System of INVISIO Vertical Façades

Technical document No. 21 / Version 2 / December 2003

CONTENT

1.0 Technical Description of a Vertical Façade System With Invisible Fixing - INVISIO [1]
1.1 General [1]
1.2 Panel profile [2]
1.3 Panel composition[2]
1.4 Technical data [2]
1.4.1 Basic technical data [2]
1.4.2Coatings [3]

2.0 Design Procedure [3]

2.1 Panel tickness selection [3]
2.2 Structural design data [3]
2.3 Fixing methods [4]
2.3.1 Intermediate support [5]
2.3.2 Final bottom support [5]
2.3.3 Panel to panel junction[6]
2.3.4 Final top support [6]
2.4. Panel fixing [7]
3.0 Assembly Instructions [8]
3.1 Installation recommendations [8]
3.2 Sealing [9]
3.3 Lifting methods [10]
3.4 Installation details [11]
3.4.1 Fixing to an intermediate support [11]
3.4.2 Connection to the main beam [12]
3.4.2.1 Connection of a façade to the main beam [12]
3.4.2.2 Extension of the dripping edge of a panel [13]
3.4.2.3 Cutting in flashing of a dripping edge for water outlet [13]
3.4.3 External corner [13]
3.4.4 Corners with a pre-fabricated corner panels [15]
3.4.5 Extension of a façade [16]
3.4.6 Parapet [17]
3.4.7 Installation of a window [17]

4.0 Packing, Transport and Storing [19]

4.1 Packing [19]
4.2 Transport [19]
4.3 Storage [20]

5.0 Maintenance [21]

5.1 Annual checking of a façade [21]
5.2 General recommendations [21]

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1.0 Technical description of the vertical façade system with invisible fixing
- INVISIO
1.1 General
The basic of the INVISIO vertical façade system consists of a Trimoterm FTV INVISIO façade panels with invisible
fixing method (Fig. 1 and 2) of standard module width of 1000 mm.
Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panels are fixed through a side lap joint to steel cladding rails or concrete structure with
integrated steel profile by means of a special supporting element (Fig. 5). The supporting element serves for the
distribution of loading over a large overlying surface. It is made of stainless steel in a thickness of 2 mm and is 160
mm long. The longitudinal edge of the neighbouring panel covers these elements and panel fixigs so that they
are not visible on the façade accomplished. A fixing section is presented in the Fig. 4. A distance tube (Fig. 1 and 4)
is to be inserted into the panel joint where secret fixing is used. Requirements for other fixing types are stated in
Section 2.
The INVISIO system of vertical façades has excellent technical properties, a long useful life as well as allowing the
greatest creative freedom in façade design. The range of applications for INVISIO vertical façades is extremely
wide. They are suitable for business, trade, factory buildings as well as buildings constructed for representative
purposes.
Fig. 1: Presentation of elements in a joint Fig. 2: Presentation of panel assembly

Fig. 3: Detail of fixing to supports made of various materials Fig. 4: Detail of fixing the INVISIO façade
1 5 3 2 4 1

1 Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panel

2 Self-tapping screw _x_
3 Supportnig element
4 Distance tube
Fig. 5: Underlying element
5 Seal
37
2

30 30 20 20 30 30
160

WARNING:
For side lap panel fixing are used stainless steel fixing screws WITHOUT washer in combination with an underlying
element and distance tube!

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1.2 Panel Profile
Metal sheet on the external side of a panel can be performed in a standard, micro-lined, smooth profile or multi
vario; on the inner side in a standard, smooth or »v« form. With respect to the profiles of metal sheet the following
types of Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panels (Fig. 6) are possible.

Fig. 6: Possible forms of Trimoterm FTV INVISIO façade panels

Side A

Side B

S - profile

Profile Type Side A Side B

S - profile • •
V - profile
V - profile •
Smooth • •
Smooth profile
Micro-lined •
Multi vario •
Micro-lined profile
Side A is usually the external side of a panel

Multi vario profile

1.3 Panel Composition

Trimoterm FTV INVISIO fireproof panels consist of two shallow profiled, painted metal sheet faces in thicknesses
of 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm or 0.7 mm.The metal sheet is bonded to the panel core made of non-combustible mineral
wool lamellas of class A1 (DIN 4102). All three layers make a solid panel in a thickness of 60-150 mm.

A protective polyethylene foil is applied on the panel surface to protect it during handling, transport and assembly.
The foil is removed after the assembly has been completed.

Panels can be up to 14 m long.

