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The male-female engagement of extrusions provides for thermal expansion and contraction of the panel but does require progressive installation and does not allow individual panel removability without disturbing adjacent panels and without impacting system integrity. The panel is able to thermally expand and contract by rotating around the extrusion ball. The standard joint width is 1/2" and fit and finish is dependent upon the precision of the installer.
Fully tested to current code requirements including ASTM E283 (@ 6.24 psf), ASTM E330 (@ 15 psf), and ASTM E331 (@ 40 psf). A coastal hurricane option of the Universe® 5000 is also available that utilizes intermediate tie-back stiffeners and plywood sheathing. This version has been tested per ASTM E331 @ 90 psf for structural and per ASTM E1996-02 for the large missile impact. |
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The UNIVERSE® 5000 is a hi-load wet-seal MCM system.
Sealant in the joint serves as the weather barrier.
