ASTM E1514-98(2003)

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Designation: E1514 – 98 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Specification for
Structural Standing Seam Steel Roof Panel Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1514; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed)
1.1 This specification covers the design, construction, and
by the Hot-Dip Process
weatherability of structural standing seam steel roof panel
A792/A792M Specification for Steel Sheet, 55 %
systems. It includes performance requirements for the follow-
Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
ing elements only: panels, concealed panel clips, panel/clip
A875/A875M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 % Alu-
anchorage, and panel joint sealers.
minum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
NOTE 1—These systems are used on both low-slope and steep-slope
C711 Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility and
roof applications. They also are used with or without an underlying deck
Tenacity of One-Part, Elastomeric, Solvent-Release Type
or sheathing.
Sealants
1.2 The objective of this specification is to provide for the
C765 Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility of Pre-
overall performance of the structural standing seam steel roof
formed Tape Sealants
panel system as defined in 3.2.6 during its service life in order
C879 Test Methods for Release Papers Used with Pre-
to provide weather protection, carry the specified design loads,
formed Tape Sealants
and allow proper access over the roof surface in order to
D1667 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Poly
provide for periodic maintenance of equipment by the owner.
(Vinyl Chloride) Foam (Closed-Cell)
1.3 In addition to structural, the specifier shall evaluate
D3310 Test Method for Determining Corrosivity of Adhe-
other characteristics beyond the scope of this specification that
sive Materials
affect the final choice of roof construction. These include, but
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
are not limited to, functional, legal, insurance, and economic
E1592 Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet
considerations. See Appendix X1 for specifier’s checklist.
Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air
1.4 The specification is not intended to exclude products or
Pressure Difference
systems not covered by the referenced documents.
E1646 Test Method forWater Penetration of Exterior Metal
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Roof Panel Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
Difference
information only.
E1680 Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through
1.6 The text of this specification contains notes and foot-
Exterior Metal Roof Panel Systems
notesthatprovideexplanatoryinformationandarenotrequire-
G21 PracticeforDeterminingResistanceofSyntheticPoly-
ments of this specification.
meric Materials to Fungi
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories Standard:
2. Referenced Documents
580 Standard for Safety,Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3
Assemblies
A463/A463M Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-
2.3 Factory Mutual Research Corporation Standard:
Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process 4
Approval Standard Class I Panel Roofs Class No. 4471
2.4 AISI Document:
1 Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual, Latest Edition
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
2.5 MBMA Document:
Performance of Building Constructions and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee E06.57 on Performance of Metal Roof Systems.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published October 2003. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as E1514–98. DOI: AvailablefromUnderwritersLaboratories,333PfingstenRoad,Northbrook,IL
10.1520/E1514-98R03. 60062-2096.
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MBMA Low Rise Building Systems Manual, Latest Edi- 4.2 Protection of Incompatible Materials—Components
tion constructed of incompatible materials shall not be placed
2.6 ASHRAE Document: together without an effective separating material.
1997 ASHRAE Handbook, Fundamentals 4.3 Oil Canning—Oil canning is an inherent characteristic
of products covered by this specification, particularly those
3. Terminology
with broad, flat areas. It is the result of several factors that
include, but are not limited to, induced stresses in the base
3.1 Definitions:
material, fabrication methods, and installation and thermal
3.1.1 Refertothelatesteditionof MBMALow Rise Building
forces. While oil canning is an aesthetic issue, structural
Systems ManualandTerminologyE631fordefinitionsofterms
integrity is not normally affected. Oil canning is not grounds
used in this specification.
for panel rejection, unless it does not meet prior standards
3.2 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
established by the specifier.
3.2.1 construction loads, n—thoseloadsencounteredduring
the erection of the roof system only.
5. Structural Integrity
3.2.2 fixing line, n—a line or adjacent lines of fixed points.
5.1 Panel System Design:
3.2.3 maintenance loads, n—loads including, but not lim-
5.1.1 Structural panels shall be designed in accordance with
ited to, personnel, equipment, and materials required to main-
AISI Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel
tain functionality of the building.