1.4 Technical Data

1.4.1 Basic Technical Data

Table 1: Technical data for Trimoterm FTV INVISIO façade panels

Tehnical data FTV INVISIO FTV H 60 FTV H 80 FTV H 100 FTV H 120 FTV H150
Panel thickness (mm) 60 80 100 120 150
Weight FTV H (kg/m2) Fe 0.6 / Fe 0.6 17.8 20.2 22.6 25.0 28.6
U thermal conductivity (W/m2K)** [DIN 52 611 and DIN] 4108]* 0.66 0.51 0.42 0.35 0.29
Fire-resistance class* [acc to EN 1364 - 1]** EI 60 EI 90 →
Combustibility of insulant core [acc to EN 13501-1] Non-combustible, class A1
Rw Sound reduction (dB)* [DIN 52 210] 32 →
Cover width (mm) 1000
Panel length (m) up to 14

* Fireproofing technical evaluation of Trimoterm FTV and FTV H wall panels in accordance with DIN EN 1364-1; IBMB Braunschweig.
** Values measured on the panels Trimoterm FTV 1000 STANDARD.

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1.4.2 Coatings
Two types of metal sheet coatings are used:
- Protection based on polyester marked as SP − standard protection.
- Protection based on polyvinyl idenfluoride marked as PVDF (available on request).

Metal sheet is preliminary hot galvanised and colour pre-coated. Thickness of a zinc layer is 275 g (Zn)/m2 (DIN EN
10142, DIN EN 10147) while colour coating is performed by ˝Coil Coating˝ procedure. This denotes painting between
cylinders and drying in the furnace at a temperature of minimum 200°C.

All possible shades of the RAL scale are possible.

Standard colour shades of Trimoterm SNV panels (valid for protection based on polyester - SP) are:
- RAL 9002 - grey while,
- RAL 9006 - aluminium white.

Metal sheet can be painted also by paint on any other basis upon a special request (e.g. based on PVC, silicone,
polyester, etc.) that may have other properties.

On client’s request or projects requirements also coatings such as Plastisol, Corus HPS200, Corus Celestia etc. are
available.
Table 2: Basic properties of an individual type of protection

SP PVDF
Class of anticorrosive protection in accordance with DIN 55928/1 III III
Mark of anticorrosive system according to DIN 55928/8 3-160.2 3-600.1
Anticorrosive protection according to DIN 55928 III III
Classification of material according to DIN 4102 A2 A2
Temperature resistance (oC) to +80 to +110
Thickness of a layer (my) 25 25
Normal • •••
External climate Urban and industrial • •••
Harsh industrial - ••
1 to 10 km from the coast - ••
Maritime climate
< 1 km from the coast - •
t≤25°C, ϕ≤80% ••• ••• Legend:
t≤25°C, ϕ>80% •• •• • • •Suitable without reservations
Conditions of building interiors • • Very suitable
t≤50°C, ϕ>80% - ••
• Suitable
Without heating • •• - Unsuitable

2.0 Design Procedure

2.1 Panel Thickness Selection

With respect to the client’s or project requirements or in accordance with the legislation appropriate thickness of
Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panel shall be selected. Thickness has a direct influence on the load-bearing capacity of the
panel, thermal insulation of the façade and heat stability of the structure.

2.2 Structural Design Data

Allowed distances between supports are determined in relation to the selected panel thickness, loads and support
width.
Allowed distances are stated in the Appendix to the Instructions and should be used only as a guide. Exact distances
between supports should be calculated for each individual building. Trimo’s technical department can prepare a
calculation of allowed distances between supports.

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2.3 Fixing Methods
Major factors that influence a fixing method:

- Loading by wind:
- basic loading by wind,
- height of a façade above the ground,
- position on the façade (edge areas in a width of up to 2 m).

- Loading by temperature:
- Colour of a panel (group I, II, III).

- Static system of panel lying:

- Single-, double-, multiple-span.

With respect to the factors stated various loading appears on the façade. The fixing method should be adjusted to
accommodate them. Characteristic fixing spots are marked in Fig. 7.

Tables for calculation of fixing are stated in the Appendix.

Fig. 7: Characteristic fixing places

C* C*
C
C
C*
C*

E* E* E E*
E
E* A*
A
A* A A* A* B*
B
B* B
B* B*

m
≤2

CENTRAL FAÇADE AREA:

A - Intermediate support
B - Final bottom support
C - Final top support
E - Panel to panel junction

EDGE FAÇADE AREA:

A*- Intermediate support
B*- Final bottom support
C*- Final top support
E* - Panel to panel junction

* Usually the edge area of a façade is in a width of up to 2 m.

WARNING:
Invisible fixing at final supports is not sufficient. Usually fixing through a panel is necessary; in accordance
with the details it should be covered by flashing. A fixing calculation is necessary to determine a fixing method
on individual places. Trimo’s technical department can prepare any calculation required.

