Architectural Fiberglass, Inc. - Structural Fiberglass Column Specifications

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1.0 - GENERAL

1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Column shaft shall be centrifugal-cast from Fiberglass-Reinforced Polymer (FRP). (Description of column style)
Capital shall be one-piece molded capital consistent with the Tuscan Order of classical architecture.
Base shall be one-piece molded capital consistent with the Tuscan Order of classical architecture.
Ornamental Capitals shall be manufactured from the same manufacturer as the column shaft.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Submit Architectural Fiberglass, Inc.™ Literature and shop drawings for customer approval.
Submit samples of manufacturing materials.

1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND INSTALLATION

Installation of column shafts, capital, and bases shall be according to manufacturer's instructions.
Columns shall be stored in the manufacturer's packaging until ready for use. 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.
Capitals and bases shall be stored in the same manner as shafts.
Carefully observe and verify field conditions that substrates are ready for installation of architectural fiberglass columns. 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 columns 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.

1.4 WARRANTY

Warrants that fiberglass elements will be free from decay, rust, rot, and/or corrosion for a period of 10 years. Fabrications to be free from defect due to materials and workmanship for one years.

2.0 PRODUCT

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER

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

2.2 MATERIALS

Column shafts shall be centrifugal-casted, fiberglass-reinforced polymer.
Tuscan capitals shall be injected-molded high-impact styrene, polyurethane, or fiberglass-reinforced polymer.
Tuscan bases shall be injected-molded high-impact styrene, polyurethane, or fiberglass-reinforced polymer.
Ornamental capitals shall be manufactured of fiberglass or other composite materials.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

ARCHITECTURAL FIBERGLASS

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