Structural Members—and in accordance with sound engineer-
3.2.4 oil canning, n—a waviness that occurs in flat areas of
ing methods and practices.
metal.
5.1.2 Deflection and serviceability shall be accounted for.
3.2.5 sealer, n—any material that is used to seal cracks,
The deflection shall be limited so as to allow the roof to
joints, or laps.
perform as designed. The substrate deflection shall not cause
3.2.6 structural standing seam steel roof panel system, n—a
strains to the panels that affect the serviceability of the system.
steel roof system designed to resist positive and negative loads
5.2 Panel System Testing:
applied normal to the panel surface without the benefit of a
5.2.1 Static (Positive or Negative Load Capacity)—When
supporting deck or sheathing.
the panel system does not comply with the requirements for
3.2.7 thermal movement, n—the reaction of the roof system
using the design procedures of the AISI Specification, testing
in response to changes in the panel temperature.
shall be performed to determine the roof’s load capacity.
4. Performance Requirements 5.2.2 Uplift Index—Whenrequiredbythespecifier,theroof
system shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of
4.1 Design—Theroofsystemshallbedesignedforspecified
Section 5.3 of Factory Mutual Research CorporationApproval
design loads and thermal effects.
Standard 4471, or Underwriters Laboratories U.L. 580 or Test
4.1.1 Minimum design loads shall be determined by the
Method E1592 or other applicable tests (see Appendix X2).
governing code or the design professional.
4.1.2 Thefinishedroofsystemshallbecapableofsustaining
6. Panel Material
aminimum200-lb(0.9-kN)concentratedloadonany12-in.by
6.1 Panelmaterialshallbeahotdipmetalliccoatedproduct
12-in. (300-mm by 300-mm) area of finished roof without
in accordance with one of the commonly used materials listed
causing seam separation, permanent panel buckling, or loss of
in 6.1.1-6.1.4.
weathertightness.
6.1.1 Aluminum coated sheet steel produced to the require-
4.1.3 Thermal movement shall be provided for in accor-
ments of Specification A463/A463M. Coating designation
dance with Sections 7 and 8. Temperature differentials for
T265.
many localities are found in documents referenced in 2.5, 2.6,
6.1.2 Aluminum-zinc alloy coated sheet steel produced to
and Footnote 13.
the requirements of Specification A792/A792M. Coating des-
4.1.4 The standing seam roof system clips do not always
ignation AZ-55. When an organic finish coating is used (as
provide full lateral support to secondary structural members.
described in 6.2), coating designation of AZ-50 shall be
The degree of lateral support provided to the secondary
permitted.
structuralmembersbythepanelsystemshallbedeterminedby
6.1.3 Zinc coated sheet steel produced to the requirements
an appropriate test, or in the absence of such test, the panel
of Specification A653/A653M. Coating designation G90.
must be assumed to provide no lateral support.
6.1.4 Zinc-5% aluminum alloy metallic-coated sheet steel
NOTE 2—The Base Test Method for Purlins Supporting a Standing
produced to the requirements of Specification A875/A875M.
SeamRoofSystemintheAISICold-FormedSteelDesignManualisused
Coating designation GF90.
to evaluate lateral support when the secondary structural is cold-formed
6.2 In addition to the foregoing material specifications, the
Zee or Cee purlins.
specifier has the option to require organic finish coatings.