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2.3.1 Intermediate Support

Fig. 8: Detail of fixing to an intermediate support

1 Self-tapping screw ___x___

2 Adjustment element
3 Expansion element
4 Self-tapping screw ___x___
5 Distance tube

* Fixing method in the edge area is usually in a width up to 2 m. The necessity of additional fixing is determined by calculation of screwing.
Such fixing is usually necessary in the edge area – see Table of Allowed distances for Trimoterm FTV INVISIO – Type B.

2.3.2 Final Bottom Support

Fig. 9: Detail of fixing to the final bottom support

1 Panel beam-closing element

1 2 Dripping edge of a panel
3 Sealing tape 30 x 20
4 Anchor bolt
5 Self-tapping screw
6 Self-tapping screw
7 Beam of dripping edge flashing
8 Dripping edge flashing support
9 Blind rivet ___x___
10 Sealing tape EPDM 2 x 30 x 100
11 Panel beam-closing element – top
12 Sealing tape 3 x 15
13 Blind rivet 5.2 x ___
14 Adjustment element
≤ 15 Distance pipe

*Fixing method in the edge area – usually in a width of up to 2 m. The necessity of additional fixing is determined by calculation of screwing.

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2.3.3 Panel to Panel Junction
Fig.10: Detail of panel to panel junction

1 Panel beam-closing element

2 Dripping edge of a panel
3 Sealing tape 3 x 15
4 Self-tapping screw
5 Heat insulation
6 Bulb tite rivet 5.2 x 19.1
7 Panel mask
8 Blind rivet 4 x 10

* Fixing method in the edge area – usually in a width of up to 2 m. The necessity of additional fixing is determined by
fixing calculation.

2.3.4 Final Top Support

Fig. 11: Detail of fixing to the final top support

h ≤ 800 (when loading by wind up to 0.8 kN/m2 or with respect to static calculation)
* Fixing method in the edge area is usually in a width of up to 2 m. The necessity of additional fixing is determined by fixing calculation.

1 Parapet cap 8 Tapping screw ___x___ 15 Roof mask - gable – A

2 Closing profile 9 Heat insulation 16 Corner profile
3 Blind rivet ___x___ 10 Butyl sealing tape 2 x 6 17 Self-tapping screw
4 Self-tapping screw ___x___ 11 Sealing tape 3 x15 18 Support flashing
5 Flashing 12 Adjustment element 19 Support flashing
6 Self-tapping screw ___x___ 13 Blind rivet 5.2 x___ 20 Distance pipe
7 Roof flashing 14 Roof mask - gable - B

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2.4 Panel Fixing
Only screws made of stainless steel without round washers and with specially designed underlying elements
(Fig. 5) can be used for fixing panels in the joint. Minimal screw thickness is 6.3 mm (Fig. 12 − Item 2). For fixing
through a panel (final supports) only screws made of stainless steel (Fig. 13 − Item 4) should be used with washers
of a diameter of 19 mm made of stainless steel and EPDM seal.

Fig.12: Detail of fixing a façade Fig. 13: Detail of fixing through a panel

1 Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panel

2 Self-tapping screw ___x___
3 Adjusment element
4 Self-tapping screw ___x___ with
washer and EPDM seal
5 Distance pipe

The length of a screw depends on the thickness of Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panel and kind of substructure in
accordance with the instructions of the screw producer (Table 3). Care should be taken when tightening screws
to ensure they are not too loose or too tight. A distance pipe (Fig. 1, 12 and 14) is to be inserted in a joint of a panel,
or fixing place. The length of a distance pipe depends on the panel thickness (Table 3). The distance pipe is an
item available from Trimo.

Table 3: Type and length of a screw depending on panel thickness and thickness of a substructure

Panel thickness (mm) 60 80 100 120 150

Fixing thickness for final ones 60 80 100 120 150
6.3 x L (Fig.13) 90 100 127 152 178
Fixing thickness 47 67 87 107 137
6.3 x L (Fig.12) 64 (7)...76 90 (13)...100 100 (3)...115 127 (10)...152 152 (5)...178
6.5 x L 64 90 115 127 152

Table 4: Length of distance pipes depending on panel thickness

Panel thickness (mm) 60 80 100 120 150

Length of a distance pipe L (mm) 44 63 83 103 133

Fig.14: Distance pipe Fig.15: Kinds of fixing screws

type A type B type C

f10

16

Notes:
- All dimensions are stated in millimetres (mm).
- Screws with a diameter of 6.5 mm are used for a substructure thickness up to 3 mm.
- Data in brackets referring to screws 6.3 x L are thicknesses of the steel structure onto which they can be screwed by the first stated screw length.
For thickness substructure the second length stated applies.
- Lengths apply to screw types that are similar to screw of producer SFS Stader, END, S&P (Schaefer + Peters)
- Self-tapping screws of type A (Fig.15) are used for fixing to thin steel purlins (steel thickness up to 3 mm).
- Self-tapping screws of type B (Fig.15) are used for fixing to steel purlins (steel thickness of 3 mm and more).
- Self-drilling screws of type C (Fig.15) are also used for fixing to steel purlins (steel thickness up to 12 mm).

