AL13 Architectural Systems
Building Products Listing Program
- AL13 Architectural Systems
- Aluminum Siding
- Delta, British Columbia, Canada
- B1120-2
- B1120-2 Edition1
- August 21, 2023
- August 21, 2023
- N/A
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CAN/ULC S102
Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies.
ASTM E84
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
CAN/ULC S114
Standard Method of Test for Determination Of Non-Combustibility In Building Materials
ASTM E136
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials In A Vertical Tube Furnace At 750°C. (Option A)
ASTM E330/E330M
Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
AAMA 508
Voluntary Method and Specification for Pressure Equalized Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems
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AL13 Aluminum Plank Cladding
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Each panel is marked with a permanent label containing the following information:
a) Manufacturer’s name or recognized trademark, AL13.
b) Product name.
c) Batch Number.
d) Date of Manufacture: Year/Month/Day.
e) QAI file number: B1120
f) CAN/ULC S102 / ASTM E84 Flame Spread Index and Smoke Developed Indices as noted in this listing.
g) Non-Combustible per CAN/ULC S114 / ASTM E136
h) QAI logo shown here:
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The following outlines AL13 Aluminum Plank product ratings determined in accordance with the noted method(s):
AL13 Aluminum Plank products are classified noncombustible per evaluation in accordance with ASTM E136.
AL13 Aluminum Plank products are classified noncombustible per evaluation in accordance with CAN/ULC S114.
AL13 Aluminum Plank products were found to have the following surface burning characteristics determined in accordance with CAN/ULC S102:
AL13 CAN/ULC S102 Surface Burning Characteristic Ratings
Model(s)
Flame Spread
Rating
Smoke Developed
Classification
AL13 Aluminum Plank System
< 25
< 50
AL13 Aluminum Plank products were found to have the following surface burning characteristics determined in accordance with ASTM E84:
AL13 ASTM E84 Surface Burning Characteristic Ratings
Model(s)
Flame Spread
Rating
Smoke Developed
Classification
AL13 Aluminum Plank System
< 25
< 450
AL13 Aluminum Plank products were found to comply with requirements for pressure equalizing exterior cladding when evaluated per AAMA 508 when installed in accordance with the following:
AL13 Aluminum Plank AAMA 508 Compliant Assembly:
Model(s)
Stud1
Sheathing1
Attachment
4-1/4-inch (108 mm) width Al13 Aluminum Plank
Minimum 16-gauge 2-inch x 6-inch (51 mm x 152 mm) steel studs spaced at maximum 16 inches (405 mm) on center
Minimum ½-inch (13 mm) code complying sheathing.
Each slat (4-1/4” x 95”) is secured with composite clips at each stud location. The clips are to be anchored into the underlying stud with a minimum one #10 x 1-3/4’’ (54 mm) length self-drilling screw.
AL13 Aluminum Plank products were found to have pressure resistance evaluated in accordance with ASTM E330 when installed in accordance with the following:
Model(s)
Stud1
Sheathing1
Attachment
Allowable Pressure
psf (kPa)
4-1/4-inch (108 mm) width Al13 Aluminum Plank
Minimum 2 inch x 8 inch (38 mm x 191 mm) Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) Grade 2 lumber, spaced at maximum 16 inches (405 mm) on center.
Minimum 7/16-inch (11 mm) code complying wood sheathing.
Each slat (4-1/4” x 95”) is secured with composite clips at each stud location. The clips are to be anchored into the underlying stud with a minimum one #10 x 1-3/4’’ (54 mm) length self-drilling screw.
53 (2.6)
1. Allowable load value includes a Safety Factor of 3.
Notes:
Products must be installed with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and in accordance with the building codes recognized by the authority having jurisdiction.
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