2. ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Metal Edge Systems

3. ES-1 Edge Systems
Why should you specify and require ES-1 tested edge metal system with all of your low slope roofing systems?
It’s good roofing practice.
It’s required by BUILDING CODE.
It provides the best overall value and long term performance for your ACCOUNT.

4. ES-1 Testing Standard
ANSI/SPRI ES : Wind Design Standard for Edge Systems used with Low Slope Roofing Systems
Required by the 2003, 2006, 2009 IBC and the 2007 FBC.

5. ES-1 Testing Standard
ANSI/SPRI ES : Wind Design Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems
IBC Section : Low-Slope Membrane Roof System Metal Edge Securement , Except Gutters, Shall Be Designed and Installed For Wind Loads In Accordance With Chapter 16 and Tested For Resistance In Accordance With ANSI/SPRI ES-1
2007 Florida Building Code: Requires RAS-111 or ANSI/SPRI ES-1
RICOWI (Roof Industry Committee on Weather Issues) Study of 145 FM Roof Losses Shows 59% of Losses Due To Failure of Edge Metal

6. ES-1 Testing Standard
RE-2 Fascia Test

7. ES-1 Testing Standard
RE-3 Coping Test

8. ES-1 Certified Edge Metal
Anyone Can Have Their Fabricated Edge Metal System Tested In Accordance With ES-1 at Any Qualified Testing Laboratory
National Manufactures:
Including Garland, There Are 3 Major National Manufacturers That Provide ES-1 Tested Edge Metal Systems
Many Other Low Slope Roofing Manufacturers Offer ES-1 Tested Edge Metal Systems Under Private Label Agreement With the National Manufacturers
Other Regional Manufacturers and Sheet Metal Fabricators Have ES-1 Tested Systems Available
NRCA Fabricator Certification Program

9. NRCA Program
Not All NRCA Member Roofing Contractors May Make ES-1 Certified Metal Edge Systems
Must Be NRCA Member Company
Must Apply For Edge Metal Program
Including Fees: $5,500 Initial Application Plus $1,350/Year
Must Have Two On-site Facility Inspection By Intertek Testing Laboratory
Must Form Parts and Have Them Tested In Intertek’s Laboratory
With Applicable Additional Testing Charges

10. NRCA Program Program Facts:
Only 104 Roofing Contractors Nation-Wide Participate In Program; Total Participation Has Not Increased In Recent Years
Limited Profiles Tested and Approved:
Two Raised Edge Metal Profiles With Exposed Hex Head Fasteners
Two Embedded Gravel Stop Profiles; Must Be Stripped-in To Be Water-tight
Seven Coping Profiles Of Different Configurations; Each Uses Exposed Hex Head Screws or Hand Crimped Drip Hems or Both
No Snap Down Facia or Coping Systems!

11. Typical NRCA Approved System

12. 2,000 feet of Coping and Miters
R-Mer Edge Coping
Eudora Middle School
Greg Leslie
2,000 feet of Coping and Miters

13. R-Mer Edge Coping Features and Benefits:
Fully Tested For ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Compliance
24 and 22 Gauge Steel, and .040” and .050” Aluminum Prepainted Materials
.040”, .050”, and .063” Post-Painted Aluminum In Any Custom Color
Factory Welded and Post-Painted Aluminum Miters, Tees, and Transitions
Radius Aluminum Coping: Factory Welded and Post-Painted

14. R-Mer Edge Coping 2009/2010 Design Improvements:
Rear Leg Modified for Increased Strength
16 Gauge x 16” Long Anchor Chairs

15. 2,600 feet of Fascia and Coping
R-Mer Edge Fascia
Blackwood Elementary
Bill Pancoast
2,600 feet of Fascia and Coping

16. R-Mer Edge Fascia Features and Benefits:
Fully Tested for ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Compliance
24 and 22 Gauge Steel, and .040” and 050” Aluminum Prepainted Materials
.040”, .050”, and .063” Post-Painted Aluminum In Any Custom Color
Standard Sizes of Cant Dam Stocked In Cleveland and Atlanta for On-Schedule Building Dry-In

17. R-Mer Edge Fascia 2009/2010 Design Improvements: Easier installation
More efficient fabrication
Easier to package, stock, and ship.
Fully Tested for ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Compliance

18. R-Mer Edge Extruded Fascia

19. R-Mer Edge Extruded Fascia
Fascia Cover is Heavy Gauge Aluminum Extrusion
Available In 6”, 7”, 7-3/4”, 8-1/2”, 9-1/4”, and 10” Face
Stocked In Mill Finish; All Colors are Post-Painted Kynar; Ideal for Custom Color Applications
Fully Tested for ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Compliance: Highest Strength Metal Edge System Available
Can Be Furnished To Fit Curved Wall

20. ES-1 Certified Edge Metal
How Will This Affect My Roofing Budget?
250 Square Roof With 700 lf of .050” Fascia:
Add $4,500 ($0.18/sq ft) as Compared to NRCA Style Shop Fabricated System
Add $5,500 ($0.22/sq ft) as Compared to Non-Compliant Drip Edge
1,200 Square Roof with 1,600 lf of Coping and 1,000 lf of Fascia:
Add $18,500 ($0.15/sq ft) as Compared to NRCA Style Shop Fabricated System
Add $22,000 ($0.18/sq ft) as Compared to Non-compliant Sheet Metal Coping

21. Product Support
Installation Instructions

22. Product Support
Installation Instructions
Performance Specification

23. Product Support Installation Instructions Performance Specification
Wind Resistance Calculations

24. Product Support Installation Instructions Performance Specification
Wind Resistance Calculations
ES-1 Test Reports

25. Garland R-Mer Edge
HOW To Offer Garland ES-1 Tested Edge Metal Systems:
Budget For It!
Specify It!
Require Substitutions Requests To Be Submitted Prior To Bid and Include The PE Sealed Product Test Report
Inform Your Account To Recognize The Value of Having A Tested and Building Code Compliant Edge Metal System Protecting Their Investment

26. Garland R-Mer Edge Don’t forget WHY: It’s Good Roofing Practice
It’s Required By BUILDING CODE
It Provides The Best Overall Value and Long Term Performance For Your ACCOUNT

27. Thank you