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 Screws of types A and B are used for fixing to a steel substructure; a hole of a suitable diameter is to be drilled
thought a panel and substructure in accordance with the instructions of the screw producer. Table 5 presents
examples of required hole sizes by the producer SFS Stadler. Preliminary drilling of boreholes is not allowed for
screws of type C.

Table 5: Example of a borehole for a screw regarding thickness of a substructure

Thickness of substructure Diameter of a borehole

[ mm ] [ mm ]
2.0 - 3.0 (type A ) 5.00
3.0 - 3.9 5.05
4.0 - 4.9 5.35
5.0 - 5.9 5.65
6.0 - 10.0 5.80
>10.0 5.85

3.0 Assembly Instructions

3.1 Installation Recommendations
Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panels are suitable for vertical façades (Fig. 16). Trimoterm FTV STANDARD panels are
intended for horizontal façades.

Fig. 16: System of panel lying

Minimal width of panel overlying on intermediate supports is 60 mm and 40 mm on the final support or depending
on the static calculation (Fig. 17). Mineral wool in longitudinal sides of panels is protected by a self-adhesive tape
(Fig. 18a). The tape does not need to be removed before the assembly.

Fig. 17: Width of a support for panel overlying Fig.18a: Presentation of protection on panel sides

Final support Intermediate support

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 Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panels have a protective foil fixed on the top and bottom sides to protect its varnished
surfaces against any possible damage during transport, handling and assembly. The foil should be removed from
the internal side before the assembly of an individual panel. The foil on the external side should be removed
immediately before the work has been finished. If necessary, the foil can be removed during assembly (e.g. in a
longitudinal joint of two panels, under screws, flashing etc. Fig. 18b).

Fig. 18b: Removal of a protective foil

If panels are stored for a longer period of time, the foil is to be removed latest after the expiry of three months.
When storing panels in the open air, they are to be protected against the sun; otherwise removal of the foil may
be difficult.

When panels are cut during the assembly, only scissors and saws that do not heat the cutting spot to a high tem-
perature (Fig. 19) may be used. High temperature can destroy the anticorrosive protection in the immediate vicinity
of a cut. Therefore use of grinding machines is prohibited for such purposes! All small metal particles that appear as
a consequence of cutting and drilling are to be immediately removed from the surface of panels, or latest when the
daily work has been finished. Welding in the direct vicinity of panels may damage the anticorrosive protection.

Fig. 19: Devices allowed for panel cutting

Marking or scratching with nails or similar sharp objects that can damage the protective paint layer is
prohibited.

3.2 Sealing
During the assembly special attention is to be paid to tight fitting of panels. There should be no air space in the
longitudinal joint between the neighbouring panels (Fig. 20).

Fig. 20: Tight fitting of panels

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 Sealing of longitudinal joints between Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panels is described in details in Trimo Technical
Document 3. Sealing of Trimoterm FTV panels is carried out regarding construction and physical conditions.
When it is necessary that a seal (Fig. 21 and 22) is inserted in the longitudinal joint in the inner (warm) façade side;
the seal is to be inserted at the stage of panel production. As a rule, a panel is delivered with a seal inserted.

Fig. 21: Position of a seal Fig. 22: Method of inserting a seal in a panel

Seal

If butyl or silicone sealant is to be placed into the longitudinal joint, it should be applied in a way presented in
Fig. 23 and 24. Sealant is placed in an individual joint before the assembly of the following panel.

Fig. 23: Insertion of sealant in a panel Fig. 24: Detail of inserting sealant in a panel

Points of installation for other sealing materials are evident from Trimo Standard details.

3.3 Lifting Methods

The assembly begins in the final axis of an individual façade. Before the assembly of the panels begins, it
is necessary to check the geometry of the substructure for accuracy, which is a pre-condition for quality
performance. If there are irregularities in the geometry it is necessary to correct them by suitable cutting of the
beginning and closing panels. The panels are leaned on the foundation angular steel that partly transfers vertical
loads.

For vertical façades the use of vacuum grippers (Fig. 25) is recommended for lifting of panels and putting them in
place at the site of installation. On places where a vacuum gripper sucks on the panel, the protective foil should
be removed from the panel before lifting.

The use of mechanical grippers (Fig. 26 and 27) is also possible for vertical façades. Dimensions of the gripper and
pins are to be statically determined relating to thickness and weight of panels.

