minimum thicknesses and strengths as required by the
specifications.
The contract drawings will include loading
diagrams/tables showing the design wind uplift
pressures for all zones as determined by ASCE 7 or
TI 809-01. The contract drawings will also include
snow loading diagrams/tables where appropriate. The
roof slope will be indicated on the drawings. Roof
slopes will be specified in accordance with TI
809-29. SSSMR system must be designed to
accommodate effects of ice damming and other
conditions in cold climates.
A wide variety of roof system configurations,
fastening systems, and accessories is available.
Details of valley, expansion joints, flashing,
underlayments, roof penetrations, curbs, eaves,
ridges, intersection and other unique situations of
the roof system will be shown on the contract
drawings.
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The Contractor shall furnish a commercially available roofing system which
satisfies all requirements contained herein and has been verified by load
testing and independent design analyses to meet the specified design
requirements.
1.3.1
Structural Standing Seam Metal Roof
The SSSMR system covered under this specification shall include the entire
roofing system; the standing seam metal roof panels, fasteners, connectors,
roof securement components, and assemblies tested and approved in
accordance with ASTM E 1592. In addition, the system shall consist of
panel finishes, slip sheet, insulation, vapor retarder, all accessories,
components, and trim and all connections with roof panels. This includes
roof penetration items such as vents, curbs, skylights; interior or
exterior gutters and downspouts; eaves, ridge, hip, valley, rake, gable,
wall, or other roof system flashings installed and any other components
specified within this contract to provide a weathertight roof system.
1.3.2
Qualifications
1.3.2.1
Manufacturer
The SSSMR system shall be
the product of a manufacturer who has been in the
practice of manufacturing
and designing SSSMR systems for a period of not
less than 3 years and has
been involved in at least five projects similar
in size and complexity to
this project.
1.3.2.2
Installer
The installer shall be certified by the SSSMR system manufacturer to have
experience in installing at least three projects that are of comparable
size, scope and complexity as this project for the particular roof system
furnished. The installer may be either employed by the manufacturer or be
an independent installer.
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