Fiberglass Column Cover Specifications

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SECTION 06610

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

• Drawings, conditions of the contract and Division 1 Specifications sections, apply to work of this section.

1.02 SUMMARY

• Section Includes: Architectural Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester Column Covers.

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

• Section 05120 - Structural Steel: Support framing for architectural fiberglass.
• Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Framing of Opening and Blocking.
• Section 07900 - Joint sealants and field applied sealants.

1.04 REFERENCE STANDARDS

• ASTM D638: Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastic.
• ASTM D695: Test Method for Compressive Strength of Rigid Plastics.
• ASTM D790: Test methods for Properties of Unreinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.
• ASTM E84: Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

1.05 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

• Installed architectural fiberglass column covers and fastening systems shall be designed, engineered, fabricated, and installed to conform to the state codes, local codes, and the Architect's design.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

• Shop Drawings: Shall illustrate dimensions, adjacent construction, materials, thickness, fabrications details, required clearances, field jointing, tolerances, colors, finishes, methods of support, integration of components and anchorages.
• Submit list of part numbers that coordinate with labeled architectural fiberglass column covers.
• Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data and installation and maintenance instructions.
• Manufacturer's instructions: Submit manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for product delivery, storage and handling.
• Product Samples: Submit minimum 3 inches x 5-inch samples in specified color, texture and finish.
• Submit manufacturer's warranty.

1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Obtain architectural fiberglass column covers from a single source manufacturer that has the ability and resources to comply with the requirements and schedule of the project.
• Inspect each molded piece to ensure that it complies with specified requirements, including nominal dimensions.

1.08 MANUFACTURER'S QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturer: Provide products manufactured by a firm specializing in the manufacture of fiberglass ornamentation, with a minimum of ten years experience.
• Provide a list of projects comparable in size, scope, and complexity as indicated.
• Provide verification that architectural fiberglass column covers meets or exceeds products specified.

1.09 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

• Handle, store and transport architectural fiberglass column covers according to manufacturer's recommendations and in a manner that prevents damage.
• Protect architectural fiberglass column covers from damage by retaining shipping protection in place until installation.
• Damage Responsibility: Except for damage caused by others, the installer is responsible for chipping, cracking, or other damage to fiberglass fabrications, after delivery to the jobsite and until installation is completed and inspected and approved by the Architect or owner's representative.

1.10 WARRANTY

• Warrant architectural fiberglass column covers to be free from defect due to materials and workmanship for one year.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURER

Architectural Fiberglass, Inc.
8300 Bessemer Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44127
Toll Free 1-888-483-1775
Phone 216-641-8300
Fax 216-641-8150

2.02 FABRICATION PRODUCTS/MOLDS

• Custom Architectural Fiberglass Decorative Column Covers.
• Custom molds: Molds shall be produced with ample layers of tooling resin, tooling gel-coat and glass fibers. Produced molds shall have rigidity and thickness to prevent distortion and deflection of molded architectural fiberglass.

2.03 MATERIALS CHARACTERISTICS

• MOLDED EXTERIOR SURFACE: U-V inhibited, NPG-ISO polyester gel coat, 18 to 22 mils thick.
1. Gel Coat Color: Match in texture and finish of sample supplied by Architect.
• BACK UP LAMINATE:
1. Resin: Isophthalic Polyester resin.
• Fire Retardant: ASTM E-84, Class 1 (flame spread rating of 25 or less)
2. Fiberglass Reinforcement
• "E" type fiberglass
• Random Chopped glass fibers.
• Glass content approximately 25% to 30%.
3. Laminate Thickness
• Nominal thickness 3/16"
• Additional thickness and reinforcement, and sandwich structure as indicated and as required for structural integrity.

2.04 AVERAGE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

PROPERTY	VALUE	TEST METHOD
Tensile strength	12,000 PSI	ASTM D638
Flexural strength	20,000 PSI	ASTM D790
Flexural modulus	0.9 x 106 PSI	ASTM D790
Compressive strength	17,000 PSI	ASTM D695
Bearing strength	9,000 PSI	ASTM D638
Thermal expansion	10 x 10-6(°F)
Specific gravity	1.5

2.05 FINISH

• Color as selected by Architect for field painting unless otherwise specified.
• Surface Texture/Exposed side shall be smooth ready for light sanding and paint.

2.06 TOLERANCES

• Part Thickness: + or - 1/16 inch.
• Gel Coat Thickness: + or - 2.5 mils.
• Length: + or - 1/8 inch.
• Variation from Square: 1/8 inch.
• Hardware Location Variation: + or - 1/4 inch.

2.07 IDENTIFICATION

• Identify each architectural fiberglass column cover unit with a permanent serial number.
• Number parts to coordinate with shop drawings.

2.08 CURING AND CLEANING

• Cure and clean components prior to shipment and remove material which may be:
1. Toxic to plant or animal life.
2. Incompatible with adjacent building material.

2.09 ANCHORS AND FASTENERS

• Provide anchors and fasteners and other accessories for proper installation of architectural fiberglass column covers as recommended and approved by fiberglass fabrication manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PRE-INSTALLATION EXAMINATION

• Carefully observe and verify field conditions that substrates are ready for installation of architectural fiberglass fabrications. Contractor shall verify on site dimensions with shop drawings and assume full responsibility for fitting the components to the structure.
• Verify that bearing surfaces are true and level.
• Verify that support framing has been constructed to allow accurate placement, alignment and connection of architectural fiberglass column covers to structure.
• Report discrepancies between design dimensions and field dimensions, which could adversely affect installation, to the Architect and / or Owner's Representative.
• Do not proceed with installation until discrepancies are corrected, or until installation requirements are modified and approved by the Architect and / or Owner's Representative.
• Beginning of installation means acceptance of existing conditions.

3.02 INSTALLATION

• Install architectural fiberglass column covers in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved shop drawings.
• Fiberglass column cover joints shall be caulked or finished with fiberglass repair kit and painted with high quality primer & paint.

3.03 ALLOWABLE TOLERANCES FOR INSTALLED UNITS

• Maximum offset from True Alignment: 1/4 inch in 20 feet.
• Maximum Variation from True Position: 1/2 inch in 20 feet.

3.04 CLEANING

• Clean installed architectural fiberglass column covers using cleaning methods and material approved by manufacturer.

3.05 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED FABRICATIONS

• Comply with manufacturer's recommendations and instructions for protecting installed fabrications during construction activities.

ARCHITECTURAL FIBERGLASS

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