Fig. 27: Mechanical grippers

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 Fig. 25: Lifting of panels by vacuum grippers Fig. 26: Lifting of panels by mechanical grippers

Grippers with pins φ 12 mm should be used for lifting panels of 60, 80, 100 mm thickness, and grippers with
pins φ 16 mm are used for panels thicker than 100 mm (Table 6). Boreholes for pins are made on spots that are
subsequently covered by flashing.

Table 6: Marking of grippers for individual thickness of a panel

INVISIO Marking (type) of a gripper

1 60 PVF - 80
2 80 PVF - 80
3 100 PVF - 100
4 120 PVF - 120
5 150 PVF - 150

* PVF - 100 – Gripper of Trimoterm FTV INVISIO - 100 vertical façade

3.4 Installation Details

3.4.1 Fixing to an Intermediate Support

Panels are fixed to intermediate supports through side lap joint by the use of specially designed washers (Fig. 5
and 28). When fixing by two screws is necessary in the edge area, a purlin is upgraded by an expansion element
(Fig. 29 and 30). A distance tube should be inserted in the panel, on fixing spots in the joint (Fig. 1, 14 and 28).
Length of the distance tube depends on panel thickness (Table 4).
Sequence of panel fixing to an intermediate support:
- Drilling of a borehole for a screw in a joint through a panel and substructure (diameter of a bore hole is deter
mined in Table 5).
- Drilling of a borehole φ 10 mm through metal sheet on the external side of the panel and wool up to the sheet
metal on the rear side.
- Insertion of a distance tube (Fig. 14) into the panel. A cut in the distance pipe is parallel to the external edge
of the panel (Fig. 4).
- Insertion of the underlying element in the joint and fixing of the panel onto the substructure. A distance tube
enables correct and even fixing of all panels to the joint.

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 Fig. 28: Detail of fixing to an intermediate support Fig. 29: Detail of fixing to a too short Fig. 30: View of fixing to an
intermediate support intermediate support

Type A Type B

1 Self-tapping screw ___ x___

2 Adjustment element
3 Expansion element
4 Self-tapping screw 6.3 x___
5 Distance tube

3.4.2 Connection to the main beam

3.4.2.1 Connection of a façade to the main beam

The assembly begins in the final axis of the building. Before the first panel is fixed, the accuracy of the substrate
geometry and the façade length should be checked. If the length is 100 - 200 mm shorter than the multiplier
of the module of Trimoterm FTV panel (module width is 1000 mm), it is recommended to first cut the panel
longitudinally to a suitable length so that the façade begins and ends by approximately the same width of the
panel.
Fig. 31: Detail of a connection to the main beam

1 Self-tapping screw
2 Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panel
3 Sealing tape 3 x15
4 Blind rivet 4 x 8 – stainless steel
5 Sealing tape EPDM 2 x 30 x100
6 Dripping edge flashing
7 Dripping edge of a panel
8 Panel beam-closing element
9 Anchor bolt
10 Dripping edge flashing support

Assembly sequence (Fig. 31):

- Before assembly of an individual panel a cut should be made in the mineral wool in a width of approx. 2 mm, 30
mm from the external side and 30 - 35 mm deep. The cut is needed for the performance of a dripping edge
(Fig. 31). It is to be made by a circular saw or a knife using a suitable guiding device.
- The panel beam-closing element (Item 8) is riveted to the concrete main beam and serves for horizontal
levelling.
- Sealing tape 3 x 15 is fixed to the foundation dripping edge.
- The dripping edge of the panel (Item 7) is put under the first panel that is mounted. The panel is
put on a suitable place, leaned on the angular steel (Item 8), levelled relating to the substructure and fixed.
The number of screws for fixing through a panel is determined by calculation.
- When the assembly has been finished, the dripping edge flashing support (Item 10) are riveted to the panels, i.e.
one support to each panel.
Sealing tape EPDM 2 x 30 x 100 mm is preliminary fixed to each beam of the flashing and riveted by two 4 x 8 rivets.
- Flashing of the dripping edge (Item 6) is put on the beam of the flashing support and then fixed by a 4 x 8 rivet.

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3.4.2.2 Extension of the Dripping Edge of a Panel
The extension is achieved by a 50 mm overlap and adhesive sealant in three lines − as presented in Fig. 32.

Fig. 32: Extension of the dripping edge of a panel

Adhesive sealant

Dripping
edge of a panel
50
Overlap

3.4.2.3 Cutting in Flashing of a Dripping Edge for Water Outlet

Fig. 33 presents a water outlet that is made during the assembly. The rear part of the flashing should be cut
out at approx. 2 m.

