Spec Sheet - MetecnoPanel
Spec Sheet - MetecnoPanel
MetecnoPanel® PIR steel skinned insulated building panels conform to the requirements of the BCA Specification C1.10 Group 2.
Material Group Numbers Group 2 - Panel up to 200mm thick with aluminium 'wall-wall' and 'wall-ceiling' angles (1.5mm) fixed with aluminium rivets or screws is
AS 5637.1 / AS ISO 9705 classified as Group 2. Panel up to 200mm with steel 'wall-wall' and 'wall-ceiling' angles (0.5mm) fixed with steel rivets or screws is
classified as Group 2.
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Product Specification
Specification Sheets v15
Current as of: 27/04/20
Bushfire Attack Level MetecnoPanel® is suitable for use as external walls of Class 1 and 10 buildings to be constructed in designated bushfire prone areas
AS 3959 that have a BAL-0 to BAL-FZ.
MetecnoPanel® Insulated Wall system is fully approved by Factory Mutual, a respected global insurer whose standards are amongst
FM Approval
the highest in the world. MetecnoPanel® is FM Approved to FM 4880 No Height Restriction & FM 4881 No Height Restriction. Refer to
FM 4880, FM 4881
MetecnoPIR® Australia for advice.
Environmental Zero Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP)
Structural - AS/NZS 1170, AS 1562.1, AS4040
MetecnoPIR® provides the latest Ultimate Limit State Span Tables developed specifically for Australasian conditions, in accordance with
AS/ NZS 1170, AS 1562.1 & AS 4040. Refer to Span Tables for detailed design guidelines and Span Tables for both Non-Cyclonic
Span Tables Regions A & B and Cyclonic Regions C and D. Extended Span Tables for Internal Wall, Ceiling and Cold room Applications, and for
Residential Applications are also available. Refer to Span Table Notes for design guidelines relating to fixing, and deflection limits. The
panel design shall be specified by the certifying engineer as determined from the Span Tables.
Support Details The support spacing shall be specified by the structural engineer as determined from the Span Tables.
Safe Handling & Installation
Panel Length Up to 16m, however site, transport and wind load restrictions can limit panel length.
Panels should always be kept dry and if placed on site, stored off the ground, slightly inclined, allowing adequate drainage and
Storage
ventilation of the panel pack. No other materials to be stored I stacked on top of panel pack.
In the event of manual handling, careful consideration should be given to panel weight and appropriate PPE. Consider using
Handling
mechanical aides if necessary.
The contractor is to determine and use safe working methods throughout the installation and construction period, which complies with
Safety
OHS requirements. A safe work method template (although NOT project specific) is available from MetecnoPIR®.
Supporting Frame The builder is to ensure that the substrates including slabs and kerbs; and sub frames are straight, smooth and fit for purpose.
Fixings are to meet the requirements of Bluescope TB-16 Fasteners for Roofing and Walling Product Selection Guide. Fasteners must
Fixing be manufactured from high grade carbon steel with a minimum class 4 anti-corrosion coating as per Australian Standards. Refer to
Span Tables Notes for design guide relating to screw fixing.
Flashings are manufactured from 0.55mm Bluescope Colorbond® steel and installed to AS 1562.1 or as otherwise specified in the
Flashing
MetecnoPIR® Cold Storage or Standard Construction Details.
Sealant to be neutral cure and meet recommendations for sealants as per Bluescope TB-9 Sealants for Exterior Finishes. Silicon,
polyurethane, butyl mastic and acrylic based sealants may be appropriate if neutral cure and recommended by their manufacturer for
Sealant
use on Colorbond® steel and for the application. Sealant to be placed between flashings/angles and panel and between panel joints as
shown on the MetecnoPIR® Standard Construction Details.
Installation as per the MetecnoPIR® Standard Construction Details.
• Panels are to be cut & trimmed to ensure a flush finish.
• Panels are to be confirmed square & plumb as per project requirements.
• Panels are to be cut with a suitable metal cutting circular type saw. Angle grinder is not recommended.
Installation • Penetrations for outlets, vents, flues etc. are to be flashed & sealed with appropriate materials. Refer flashing details above.
• Gaps to be filled with a suitable sealant or foam filler.
• Refer to MetecnoPIR® Standard Construction Details & Fixing Details above for fastener requirements.
• Remove all swart and any foreign matter immediately from all panel surfaces as per Bluescope TB-5 Swart staining of steel profiles.
Maintenance Refer to Bluescope TB-4 Maintenance of Colorbond® and Zincalume® Steel and the relevant MetecnoPIR® maintenance information.
Warranties & Disclaimers
Bondor offer a conditional warranty up to 15 years on MetecnoPanel® for use as architectural walling panels and up to 10 years for use
as cool room panels from install date for projects on an application basis, dependent on project location, design, installation, end use,
Warranty
environmental conditions and maintenance of the product. Please contact the Bondor sales team with your specific project details for
more information on the available conditional warranties.
Under certain light conditions this product may show an undulating surface which can vary depending on exterior profile and steel
Disclaimers
gauge selection as well as the environments varying light conditions.
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