KIP_LLC Kingzip SF 16pp Update v11_Feb14 24/02/2014 09:11 Page 1

Standing
Seam Systems KingZip SF

Architectural Standing Seam

Roofing System
KIP_LLC Kingzip SF 16pp Update v11_Feb14 24/02/2014 09:11 Page 2

KingZip SF

Offering the ultimate in design flexibility,

KingZip SF Standing Seam System is
manufactured in aluminium and may also be
available in coated steel, stainless steel, zinc or
copper and can be supplied smooth, embossed,
crimp curved, concave or convex smooth curved,
tapered, wave formed or tapered and smooth
curved.

Renowned for their outstanding aesthetic properties and

performance characteristics, standing seam roofing systems offer
specifiers and contractors cost-effective construction solutions
with numerous benefits.

KingZip SF is an FM and UL approved, advanced ‘zip-up’ standing

seam system that creates a continuous weathertight roof. The side
laps are ‘zipped-up’ in conjunction with a unique halter system that
is fixed directly to the supporting structure without penetrating the
external weather sheet. This method of secret fixing creates a
structurally sound roof construction that provides excellent
weathertightness and resistance to wind uplift.

KingZip SF can be manufactured on-site allowing roofs to be

constructed using very long sheet lengths, eliminating the need for
any endlaps and considerably increasing speed of construction.

Cover photo: Queen Alia Airport New Terminal, Jordan.

Nigel Young/Foster + Partners

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 Features
KingZip SF & Benefits

Queen Alia International Airport New Terminal, Jordan. KingZip SF Standing Seam System.

Features and Benefits

■ Design flexibility and superior aesthetics. ■ Fully integrates with Kingspan insulated panels and accessories
■ Standard cover widths of 300mm, 400mm and 500mm and can as well as BENCHMARK Façade Systems to offer single-source,
be supplied in any width between 250-600. high performance, fully guaranteed, striking building envelopes.
■ ■ Architectural fabrications service available to all contractors.
Lengths of 1m to 150m, manufactured on-site.
■ ■ Fully complies with Building Regulations.
Gauges of aluminium typically are 0.8mm, 0.9mm, 1.0mm and
1.2mm. ■ Micro-rib option available.
■ Broad range of metal substrates including aluminium, coated ■ Up to 30 year guarantee available on a project by project basis.
steel, stainless steel and copper. ■ Comprehensive colour ranges for coated metal systems.
■ Lightweight roofing and cladding solutions. ■ Simple fast track installation.
■ Network of trained approved contractors. ■ Non-combustible roofing system – could reduce insurance
■ Advanced modern on-site production technology. premiums.
■ Can be naturally curved on site for radii over 50m. ■ BS EN ISO 9001 (Quality Management) approved systems.
■ Can be mechanically smooth curved to 5m convex or 12m ■ Factory Mutual FM 4471 approved and UL 580-90 certified.
concave radii and mechanically crimp convex curved to 500mm
radius.
■ Tapered sheets can be manufactured on site, using fully
automated single pans machinery, in cover widths from 250mm
to 500mm.
■ Suitable for pitches as low as 1.5º including deflection.
■ Simple waterproof detailing and superior weathertightness as
well as excellent resistance to wind uplift.
■ Bespoke specifications to meet project specific thermal and
acoustic requirements.

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 Performance
KingZip SF Advantages

Waterproofing Secretly Fixed

Approximately 90% of all reported roof leakage is experienced KingZip SF features a secretly fixed, true standing seam side lap
within 10% of the total roof area at perimeter details. Regardless of detail providing a continuous weathertight roof and excellent
the degree of fall on a roof slope hips, ridges and penetrations can protection in all weather conditions.
all be a source of water ingress. Eaves/gutter junctions and verges
on lower roof pitches can also become points of water entry. Long Lengths
KingZip SF is available in very long lengths and can be rolled
Through robust and proven detailing, Kingspan Insulated Panels is
on site where sheet lengths exceed those which can be delivered
able to eliminate all risk of leakage when installing KingZip SF.
by road. This eliminates the need for endlaps. Lengths of up to
150m can be rolled on site (site-formed) and installed safely.
Perimeter Detailing
Water ingress at perimeter details is avoided by overlapping and
interlocking the upstand seams of KingZip SF sheets, ensuring
water is directed towards the eaves and not back into the building.

