| DESCRIPTION |
 The popularity of stainless steel as a building material can be
attributed to the following:
Longevity: Stainless outlasts other materials. Under
normal conditions, it has a nearly unlimited life-span. This eliminates the
need for replacement.
Easy Maintenance:Painting or re-finishing of stainless
building products is eliminated. The only cleaning generally required is
washing with detergent and water. In inaccessible areas, rainfall is normally
sufficient to keep stainless clean.
Attractive Appearance:Stainless is a bright,
clean-looking material that blends well with all kinds of building materials.
Its reflective quality complements and highlights everything around it. It is
available in a variety of finishes.
Corrosion
resistance: There is no possibility of corrosive surfaces forming on
stainless steel and staining adjacent materials. The presence of chromuim in
stainless steel forms an invisable, tenacious and highly protective chrome
oxide film on the surface thereby creating a metal with infinite
longevity.
Cost: The cost comparison of building
materials is unrealistic if only initial outlay is considered. Total cost
includes insurance, maintenance, custodial care, replacement and other factors.
Of these maintenance generally represents the highest cost. Stainless steel is
recognized as a long-lasting easily maintained material for both interior or
exterior architectural applications. Its smooth, dense, corrosion-resistant
surfaces minimizes the adhesion of dirt and maintenance. |
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| Basic Use: |
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Exterior or Interior |
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New construction or renovation
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Commercial and other applications
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Typical and architectural use
examples include: |
 - exterior wall panels
- enclosure panels for lobbies and
mezzanines
- entrance way treatments
- store fronts
- fascia
panels
- flashing
- ceiling panels, soffits
- spandrel panels
- beam enclosures
- column covers
- escalator panels
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partitions
- wall trim and accent strips
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| Limitations: |
For
non-structural (non-load bearing) use only. |
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Composition and
Materials |
Solid 1.5 mm
(.062") Type 304 stainless steel is used to fabricate the many Kanalco
architectural products, however other thicknesses are available. Materials
coming from the mill in sheet form are finished to customer specifications,
covered with strippable, protective plastic flim and then formed or worked as
required.
Flat material is brake formed; curved panels are either brake
or roll formed, depending on radius and direction of curve. Corners of
pan-formed panels can be welded and ground smooth.
Kanalco supply the
metal building panels only, or panels may be supplied as composite panel with
insulated core and flat liner sheet backing if required. See accessories
below. |
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| Finishes: |
The following
stainless steel finishes are offered as standard by Kanalco:
1) X-L
Blend "S" (Exceisior) - typical architectural applications.
2) X-L Buff
(AISI #8) - for mirror-like appearance.
3) No. 4 (Excelsior) brushed
finish.
Other finishes available upon request.
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Accessories
(optional): |
1) Glass fibre
insulation of thickness, density and thermal value as required.
2) Flat
liner sheet of factory formed commercial quality sheet
steel.
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| Sizes: |
Width - Coil or
sheet is available in up to 1220 mm (48") width and may be slit to smaller
widths.
Length - As desired, depending on material availability.
Thickness -1.5 mm (.062") is standard. Other thicknesses available.
Radiused Corners - 6 mm (1/4") minimum.
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| Shapes: |
Brake or roll
(roller die) forming can produce an infinite variety of shapes. Kanalco can
advise on proposed design configurations upon request.
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Applicable
Standards: |
Kanalco
stainless steel fabrications conform to: ASTM A240 for Type 304 stainless
steel. CSA G 164-M 1981 or ASTM A123-84 for galvanizing of steel brackets,
liner sheet, etc. CSA W59-1989 for corner or other type welds.
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TECHNICAL
DATA |
Kanalco stain-
less steel fabrications conform to: ASTM A240 for Type 304 stainless steel. CSA
G 164-M 1981 or ASTM A123-84 for galvanizing of steel brackets, liner sheet,
etc. CSA W59-1989 for corner or other type welds.
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| INSTALLATION |
Methods: Kanalco Ltd. are a custom manufacturer
specializing in the metal fabrications field. Installation of Kanalco stainless
steel products is normally carried out by the appropriate trades and
experienced installers according to specifications and approved shop drawings.
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| Precautions: |
Precautions: Brackets, clips or other fixing
devices, when made from another metal, should be insulated from the stainless
steel by bitumastic or similar insulators to prevent corrosion or possible
unsightly "bleeding" of other metals.
Eliminate drainage onto stainless
steel from other materials, such as chloride bearing cements and other
corrosive materials.
Fasteners should be concealed as much as possible
for aesthetic reasons, and should have corrosion resistance equal to or better
than the stainless steel to eliminate later repairs. If possible always use
stainless steel fasteners.
The designer's specifications should make
clear to all trades whose work adjoins the stainless steel that suitable
precautions against damage must be maintained.
