Sculpt an urban masterpiece, with the clean modern lines of Stratco CGI Mini. The visually attractive profile of CGI Mini makes it an ideal choice for use on walls, awnings, ceilings and soffits. It can be used as a feature, to break-up space or create interest. CGI Mini is popular for domestic use, and has also gained popularity within the interior design and shop fitting industry and its interesting profile can be used to great effect.
CGI Mini is available unpainted, or a wide range of single and double sided, pre-painted colours are available to compliment any environment.
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Installation Information
CGI Mini Installation Information
Installing CGI Mini
It is best to use at least two people when installing. Ensure the supporting structure is as rigid and flat as possible. Sheets should be overlapped by a minimum of one and a half corrugations. For aesthetic purposes it is recommended that the support spacings comply with the table below. When installing CGI Mini, extra care must be paid to ensure a uniform and even finish is achieved.
When installing on a wall, the sheets may be placed with the corrugations running vertically, horizontally, or at an angle. Fasteners should be spaced in accordance with the maximum spans found in the maximum spans table and the fixing recommendations. The sheet should be fixed to all battens and studs that make contact with it, to prevent any noise created when the sheets flex from pressure changes in the building. CGI Mini is best installed using ripple self drilling screws. These screws have a small head, which have been specifically designed to suit this product, and types to suit both timber and steel are available.
To install CGI Mini work out how many sheets are required to cover the area, ensuring that the sheets are overlapped with equal spacings. Begin fixing the sheet at the centre of one edge and work out toward the other end of the sheet. Place each row of fasteners parallel with the first row. If the sheet is 3000mm long or over, be careful to ensure the sheet remains straight along its top and bottom edge. When installing the screws, do not flatten the corrugations through excessive force, as this will make the sheet wider, and therefore effect your measurements. End laps are not recommended for aesthetics, but they are possible if required. CGI Mini may be spring curved to a radius as low as 2000mm. However, it is recommended that the support spacings be reduced to the equivalent of single spans for radii of 6000mm or less.
CGI Mini Fastener Selection
Application
Support
Type of Fastener
Fastener Size
External
Steel
Ripple self drilling and tapping screw
10x20 screw
Timber
10x30 screw
Internal or Side-lap
Steel
Ripple self drilling and tapping screw or sealed aluminium blind rivet
10x20 screw or 3.2 rivet
Timber
10x30 screw or 3.2 rivet
The minimum allowable steel support thickness is 0.75mm BMT
CGI Mini Fixing and Laying Directions - Non-Cyclonic Areas
Fixing to Steel ripple self drilling and tapping screw
Fixing to Timber Type 17 ripple self drilling and tapping screw
Laying Procedure
Maintenance Requirements
The performance of CGI Mini over time is dependant on the correct application of the product as outlined in the CGI Mini brochure, on correct product selection, and on maintenance suitable for the environment in which the product is to perform. It is important that screws have the same life expectancy as the CGI Mini sheeting.
The use of CGI Mini should comply with the specifications set out in SAA HB39-1997 “Installations code for metal roofing and wall cladding” published by Standards Australia, and users should first acquaint themselves with this publication.
The low ribs that form the CGI Mini profile have a height of only 6mm, which enhances the materials visual appeal when it is used against flashing or capping. This low rib height also allows CGI Mini to have an 825mm coverage, which reduces the number of sheets that you need to install, and provides greater economy.
CGI Mini sheets have a maximum length of 6000mm and can be custom cut to suit your requirements. For information about minimum lengths and availability, please contact Stratco. CGI Mini has a zinc/alum coating, and you can choose from three base metal thicknesses of 0.35mm, 0.42mm and 0.48mm. Each thickness has different spanning capabilities. CGI Mini has a material designation of AS 1397/G550 AZ150 (550 MPa minimum yield stress, 150g/m² minimum coating mass). Pre-painted steel complies with AS/NZS 2728:1997.
Typical Applications
CGI Mini is an ideal material for walling applications, as well as a wide variety of internal applications. CGI Mini is often used for ceiling work, because it can be easily transported and installed, and requires only a simple angled flashing to provide a clean, professional finish. This made CGI Mini a common material at the turn of the last century. While the product is still popular with renovators of older homes, these days, many architects and home owners are looking for something different. The simple stylish look of CGI Mini, combined with today's modern colours is an ideal solution for designers and owners with flair and imagination. Internal walls are brought to life with the addition of CGI Mini; interesting effects can be achieved when the panels are run at different angles, creating new textures of light and shade. CGI Mini is not suitable for roofing due to its low rib height. Entry of water through the side laps may also be possible.
CGI Mini allows the designer to add a stylised surface that is full of character with very little effort. It can be found applied to artwork, indoor furniture, fencing, as a cladding to enhance the face of a bar, and in both domestic and commercial settings. Used internally it is strong, has an excellent life span, and is easily applied with special ripple self drilling and tapping screws.
The spans shown below are suitable for buildings that are in non-cyclonic conditions and are up to 8.5m high. Spans are based on a maximum wind classification of N3 (W41N). If these conditions do not apply to your area, please seek advice from your nearest Stratco outlet.
