Project Number: AW-2271

Contract Number: TW-0663

November 4, 1994

SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 10100

[VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS]{.underline}

Page

[PART 1 - GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01 Description Of Work 2

1.02 Quality Assurance 2

1.03 Submittals 2

1.04 Product Delivery, Storage And Handling 3

1.05 Warranty 3

1.06 Manufacturers 3

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Marker Boards 3

2.02 Tackboards 4

2.03 Trim And Accessories 5

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Surface Conditions 5

3.02 Installation 6

3.03 Adjust And Clean 6

SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 10100

[VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS]{.underline}

# PART 1 - GENERAL

## 1.01 [DESCRIPTION OF WORK]{.underline}

A. [Work included]{.underline}: Provide dry marker boards and tackboards
where shown on the drawings, as specified herein, and as needed for a
complete and proper installation.

B. [Related Work]{.underline}:

1\. Documents affecting work of this section include, but are not
necessarily limited to sections in Division 1 of these specifications.

2\. Provide all blocking, and other means of construction necessary to
complete the work in a first class manner.

## 1.02 [QUALITY ASSURANCE]{.underline}

A. [Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen]{.underline} who are
thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are
completely familiar with the specified requirements and methods needed
for proper performance of the work of this section.

B. [Workmanship and materials shall meet]{.underline} requirements and
recommendations of the Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI) and the American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

C. [All materials used]{.underline} shall contain asbestos fibers.

## 1.03 [SUBMITTALS]{.underline}

A. [Manufacturer\'s specifications]{.underline} and other data needed to
prove compliance with the specified requirements;

B. [Shop drawings]{.underline} in sufficient detail to show fabrication,
installation, anchorage, and interface of the work of this section with
the work of adjacent trades;

C. [Manufacturer\'s recommended installation procedures]{.underline}
which, when approved by the SDR, will become the basis for accepting or
rejecting actual installation procedures used on the work.

## 1.04 [PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING]{.underline}

A. [Deliver]{.underline} in manufacturer\'s standard packaging unopened
and undamaged. Evidence of damage upon delivery will indicate that the
items are unacceptable.

B. [Store]{.underline} in an area protected from weather and
construction damage.

## 1.05 [WARRANTY]{.underline}

A. [Dry Marker Board]{.underline}: Provide manufacturer\'s written
warranty against warpage, delamination, or any defect where the dry
writing surface does not retain its original writing and erasing
qualities, and to repair or replace any work which proves to be
defective in workmanship or material, for the lifetime of the building.

B. [Tackboards]{.underline}: Provide manufacturer\'s written warranty
against defects, lamination and general workmanship for one (1) year.

## 1.06 [MANUFACTURERS]{.underline}

[Acceptable Manufacturers]{.underline}:

Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.

Carolina Chalkboard Co.

Greensteel, Inc.

Alliance Wall Corp.

Nelson-Adams Co.

Capaul Corp.

Other manufacturers approved in advance by the SDR.

# PART 2 - PRODUCTS

## 2.01 [DRY MARKER BOARDS]{.underline}

A. [All dry marker boards shall be]{.underline} porcelain enamel steel
manufactured to exceed the performance specifications for porcelain
enamel boards S104 of the Porcelain Institute. The dry marker boards
shall be capable of supporting papers by means of magnets. The writing
surfaces shall resist wear and damage from shock and abrasion and shall
not dent, shatter or crack. The surfaces shall retain their original
color, writing, and erasing qualities and shall not become glossy or
shiny in normal use. The reflectance factor shall not be less than 15%
nor more than 20% as recommended by the American Illuminating
Engineering Society.

B. [Provide dry marker boards]{.underline} 4\'-0\" x 6\'-0\" in the
locations shown on the drawings, and with the following attributes.

1\. [Porcelain On Metal]{.underline}: Balanced, high pressure laminated,
3 ply construction, with facing sheet, core, and backing. Provide marker
boards which meet standards for wearability established in Test Method
CB-1 (t) by Porcelain Enamel Institute, Inc., and as follows:

2\. [Facing Sheet]{.underline}: Fired vitreous porcelain enamel writing
surface not less than 0.0025\" over enameling grade steel which has been
aluminized or primed on both surfaces.

3\. [Porcelain Enamel]{.underline}: Standard matte finish.

4\. [Core]{.underline}: 1/2\" particleboard or equal.

5\. [Backing Sheet]{.underline}: Manufacturer\'s standard 0.005\" thick
aluminum.

6\. [Laminating Adhesive]{.underline}: Manufacturer\'s standard moisture
resistant, flexible thermoplastic type, developed for this purpose with
no unbonded areas.

