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Safety and leak
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Retention of
light transmitting properties |
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Retention of
color and aesthetic benefits |
DuroLite fiberglass, roofing and siding panels are manufactured in several
profiles matching common metal and aluminum shapes. They are installed in
continuous bands or as individual units interspersed among metal or fiberglass
materials. They are available in clear and translucent colors and transmit
soft, diffused, natural lighting. |
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| Safety
and Leak Protection |
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With DuroLite, building
owners and designers get superior structural performance along with low
cost, natural lighting. Designed to withstand hurricane force winds, the
materials are much stronger and stiffer than either chopped strand or
woven reinforced plastic panels of similar weight. The source of DuroLite
strength is its higher reinforcing content (47% of its weight) and the
use of straight, continuous glass fiber reinforcements. The roofing and
siding panels support greater loads with less deflection and prevent costly,
annoying leaks and panel blow offs. In addition, the materials provide
safer support for installers (contact Enduro for guidelines).
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| Retention
of Color and Light Transmission |
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style reinforced plastic panels are prone to discoloration and clouding
which has a negative impact on building appearance and light transmitting
properties. Using today’s advancements in UV protection, fiberglass
panels retain their color and light transmitting properties much longer.
DuroLite construction
takes full advantage of these advancements. The polyester resin used in
DuroLite panels includes the additive, neopentyl glycol, critical for
effective UV protection. In addition, an acrylic polymer coating, Hetrolac,
can be shop applied for important, added protection at minimal added cost.
It is important to include these added value features in project specifications.
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 DuroLite
panels are designed for commercial and industrial application. They are
furnished with Class I Flame Spread Rating of 25 or less or as a non-fire
rated material. With corrosion resistance superior to protected metal, DuroLite
panels are durable and stand up to tough, industrial conditions, however,
they are not intended for aggressive chemical exposures. For these applications,
Enduro manufactures and recommends Tuff Span fiberglass panels and its proven
performance.
DuroLite roofing and
siding panels are ideal for use in fabrication and assembly plants; warehouse
and port facilities; and commercial buildings. Applications where low
cost, natural lighting with reliable structural performance has value.
Transparent to electronic frequencies, they are also used in place of
metal to reduce electronic or radio frequency interference or to enclose
microwave equipment. Please contact Enduro for assistance with either
DuroLite or Tuff Span building panels.
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| DuroLite
Description |
| Series |
150 |
250 |
300 |
| Nominal Wt. -
Oz/SF |
8 |
10 |
12 |
| Nominal Glass
Content |
47% |
47% |
47% |
| Standard
Colors/Light Transmission: |
| Trans Clear |
80% |
75% |
70% |
| Trans White |
40% |
35% |
30% |
| Trans Green Mist |
50% |
45% |
40% |
| Trans Gray Mist |
50% |
45% |
40% |
| Trans Blue Mist |
40% |
35% |
30% |
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| Designing
with Fiberglass Panels |
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| Specifiers
should set the span to deflection (L/D) ratio at a high level to prevent
building leaks and to keep fiberglass panels from being damaged or blown
off in high winds. In many cases, chopped strand fiberglass panels have
been installed (with the manufacturer’s endorsement) with a L/D limit
as low as 20. This is a deflection of 3” on a 5’0” span and
not a reliable, structural design. Panel deflection of this magnitude can
lead to fastener hole enlargement or breaking of seals between panels resulting
in building leaks or panel blow offs. In consideration, Enduro strongly
recommends that fiberglass panel specifications include a minimum L/D ratio
of 60 for fiberglass roofing and 30 for siding and higher when feasible. |
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Specifications:
Fiberglass Reinforced
Plastic Day Lighting Panels
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1 - General |
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1.01
General Description
The scope of this specification is intended to cover roof and/or wall
units and required accessories shown
on the drawings. This includes but is not limited to: Fiberglass Reinforced
Plastic (FRP) translucent roofing
and siding panels
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2 - Products |
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2.10
Materials and Finishes
A. Roofing and siding units shall be DuroLite as manufactured by Enduro
Systems,Inc. or approved equal that conforms to these specifications. |
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1.
Resin type shall be polyester, UV stabilized. |
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2.
Glass Fiber Reinforcements shall be straight and continuous, with
fibers oriented in two directions
(along the length and width of unit). Glass content shall be a minimum
of 47% by weight. |
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3.
Materials shall have be: |
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Class
1 flame spread rated (25 or less) per ASTM E-84 |
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Non-fire
rated |
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4.
Panel materials shall be protected from UV rays with: |
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UV-stabilized
resin with neopentyl glycol and acrylic monomer. |
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Shop-applied,
acrylic polymer coating on the UV exposed surface to inhibit color
fade and loss
of light transmission properties. |
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5.
Translucent color shall be clear or Enduro standard or as selected
by owner. |
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6.
Light transmission through panels shall be minimum of |
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% per ASTM D-1494. |
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2.20
Structural Parameters |
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A.
Cladding panels shall meet the performance criteria described below
for spans indicated on the drawings. Product compliance shall be established
by large scale ASTM Test E-72 for positive and negative loading. |
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Application
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Uniform
Load |
Deflection
Limit |
Factor
of Safety |
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Roofing:
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Positive |
L/D = 60 |
2.5 |
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Negative |
L/D = 60 |
1.88 |
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Siding:
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____PSF
Positive |
L/D = 30 |
1.88 |
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____PSF
Negative |
L/D = 30 |
1.88 |
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