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Wall Cladding:
Beveled Systems

Description: Beveled copper panels typically have a significant depth for bold heavy-shadowed effects. In order to provide the rigidity required, the minimum recommended thickness for copper is 20 ounce half-hard temper alloy.

Panels are typically limited to 10 foot lengths. Transverse seams are 6", minimum, lap joints. The joints must be staggered on successive runs to reduce the build-up of multiple layers of copper at one point, which would make it difficult to fold the horizontal joints. This is particularly important since beveled panels use fairly rigid copper material.

Note: Panel profile, thickness and lengths must be reviewed per structural considerations.

Substrate: Continuous nailable substrate.

Fastening Method: Cleats screwed to substrate.

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A. Typical Section

A single lock seam is used in the horizontal joint between runs. Cleats, spaced at 16" on center, are used to fasten the panels to the substrate.

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B. Typical Axonometric

This detail shows an overall view of a beveled panel wall system. The deep panels provide strong horizontal shadow lines. The transverse seams should be staggered, as shown.

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C. Inside Corner

Copper flashing is laid over wood blocking in the corner to close the gaps at the ends of the panels. The flashing extends a minimum of 4" under the panels, and is held by cleats at 12" on center.

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D. Outside Corner

The ends of the panels in this condition are closed by copper flashing. The flashing extends a minimum of 4" under the siding and a minimum of 1" over it. Wood blocking and trim is used to finish the corner. An alternate detail is shown in Detail D in Wall Cladding - Profiled Panels.

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