PC Performance


 

 

BRS panel sample shown was subjected to wind load testing and wind driven rain testing.

Panels were exposed to wind speeds in excess of 150 MPH, from multiple directions, via a rotating, 360-degree test base, with wind speeds verified by highly-calibrated instruments.

Simulated wind driven rain testing was conducted for realistic performance to water infiltration.

These tests demonstrated the performance of our industry-leading seam joinery.

The panels excelled under the realistic test conditions due to BRS Superior Seam Technology™ (SST).

Disclaimer: The analyses and conclusions contained herein are solely those of Building Research Systems, Inc and not those of Florida International University (FIU). FIU makes no endorsement of any kind of any product nor does FIU express an opinion as to the accuracy of Building Research Systems, Inc analyses or conclusions.

PC 216/218 Performance

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TripleLok®

PC TripleLok

QuadLok®

PC QuadLok

Factory Mutual ratings some BRS Licensees have achieved with the Panel Craft roof system. 

4471 Roof Classification Panel Gauge Clip Length Seam Purlin Spacing
1-90 24 4" TripleLok 5'-0
1-165 24 4" QuadLok 2'-6

 

ASTM E 1592 Uplift Test Results

TripleLok®

Purlin Spacing Panel Width Panel Gauge Clip Length Design Load
2'-0 16" 24 4" 136.4
5'-0 16" 24 4" 56.6
2'-6 16" 22 4" 85.5
5'-6 16" 22 4" 54.6
1'-0 18" 24 4" 98.4
5'-0 18" 24 4" 36.4
2'-6 18" 22 4" 78.0
5'-0 18" 22 4" 52.0

QuadLok®

Purlin Spacing Panel Width Panel Gauge Clip Length Design oad
2'-0 16" 24 4" 191.2
5'-0 16" 24 4" 78.8
2'-6 16" 22 4" 96.2
5'-6 16" 22 4" 65.0
1'-0 18" 24 4" 163.7
5'-0 18" 24 4" 54.6
2'-6 18" 22 4" 91.0
5'-0 18" 22 4" 52.0

Design loads contain a safety factor calculated per AISI. Allowable wind uplift loads have NOT been increased by 33% as allowed by some codes when wind load controls. Test report values based on use of a BRS compliant seamer.

ASTM E 1680-95 (2003)

Test Number Static Pressure Diff psf cfm/ft2 dfm/lin.ft
1 1.57 0.001 0.0013
2 624 0.0031 0.0041
3 30.00 0.0058 0.0077
4 40.00 0.0064 0.0086

ASTM E 1646-95 (2003) = None @ 12psf, 30psf and 50psf