Boulevard™ Cyclonic

Fielders® have undertaken cyclonic testing of the Boulevard™ profile in a 285mm panel width for walling applications in accordance with the loading sequence in AS4040.3 2018 for wall cladding systems. Design data provided for Boulevard™ is based on the following Australian Standards:

• AS 1170.2:2011 Structural design actions Part 2: Wind actions
• AS 1562.1-2018 Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding Part 1: Metal
• AS4040.0-1992 (R2016) Methods of testing sheet roof and wall cladding Part 0: Introduction, list of methods and general requirements
• AS4040.1-1992 (R2016) Methods of testing sheet roof and wall cladding Method 1: Resistance concentrated loads
• AS4040.2-1992 Methods of testing sheet roof and wall cladding Method 2: Resistance to wind pressures for non-cyclone regions
• AS4040.3 2018 Methods of testing sheet roof and wall cladding Method 3: Resistance to wind pressures for cyclone regions
• AS4055:2012 Wind Loads for Housing
• SA HB 39: 2015 Handbook - Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding National Construction Code of Australia

Boulevard™ can be supported on one of three supporting structures; plywood, steel battens or Fielders® KingFlor® KF40®. The cyclonic wind load capacities are shown in Table BL WC CY 001.

Cyclonic Impact Resistance from Wind-Borne Debris

Parts of a building envelope (cladding, doors, windows) may be required to resist windborne debris according to AS/NZS 1170.2: 2011 and Technical Note No. 4, ‘Simulated windborne debris impact testing of building envelope components’, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University. These standards specify debris impact loading by timber member of 4kg mass with nominal cross-section of 100mm x 50mm and 8mm diameter spherical steel balls. BOULEVARD™ (walling) cyclonic assemblies have been evaluated to effectively resist cyclonic wind-borne debris for wind region C and D when used in conjunction with plywood or KF40® backing for walling applications. Please refer to the relevant fixing requirements for BOULEVARD™.

Plywood

Figure BL ID CY 001

Steel Batten

Figure BL ID CY 002

KingFlor® KF40®

Where resistance to wind-borne debris is required, as per AS/NZS 1170.2: 2011, KF40 backing is required as per the following details:

Figure BL ID CY 003

Boulevard™ provides a water screen only and needs to be fitted on a water tight barrier. This may consist of a precast wall or steel sheeting backing, such as Panelform™, or another waterproof membrane like heavy duty roof sarking. Prior to commencement ensure the surface that the system is being fixed to is free of sharp edges and in the correct plane.

If the membrane is to be fixed before the 40mm batten use the following procedures. It is recommended that the membrane be Panelform™ as this will allow the membrane to be made watertight without the chance of movement and vibration.

Figure BL ID CY 004

(Sisalation with insulation sarking attached)*

1. Check that the steel work or concrete is free of any sharp edges or protrusions that may puncture the membrane.

2. The sarking must be a minimum of 453 Sisalation or equivalent with the Sisalation to the outside face.

3. The sarking must be hung and sealed at the top. It must be free of ripples and puckers with holding battens between the 40mm vertical battens securing it to the supporting member. See BL ID CY 011.

4. All laps in the sarking must be made with 150mm lap sealed with double sided tape between the faces of the foil and taped with sisal tape on the outside face.

5. The perimeter of the membrane (blanket) must be sealed also with premium quality Sisal tape with holding or 40mm battens to secure it. See BL ID CY 014.
   Note: - It is essential that attention is paid to ensuring that sarking is air tight, fixed in a way that it won’t flap or tear away at the laps or edges.

6. At the bottom of the façade a flashing is required to direct any water from the blanket membrane external of the façade. This will be done in a way as to allow any water to pass between the flashing and the foot mould. See BL ID CY 012.

7. If any of the membrane is to be fixed horizontally a different fixing procedure is to be followed; please contact your local Fielders® Representative.

1. The backing plates should be full length where possible and fixed with Teks with a Neo washer or a 3mm pop rivet at a maximum of 1200mm centers.

2. If pop rivets are used they should be sealed rivets or sealed with silicone.

3. Any laps should be a minimum of 100mm.

4. The top of all backing plates should have a return 10mm fold to prevent water from being blown over the end of the plate. See BL ID CY 015.

5. Backing plates for Express joints should be 100mm wide overall with 10mm return fold on both sides if the Express joint is 15mm wide. See BL ID CY 007.

1. The battens should be fixed on both sides with 10g-16x16mm Hex Head Tek Screws to the girts through the membrane. See BL ID CY 007 and BL ID CY 008. If an insulation blanket is fitted the screws should be 10g-16x25mm Hex Head Tek Screws.

2. If fixed to a concrete wall the fixing centers of the battens should be a maximum of 450mm apart.

3. All vertical 40mm battens should be fixed at a maximum of 450mm apart.

4. All battens fixed to support vertical joints, external and internal corners should be positioned so that the return edge of the backing plate is center of the face of the batten. See BL ID CY 007 and BL ID CY 008. This allows the fastener fixing the panel to be fixed in a location that doesn’t penetrate the backing plate.

Note:
Care should be taken not to puncture the membrane while fixing the 40mm battens. If it is punctured it should be taped on both sides of the puncture.

