Rain Screen Aluminum Composite Panels in Columbia, SC
Chick-Fil-A Supply (Project Tiger)
Project Overview
Project Tiger/CFA Supply Columbia is a distribution warehouse facility for Chick-Fil-A located in West Columbia, SC. Pierre Construction had several different scopes on this project: rain screen aluminum composite panels, bullnose dock canopies, wall hung canopies and a large, extruded aluminum post supported canopy. The ACM system on this project was a “rain-screen” system which uses strips of ACM (splines) at the panel joints rather than sealant.
Location: 4424 12th Street Extension West Columbia, SC 29172
Completion Date: November 2024
Project Duration: 5 months
General Contractor: Samet Corporation
Project Manager: Keenan Hale
Technical Specifications
- Primary System: 4mm FR core aluminum composite panels (ACM)
- Support Structure: 5/8” plywood sheathing
- Finish: PVDF Kynar 500 “Charcoal”
Project Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Dock canopy wall was IMP which makes canopy attachment more difficult than concrete tilt wall
Solution: Modified attachment method using exterior plates on the exterior while attaching to continuous angle piece on the interior.
Challenge: Complex interface with existing building envelope
Solution: Custom fabricated transition flashings with compression seals ensured a watertight connection
Installation Process
- Site visit before installation for panel dimension measurements
- Custom fabrication of panels in our shop with a CNC machine
- Field install continuous extrusions to the perimeter of panels
- Panel installation with clip-to-extrusion system
Performance Results
- 100% weather protection for loading operations
- Enhanced facility appearance
Safety Statistics
- Zero incidents during installation
- 100% OSHA compliance
- Full PPE compliance throughout the project