lines accurate to profiles.
Coping and cornice flashing shall have drip-edges minimum 2 cm off finished
surfaces.
Seal metal joints watertight, or solder metal joints for full metal surface contact.

3 03 02

Gutters and Downspouts


Provide gutters and downspouts of material, shape and size indicated, or required by
Design Manual.
Provide brackets of same material, formed to fit the shapes of gutters and
downspouts. Fix brackets by one of the following methods, depending on the type of
substrate:
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Nailing or screwing for wood substrates

Doweling and bolting for concrete substrates

Bolting or riveting for steel substrates

Slope gutters minimum 5 mm/m length.


Connect downspouts to downspout boots. Provide min. 10 cm overlapping and cover
connection joint with a metal hood, which allows thermal expansion.

3 04

Field Quality Control

3 05

Adjusting and Cleaning


Clean flashings from any on-site soldering and soiling. Special care shall be taken not
to soil adjacent finished construction.

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Protection
Protect completed work from damage until handing over.

3 08

Schedules
Contractor shall provide schedules of his works, coordinated with other trades, prior to
commencing with installation.

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Part 4: Method of Measurement


4 01

General
The quantities to be paid for will be measured in place or determined from drawings.
Where work is measured by area, no deductions will be made for voids not exceeding
1,0 m2.

4 02

Units of Measurement
Flashings will generally be measured by m length according to different materials,
coatings and widths (girth).
Gutters and downspouts will be measured by m length according to different materials,
coatings and sizes.
Pipe collars, chimney flashing, scuppers etc. will be enumerated according to different
materials, coatings and sizes.

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Part 5: Basis of Payment


5 01

General
Payment will be made for complete work including furnishing all material, equipment,
tools, scaffolding, storage facilities, water, power, for all labor, samples, coordinating
work with other trades, checking, examination, testing, quality assurance, cleaning and
protecting.

5 02

Ancillary Works to be included in the Unit Price Rates


The following ancillary works shall be included in the unit price rates and will not be
measured separately:
- Painting of concealed surfaces
- Brackets for gutters and downspouts
- Cleats and any other holding devices
- Sealing of joints

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