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SECTION 074725 – TERRACOTTA RAINSCREEN CLADDING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Terracotta panel rainscreen system including the following:

1. Aluminum clip and sub-girt system.
2. Extruded double-leaf (terracotta) clay panels.
3. Flashing, weather-seals, cover plates and decorative metal trim.
4. Miscellaneous anchors, fasteners, adhesives, insulation, vapor barrier, sealants, and
related accessories.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 051200 - Structural Steel.

B. Section 054100 - Cold Formed Metal Framing.

C. Section 061053 – Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry.

D. Section 071326 – Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing.

E. Section 072100 – Thermal Insulation

F. Section 072600 - Vapor Retarders.

G. Section 072500 - Weather Barriers.

H. Section 076200 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim.

I. Section 079200 - Joint Sealants.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. ASTM B 209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and
Plate.
2. ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Extruded
Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.
3. ASTM C 484 - Standard Test Method for Thermal Shock Resistance of Glazed
Ceramic Tile.
4. ASTM C 1167 - Standard Specification for Clay Roof Tiles.
5. ASTM E 283 – Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through
Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences
Across the Speciment.

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6. ASTM E 331 – Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,
Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
7. ASTM E 547 – Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,
Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference.
8. ASTM E 782 - Standard Practice for Exposure of Cover Materials for Solar
Collectors to Natural Weathering Under Conditions Simulating Operational Mode.
9. ASTM E 1105 - Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration
of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or
Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference.

B. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM): Metal Finishes

Manual for Architectural and Metal Products.

C. Florida Building Code (FBC):

1. TAS 202 – Uniform Structural Load Standards
2. TAS 203 – Uniform Cyclic Pressure Test Standards

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3. Cleaning methods.

C. Shop Drawings: Complete shop drawings shall be submitted for approval prior to
fabrication, with detailed elevations and sections of each condition and application;
including metal thickness, finish, methods of installation, anchorage and expansion joints,
width, bow, camber, squareness tolerances necessary to accommodate thermal movement
and relationship with adjacent construction.

D. Engineering Calculations:
1. Submit calculations for design of exterior wall system, including deflections, in place
stresses, negative pull-off loads and capacity of fasteners.
2. Calculations shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the
location of the Project.

E. Selection Samples:
1. Colors and Finishes: Two sets of samples, minimum 8 inches (200 mm) x 4 inches
(100 mm), representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and finishes.

F. Verification Samples:
1. Color and Finish: Two sets of samples, minimum 8 inches (200 mm) x 4 inches (100
mm), representing actual products and finishes specified.
2. System Components: Two sets of profile samples, minimum 12 inches (300 mm)
long.

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1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Description: Provide a complete, pre-engineered aluminum clip and sub-girt system, closure
pieces, trim and flashing. The system is to be composed of double-leaf terracotta panels,
which can only be removed on purpose, panels hung on aluminum clips at head grooves and
base channels and fastened to vertical aluminum sub-frame. The vertical sub-frame is
attached to horizontal aluminum “L” profile, which are attached with aluminum clip angles
to the structural back-up wall system.

B. Design Criteria:
1. Condensation: System shall accommodate positive drainage for moisture entering or
condensation occurring within the terracotta rainscreen panel system.
2. Design system to allow for movements within structure, support loads transferred
from the adjacent construction and to fit within the space allotted without projections
into the finished space as shown on the Drawings.
3. The system is to have a continuous aluminum spacer between each two panels which
will have the following functions:
a. Keep the uniformed joint dimension and align the panels.
b. Prevent the panel from rattling.
c. Integral drainage to direct condensation and minimize water infiltration within
the Rainscreen cavity.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications:
1. Manufacturer shall have 10 years’ experience manufacturing 30mm thick double-leaf
terracotta panels and vertical support system.
2. Terracotta panels and vertical support system are to be provided by the same
manufacturer.
3. Manufacturer must have provided 30mm thick double leaf terracotta for over 100
projects totaling at least 500,000 sq ft.

