Dimension Series® Formawall® Steel Exterior Wall Panels

Dimension Series® Formawall® Steel Exterior Wall Panels Specifications:

• Rainscreen, pressure-equalized and drainable joinery, ½” nom. joint
• Double tongue-and-groove, 1/8” nom. joint
• Horizontal (FWDS-H) and vertical (FWDS-V) designs available 
• A variety of reveal, thickness and profile configurations are available, providing design flexibility and options for exterior walls 
• Concealed clips and fasteners plus dry gaskets and concealed sealants provide a clean, uninterrupted appearance while minimizing exterior dirt streaking and staining 
• Factory foamed for dependable thermal performance 
• Profiled and flat panels integrate with CENTRIA Formavue® window systems, and most glass wall and window systems
• Rainscreen Principle horizontal joinery provides superior weather resistance 
• Pressure equalization achieved through vents along the horizontal panel length
• Factory-formed sheet metal flashing or extruded aluminum trim available 
• Can be easily curved or formed 
• Panel mitering permits clean, sharp corners, beam and column wraps 
• Trimless ends 
• Thermal break between face and liner 
• Lightweight - easy to handle and install; less framing required 
• Stainless, striated, smooth and embossed surface treatments available 

Dimension Series® Formawall® Steel Exterior Wall Panels Description:

• Metal
  • Standard - 22/26, 22/22 gage 
    • Optional gages available, consult CENTRIA 
    • G-90 galvanized steel; optional stainless steel, consult CENTRIA 
• Surface Finish
  • Exterior - Non-directional embossing, smooth or striated 
  • Interior (liner) - Directional embossing, planked if 22 gage or lighter 
  • Standard PVDF finish, other finishes available, consult CENTRIA
• Joinery (with concealed fasteners)
  • Vertical - Double tongue-and-groove 
  • Horizontal - Rainscreen Principle Panel Width 
  • Standard - 24", 30", 36" 
  • Custom - 10" to 40" 
• Panel Length
  • Smooth – 16' max.
  • Embossed Striated – 37' max.
  • Embossed – 37' max
  • Smooth Striated – 20' max.
  • Duracast – 28' max.
• Panel Depth
  • 2", 3" nominal 
• "R" Value
  • 2" Depth with ½" reveal - R14.5 
  • 2" Depth with 6" reveal – R13.5
  • 3" Depth with ½" reveal – R18.0
  • 3" Depth with 6" reveal – R18.4
• Research Reports
  • ICBO PFC-3232
• Fire Tests 
  • Omega Point Tunnel Test, ASTM E84 
  • Flame Spread = 25 max. 
  • Smoke Developed = 450 max. 
  • UL Room Corner Test, UL 1715 
  • Factory Mutual Approval: FM 4880; 50' High Large Scale Corner Test for Unlimited Height Approval for Walls, Roofs and Ceilings 
  • SwRI: ASTM E108 Fire Test 
  • SwRI: Multistory Fire Test, UBC 26-9
  • ASTM D1929; BTU Content Test 
  • ASTM D 1928; Ignition Properties 
  • UL Fire Wall Designs: 1 hr., 2 hr., 3 hr., U017,U617, U040, U645, U605 
  • CENTRIA Formawall Dimension Series panels have been tested in accordance with requirements of BOCA National Building and ICBO Uniform Building Codes. Contact CENTRIA for more information.
• Special Approvals
  • City of Los Angeles 
  • New York City, MEA 64-95-M 
  • Dade County (Missile Impact Resistance) 
    • Consult CENTRIA for test reports