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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
| A. |
Balustrade system shall be DuraClassic™ poly/marble
composite by Melton Classics Incorporated according to their
design number ______________. |
| B. |
Balustrade system shall be manufactured to receive
field latex paint finish. |
| C. |
Newel posts shall be Melton Classics DuraClassic™
poly/marble composite design number ____________. |
| D. |
Post caps shall be Melton Classics DuraClassic™
poly/marble composite design number ____________. |
1.2 SUBMITTALS
| A. |
Submit Melton Classics DuraClassic™ poly/marble
composite balustrade literature. |
1.3 DELIVERY STORAGE AND INSTALLATION
| A. |
Storage and installation shall be according to
manufacturer-supplied instructions. |
| B. |
Balustrade components shall be protected from
damage prior to and during installation. |
1.4 WARRANTY
| A. |
Manufacturer shall furnish a Limited Lifetime
Warranty that it’s DuraClassic™ poly/marble composite
balustrades shall be free from defects in material or workmanship.
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2.0 PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURER
| A. |
Melton Classics Incorporated
P.O. Box 465020
Lawrenceville, GA 30042-5020
70-963-3060 * 800-963-3060 * Fax 770-962-6988 |
2.2 MATERIALS
| A. |
High quality marble and fiberglass reinforced
polyester resin composite. |
| B. |
All fasteners shall be non-corrosive. |
| C. |
Structural Performance: Balustrade system when properly installed
shall meet or exceed BOCA testing criteria. |
| D. |
Moisture Resistance: .001 |
| E. |
Ultraviolet: Properly finished system is not susceptible to
ultraviolet degradation. |
3.0 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
| A. |
Follow manufacturers detailed installation
instructions using recommended adhesives and caulks. |
| B. |
Protect all balustrade components from damage during the installation
process. |
| C. |
Manufacturer shall furnish its standard installation kit.
All other materials necessary for installation to be supplied
by the installing contractor. |
3.2 INSTALLATION KIT
| A. |
General: Hardware and fasteners shall be non
corrosive. |
| B. |
Balusters/Newel Posts: zinc-coated threaded rod and concrete
anchors for concrete application, or threaded wood inserts or
toggle nuts for wood application; washers; hex-head nuts. |
| C. |
Railings: Tapcon hex screws; cellulose PVC board fillet, galvanized
L-brackets. |
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