GFRC Balustrade Specs
GFRC Balustrade Specs
GFRC Balustrade Specs
PART 1 GENERAL
A. Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) balustrade(s) and accessories as indicated on the
drawings.
B. Division 05 Section ”Metal Fabrications” for supplementary supports for large items.
C. Division 06 Section “Rough Carpentry” for supplementary supports for large items.
G. Division 09 Section “Paints and Coatings” for field painting and sealing prior to painting.
1.3 REFERENCES
D. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials;
1999.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
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C. 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.
D. Samples: For each custom finish specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm)
square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
C. Provide verification that glass fiber reinforced concrete balustrade meets or exceeds
products specified.
D. Installer Qualifications: Regularly engaged and experienced in the installation of glass fiber
reinforced concrete balustrades.
A. Transport, lift, and handle units with care, avoiding excessive stress and preventing damage;
use appropriate equipment.
B. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation, in a clean dry
area protected from weather, moisture, staining and damage; store units upright and not
stacked unless permitted by manufacturer. Product shall be stored clear of the ground on non-
staining pallets or other temporary planking.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Stromberg Architectural Products Inc; PO Box 8036, I-30 West,
4400 Oneal, Greenville, TX 75404. ASD. Tel: (903) 454-0904. Fax: (903) 454-3642.
Email: [email protected]. www.strombergarchitectural.com.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Balustrade: High density concrete made of ASTM C 150
Portland cement, crushed stone, silica sand, and polymers reinforced with glass fiber and
structural reinforcing as required; asbestos free.
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a. Pier Cap: (Select One) [As indicated on drawings] [Manufacturer’s standard]
b. Pier Base: (Select One) [As indicated on drawings] [Manufacturer’s standard]
5. Pier Panel: (Select One) [As indicated on drawings] [none] [Manufacturer’s standard]
6. Color: As selected from manufacturer's selection.
2. Color: To match Architect's sample.
3. Surface Texture: Exposed surface as selected from manufacturer’s selection
7. Density: 140 pcf (2240 kg/cu m).
8. Shell Thickness: 3/8” to 3/4 inch (9.5 mm), nominal.
9. Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame spread index of 0, smoke developed index
of 5; when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84. Fuel contribution of 3.
10. Weather Resistance: No significant loss in strength or change in appearance after
200 hours accelerated weathering conducted in accordance with ASTM G 23.
11. Flexural Strength: 1000 to 1800 psi (6.9 to 12.4 MPa).
12. Modulus of Elasticity: 2 x 10^5 psi (1370 MPa).
13. Compressive Strength: Over 5000 psi (34 MPa).
14. Variation from Dimensions Indicated on Drawings: Plus and minus 1/8 inch (3 mm),
maximum.
15. Variation from Plane Along Edge or Surface: Plus and minus 1/16 inch per linear foot
(1.5 mm in 300 mm), maximum.
16. Outside Corner Radius: 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch (1.5 to 3 mm).
17. Draft Angle: 3 degrees, minimum, on returns, setbacks, reveals, and grooves.
18. Provide concealed anchorage points for plaster type wire anchors.
19. Provide non-corrosive screwed or bolted anchors with reinforced holes through face
of units.
20. Provide non-corrosive anchors and reinforced anchoring points as indicated on
drawings.
B. Joint materials
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly constructed; verify that
substrates are plumb and true.
1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
C. 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.
3.2 PREPARATION
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A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the
best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
C. Install supplementary temporary and permanent supports as required for proper installation.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with applicable code and manufacturer's recommendations, plumb and
true to line; shim where necessary.
B. Provide control joints at not more than 35 feet (10.5 m) on center if not indicated on
drawings.
3.4 PROTECTION
END OF SECTION
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