For low pitch applications the eaves overhang on the topsheet can
be turned down to increase the angle of run-off at the eaves end by
approximately 20%. This is sufficient to prevent the possibility of
water entering the building via the junction at the gutter.

At the hip and ridge positions, the profile can be turned up to form
an apex dam across the width of the panel. This detail and the
standing seam side lap detail is then overlapped by the verge and
ridge flashings.

Ridge/hip cappings
incorporating vertical baffles

Water Water
EPDM profile filler
with shroud

Barge turned down

Sheets turned up over upstand seam
at ridge and hip
positions

KingZip SF halter with

thermal break pad

Eaves turned down

Water

Zip up standing seam

Water

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 Performance
KingZip SF Advantages

Outstanding Structural Performance Complete Roof Envelope

Structural performance is another major factor that can result in
roof failure. KingZip SF provides an ideal solution to the most KingZip SF Standing
Seam System
commonly experienced problems.
Rainwater goods

Soffit
sheeting

Curved or
Halter combined with zip-up standing seam detail provides Eaves fascia solutions straight barge
Factory fabricated corner units boards
exceptional weathertightness.

Wind Uplift A full range of integrated fascias, gutter and flashings are also
KingZip SF systems provide excellent resistance to wind uplift due available providing the designer/specifier with a complete
to their unique fixing method. The thermally broken halters firmly ‘one-stop’ roofing solution. Made to individual specifications,
secure the roof system to the steelwork below. The strength of all are designed to complement the outstanding aesthetic and
these joints and fixing details is completed by ‘zipping’ the side performance standards of KingZip SF. A range of fasteners and
laps together to create a secretly fixed roofing envelope with fixings complete the comprehensive package.
outstanding structural performance.

Wind
Suction Mini-ribs ensure outstanding
resistance to deflection and
occasional maintenance foot traffic

Rain

KingZip SF halter with

thermal break pad

Lateral and rotational stability of light gauge

purlins achieved by restraining action of twin
fixed halter brackets through liner sheet

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 Thermal
KingZip SF Solution

Queen Alia International Airport New Terminal, Jordan. KingZip SF Standing Seam System. Nigel Young/Foster + Partners.

Our cities consume vast quantities of energy, with the heating and cooling of buildings accounting for
more than 41% of total consumption in Europe alone* – that’s more than transportation and industry.

Not surprisingly, buildings have a dramatic negative global Due to the zip-up side lap detail of KingZip SF with halters secured
environmental impact, which is unsustainable, given the world’s to the steelwork below, a structurally sound roof with excellent
predominant reliance on fossil fuels and their rapidly increasing costs. resistance to wind uplift is created. By their nature, standing seam
systems provide a lightweight construction solution, requiring very
Therefore, energy consumption and carbon emissions reduction
little change in site handling methods due to increased weight.
is an increasingly significant issue for businesses, with integrated
design, sustainable construction and optimal operation of buildings Increased Insulation Levels
now the top priority of regulatory, property stakeholder and
The construction of KingZip SF standing seam systems is
individual corporate agendas.
virtually unaffected by any proposed increase in insulation levels.
To accommodate the extra thickness of insulation the only change
Building Regulations
required will be an increase in the height of the halter.
New regulations/standards manage the amount of energy required
to heat and cool a building by taking into account the construction Continuity of Insulation
and operation of a building as a whole, rather than as a set of
It is not unknown for traditional site assembled built-up systems
individual elements. For buildings, other than dwellings, the main
to lack continuity and have gaps where insulation is missing.
areas of building design/construction to be assessed include:
These systems however tend to utilise a ‘Z’ spacer system where
■ significant increase in insulating performance standards it is more difficult to ensure continuity of insulation.
(U and R values);
■
With a KingZip SF standing seam system the external weather
a change in the U and R value calculation method to take into
account cold bridges; sheet is fixed to a series of halters, which easily allows the
continuity of the insulation to be maintained. The thermally broken
■ increased standards of design detail and site workmanship to
halters also minimise the incidence of any cold bridging.
reduce incidence of gaps in insulation and effects of cold bridging;
and By using KingZip SF standing seam systems installed by approved
■ rise in standards of fabric airtightness to minimise unwanted air contractors, you can be confident that ‘as built’ performance
change. matches the approved design specification.