7\. [Chalk Trough]{.underline}: Furnish manufacturer\'s standard
continuous aluminum chalk troughs for each marker board. Box type, with
slanted front and cast aluminum end closures, contoured to match marker
tray.

8\. [Color as selected]{.underline} by SDR from manufacturer\'s standard
range of colors.

C. [Edges and Butt Joints]{.underline}:

1\. [All edges and butt joints]{.underline} shall be porcelain enamel.

2\. [Joints]{.underline}: Where vertical joints occur, a fourteen (14)
gauge continuous concealed steel spline shall be fitted tightly into
grooves in the core material. All rabbeting to be done at the factory so
as to give a smooth butt joint. Exposed metal joint covers will not be
acceptable.

## 2.02 [TACKBOARDS]{.underline}

[Provide tackboard]{.underline}s 6\'-0\" long by 4\'-0\" high in the
locations and configurations and curves shown on the drawings, and with
the following attributes.

A. [Equal to]{.underline} Solutions 200 Wall Panels, by Capaul Corp., or
approved equal, 3/4\" tackboard, of 10 lb. high density fiberglass
bonded to honeycomb.

B. [Trim]{.underline}: Factory installed, Z-bar clip angle mounted.

C. [Fire Rated Core]{.underline}: Class A per ASTM E-84

D. [Fabric]{.underline}: Class A per ASTM E-84

E. [Adhesive]{.underline}: Class A per ASTM E-84

F. [Edge to be beveled]{.underline}, PVC reinforced, fabric wrapped all
four (4) sides. Provide J-mold for bottom edge in fabric wrapped to
match finish.

G. [Finish]{.underline}: Guilford of Main FR701 polyester fabrics or
approved equal, color as selected by SDR.

## 2.03 [TRIM AND ACCESSORIES]{.underline}

A. [General]{.underline}:

1\. Fabricate frames and trim of not less than 0.062\" thick aluminum
alloy, size and shape as shown, to suit type of installation. Provide
straight, single length units wherever possible and keep joints to a
minimum. Miter corners to neat, hairline closure. Furnish exposed
aluminum trim, accessories, and fasteners with satin anodized finish
AA-M31231.

2\. Provide manufacturer\'s standard trim units, Type AX Series by
Greensteel, or approved equal. Provide integral continuous concealed
hanger bar support at top, angle clips at bottom.

3\. When structural support accessories are required for marker and
tackboards in addition to normal trim, provide such additional support
or modify trim as required to provide necessary support. See paragraph
C. below.

B. [Maprail]{.underline}: Furnish integral maprails at the tops of all
marker board units and at other locations indicated on the drawings. The
following accessories shall be furnished for each maprail:

1\. [Display Rail]{.underline}: Continuous cork approximately 2\" wide,
integral with maprail.

2\. [Manufacturer Standard End Stop]{.underline}: One at each end of
maprails.

3\. Map hooks with flexible metal clips, 1201T combination map hook and
paper holder by Greensteel, or approved equal; 10 required at each
marker.

C. [Other Materials]{.underline}: Provide all other materials, not
specifically described but required for a complete and proper
installation, as selected by the contractor subject to the review of the
SDR.

# PART 3 - EXECUTION

## 3.01 [SURFACE CONDITIONS]{.underline}

A. [Examine the areas and conditions]{.underline} under which work of
this section will be performed. Correct conditions detrimental to timely
and proper completion of the work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory
conditions are corrected.

B. [Provide blocking in wall]{.underline} to receive units. Verify
heights prior to installing blocking. Fire rate blocking as required by
type of construction.

## 3.02 [INSTALLATION]{.underline}

A. [Install the work of this section]{.underline} in strict accordance
with the original design, the approved shop drawings, and the
manufacturer\'s recommended installation procedures as approved by the
SDR, anchoring all components firmly into position for long life under
hard use.

B. [Keep perimeter lines]{.underline} straight, plumb, and level.
Provide all grounds, clips, backing materials, adhesives, brackets,
anchors, trim and accessories necessary for a complete installation.

C. [Anchor all components securely]{.underline} using tamper-proof
fasteners, where accessible or with completely concealed continuous
hangers.

D. [Coordinate job site assembled units]{.underline} with grounds, trim,
and accessories. Join all parts with a neat, precision fit.

E. [Bottom edge of tackboards]{.underline} terminating at bases shall be
protected with a \"J\" molding. Set molding horizontally prior to
installing tackboards.

## 3.03 [ADJUST AND CLEAN]{.underline} 

[Inspect all work]{.underline} at completion and replace any damaged
units at no additional cost to the owner.

END OF SECTION