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General & Technical Data

Features

Horizontal (FWDS-H) and vertical (FWDS-V) designs available
A variety of reveal, thickness and profile configurations are available, providing design flexibility and options for exterior walls
Concealed clips and fasteners plus dry gaskets and concealed sealants provide a clean, uninterrupted appearance while minimizing exterior dirt streaking and staining
Factory foamed for dependable thermal performance
Profiled and flat panels integrate with CENTRIA Formavue® window systems, and most glass wall and window systems
Rainscreen Principle horizontal joinery provides superior weather resistance
Pressure equalization achieved through vents along the panel length where required
Factory-formed sheet metal flashing or extruded aluminum trim available
Can be easily curved or formed
Panel mitering permits clean, sharp corners, beam and column wraps
Trimless ends
Thermal break between face and liner
Lightweight - easy to handle and install; less framing required
Stainless, striated, smooth and embossed surface treatments available

Panel Description

Metal

Standard - 22/26 gage [0.76mm / 0.48mm], 22/22 gage [0.76mm / 0.76mm]
Optional gages available, consult CENTRIA
G-90 (Z275) galvanized steel; optional stainless steel or aluminum available, consult CENTRIA

Surface Finish

Exterior - Non-directional embossing, smooth or striated
Interior (liner) - Directional embossing, planked if 22 gage [0.76mm] or lighter

Joinery (with concealed fasteners)

Vertical - Double tongue-and-groove
Horizontal - Rainscreen Principle

Panel Width

Standard - 24", 30", 36" [610mm, 762mm, 914mm]
Custom - 10" to 40" [254mm to 1016mm]

Panel Length

Embossed, flat or Embossed, striated face element - 30'-0" [9.14m]

Smooth, flat face element - 16'0 [4.87m]

Smooth, striated face element - 20'0" [6.096m]

Panel Depth

2", 3" nominal [51mm, 76mm]

"R" Value

2" - Depth R14* [51mm – Depth U=0.41 W/m²K]
3" - Depth R21* [76mm – Depth U=0.27 W/m²K]

*R-Values are based on ASTM C236 and C518 testing. Air films are included.

Research Reports

Fire Tests

UL Tunnel Test, Subject 723, ASTM E84

Flame Spread 25 max.
Smoke Developed, 450 max.

UL Room Corner Test, UL 1715
Factory Mutual Approval: FM 4880; 50' High Large Scale Corner Test for Unlimited Height Approval for Walls and Ceilings
SwRI: ASTM E108 Fire Test
SwRI: Multistory Fire Test, UBC 26-4
ASTM D2015; BTU Content Test
ASTM D 1929; Ignition Properties
UL Fire Wall Designs: 1 hr., 2 hr., 3 hr., U017,U617, U040, U645, U605

CENTRIA Formawall Dimension Series panels have been tested in accordance with requirements of BOCA National Building and ICBO Uniform Building Codes. Contact CENTRIA for more information.

Special Approvals

City of Los Angeles
New York City, MEA 64-95-M
Dade County Approval Miami-Dade County NOA 07-0103.06

Consult CENTRIA for test reports.
For actual module dimensions, please reference promotional details located in the right hand column.