KingZip SF has been specifically designed to exceed the challenges

of these new regulations/standards.
*Source: Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential.
European Commission, October 2006.

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 Thermal
KingZip SF Solution

Dubai Sports City Football Academy, Dubai, UAE. KingZip SF Standing Seam System.

Unwanted Air Change

Cooled Buildings
If the building envelope is leaking the higher pressure warm air will
move to the lower pressure internal atmosphere and consequently
more cold air has to be produced to compensate for the heat gain.
On buildings this leads to greater levels of energy consumption and
consequently higher CO2 emissions.

Heated Buildings Heat / cool air

As a result of convection, air movement through poorly sealed kept in*
Cold / heat
kept out*
building envelopes is responsible for an increase in energy
consumption levels through unwanted air change. This is thought
to account for the highest proportion of heat loss in many buildings.
Compressible
Warm air leakage is also the primary cause of chronic condensation foam filler blocks between
within a roof structure. liner sheet and gutter

During the heating of a building its performance is broadly similar to * Dependent on prevailing climate
a hot air balloon as heating the air creates a pressure differential
which 'inflates' the fabric of the envelope.

KingZip SF systems should only be installed by approved KingZip SF systems are self-venting and therefore reduce any risk
contractors who are trained by Kingspan to ensure the highest of condensation.
levels possible of workmanship.
Reducing energy loss will not only lower running costs and CO2
Sealing the liner sheet prior to the construction creates an airtight emissions significantly, but will also reduce the actual cost of the
roof that easily meets existing and future air tightness requirements. building itself by scaling down the size of refrigeration and air
handling plant. Major food retailers and other building end users are
already enjoying these benefits.

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 Product
KingZip SF Data

Emirates Engineering Centre, Dubai, UAE. KingZip SF Standing Seam System.

Product Dimensions Tapers

Nominal Gauge (mm) 0.8, 0.9, 1.0 & 1.2 KingZip SF panels are available manufactured to a taper. Our state
Panel Length (mm) 1.5 to 150* of the art tapering machine is capable of rolling tapers in a single
Standard Cover Width (mm) 300, 400 & 500** pass from coil, and allows the production of tapered sheet at a
*Can be manufactured on or off site. Factory manufactured up to a standard length similar rate to parallel sheet. The roll former is mobile, allowing
of 15m (13.7m in Australia due to transport limitations). Please contact our tapering to be carried out on site when transport is restricted due
Technical Department for further information.
**KingZip SF 500 must be used only in a fully supported system. Other widths are
to the sheet lengths required.
available on request.
The taper minimum width is 250mm at one end and 500mm at the
other end, on sheets with a minimum length of 3.5m and up to any
KingZip SF Typical Weights – Aluminium length maximum. Tapered sheets will self-curve to 40m convex
Cover 0.9mm 1.2mm radius and can be machine curved to 12m radius if required.
Width kg/m2 kg/lm kg/m2 kg/lm
300mm 3.87 1.16 5.13 1.54
Curves
KingZip SF can be curved in a variety of options to suit the required
400mm 3.53 1.41 4.70 1.88
application. The profile can be concave, convex or wave shaped,
500mm 3.34 1.67 4.44 2.22
incorporating both curves in one sheet. Profiles with self-curve
convex to a large radius, and can be mechanically smooth curved
Product Tolerances down to as little as 5m radius.
Cover Width +2mm / -2mm
Edge Squareness 1% of sheet cover width If required, profiles can be crimp curved down to 500mm radius.
- up to 10m long +10mm / -5mm In some cases the micro-ribbing of the KingZip SF profile can help
to produce a clean, curved appearance.
- over 10m long +10mm (+1mm per metre length over 10m) / -5mm
Both springing and curving of KingZip SF profiles can result in
stresses in the material causing an ‘oil canning’ effect in some
cases. Mechanical curving can eliminate the majority of these
cases, although care must be taken in checking the structure line
of curve carefully, plus ensuring that all halters are in line as any
discrepancy will affect the line of halters, resulting in poor
aesthetics.