6.3 This specification does not preclude the use of other
coating standards governing the same materials, as long as
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Conditioning Engineers, 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-2305. Fisher, James M., and West, MichaelA. “Serviceability Design Considerations
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equivalency is established. The designer shall determine the engagement. The minimum compression shall be 30% by
suitability of material for the application. volumeortheadhesionpluswebbingcharacteristicsshallbeas
6.4 Steelgradeandbasemetalthicknessshallbeasrequired required to maintain watertightness. An appropriate test shall
to resist specified design loads. be used to demonstrate the roof panel system’s resistance to
ponded water. The sealer shall remain flexible between 0 and
7. Panel Clips
140°F (−17.8 and 60°C) to allow engagement, and shall show
7.1 Connections of panels to structural members shall be no signs of cracking when tested in accordance with Test
made with concealed panel clips compatible with the panel
Method C765 (wrapped 180° over a 1 in. (2.54 cm) diameter
design. mandrel after 4h at −0°F (−17.8°C)). The sealer shall not be
7.2 Provisions for the thermal movement between the panel
exposed after assembly.
and the structure to which it is attached shall be accomplished
9.3.1.2 The sealer shall be sufficiently resilient to maintain
by the use of concealed panel clips allowing such movement,
the seal after movement of joints due to fluctuation in external
except as provided in 7.3.
load, or expansion and contraction, or combination thereof.
7.3 When the building geometry and the rotational flexibil-
The maximum set when tested in accordance with Specifica-
ity of the supporting member permit, it is permissible to
tion D1667 shall be 5% if compression alone is required to
resolve thermal movement through controlled rotation of the
maintain the seal. The sealer shall be capable of maintaining
intermediate structural members rather than movement within
the above level of watertightness after exposure to the service
the clip.
temperature range, –40 to 200°F (−40 to 93.3°C) unless local
7.4 Where insulation is applied between the panels and
orprojectconditionsjustifythatthespecifierimposeadifferent
supporting structure, the panel clips shall be designed to be
range.Thiswatertightnessshallbeindependentofthetempera-
compatible with the thickness and compressibility of the
ture at the time of panel installation.
insulation. If thermal spacers are required for thermal perfor-
9.3.1.3 The sealer shall be non-corrosive and non-staining
mance,theclipsmustbecompatiblewiththethermalspacerto
to adjacent materials and shall exhibit these characteristics
reduce secondary stresses due to walking.
after testing in accordance with Test Method D3310 including
water and with elevated temperature exposure for 21 days at
8. Panel and ClipAnchorage
160°F (71°C); the rating shall not exceed “2.” The sealer shall
8.1 Afixinglineisrequiredtoanchorroofpanelsinorderto
be fungus resistant and exhibit this property after testing in
maintain end alignment and to resist in-plane gravity and
accordance with Practice G21; the rating shall not exceed “1.”
thermal force components.
In meat and poultry processing facilities or other areas requir-
8.2 Fasteners that penetrate the roof surface are permitted
ingUSDAinspection,thesealershallbechemicallyacceptable
only at panel endlaps, penetrations, fixing lines, rib reinforce-
to USDA, and shall be requested by the specifier. When FDA
ments, and at roof termination lines. Details at these locations
compliance is required, appropriate FDA regulations shall be
shall allow for the expected thermal movement.
included by the specifier.
8.3 Nails shall not be used where subject to withdrawal
9.3.1.4 If the seam design utilizes sealant, and the location
loads.
of a clip component interrupts the sealant, the design shall not
rely on differential movement between the panel seam and the
9. Weather Tightness
clip component.
9.1 Panel-to-panel sidelap connections and endlaps shall be
9.3.1.5 If the sidelap sealer is interrupted by the installation
weathertight.
ofasidelapclip,andifrequiredbythepanelsystemdesign,the
9.2 Panels of maximum practical lengths shall be used to
seal shall be completed around the clip. The performance
minimize endlaps.
characteristics of the supplemental sealer shall be equal to the
9.3 Sealers:
primary sidelap sealer. Both sealers’ aging characteristics shall
9.3.1 Sidelap Sealer—When climate, roof slope, and roof
sustaintheaboveperformanceduringthedesignservicelifeof
system design warrant, the standing seam sidelap shall have a
the roof.
sealer. When the sealer is factory applied, it shall remain in
9.3.2 Endlap Sealer—Thepanelendlapshallbesealedwith
place and be protected during transit. In some cases, the panel
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