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Material Specifications
Division 04 7200- Cast Stone
Division 06 4500 - Standing and Running Trim Plastic Architectural Features
Division 06 4300 - Wood Stairs and Railings
Division 06 4005 - Columns (Wood, Metal and Composites)
Division 10 7400 - Manufactured Exterior Specialties
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- A. Polymer Stone Balustrade as indicated on the drawings.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- Section 04720 - Cast Stone.
- Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Supplementary supports for large items.
- Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Supplementary supports for large items.
- Section 06610 - Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Fabrications.
- Section 09235 - Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Fabrications.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
- Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
- Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including dimensions, finishes, storage and handling requirements and recommendations, and installation recommendations.
- Shop Drawings: For custom items, provide drawings showing dimensions, layout, joints, details, and interface with adjacent work; include field measured dimensions of the spaces where items are to be installed, if critical to proper installation.
- Samples: Two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product and color.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Installer Qualifications: Regularly engaged and experienced in the installation of balustrade
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
- Transport, lift, and handle units with care, avoiding excessive stress and preventing damage; use appropriate equipment.
- Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation, in a clean dry area protected from weather, moisture and damage.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
- Acceptable Manufacturer: Stromberg Architectural Products Inc;4400 Oneal, Greenville, TX 75404. ASD. Tel: (903) 454-0904. Fax: (903) 454-3642. Email: sales@strombergarchitectural.com. www.strombergarchitectural.com.
- Substitutions: Not permitted.
- Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
- Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Stone: High density casting made of resin and crushed marble, reinforced with glass fibers; asbestos free, foam free.
- Color: Cast in white marble, can be painted.
- Color: Paint to match Architect's sample.
- Density: 120 pcf .
- Shell Thickness: 3/8? to 3/4 inch (9.5 mm), nominal.
- Ultra Violet: Not affected if finished per manufacturers instructions.
- Moisture Resistance. Unaffected by moisture, can be used submerged.
- Compressive Strength: Over 5000 psi (34 MPa).
- Variation from Dimensions Indicated on Drawings: Plus and minus 1/4 inch, maximum.
- Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly constructed; verify that substrates are plumb and true.
- If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
- Check field dimensions before beginning installation. If dimensions vary too much from design dimensions for proper installation, notify Architect and wait for instructions before beginning installation.
- Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
- Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
- Install supplementary temporary and permanent supports as required for proper installation.
- Install in accordance with applicable code and manufacturer's recommendations, plumb and true to line; shim where necessary.
- Provide control joints at not more than 35 feet (10.5 m) on center if not indicated on drawings.
- Patch exposed anchor points to match color and texture of unit.
- Protect installed products until completion of project.