B. Qualifications of Installers:
1. The cladding installer shall be approved by the manufacturer of the terracotta
rainscreen system.
2. The installer will have experience with 100,000 sq. ft. of rainscreen installation and
20,000 sq. ft. of terracotta rainscreen installation.
3. For actual installation of cladding, use only competent and skilled mechanics
completely familiar with the products and the manufacturer’s currently recommended
methods of installation.

C. Source Responsibility:
1. The rainscreen system, including the terracotta panels, aluminum sub-structure, and
support system, shall be manufactured by the same company.
2. The entire terracotta rainscreen system, with all its components, will have been used
at least 10 years and in more than 30 projects.

D. Performance Test Standards:

1. Provide exterior wall system which has been tested and certified by manufacturer
to provide specified resistance to air and water infiltration when installed as

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indicated and when tested in accordance with AAMA 508-07, “Methods of Test for
Pressure Equalized Rainscreen Wall Cladding Systems.”

1.7 PRECONSTRUCTION TESTING OF TERRA-COTTA PANELS

A. Absorption: Test according to ASTM C 1167 using 24 hour submersion. (separate sets of
specimens, minimum 5 specimens each). Absorption by submersion shall not be less than 4
percent or exceed 7 percent average and 8 percent individual specimen.

B. Freezing and Thawing: Test according to ASTM C 1167 for 100 cycles requiring minimum
of 50 days minimum 5 specimens). No specimen shall lose more than 3 percent of its
original dry weight. No specimen shall crack, crumble or fracture. Specimens shall conform
to approved color range samples before and after testing.

C. Modulus of Rupture: Test according to modified ASTM C 1167 67 (minimum 5 specimens)

Supports shall be actual hardware used for this project. Apply load at mid-span between
supports. Report shall include breaking load, calculated section modules at mid-span, and
calculated breaking stress.

D. Separate sets of specimens are required to be tested for each combination of color and
texture. For a given color and texture combination, the most common size panel for the
project shall be tested, except for breaking load, where panel size corresponding to
maximum span shall be tested. If multiple widths occur to maximum span, test width shall
be selected by Architect.

E. Thermal Shock Resistance: Test according to ASTM C 484 for glazed panels. Minimum of
5 specimens. Specimens shall pass one cycle.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store and handle materials and products in strict compliance with manufacturer's
instructions and recommendations and industry standards.

B. Store materials in manufacturer's original sealed, labeled packaging until ready for
installation and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Protect from damage.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Pre-Installation Conference: Convene conference prior to start of cladding work, and at

Contractor’s direction to review installation procedures and to establish procedures to
maintain optimum working conditions and to coordinate this work with related and adjacent
work. Meeting shall include Contractor, Architect, major material manufacturers, and
subcontractors whose work needs coordination with cladding work.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer’s standard 10 year limited warranty against

defects in materials.

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B. Installer’s Warranty: Provide Installer’s 2 year installation warranty that exterior wall
system will remain weathertight during the warranty period and that if a leak occurs, that the
system will be repaired or replaced as required to render the system weathertight, at no cost
to the Owner. The installation warranty shall cover labor and materials.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Basis of design is Shildan, Inc./ Moeding Keramikfassaden GmbH, Germany 30mm double-
leaf terracotta panels c/o 2047 Briggs Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. (215-525-4510)

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of

the following:
a. Shildan Inc.
b. Boston Valley Terracotta

B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section

012500.

2.2 TERRACOTTA CLAY PANEL RAINSCREEN SYSTEMS

A. Exterior Wall Systems:

1. Construction: Double leaf clay (terra-cotta) panel shapes.
2. Panel Thickness: 1-3/8 inch (30 mm) thickness.
3. Size and Configuration: As indicated on the Drawings.
4. Panel Type: Standard.
5. Panel Type: Ribbed.
6. Finish: As selected by Architect from manufacturers full range.
7. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturers full range.