Fig. 33: Cutting in flashing of a dripping edge

Flashing of dripping edge

The rear part of the dripping edge flashing should be cut out
at approx 2 m

3.4.3 External Corner

Fig. 34: Detail of a external corner

1 External corner flashing

2 Sealing tape EPDM 2 x 47
3 Sealing tape 3 x 15
4 Heat insulation
5 Self-tapping screw ___x___
6 Blind rivet 4 x 10
7 Corner beam

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 Fig. 35: Performance panel beam closing element in the Fig. 36: Performance of a dripping edge in the corner
corner Cross-section A - A

Dripping edge
Panel beam - closing element
Anchor bolt

A A
Main beam Dripping edge

Blind rivet Adhesive sealant

4x8–
stainless steel

20
Assembly sequence:
- External corner flashing can be sharp-edged or rounded-off with a radius R = 80 mm (Fig. 34).
- A beam panel beam-closing element is fixed to the main beam using anchors (Fig. 35). The foundation dripping
edge of the panel is then riveted to it.
The closing element in the corner is carried out by a 20 mm overlapping (Fig. 36). It is fixed by means of stain-
less steel blind 4×8 mm. The joint is sealed using sealing-adhesive sealant. The vertical line is sealed in the
central and rear part of the dripping edge.
- The dripping edge should be cut in the corner when assembling the rounded-off corner flashing.
- First, an angular steel is placed on the façade profiles and temporary fixed (e.g. welded) to the façade profiles. A seal
ing tape made of foamed polyethylene or foamed PVC 3 x 15 mm (Fig. 34 - Item 3) is preliminary applaid put on it.
- A panel is placed on the first façade and fixed. The second panel is placed slightly over the surface of façade profiles
of the first façade. The space between the panels should be filled with mineral wool of good compression (Fig. 34
- Item 4).
- Rounded-off corner masks should be cut 15 mm at an angle of 45o (Fig. 34) on the second panel during the as
sembly.
- A beam of the corner mask is riveted from the foundation to the parapet by at least 3 rivets/m before the external
corner mask is assembled. Sealing tape EPDM 2 x 30 (Fig. 37 and 38) is preliminary applied to the beam of the corner
mask.
- External corner flashing of the panel is placed in the corner and riveted by minimally 2 rivets/m on each edge (Fig.
39 and 40). The corner flashing is levelled with the bottom edge of the foundation dripping edge and riveted from the
side to the beam of the corner mask by min. 2 rivets/m. The corner flashing should be cut in the drip section be
cause of the dripping edge. Extension of the mask on the external side should be carried out by an overlap of minimum
50 mm (Fig. 41).
- Riveting of flashing in the bottom dripping edge follows. The flashing in the bottom dripping edge is to be laid up to
the corner flashing. Preliminary, the flashing is to be cut at an angle of 15o.

WARNING:
Some form of protection (e.g. cardboard, etc.) should be placed between the drilling machine and the façade
panel when drilling and riveting the flashing to prevent damage being caused to the panel.

Fig. 37: Performance of a façade corner Fig. 38: Flashing beam

Beam of EPDM seal Flashing beam

a corner Panel beam-closing
mask element

Blind
rivet

Dripping
edge of a
panel
Main beam Rivets
Flashing beam

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 Fig. 39: Fixing of a corner Fig. 40: Performance of flashing in Fig. 41: External corner flashing
flashing in a panel dripping edge

External corner
flashing

Blind rivet
4 x 8 – stain-
less steel

External
corner
element of
a panel
Overlap
50 mm

Flashing of
dripping
edge

3.4.4 Corners with a Pre-fabricated Corner Panels

A pre-fabricated rounded off (Fig. 42) or sharp-edged longitudinal corner can be performed for Trimoterm INVISIO
panels (Fig. 42). The corner is fixed using a bespoke aluminium fixing profile on the concrete or steel structure.
The sum of side lengths in the rounded-off corner is max A + B = 980 mm.

Fig. 42: Detail of a preformed rounded-off corner

1 HF3 aluminium profile

2 Sealing tape EPDM 6 x 30
3 Self- tapping screw __x__
4 Heat insulation
5 Fixing plate
6 Self-tapping screw __x__
7 Blind rivet __x__
8 Sealing tape 3 x 15
9 Corner angular steel
10 Blind rivet __x__

Notes:
- At least 50 mm of the longitudinal panel edge should be cut on both sides of the rounded-off corner, as well as on the edges of both neighbouring panels.
- Possible angle of corner bending α = 75° - 165°.
- Rounded-off corners can be carried out only on façade panels that have micro-lined sheet metal on the external side.

Fig. 43 presents the assembly of a parapet of a rounded-off corner and a dripping edge. The parapet of the
rounded-off corner is inserted in the top of the rounded-off corner and sealed twice by adhesive sealant. Then
the parapet cap is inserted and at least 50 mm of the parapet of the rounded-off corner is covered. Fixing of the
parapet cap and the parapet of the rounded-off corner follows. Flashing of the corner dripping edge is inserted in
the longitudinal flashing of the dripping edge and fixed by 4 x 8 - stainless steel rivets.