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| Building Codes: |
Building Codes:
Kanalco metal building panels comply with the National Building Code of Canada
and the various provincial codes.
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AVAILABILITY
& COSTS |
AVAILABILITY
& COSTS Kanalco fabricated metal products can be shipped anywhere in North
America. Current cost data is available upon request. |
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| WARRANTY |
WARRANTY Normal
1 year construction warranty. |
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| MAINTENANCE |
Stainless steels
require periodic cleaning just as other materials do when in service. One of
the outstanding features of stainless steel is the ease with which its fine
appearance can be maintained. In most instances, only a periodic warm water
wash is sufficient to restore the original "gleam".
In all cases, there
are some important do's and dont's that should be followed:
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| Cleaning Methods |
Do
» Wash regularly with warm water and mild soap or detergent
using clean cloth or soft brushes.
» Removes stubborn grime using
recomended cleansers and methods.
» Always clean in the direction of
original polish lines.
» Always rinse after cleaning and wipe dry.
Don't
» Don't use ordinary steel wool or
other metal scrapers to remove stubborn dirt.
» Don't allow dirt to
accumulate.
» Don't allow protective coatings to remain on new
building components...remove all traces of adhesive as well as plaster,
terrazzo, paint and other construction "splashes".
» Do not use
harsh, untested cleansers.
In the case of mirror-like stainless steel
finishes, e.g. X-L Buff, the foregoing is still applicable however commercial
creams are available which will provide added lustre to these finishes.
For more elaborate cleaning instructions, please consult with Kanalco
Ltd.
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TECHNICAL
SERVICES |
Kanalco Ltd. can
provide consultation from preliminary design through to product application,
including the following:
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Technical
advice for both new work and retrofit applications. |
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Finish
samples. |
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Specification assistance. |
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Shop
drawings. |
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Recommending contractor sources. |
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Site
advice and recommendations. |
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| RELATED REFERENCES |
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Atlas
Stainless Steels technical litera- ture available from Atlas Steels, Welland,
Ontario. |
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Additional
Kanalco Ltd. MANU-DATA technical literature: - Aluminum Wall Panels - Metal
Column Covers - Specialty Sheet Metal Fabrication - Insulated Panels
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| SPECIFICATION |
SPEC NOTE: The following material and fabrication clauses
are arranged for inclusion in the appropriate "Manufactured Wall Panels"
specification Sections using the CSC/CSI 3-Part Section Format. Square brackets
[ ] indicate alternatives, data required or need for the specifier to make a
decision.
MATERIALS
- Metal Building
Panels
- Preformed
custom fabricated stainless steel building panels as manufactured by Kanalco
Ltd. and as follows:
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Stainless Steel: Type 304 to ASTM A240, [1.5 mm (.062")] thick with
[X-L Blend "S" -
(Excelsior)] [X-L Buff (AISI #8)] [#4(Excelsior)] finish.
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Screws: stainless steel to CSA B35.3-1962. - SPEC
NOTE: For item 3 below, refer to :Sealants" Section for data and insert here
asrequired.
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Sealents: in accordance with Section 07 [_____], paragraph [_____], [_____]
colour - selected by
[Consultant] [Engineer].
4
Gaskets: closed cell polyurethane foam, adheasive on two sides, release
paper protected. - 5
Isolation coating: [alkali resistant] [bituminous paint] [epoxy resin
solution].
SPEC
NOTE: Specify item .6 below only when these items are used, otherwise
delete.
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Galvanized steel brackets, liner sheet, etc.: hot dipped galvanizing with
zinc coating [600] - g/m2 [(3.4 mils)] to CSA G164-M1981 or ASTM A123-84.
SPEC
NOTE: Specify items .7 and .8 only when composite panel construction is
required.
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Insulation: glass fibre, density [_____kg/m3
(_____psf)], flame spread [25], permeance - 28.75
ng/(Pa.s.m2) (_____perms), [RSI-(R)] indicated.
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Insulation adheasive: compatible with type of insulation and [zinc coated
steel],
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uncombustible after curing.
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FABRICATION
1 Fabricate
wall panels in accordance with specifications and approved shop drawings.
2 Maximum
allowable fabrication tolerences to be:
.1 Panel
bow: 0.2% of panel dimensions up to 0.187" maximum.
.2 Width or length: + 0.80 mm (0.032") up to 1220
mm (48") + 1.5 mm (0.064") from 1220 mm
to 3360 mm (48" to 144").
.3 Squreness: Maximum 4.7 mm (0.187")
difference between diagonal measurements.
.3 Form all
panels to specified dimensions with tolerences to accomodate thermal expansion
and contraction between panels and structural members. Accurately form radii of
curved panels in plant.
.4 Factory
fabricate accessory and trim components, ready for installation.
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