SECTION 06610

GLASS FIBER AND RESIN FABRICATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Glass fiber reinforced, [epoxy] [polyester] resin fabrications.

Refer to list of items scheduled at end of Section.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [_____ - __________:] Installation of framed supports.

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [_____ - __________:] Plumbing fittings built into [shower] [bath] [planter box] [__________] units.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 06112 - Framing and Sheathing: Framing of openings.

Section 06114 - Wood Blocking and Curbing: Wood blocking and supports for [_________________________.]

Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Perimeter sealant to adjacent construction.

Section [15430 - Plumbing Specialties:] [15440 - Plumbing Fixtures and Trim:] Plumbing [drains.] [_____________.]

Section [_____ - __________:] Electrical attachments.

REFERENCES

UL - Underwriters Laboratories.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Design [_____] Live [and Dead] Loads: [_____] lbs/sq ft ([_____] kPa) with deflection limited to [1/360.] [1/240.] [_____.]

Design items with sufficient strength for handling stresses.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Fabricator: Company specializing in architectural glass fiber and resin components with [_____] years [documented] experience.

Design [____________________] under direct supervision of a Professional Structural Engineer experienced in design of this work registered in the State of [_______________.]

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [__________] code for a flame/fuel/smoke rating of [_____/_____/_____] in accordance with [UL] [_____] requirements.

MOCKUP

Provide mockup of [_______________] under provisions of Section [01400.] [01405.]

Provide [analysis] [and] [testing] of mockup under provisions of Section [01400.] [01410.]

If accepted, mockup will demonstrate minimum standard for the Work. Mockup may [not] remain as part of the Work.

SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit shop drawings indicating [design load parameters,] dimensions, adjacent construction, materials, thicknesses, fabrication details, required clearances, field jointing, tolerances, colors, finishes, methods of support, integration of [plumbing] [electrical] [__________] components, and anchorages.

Submit product data under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Provide product data on specified component products.

Submit samples under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit [two] [_____] samples [_____ x _____] inch ([_____ x _____] mm) in size illustrating color, texture, and finish.

Submit fabricator's installation instructions under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit cleaning and maintenance data under provisions of Section [01700.] [01730.]

Include instructions for stain removal, surface and gloss restoration[,][.] [and] [____________________.]

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [01610.]

Store and protect products under provisions of Section [01600.] [01620.]

Protect components from damage by retaining shipping protection in place until installation.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

[Maintain temperature and humidity conditions favorable to proper curing of resin during and after installation.]

PART 2 PRODUCTS

FABRICATORS

[____________________________________________.]

[____________________________________________.]

[____________________________________________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [01630.]

MATERIALS

Fabric Reinforcement: Glass fiber woven fabric, [_____] oz/sq yd ([_____] g/sq m).

Roving: Continuous glass fiber strands, chemically sized, wound into tubeless packaging, for [up to 24] [24 to 30] [30 to 40] percent chopped glass content, for [epoxy] [polyester] resin.

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Roving: Continuous strand reinforcement for [filament winding,] [continuous impregnation,] single end, wound into tubeless packaging, for [epoxy] [polyester] resin.

Mat: Chopped fine glass fiber strand, sized into mat form, [9.5] [_____] oz/sq yd [300] [_____] g/sq m, for polyester resin [gel coat backup.] [laminate reinforcement.] [___________________.]

Resin: [Polyester] [Epoxy] type, [fire resistant,] [corrosion resistant,] high workability characteristics[,][.] [integral coloring additives.]

Polishing Cream: Compatible gel coat polishing cream to restore gloss surface finish.

Core Framing: [Softwood] [Balsa] lumber, clear and free of knots.

FABRICATION

Mold Material: [Metal] [Wood with resin coating] [FRP] [_____] type.

Mold Surface: [Smooth.] [Textured to achieve [__________] finish.] [_______________.]

Fabricate components with the open mold [hand lay-up] [spray-up] method.

[Finish other surfaces not in contact with the mold to match the molded surfaces in appearance.]

Finish trim corners and edges.

Coat exposed surface [and surfaces in contact with moisture or earth] with gel coat of [colored] resin.

Cure components prior to shipment and remove material which may be [toxic to plant or animal life.] [incompatible with adjacent building materials.]

SHOP FINISHING

Color: [_____] color[.] [as selected.]

[Exposed to View] [_______________] Surface Texture: [________________________.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that [surfaces] [substrate] are ready to receive work and dimensions are as [indicated on shop drawings.] [instructed by the fabricator.]

Beginning of installation means acceptance of [existing surfaces.] [substrates.]

INSTALLATION

Install fabrications in accordance with [shop drawings] [Drawings] and fabricator's instructions.

TOLERANCES

Maximum Variation from True Position: [1/4] [_____] inch ([6] [_____] mm).

Maximum Offset from True Alignment: [1/8] [_____] inch ([3] [_____] mm).

CLEANING

Clean components of foreign material.

[Hand rub smooth surfaces with polishing cream.]

Clean fabrications in accordance with fabricator's instructions.

PROTECTION

Protect finished installation under provisions of Section [01500.] [01535.]

SCHEDULE

Planter Boxes: Lobby 106, quantity of two, rectangular shape, one drained and one not drained, of medium brown color, gloss surface finish.

Exterior Canopy: As detailed, dull grey color, flat sheen surface finish.

Shower Stalls: Locker Room 212, 48 x 72 x 72 inches nominal size, built into stud framing, color as selected; integral drain and tail piece, Acme #1234 - Polished Chrome; hinged door and frame as specified in Section 10800.

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