Wet-Seal ACM Panels in Colliersville, TN
Orgill Concept Center
Project Overview
Orgill Concept Center is located in Colliersville, TN. Pierre Construction installed over 400 individual ACM panels on the east and south elevations of the building. This is a system of “wet-seal” ACM panels, which means the panel joints are caulked with DOW 795 sealant to protect from water intrusion.
Location: 4027 Bailey Station Road, Colliersville, TN 38017
Completion Date: February 2025
Project Duration: 10 weeks
Total Coverage Area: 8,200 square feet
General Contractor: ARCO Design/Build Atlanta
PCG Project Manager: Keenan Hale
Technical Specifications
- Primary System: 4mm Fire Resistant Core Aluminum Composite Panels (ACM)
- Support Structure: 5/8” plywood sheathing
- Finish: PVDF Kynar 500 “CVG Grey”
Project Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: The biggest challenge with this project was simply due to the size of the scope and being 7 hours from our shop.
Solution: Effective communication between all parties (install team, shop fabrication team, GC stakeholders)
Installation Process
- Site visit prior to installation for panel dimension measurements
- Custom fabrication of panels in our shop with CNC machine
- Field install continuous extrusions to perimeter of panels
- Panel installation with clip to extrusion system
- Caulk all panel joints to ensure water tight system
Performance Results
- Enhanced facility appearance
Safety Statistics
- Zero incidents during installation
- 100% OSHA compliance
- Full PPE compliance throughout project