2.3 MATERIALS

A. Double-leaf (30mm) Terracotta Panel Units:

1. Pigmentation: Integral, surface applied color not acceptable.
2. Tolerances for Terracotta Panels:
a. Length (axis) 150 to 1500 mm: Tolerance +/- 1 mm
b. Height (axis) 150 to 400 mm: Tolerance +/- 1.2%
c. Thickness 30 mm: Tolerance +/- 2.0 mm.
d. Longitudinal Bending (in direction of holes): Tolerance +/- 0.7% of length.
e. Transverse Bending Across Holes: Tolerance +/- 1.0% of height.
f. Wing Spacing (height of gap at four-point-measurement): Tolerance +/-0.7% of
length + height.
g. Edge Bending (bend in tile level): Tolerance +/- 0.5% of length of edge.
h. Angle Difference (left/right of cut ends of tile in direction of holes): Tolerance
90 degrees +/- 0.3%, or 0.5 mm in 100 mm.
3. Terracotta panels to meet following requirements:

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a. Water Absorption: Test according to ASTM C 1167 using 24-hour submersion

(separate sets of specimens, minimum 5 specimens each). Absorption by
submersion shall not be less than 4 percent or exceed 7 percent average, 8 percent
individual specimen.
b. Freeze/Thaw: Test according to ASTM C 1167 for 200 cycles. No specimen
shall crack, crumble or fracture.
c. Efflorescence: Test according to ASTM C 1167. Minimum 10 specimens.
d. Specimens to be rated “non-efflorescence”.

B. Fasteners, Clips, and Anchor Channels:

1. Supplied in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations to meet load
requirements specified.
2. All fasteners must be stainless steel groups 1, 2 or 3 as designated by the structural
calculations.

C. Spacers:
1. Supplied and installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Only SILICONE gaskets or sealants may be used.

D. Nonferrous Metals:
1. Aluminum Plate and Sheet: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), Alloy 6061-T6.
2. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), Alloy 6063-T6.

E. Accessories: Corrosion resistant type capable of supporting cladding system and

superimposed design loads; design to allow adjustments of system prior to being
permanently fastened in place.

F. Finishes, General:
1. Comply with NAAMM’s “Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and metal
Products” for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.
2. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a
strippable, temporary protective covering before shipping.

G. Aluminum Finishes:
1. The aluminum support system shall have mill finish.
2. All concealed support system components shall be mill finished unless otherwise
specified on the drawings.

H. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied mastic, SSPC Paint 12, compounded for 30 mil thickness
per coat.

I. Support System; Fastening Method: A complete, pre-engineered aluminum clip and sub-girt
system, complying with the following requirements:
1. The panels are fastened at head grooves and base channels using aluminum clips.
2. The aluminum clips must be fastened to aluminum sub-frame in order to maintain an
accurate gap.
3. Panels must be capable of easy and fast assembly.
4. The replacement of damaged panels, particularly in the middle sections, must be
possible using simple methods and should not require special tools.

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5. Under no circumstances shall it be possible to remove individual panels unless they

are first destroyed.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

A. Examine the area, substrates, structural supports, and adjoining construction to receive
terracotta panel rainscreen system work and verify:
1. Dimensions of supporting structure by accurate field measurements so that terracotta
panel rainscreen system work will be accurately fitted to the structure.
2. Verify dimensions found to be different than shown, including specified tolerances.
3. Correctness of backing, support, and tolerance conditions.
4. That framework is secure and properly aligned and prepared to receive composite
panel work.
5. Absence of defects that would adversely affect installation.

B. Do not start work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected in a manner acceptable to
terracotta panel rainscreen system contractor.

C. Prepare substrates using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for

achieving best result for the substrates under project conditions.
1. Supply metal anchors to be built in to other trades for placement. Provide sufficient
quantity and direct placement.
2. Ensure items built in by other trades for this work are properly located and sized.
3. Establish lines, levels and shims as required. Protect from disturbance.
4. Do not install broken, chipped or cracked units.

D. Do not proceed with installation until substrates have been prepared using the methods
recommended by the manufacturer and deviations from manufacturer’s recommended
tolerances are corrected. Commencement of installation constitutes acceptance of
conditions.

E. If preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect in writing of

deviations from manufacturer’s recommended installation tolerances and
conditions.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install anchor channels and clips as indicated and in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
1. Install sufficient anchorage devices to securely and rigidly fasten system to building.
Fasteners to be concealed.
2. Provide anchors to be installed in other work, and setting details, in time for proper
installation by trades concerned; verify correct placement.
3. Install terracotta panel units on mounting clips.
4. Assemble and anchor various components to allow for expansion and contraction,
maintaining watertight condition.