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 Fig. 43: Performance of a parapet of a rounded-off corner

1 Parapet of a rounded-off corner

2 Flashing of a dripping edge in the corner
3 Sealant
A 4 Self-tapping screw __x__
5 Blind rivet __x__

3.4.5 Extension of a Façade

For higher façades a façade extension detail is required (max. panel length is 14 m). Extension is carried out on an
expanded or double purlin (Fig. 44). Minimum width of a support shall be 120 mm.

Assembly sequence (Fig. 44):

- First, sealing tape (Item 3) is applied to the façade profiles. The bottom row of Trimoterm FTV INVISIO façade panels
is fixed.
- A beam panel beam-closing element (Item 1) is riveted. Soft mineral wool (Item 5) should be inserted between the
panel beam-closing element and the bottom panel.
- Before the assembly of each top panel begins, cuts should be made in mineral wool of a dripping edge in a minimum
width of 2 mm, 30 mm from the external side and 30 - 35 mm deep because of the performance of the dripping
edge.
- When assembling the first top panel a dripping edge (Item 2). is placed underneath. The panel with the dripping edge
is placed in a suitable position, leaned on support angle rail (Item 1), levelled relating to the substructure and
fixed. Care should be taken to ensure the screw does not make a hole in the dripping edge. The dripping edge is riv-
eted to the top edge of the bottom panel. Extension of the dripping edge is to be carried out by an overlap and then it
is fixed by sealant (Fig. 32).
- An extension mask is put on the dripping edge (Item 7) and fixed to the bottom edge of the top panel by a 4 x 8
rivet.
Fig. 44: Detail of façade extension

1 Beam of the panel-closing element

2 Dripping edge of a panel
3 Sealing tape 3 x 15
4 Self-tapping screw
5 Thermal insulation
6 Bulb tite rivet 5.2 x 19.1
7 Extension mask
8 Blind rivet 4 x 10

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3.4.6 Parapet
Assembly sequence:
- Panels in a joint are riveted using specially designed washers.
- Closing profiles, 2mm thick (Fig. 45 − Item 4) are riveted to the top of panels in their longitudinal direction.
- A parapet cap is put in the closing profile; the cap is to be fixed to the top of the closing profile by self-tapping
screws.

Fig. 45: Detail of parapet Fig. 46: View of the parapet and valley gutter

1 Adjustment element
2 Self-tapping screw
3 Parapet cap
4 Closing profile
5 Distance pipe
6 Self-tapping screw

3.4.7 Installation of a Window

Before installing a window the bottom and top dripping edges are arranged as shown in Fig. 47. An 80 mm
slot should be made in the top corner of the opening. Fig. 48 shows the installation of the top dripping edge
in the slot (Detail A). A flap of 5 mm in height should be made in the top dripping edge to prevent water
penetration from the end of the dripping edge into the panel. At the end of the slot the opening is sealed by
adhesive sealant.
Fig. 50 presents Detail B from Fig. 47. The bottom dripping edge should be adjusted to the form of the window
opening. Flaps are made in a height of approx. 15 mm. A critical section on the part cut should be urgently
sealed by sealing adhesive putty up to a height of 5 mm.
Fig. 47: Performance of window dripping edges and flashing

Flashing support of the top

dripping edge – point-wise
or in complete length

Closing flashing
support

Clossing flashing support

Blind rivet 4 x 8
– stainless steel

Bottom dripping edge

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 Before the window is assembled, the bottom dripping edge should be fixed to the beam of the window opening
fixed by stainless steel blind rivets 4 × 8 mm. Before the assembly of the bottom dripping edge the beam of the
bottom dripping edge should be riveted by two rivets per meter, if there is a point-like element or at each 30 cm,
if the element’s length equals the length of the opening.
Fig. 49 presents closing of the bottom dripping edge from the end. The hole is closed by the over-dimension of
the flashing. After the top dripping edge has been mounted, the window can be installed (Fig. 51).

Fig. 48: Detail of installing the top dripping edge

Detail A
Flap approx. 5 mm

Adhesive sealant

Slot approx. 80 x 5

Top dripping edge

The closing flashing is fixed last. Before the closing flashing is mounted, the support of the closing flashing is
riveted in the complete width of the window; seal EPDM 2 x 30 (Fig. 47) is fixed to it. When the window has been
installed, a mask of the top dripping edge is installed, if necessary.

