Modeled Aluminum Ceiling Panels Used in Framed Metal Mesh Ceilings

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Modeled Aluminum Ceiling Panels Used in Framed Metal Mesh Ceilings

AMICO APEX Architectural Meshes 2012

Meets “Buy American Procurement”

Revise this Section by deleting or inserting text to reflect project specific conditions.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1  SUMMARY

A.  Section Includes

1.  This section specifies items and assemblies fabricated from aluminum sheet, shapes and other materials as shown on the drawings and used as an interior ceiling panel system.

1.2  REFERENCES

A. ASTM International

1.  ASTM B209 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

2.  ASTM B221 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles and Tubes

3.  ASTM B308 Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6061-T6 Standard Structural Profiles

4.  ASTM B316 / B316M - 02 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivet and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods

5.  ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

1.3  SUBMITTALS

A.  Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s literature for each product specified.

B.  Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for all ceiling materials and fabrications as required.

1.  Placement Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections showing construction, installation and fastenings.

2.  Method of joining ceiling panel materials.

C.  Manufacturer and model number for each material.

D.  Submit material specifications for each product specified.

E.  Samples of ceiling materials and anchoring system shall be submitted for approval if required.

F.  Custom colors for finishes shall be submitted for approval prior to coating.

1.4  QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.  Manufacturer of ceiling panel system shall meet the requirements of “Buy American” domestic requirements.

B.  Field measurements shall be taken prior to ordering and fabricating ceiling system.

C.  Each product type shall be the same and be made by the same manufacturer.

1.5  DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A.  The contractor is responsible for the proper handling and storage of materials upon delivery to the job site.

B.  Care shall be taken when storing materials to insure and prevent damage from excessive or uneven storage and or damage to the finish.

C.  Materials shall be set on dunnage blocks and protected from weather and construction traffic.

D.  Do not install damaged material.

1.6  SITE CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

A.  Field measurements shall be taken at the site by the contractor, as to allow for accurate location of piping, equipment placement prior to fabrication of materials, to verify or supplement indicated dimensions and to ensure proper fit.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1  MANUFACTURER

The ceiling system utilizing the Apex Panel System shall be fabricated to meet the drawings and specifications as manufactured by Alabama Metal Industries Corporation, AMICO, Burlington, Ontario. Contact Mr. Phil Shevchenko telephone, 905-335-4474, email . website www.amicoarch.com

2.2 CEILING PANEL MESH MATERIAL

A. Ceiling panel mesh shall be manufactured from [aluminum to meet ASTM B209] [carbon steel to meet ASTM A1011] [brass to meet ASTM B36 Alloy C26000] [copper to meet ASTM B152 Alloy C11000].

B. Panels have both a longitudinal and latitudinal direction and shall be fabricated with the molded openings running the same direction as specified and shown on the drawings.

2.3 CEILING PANEL MESH DESCRIPTION

A. Aluminum cladding mesh shall be AMICO model number [APEX 01] [APEX Style 13] [APEX 03] [APEX 04] [Crescent] [Bilbao].

B. Carbon steel cladding mesh shall be AMICO model number [APEX 01] [APEX 03] [APEX 04] [Crescent] [Bilbao]

C. Brass cladding shall be AMICO model number APEX 03.

D. Copper cladding shall be AMICO model number APEX 03.

2.4 MESH PANEL TOLERANCES

A. Tolerances -0 + 1/16-inch per foot of width (Short Way of Diamond) and ±1/8-inch per foot of length of sheet (Long Way of Diamond).

2.5  FINISH

A.  All aluminum cladding shall be anodized to match owner’s color.

B.  All carbon steel cladding shall receive coating to match owner’s color.

2.6  CEILING CUT-OUTS

A.  Cut-outs shall be fabricated in the ceiling infill panels for the penetration of fire and water pipes; columns and posts, access to valves and other similar conditions. When the required penetration exceeds 2-in. diameter or the cut-out shall be banded using the same thickness and depth material as the angle material.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1  PREPARATION

A.  Infill panels have both a longitudinal and latitudinal direction. Panels shall be fabricated with the molded openings running the same direction as specified by the architect and reflected on the drawings.

B.  Measure each ceiling area and establish layout of acoustical units to balance border widths at opposite edges of each ceiling.

C.  Provide panel schedule for each area utilizing this system.

D.  Comply with reflected ceiling plans. Coordinate panel layout with mechanical and electrical fixtures.

3.2  ERECTION / INSTALLATION

A.  Infill panels shall be installed with the molded openings having the proper orientation as shown on the drawings.

B.  Do not proceed with installation until all wet work such as concrete, concrete patching, terrazzo, plastering and painting has been completed and thoroughly dried out.

3.3  CLEANING

A.  Replace damaged ceiling panels.

B.  Clean exposed surfaces of ceilings infill panels, including infill frame members. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and touch up of minor finish damage. Remove and or replace materials that cannot be fully cleaned and or repaired to owner’s satisfaction.

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