Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, Illinois
The Series 80 is a Rainscreen system which utilizes single skin materials. The simple attachment method allows for the use of a large variety of materials and finishes. These include: Painted Steel and Aluminum, ACM, Anodized Aluminum, Zinc, Stainless Steel, Zalmag, and specialty metals. This innovative system design allows for multiple panel depths and running bond applications give the designer a much broader platform for creativity.
Advantages:
- Simple installation
- Multiple finishes available
- Uses single skin materials
- Rainscreen application
- Standard flashing details
- Possible variation of panel depths
- Running bond applications available
Performs to Standard Testing Criteria:
- ASTM E 283 – Static Air Infiltration
- ASTM E 331 – Static Water Infiltration
- AAMA 501 – Dynamic Water Infiltration
- ASTM E 330 – Structural Design Loads (40psf)
- * Option for AAMA 508-07 – Pressure Equalized Rainscreen, available