Architectural Sheet Metal Manual

This completely updated publication contains the most comprehensive recommended practices available for proper design and installation of custom-fabricated architectural sheet metal including roof drainage system design for scuppers, gutters and downspouts. Features an expanded historical restoration section covering skylights, cornices, domes, and spires; new moisture and maintenance guide on underlayments; mechanical fasteners and soldering qualification guidance; and updated metals selection data. Offers new construction techniques and alternative methods of design and installation reflecting climatic conditions and rainfall rates. An upfront, fast look-up key speeds information retrieval. Also covers flashing, metal roofs, copings, gravel-stop fascia. Includes wind uplift pressure test reports confirming superior performance of custom-fabricated metal roofing. Applies to commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

Foreword
Architectural Sheet Metal task Force
Notice to Users of this Publication
Chapter RP Roof Plans
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Roof Drainage Systems
Chapter 2 Roof Edging and Perimeters
Chapter 3 Copings
Chapter 4 Flashing
Chapter 5 Building Expansion
Chapter 6 Metal Roof Systems
Chapter 7 Metal Walls
Chapter 8 Wall and Roof Penetrations
Chapter 9 Louvers, Screens and Skylights
Chapter 10 Interior Architectural Sheet Metal Elements
Chapter 11 Other Metal Elements
Chapter 12 Historical Restoration
Appendix A Thickness and Weight of Sheet Metals
Appendix B Metal Application and Specifications References
Appendix C Galvanic Corrosion
Appendix D Sheet Metal Roof Test Report
Appendix E Custom Fabricated Metal Roofing Specifications
Appendix F Moisture and Maintenance of Building Envelopes
Appendix G Scupper Sizing

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• 2015 International Building Code
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