SECTION 082100 – FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) DOORS
SECTION 082100 – FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) DOORS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes fiberglass reinforced plastic doors. Standard aluminum entrance systems shall not be used.
B. Related Sections:
1.Section 42000 “Unit Masonry Assemblies” for installing anchors and grouting frames in masonry construction.
2.Section 087100 “Door Hardware” for door hardware and weather stripping
3. Section 088000 “Glazing” for glass in glazed openings in doors and frames
1.3ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Include construction details, material descriptions, core descriptions, and finishes for
each type of door and frame specified.
B.Shop Drawings: For doors and frames, and associated components. Details to be shown full scale.
Include elevations showing conditions at openings, details of core stile and rail construction, trim for lites and all other components, details of finish hardware mounting, dimensions of profiles, and details of joints and connections. Show anchorage and accessories. Identify each door and frame using same reference numbers for openings as those on the Drawings. Show glazing frames and stops, and requirements for glazing. Show finish hardware items specified in this section and preparations to receive hardware specified in Section 087100 “Door Hardware”
C. Samples for Initial Selection:
1.Manufacturer’s color charts
2.Corner section of doors, approximately 8” x 10” with core and reinforcement
3.Frames: Frame section showing profile, corner construction and hinge reinforcement
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1.4INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A.Qualification Data: For Installer and Manufacturer
B.Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency, for doors and frames.
C.Schedule: For doors and frames, using same reference numbers for details and openings as those indicated on the drawings.
1.5CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Maintenance Data: For fiberglass doors and frames to include in operation, and maintenance manuals.
B.Warranties: As specified in this Section.
1.6QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Manufacturer Qualifications:
1.Manufacturer to have a minimum of 10 year record of production manufacturing frames, doors and panels and completion of similar type and size projects and upon request of Owner or Architect, provide working samples and submit a list of similar installations prior to approval.
B.Contractor/Installer Responsibilities/Qualifications:
1.An experienced installer who has completed fiberglass door and frame installations similar in material, design and extent to those indicated and whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful performance.
2.Examine contract documents with respect to work indicated or required under this Section to ensure its completeness. Notify Architect of deficiencies in construction where attachment of the work of this Section is concerned. Contractor is responsible to coordinate hardware function and operation with all required system components.
C.Standards: Comply with the requirements and recommendations in applicable specification and standards by AAMA, except to the extent where more stringent requirements are indicated herein.
D.Instruction: Manufacturer or his representative will be available for consultation to all parties engaged in the project including instruction to installation personnel.
E.Regulations and Codes: Comply with the current edition in force at the project location of all local, state, and federal codes and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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1.7DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.Deliver, store, and handle doors and frames according to Division 01 and as follows:
Deliver material to job site in their original, unopened packages with labels intact. Each door and frame will be tagged with a mark or number, which correlates with designation system used for shop drawings. Inspect materials for damage at time of delivery and advise manufacturer of any unsatisfactory materials.
1.8WARRANTY
A.25 year limited warranty with Polystyrene core;10 year limited warranty with Urethane core. See manufacturer’s warranty for specifics.
PART 2 – RODUCTS
2.1MANUFACTURERS
A.Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the Basis-of-Design products specified, or comparable product approved by Architect.
1.Commercial Door Systems (CDS) Basis of Design, Bensalem, PA; 215-244-9080,
2.Substitution according to Section 012500 “Substitution Procedures” and approved in writing by Owner not less than 10 days prior to bid date.
B.Source Limitations: Obtain doors and frames through one source from a single manufacturer.
2.2FIBERGLASS REINFORCED POLYESTER FRP FLUSH DOORS
A.Basis of Design Product: CDS Commercial Door Systems; F200 Narrow Stile Doors
B.Structural Frame:
1.Material: Extruded Aluminum 6063-T6 alloy
2. Door Thickness: 1-3/4”
3. Main Frame: 1-1/2” by 2-1/2” single extruded unit on both side stiles, 6” single extruded unit top
rail and 1-1/2” x 2-1/2” single extruded bottom rail. (Spliced extrusions will not be accepted)
C.Main Frame Wall Thickness:
1. Side Stiles: Minimum 1/8” thick hinge edge wall
2. Top and bottom rails: Minimum 1/16” thick outside edge wall (tie rod spline built into tube)
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3. All rails and stiles: Minimum 1/16” thick face walls
4.All rails and stiles: Minimum 1/8” thick inside edge wall
D.Main Frame Joinery:
1. Meeting joints of rails and stiles on the main frame to be Mortise and Tenon on all four joints
secured with 3/8” diameter full width tie rods one at Head rail andone at bottom rail as standard. (Welded joints will not be accepted)
E.Face Sheets:
1.Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester, 0.120” thick – Face sheets are MR85 High Impact FRP material meeting ASTM D5420.