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 Product
KingZip SF Data

Fire Performance
KingZip SF Standing Seam System achieves a Class 0 rating as
classified by Building Regulations.

Test Result
BS 476-3: 2004 FAA / SAA
External fire exposure roof test
BS 476-6: 2009
Fire tests on building materials Class 0
and structures. Method of test
for fire propagation for products
BS 476-7: 1997 Class 1 Rating for
To determine the classification aluminium/steel inner/outer
of the surface spread of flame metal facings
of products DFC Automotive Park, Dubai Festival City, UAE.
FM 4471 Panel Roofs Class 1 KingZip SF Standing Seam System.

Acoustic Properties Metal Top Sheet

The KingZip SF system has the flexibility to meet the acoustic The external weather sheet is available in 3000 and 5000 series
requirements of most buildings. For further information, please (subject to enquiry) coated or mill finish aluminium, coated/pre-
contact our Technical Department. painted Z275 galvanised steel, stainless steel, zinc or copper with
the following finishes:
Standards & Approvals
Kingspan PVDF
KingZip SF is produced to the highest quality standards including
Provides a long-term aesthetic life of approximately 20 years on
BS EN ISO 9001. The product has been designed to fulfil a specific
aluminium, offering excellent durability and colour stability.
application and is manufactured to precise standards and
This coating is also available as a steel finish with a minimum life of
tolerances, fully compliant with ASTM E1637 and FM 4471.
15 years, subject to regular maintenance.
Kingspan Guarantee Kingspan ARS
Kingspan Insulated Panels can provide a product and performance Abrasion resistant coating for aluminium with good handling
warranty on a project by project basis. characteristics.
For further information, please contact our Technical Department.
Kingspan Spectrum
Packaging Kingspan Spectrum 60 micron offers exceptional durability with
KingZip SF is packed with polystyrene strips between each sheet high anti-corrosive performance and excellent weathering durability.
and banded with timber battens top and bottom.
Kingspan Polyester
Fully timber crated packs are available on request. A cost-effective colour coating with a medium term life for both
aluminium and steel.
Delivery
Unless otherwise indicated all deliveries by road transport, direct to Durabond
the project site. Exported products are subject to additional costs. Durabond is an innovative 120 micron paint system with a unique
heavy duty anti-corrosive primer and polyamide modified
Site Installation polyurethane final coat, that can be offered for more harsh and
For instructions on site installation please contact our Technical corrosive atmospheres.
Department.
Coating Durability
The lifespan of a metal coating is determined by the geographical
location, the local environment, the colour selected and the
coating type. For further information please contact our Technical
Department.

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 Product
KingZip SF Data

Load Span Tables

KingZip SF 300
0.9mm Aluminium (self weight 3.87 kg/m2)
Span (m) 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00
Download 2.45 2.45 2.45 2.37 1.75 1.37 1.00 0.75
Wind Uplift 3.40 3.40 3.40 2.90 2.40 2.10 1.75 1.20

1.2mm Aluminium (self weight 5.13kg/m2)

Span (m) 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00
Download 3.25 3.25 3.25 2.75 2.48 1.87 1.40 1.10
Wind Uplift 3.40 3.40 3.40 3.40 3.20 2.70 2.40 1.60

KingZip SF 400
0.9mm Aluminium (self weight 3.53 kg/m2)
Span (m) 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00
Download 1.87 1.87 1.87 1.75 1.37 1.00 0.75 0.55
Wind Uplift 3.00 3.00 2.58 2.20 1.91 1.56 1.25 0.95

