Precision Series Flat Tile

Precision Series Flat Tile is a stamped, interlocking metal tile from Petersen's PAC-CLAD range. It is one of three Precision Series profiles, with the Cupped and Diamond tiles, and the guide specification also lists a TS tile. The flat tile suits modern and traditional designs and is presented as an alternative to roll-formed panel-style cladding.

The tiles are applied to roof or wall installations on commercial or residential buildings. They are formed with progressive tooling.

• Nominal size: 15 inches by 9-5/8 inches.
• Exposed size: 14-1/2 inches by 8-5/16 inches, plus or minus 1/16 inch.

The Cupped Tile has the same nominal and exposed dimensions. The Diamond Tile is 8-5/16 inches by 9-3/4 inches nominal and 7-1/4 inches by 8-5/16 inches exposed.

• 24 gauge steel in 48 stocked colors.
• Aluminum, .032 inch, in 34 stocked colors.
• Anodized aluminum, .032 inch, in PAC 300 Clear or PAC-500 Bronze.
• Zalmag coated steel, 26 gauge.
• Stainless steel, 26 gauge, 304 or 316, in 2B, BA, #4 or #8 finishes.

Painted colors are Kynar-based 70 percent PVDF coatings.

The Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 fluoropolymer coating has a topside film of 0.70 to 0.90 mil over a 0.25 to 0.31 mil prime coat, a total dry film thickness of 0.95 to 1.25 mil. The back is coated with a primer at 0.25 mil dry film thickness. Clear anodized finish is Exterior Grade #2 at .0002 to .0003 inch. The PAC-CLAD 35-year finish warranty applies to the tiles.

The tiles install over plywood or elevated channels with concealed fasteners. Their breathable joints take no sealant, and the roof application needs a minimum 3:12 slope. The tiles can be worked with basic sheet metal tools.

The wall tile system uses galvanized steel or neoprene-washered fasteners, 3.4 inch by 3.4 inch mounting clips, and a starting cleat 2 inches long. Panels in contact with treated lumber need a vapor barrier over the lumber, and metal does not touch treated lumber directly.

• 1-piece outside corner with 1/4 inch exposed faces.
• 3-piece outside corner with 2 inch exposed faces.
• 1-piece inside corner with 3 inch exposed faces.
• J-channel with a 1 inch exposed face.
• Head flashing 1-3/4 inches by 1-1/2 inches with a 1/2 inch drip.

The wall tile is tested to ASTM E283 (air penetration .010 or less at 15 psf), ASTM E331 (no water penetration at 15 psf for 15 minutes), AAMA 501 dynamic water (none at 15 psf) and ASTM E330 negative wind uplift at spans of 1 foot to 4 feet, with a 2.0 safety factor under the IBC.

• E283, E331, E330 and AAMA 501.1: listed for the .032 aluminum Cupped and Flat tiles.
• E330: listed for the 24 gauge Cupped and Flat tiles.
• UL 580-1897: listed for the .032 and 24 gauge Cupped and Flat tiles.
• Florida Approvals 22414 and 22548: Flat, Cupped and Diamond tiles.

Wood-substrate details are published as PDF and CAD drawings: inside corner, installation, jamb, outside corner, one-piece outside corner, top-of-wall tie-in, vertical joint, wall-to-soffit, window head, window jamb and window sill. Flat Tile installations shown by the manufacturer include the NISD Natatorium Aquatic Center, the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine and Southside Bank.

Flat Tile is listed among the metal wall panels in the manufacturer wall range, with the other Precision Series tiles.