2.Finish: Embossed Pebble Texture; Option: Embossed Hexpin Texture; Woodgrain Texture
a.Optional Face Sheets:
1.Textured or smooth Aluminum .063” thick with a 1/8” tempered hardboard or FRP material to be used as a backing to reinforce the Aluminum face sheets.
3. Color: As selected by the architect from manufacturer’s full range of color selections.
F.Core Material:
1.25 PSI density polystyrene with a flame spread rating of 25 or less
3.5# pcf density CFC free Urethane
G.Edge Trim:
1.Integral Trim: Stile Edge Trim is an integral part of the main frame and interlocks with the panel. Top and bottom edge trim is removable.
2.Finish: Finish Trim finished as specified.
H.Weatherstripping: Center stiles of radius edged pairs will have pile weatherstripping .500” backing width, .500” pile height.
I.Manufacture doors with cutouts for vision lites, or panels as scheduled. Factory to furnish and install all glass, louvers and panels prior to shipment, unless specified otherwise.
J.Pre-machine doors in accordance with templates from the specified hardware manufacturers and approved hardware schedule.
K.Hardware Reinforcement:
1.Closer reinforcing is built onto the 1/8” wall thickness of the head rail. Applied Exit Device reinforcing to be 1/8” aluminum channel.
Optional Closer reinforcing of 3/16” Steel inserted into head rail available.
2.Reinforcing for mortise and concealed hardware shall be per template requirements.
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2.3GLAZING
A.Design glazing system:
1.Glass as shown and factory glazed into doors as specified.
2.4HARDWARE
A.Hinges: Manufacturer’s standard continuous hinges.
B.All other hardware shall be specified in Section 087100, “Door Hardware”
2.5FABRICATION
A.Factory fit doors to suite frame-opening sizes indicated, with the following uniform clearances and bevels, unless otherwise noted.
B.Coordination of fabrication: Field measure before fabrication, and show recorded measurements on final shop drawings.
C.Complete the cutting, fitting, forming, drilling and grinding of all metal work prior to assembly. Remove burrs from cut edges, and ease edges and corners to a radius of approximately 1/64”.
D.No welding of joinery of doors or frames will be provided except with owner request.
E.Maintain continuity of line and accurate relation of planes and angles. Secure attachments and support at mechanical joints, with hairline fit at contacting members.
F.Factory machine doors for hardware that is not surface applied. Comply with final hardware schedules and door frame shop drawings utilizing specified hardware templates.
G.Openings: Cut and trim openings through doors to comply with applicable requirements of referenced standards for kind(s) of door(s) required.
1.Lite Openings: Trim openings with moldings of material and profile indicated.
H.Assemble meeting joints of rails and stiles on the main frame by mortise and tenon, secured with one tie rod in head rail and one tie rod in bottom rail.
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2.6MATERIALS
A.Aluminum members: Alloy and temper as specified unless otherwise recommended by manufacturer for strength, corrosion resistance and application of required finish and control of color.
B.Fasteners: Provide Aluminum, non-magnetic stainless steel or other non-corrosive metal fasteners, guaranteed by the manufacturer to be compatible with the doors, frames, stops, panels, hardware, anchors and other items being fastened. For exposed fasteners (if any) provide Oval Phillips Head screws with finish matching the item to be fastened. The use of sex bolts or thru bolts is not acceptable.
C.Glazing Gaskets: For glazing factory –installed glass, and for gaskets which are factory-installed in “captive” assembly of glazing stops, manufacturer’s standard stripping of molded neoprene, complying with ASTMD 200 (designation 2BC415 to 3BC620), or molded PVC complying with ASTMC 509 Grade 4.
2.7FINISHES, GENERAL
A.Provide pre-finished door and frame of specified color.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1EXAMINATION
A.Field verify opening sizes and tolerances are in compliance with requirements for installation.
B.Examine doors and frames before installation.
1.Verify that frames comply with indicated requirements for type, size, location, and swing and have been installed with level heads and plumb jambs.
2.Reject Doors with defects
C.Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2INSTALLATION
A.Comply with manufacturer’s recommendation for the installation of the doors and frames.
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B.Set units plumb, level and true to line, without harp or rack of doors or frames. Anchor securely in place. Separate Aluminum and other metal surfaces with bituminous coatings or other means as approved by architect.
C.Set thresholds in a bed of mastic and backseal.
3.3ADJUSTING
A.Adjust doors in accordance with door manufacturer’s maintenance instructions to swing open and shut without binding and to remain in place at any angle without being moved by gravitational influence.
B.Adjust door hardware to operate correctly in accordance with hardware manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.
C.Operation: Rehang or replace doors that do not swing or operate freely.
3.4CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A.Upon completion of work, all protection shall be removed and the exposed surfaces of the work cleaned and left in perfect condition free of smears, scratches and abrasions. Repair or replace damaged materials as directed by Architect.
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