1.2mm Aluminium (self weight 4.70 kg/m2)

Span (m) 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00
Download 3.00 2.70 2.30 2.00 1.70 1.46 1.08 0.81
Wind Uplift 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.90 2.50 2.10 1.80 1.50

Notes:
1. All loads are characteristic working loads in kN/m2 based on 4 or more spans.
2. Download figures based on a deflection limit of span L/200.
3. Wind uplift figures based on a deflection limit of span L/90.
4. Loadings take account of KingZip SF sheet pulling out of the halter bracket under wind uplift using the formula: P (max) = 1.15 x C x L x W.
C = cover width of sheet (m).
L = spacing of the brackets along the sheet (m).
W =wind uplift loading (kNim').
5. Safe load on bracket (P) = 2.80kN (0.7mm steel / 0.9mm aluminium sheet).
6. Safe load on bracket (P) = 3.10kN (1.2mm aluminium sheet).

Kingspan Insulated Panels Kingspan offers a wide range of options, providing

Kingspan Insulated Panels offers the most comprehensive range complete solutions for the building envelope:
of aluminium and steel cladding products available in today’s ■ Insulated Roof & Wall Panels
construction market. All Kingspan products are produced to ■ Standing Seam Systems
■
the highest quality standards and designed to fulfil specific
Fabrications, Safety & Lighting Solutions
applications.
■ Controlled Environments
■ Structural Products & Systems
■ Steel Building Solutions
■ Insulated Door Components
■ Metal Roof & Wall Systems
■ Rooftop Solar PV
■ BENCHMARK Façade & Roof Systems

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Queen Alia Airport New Terminal, Jordan. KingZip SF Standing Seam System.

Emirates Engineering Centre, Dubai, UAE. KingZip SF Standing Seam System - on-site roll forming

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 Construction
KingZip SF Details

KingZip SF Standing Seam System

Mineral wool insulation

High density mineral

fibre insulation

Vapour barrier

WA200 profiled liner sheet

KingZip SF halter with thermal break pad

Typical detail for indicative purposes only.

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 Construction
KingZip SF Details

Ridge Detail
Ridge flashing Ridge zed support

KingZip SF Standing Seam System Blind rivet

Static fixing point - Blind rivet Pan turned up with special tool

High density mineral Bulbtite rivet

fibre insulation
Ridge retainer

Mineral wool EPDM profiled filler with metal shroud

insulation

Vapour barrier
Screw fixing
WA200 profiled liner sheet
Profiled filler
KingZip SF halter with
thermal break pad
Flat inner ridge flashing
Roof purlin

KingZip SF Standing
Insulated Verge Detail Seam System
KingZip SF halter with
Bulbtite rivet thermal break pad
Mineral wool
Verge cap support
insulation
Verge flashing clip Vapour barrier

Verge clip WA200 profiled

liner sheet
Verge flashing

AWP joint filler and

gun-grade sealant

Bulbtite rivet

4mm Ø bead butyl

rubber sealant Air seal - 6mm Ø bead of gun-grade sealant

Kingspan Architectural Wall Panel Cleader angle

Air seal - gun-grade sealant to male joint

Typical detail for indicative purposes only.

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KingZip SF Details

Eaves Detail
KingZip SF halter with thermal break pad

High density mineral fibre insulation

Profiled filler
KingZip SF Standing Seam System
Eaves profiled filler
Mineral wool insulation
Bulbtite rivet
Vapour barrier
Drip angle
WA200 profile liner
Gutter strap

Bulbtite rivet

Eaves gutter

Fixing screw
Roof purlin

Gutter support
bracket
Gutter outlet

Air seal - gun-grade sealant

to male joint
Air seal - 6mm Ø bead
of gun-grade sealant

Kingspan Architectural Wall Panel

Typical detail for indicative purposes only.

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Queen Alia International Airport New Terminal, Jordan. KingZip SF Standing Seam System. Nigel Young/Foster + Partners.

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