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Wall Cladding:
Profiled Panels

Description: Profiled copper panels can have a variety of shapes and sizes. The shapes can be formed on site with a brake or powered forming equipment. They can also be pre-manufactured and specified with embossed patterns or other designs.

The minimum recommended weight for copper used on profiled panels is 16 ounces, but some panel profiles may require heavier material.

Note: Support blocking behind the panels may be required depending on panel thickness and dimensions, along with wall configuration, i.e., straight or curved.

Substrate: Continuous nailable substrate.

Fastening Method: Cleats screwed or nailed to substrate.

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A. Typical Section

This section shows the single lock seam used in the horizontal joint between runs. Cleats are used to fasten the panels to the substrate. The panel must not be shaped so that it holds water.

A minimum of two cleats per panel are required. The actual number and spacing needed should be determined by a structural engineer, to ensure wind and other loads will not lift or distort the panels. A minimum of two copper, brass, bronze, or stainless steel screws per cleat are required for fastening to the substrate.

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B. Typical Axonometric

This detail shows the single lock used at transverse seams. A lapped seam may also be used. The transverse seams should be staggered as shown.

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C. Inside Corner

Wood blocking is used to fill the gap left between the copper panels at the corner. Copper flashing is installed over the blocking, and extends a minimum of 4" under the panels. The flashing is held by cleats at 12" on center.

D. Outside Corner

The ends of the panels are closed by copper flashing over wood blocking. The blocking must be thick enough to completely close the end void. The flashing covers the blocking and extends under the panels a minimum of 4". The flashing is held by cleats at 12" on center.

An alternate detail is shown in Detail D in Wall Cladding - Beveled Systems.

Design Handbook

Available in 2 formats:

Web Version
and
Desktop Application

Download AutoCAD Files

AutoCAD Detail Files
[ZIP - 4.5MB] is a complete set of CAD files for the designs shown in Architectural Details.

The AutoCAD files for individual details can be downloaded from individual topic pages by clicking the CAD File button next to an individual detail.

Order Design Handbook

Available in CDA's Publications
(publication #A4050).