Fig. 49: Closing of the bottom dripping edge Fig. 50: Detail of installing a bottom dripping edge

Detail B

Adhesive sealant
Closing metal
Blind rivet 4 x 8
– stainless steel

Flap approx. 15 mm

Bottom dripping edge

Fig. 51: External view of a window

Flashing of the top dripping edge

Blind rivet 4 x 8 stainless steel

Closing window flashing

Window

Adhesive sealant

Bottom dripping edge

Closing window flashing

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4.0 Packing, Transport and Storing
4.1 Packing
Typically, panels are packed in stacks of height ranging from 200 to 1200 mm (Fig. 52). A stack of panels is loaded on
to a Styro-foam base to a height of 100 mm. Varnished surfaces of panels are protected by a self-adhesive protec-
tive foil that should be removed at the individual panel assembly stage. A stack of panels is protected by cardboard;
wrapping by a stretchable machine packing foil ensures its water tightness.

Possible packing methods:

- packing for a road transport,
- packing for combined - road & railway transport,
- packing for railway transport.

Maximum dimensions of stacks including packaging:

- width: 1195 mm,
- height: 1320 mm,
- length: 14150 mm,
- weight: 3500 kg.

Fig. 52: Side view of a stack

Panels and all protective elements are
wrapped in a packing foil. Cover

Corner element –
distance piece

Labels

Front side

Handling instructions Styro-foam

Detailed information about packing is contained in Trimo Technical Document 9 Packing, transport and storing
of Trimoterm FTV INVISIO façade panels. Instructions are available on the Internet (www.trimo.si).

4.2 Transport
Transport of Trimoterm FTV INVISIO façade from the factory to a building site is carried out by trucks or rail. The
load should be fixed on a means of transport by fabric carrying belts. A lift or crane truck can be used for carrying
of stacks and a fork lift truck for the transport of stacks shorter than 6 m. Moving or pushing of stacks by points
of forks or use of steel wires for carrying stacks by a crane is not allowed, but only load bearing belts of suitable
load-bearing capacity. Special attention is to be paid to the centre of gravity, since it should be between the forks
or the load bearing belts.
Only one stack may be carried at a time!

When unloading a truck the truck tarpaulin should be completely removed from the vehicle. The carrying frame of
the tarpaulin should be also completely (also from sides) removed so that panels cannot get damaged when lifted.

WARNINGS:
- Only one stack may be carried at a time.
- Off-loading and site manupulation by a forklift truck is allowed only for stacks of a length up to 6 m.
- Lifting by all kinds of cranes should be always carried out by a load bearer.
- Unloading instructions for handling are to be strictly followed. They are attached to a stack and any other
handling can easily cause damage.
- When stacks are received on a building site a recipient is obliged to complain about all visible defects to a
driver.

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4.3 Storage
When storing Trimoterm FTV INVISIO panels the following is to be considered:
- It is recommended that the stacks be stored in their original packaging, which ensures suitable water tightness.
- When storing panels in the open air, a cardboard cover protects them against the sun; if there is no cover, it may
be difficult to remove the protective foil. It is recommended that the foil be removed after three months.
- Stacks are to be arranged on the flat and solid ground so that a stack cannot sink under its own weight and slip to
the ground which is especially dangerous in winter when ice can collect on the foil.
- Possible ways of arranging stacks are presented in Fig. 53.

Fig. 53: Arranging stacks for storing

Low stacks

High stacks

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5.0 Maintenance
5.1 Annual Checking of a Façade
In accordance with desirable practice it is necessary to check a façade and the complete building at least once a
year. The purpose of checking is elimination of any possible shortcomings and extending of the façade’s life time.
Annual checking includes:

Annual checking includes:

- Cleaning of all dirt collected on the façade and if necessary, washing of the façade. It is recommended that the
façade be washed once a year by a soft brush. If necessary a mild cleaning agent can be added (pH 6-7, concen
tration max. 10%). The façade is washed from top to the bottom by running water.
- Damage caused to the façade is to be repaired immediately when it appears or it is observed. The location of
damaged places is to be mechanically cleaned by a fine abrasive agent (Scotch breit M600). Removal of dust
and grease follows (cleaning alcohol, isopropyl alcohol). Then a primer coating is applied by a brush (an air-dried
coat based on epoxy fixing agent and Zn pigments). At the end final coating is also applied by a brush (an air-dried
coat based on polyurethane or acrylic fixing agent).

5.2 General Recommendations

The use of any aggressive substances for façade cleaning is prohibited due to possibility of damage of anticor-
rosive colour coating.

Use of a rotating grinding machine (cutting machine) in the vicinity of the Trimo façading is prohibited since hot
parts can damage the paint.

If there are any questions relating to maintenance of a building or if repairs of defects or damage are needed, you
are kindly asked to consult “Trimo Service” department.

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Published by: TRIMO d.d., Design: Meta Gabrijel, Photography: Janez Erjavec, Miran Kambič, Printed by: Petrič, Circulation: 4500/SLO, 12/2004