Citadel Architectural Products, Inc.
3131-A North Franklin Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46226
Phone: (317) 894-9400
(800) 446-8828
Fax: (317) 894-6333
(800) 247-2635
Web: www.citadelap.com
Email: info@citadelap.com

PANEL & SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT NAME:
Panel 15®
Prefinished Architectural Panels

OVERVIEW:
Panel 15® is a composite panel for exterior use made by laminating a textured aluminum skin to a substrate of exterior grade douglas fir plywood. A fiberglass reinforced kraft/foil scrim backer is added for panel balance and acts as a moisture barrier. Panels are furnished with a strippable film (or interleafed microfoam) on the painted surfaces to protect the finish during shipment and installation. The panel is mechanically fastened to the substrate (or wood/metal studs) and the system is completed using trim moldings (one and two piece aluminum extruded moldings) with various profile options.

BASIC USES & APPLICATIONS:
As an alternative or complement to other building materials such as stucco or brick, Panel 15® is designed for applications such as claddings, soffits, fascias, canopies, and accent bands.

Ideal for new or retrofit construction, Panel 15® is typically used on low and medium rise buildings such as schools, banks, office parks, medical facilities, etc... However, with a durable plywood core and textured skin, Panel 15® is also ideal for many other applications where durability, strength, and overall cost are primary concerns.

GENERAL LIMITATIONS:
Panel 15® is intended for use as a wall panel. It may be used in other applications where the slope does not exceed 25° from vertical (i.e. mansard roofs). Other limitations to the installation of Panel 15® depend upon the attachment system chosen and specific conditions of each individual application.

SYSTEM FINISHES:
Panel 15® comes standard with a textured aluminum skin. Smooth aluminum skins are not offered due to the nature of the plywood core and the probability of grain read-through. Standard colors are furnished with a coil coated polyester. Panels can be ordered in premium colors with an acrylic urethane coating. Custom colors are also available to match customer’s standard.

Moldings are coated using a polyester or acrylic urethane paint system and can be painted to match any standard or custom color.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

EXPOSED FASTENERS:
When exposed, color-matched fasteners are acceptable, the one piece extruded aluminum moldings may be used. Installation using these moldings is progressive.

CONCEALED FASTENERS:
When concealed fasteners and/or a non-progressive installation is desired, the two piece moldings may be used. These profiles consist of a plastic receiver and an extruded aluminum cover placed over the fasteners after the panel is installed and sealed. Use of the two piece moldings requires that construction adhesive be used (in place of mechanical fasteners) at panel intermediates.

TABLE 1. COMPOSITION & MATERIALS¹:

Proven Performance
Formerly a division of the Weyerhaeuser Company, Citadel has been manufacturing panels for over 35 years. Over that time, Panel 15® has established itself as an industry benchmark for quality and performance.
Easy Installation
Simple sheets/trim concept easy to understand. Standard carpentry knowledge and tooling is all that is required for installation.
Low Maintenance
Most foreign matter can be cleaned from surface with mild detergents; can be incorporated into yearly building washing schedule.
Color Matched Moldings
Several different profiles (including reveal and batten) and attachment options (exposed and concealed fasteners) are available to complete the system look.
15-Year Warranty
Backed by a 15-Year Standard Warranty, Panel 15® is built to last. The textured aluminum face resists and hides scratches and dents while the plywood core provides protection and impact resistance.
Economical With material and installation savings, Panel 15® provides an attractive alternative/complement to other building materials.