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5. Ensure assembly is plumb, level and free of warp or twist; maintain dimensional
tolerances and alignment with adjacent work.
6. Allow moisture entering joints and condensation occurring within cavity to drain to
exterior.
a. Design drainage system to hold maximum anticipated moisture for 100 year rain
cycle without overflowing.
7. Apply coat of bituminous paint on concealed aluminum surfaces to be in contact with
steel, cementitious, or dissimilar materials.
8. Set panels in bond pattern indicated on drawings.

B. Tolerances:
1. Measurements are on the surface exposed to view. The aluminum support system
shall not exceed manufacturer’s tolerances. Measurements are taken after installation
of terracotta panels’ aluminum support system, and hardware at project site.
2. Securely fasten aluminum support system, terracotta panels to building structure and
adjust to maintain specified tolerances.

C. Adjusting: Install terracotta clay panels so that in their final location and position, they are
not twisted out of plane. Adjust work to conform with the following tolerances (maximum
variations):
1. Face Width of Joints: Plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm).
2. Jog in Alignment of Edge: Plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm).
3. Rough Opening Dimension: Plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm) at head, plus or minus 1/8
inch (3 mm). at sill, and plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm) at jamb.
4. Deviation from Plumb: plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm).
5. Deviation from Horizontal: plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm) maximum in a 20 foot (6
m) run.

D. Built-In Work:
1. As work progresses, build in anchor bolts, flashing and other items supplied by other
trades.
2. Install items plumb and true.
3. Do not build in organic materials subject to rot or deterioration.
4. Remove protective film from finished aluminum surfaces.

E. Cutting: When field cutting is undertaken, care shall be exercised to ensure that cuttings do
not remain on exposed surfaces.

F. Provide anchorage devices and fasteners where needed to secure decorative metal to in-
place construction.

G. Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required to install decorative metal.

1. Erect the Work accurately in location, alignment, and elevation, measured from
established lines and levels, free of measurable variations from plumb, level or line.
2. Provide temporary bracing or anchors in formwork for items to be built into concrete,
masonry, or similar construction.

H. Fit exposed connections accurately together to form tight, hairline joints or, where
indicated, uniform reveals and spaces for sealants and joint fillers. Where cutting, welding,

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and grinding are required for proper shop fitting and jointing of decorative metal, restore
finishes to eliminate evidence of such corrective work.

I. Do not cut or abraze finishes that cannot be completely restored in the field. Return items
with such finishes to the shop for required alterations, followed by complete refinishing, or
provide new units as required.

J. Install concealed gaskets, joint fillers, insulation, and flashings as work progresses.

K. Restore protective coverings that have been damaged during shipment or installation.
1. Remove protective coverings only when there is no possibility of damage from other
work yet to be performed at same location.
2. Retain protective coverings intact; remove coverings simultaneously from similarly
finished items to preclude non-uniform oxidation and discoloration.

L. Staining and-or Corrosion Protection:

1. Separate aluminum from direct contact with metals other than stainless steel, zinc,
cadmium, or nickel bronze by painting contact surfaces with zinc chromate primer
and aluminum paint or with a coat of heavy-bodied bituminous paint or by non-
absorptive tape or gasket.
2. Paint exterior aluminum in contact with wood and aluminum in contact with concrete
or masonry with zinc chromate primer and aluminum paint or heavy-bodied
bituminous paint.

3.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Cleaning:
1. Clean soiled surfaces using materials which will not harm clay panel units or adjacent
materials.
2. Consult clay panel manufacturer to acceptable cleaners. Use non-metallic tools in
cleaning operations.
3. Upon completion of installation, remove protective coatings or coverings and clean
aluminum surfaces, exercising care to avoid damage of finish.
4. Remove excess sealant compounds, dirt or other foreign substances.
5. Remove and replace clay panel units that are broken, chipped, cracked, abraded or
damaged during construction period. Reinstall in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.

B. Protect installed products until completion of project.

C. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION

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