1. 1. The top mould of parapet cap should be fixed first with the female edge downward. See BL ID CY 011.

2. The panels should have a foam block both ends fixed 25mm inside the stop end of the panel with the center of the foam block center to the 10mm return fold on the side of the backing plate. See BL ID CY 007, BL ID CY 008, BL ID CY 015.

3. A small corner should be removed off the bottom of the foam block to allow water or condensation to drain out freely. See BL ID CY 015.

4. This is required on straight panels and internal corners but not on external corners.

5. Measure out a matrix and mark the steel battens for the full length with the width of the panel plus gap so that when the panels are placed in position the bottom edge of the female rib can be lined up to the marks. This will ensure that the panels are fixed parallel with the same gap along the complete face. See BL ID CY 017.

6. Before installing a panel, a silicone bead must be applied to the back of the male and female edges from the center of the foam block to the edge of the panel. See BL ID CY 015.

7. The male edge of the panel is then inserted into the female edge leaving a gap that is predetermined, lining up the bottom edge of the panel with the mark on the hat section. See BL ID CY 012 and BL ID CY 016.

8. Screw the trailing female edge to the hat section with 10g-16x16mm Wafer Head Tek Screws.

9. Continue to fix all the panels until the bottom of the façade is reached.

10. When all sections of the façade are complete the foot mould is then fitted with the top vertical edge engaging the female recess on the panel. The predetermined gap between the panels should be maintained between the foot mould and the bottom panel.

11. The foot mould must be fitted in a way to allow water to drain between the foot mould and the flashing at the bottom of the membrane.

12. If the top of the façade has a fall (not horizontal), cut and fold the panels as in BL ID CY 009.

13. When the side of a façade finishes against a brick or concrete wall it should be done as per BL ID CY 014.

Care needs to be taken when installing insulation with Boulevard™ roof sheeting. When insulation thicknesses up to 50mm are installed the screws may need to be increased depending on the thickness and density of the insulation. When the screw is properly tightened into metal there should be a minimum of three (3) threads protruding past the support being fixed in to. For timber, the screw must have a minimum embedment of 25mm into timber.

When insulation is required in conjunction with Finesse® profiles, Fielders® recommend the use of a thermal spacer to help maintain Rw values as well as minimising any bulging in the profile caused by the insulation.

Insulation blankets and batts can cause wide flat pan cladding to bow out between the supports, between fasteners along the support, or bow the pans. For insulation blankets and batts as well as more dense glass wool and rock wool, and thicker insulation, spacers are recommended.

BL INS CY 001

Note:
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1. When fixing the windows & doorways (penetrations) remember that the panels are the waterproof seal and the membrane is the air seal and backup water seal.

2. The membrane must be sealed to the penetrations in a way that it can’t over time break away. This may require the fitting of a holding batten. It also must be draining to the outside of the building.

3. The panels over the penetrations must be flashed to the penetration allowing any water that drains from the membrane to escape between the flashing and the top of the penetration.

4. BL ID CY 010-016 show some typical details to the top, bottom and sides of window penetrations.

Note:
Boulevard™ creates a water screen and not a watertight barrier. If a watertight barrier is required it is recommended that an additional cladding layer is included behind the Boulevard™ such as Panelform™. For further information contact Fielders®.

Express Joint Detail

Figure BL ID CY 006

Top of Facade/ Parapet — Horizontal Panels

Figure BL ID CY 007

Top of Facade/ Parapet — Vertical Panels

Figure BL ID CY 008

Pitched Roof

Figure BL ID CY 009

Window Details - Horizontal Panels

Horizontal Panel around opening

Figure BL ID CY 010

Section D-D Head

OPTION A

OPTION B

Figure BL ID CY 011

Section E-E Sill

OPTION A

OPTION B

Figure BL ID CY 012

Section F-F Jamb

OPTION A

OPTION B

Figure BL ID CY 013

Window Details - Vertical Panels

VERTICAL PANEL AROUND OPENING

Vertical Panel around opening

SECTION A-A JAMB

SECTION B-B SILL

SECTION C-C HEAD

Figure BL ID CY 014

Express Joints

VERTICAL PANEL HORIZONTAL EXPRESS JOINT SECTION

HORIZONTAL PANEL VERTICAL EXPRESS JOINT SECTION VIEW

OPTION A

OPTION B

Figure BL ID CY 015

Express Joint Vertical Panel

OPTION A

OPTION B

Figure BL ID CY 016

Internal Corner - Horizontal Panels

OPTION A

OPTION B

Figure BL ID CY 017

Interior Corner - Vertical Panels

Figure BL ID CY 018

Exterior Corner - Horizontal Panels

Figure BL ID CY 019

External Corner

Figure BL ID CY 020

Exterior Corner - Vertical Panels

Figure BL ID CY 021

Foot Mould - Horizontal Panels

Figure BL ID CY 022

Foot Mould - Vertical Panels

Figure BL ID CY 023

Side of Facade

Figure BL ID CY 024

Edge Detail

Figure BL ID CY 025

Typical Panel Section

Figure BL ID CY 026

Panel Marking Matrix

Figure BL ID CY 027

Backing Plates

Figure BL ID CY 028