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ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.**

**November 21, 1997**

**Contract \# TW-0928**

**SPECIAL SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 10100-S**

**[VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS]{.underline}**

[Page]{.underline}

[PART 1 - GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01 Summary 2

1.02 Submittals 2

[PART 2 - PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.01 Manufacturers 3

2.02 Manufactured Units 3

2.03 Accessories 3

[PART 3 - EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.01 Installation 4

3.02 Adjust and Clean 4

3.03 Markerboard and Projection Screen Schedule 5

**SPECIAL SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 10100-S**

**[VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS]{.underline}**

THIS SECTION USES THE TERM \"ARCHITECT.\" CHANGE THIS TERM AS NECESSARY
TO MATCH THE ACTUAL TERM USED TO IDENTIFY THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AS
DEFINED IN THE GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS.

[PART Number range level0Number range level1Number range level2Number
range level3Number range level4Number range level5Number range
level6Number range level71 ‑ GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01 [SUMMARY]{.underline}

A. This Section includes porcelain enamel markerboards (for liquid
chalk).

B. Related Sections:

1\. Section 11132, Projection Screens.

2\. Section 09250, Gypsum Drywall for metal stud backing.

1.02Number range level2Number range level3 [SUBMITTALS]{.underline}

A. Submit in accordance with provisions of Section 01300-S.

B. Product Data: Provide product data for markerboards. Include
illustrations of typical trim members and dimensioned elevations. Show
anchors, grounds, reinforcement, accessories, layout, and installation
details.

[PART 2Number range level1Number range level2 ‑ PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.01 [MANUFACTURERS]{.underline}

DELETE THIS ARTICLE IF OWNER‑IMPOSED OR OTHER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
PROHIBIT MENTION OF MANUFACTURER\'S NAMES.

A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide
products of one of the following:

DELETE VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS TYPES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT. THE LIST
OF MANUFACTURERS THAT FOLLOWS EACH PRODUCT CATEGORY IS AN EXAMPLE LIST
ONLY, THAT GENERALLY INCLUDES COMPANIES WITH NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION.
REVISE LISTS TO SUIT PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. SEE EVALUATIONS FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION AND THE NAMES OF ADDITIONAL COMPANIES.

1\. Porcelain Enamel Marker Boards:

MANUFACTURERS BELOW PRODUCE LIGHT‑COLORED PORCELAIN ENAMEL MARKERBOARDS
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH LIQUID MARKERS. THEY MAY ALSO BE USED AS
PROJECTION SCREENS. AS WAS THE CASE WITH CHALKBOARDS, ONLY ALLIANCEWALL,
CLARIDGE AND GREENSTEEL ARE PRIMARY MANUFACTURERS OF PORCELAIN ENAMEL
FACE SHEETS FOR MARKERBOARDS. THE OTHER COMPANIES MANUFACTURE THEIR
MARKERBOARDS USING FACE SHEETS FROM ONE OF THESE THREE COMPANIES.

a\. Carolina Chalkboard Co.

b\. Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.

c\. Greensteel, Inc.

> B. Substitutions: only under provisions of Section 1600-S.

2.02Number range level2Number range level3Number range level4
[MANUFACTURED UNITS]{.underline}

DELETE THE NEXT PARAGRAPH IF PORCELAIN ENAMEL CHALKBOARDS ARE NOT
INCLUDED. AMPLIFY IF MARKERBOARDS ARE ALSO INCLUDED. THIS PARAGRAPH CAN
BE USED TO SPECIFY BOTH CHALKBOARDS AND MARKERBOARDS; THE MAJOR
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO IS IN THE COLOR AND MATTE OF THE COVER COAT
FINISH. SEE EVALUATION SHEETS FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.

A. Markerboards: Provide LGS markerboards manufactured by Claridge
Products and Equipment, Incorporated.

1\. Surface: 32LCS (white porcelain panel).

2\. Color: White.

3\. Thickness: 24 gage.

4\. Nominal Size: 4\' x 8\' and 4\' x 12\'.

B.Number range level3 Refer to Article 3.03 Markerboard Schedule for
location.

2.03Number range level2 [ACCESSORIES]{.underline}

REVIEW THIS ARTICLE THOROUGHLY. DELETE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND REVISE TO
SUIT PROJECT. WOOD TRIM, PRINCIPALLY RED OAK, IS AVAILABLE FROM CLARIDGE
AND GREENSTEEL.

A. Trim and Accessories: Satin annodized aluminum frame, size and shape
as indicated, to suit type of installation. Provide straight,
single‑length units wherever possible; keep joints to a minimum. Miter
corners to a neat, hairline closure.

DELETE THE NEXT PARAGRAPH IF CONDITIONS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT DO
NOT EXIST.

1\. Field‑Applied Trim: Provide the manufacturer\'s standard slip‑on
trim, to eliminate grounds.

2\. Chalktray: Furnish manufacturer\'s standard continuous box‑type
aluminum chalktray with slanted front and cast aluminum end closures for
each chalkboard.

IF THE PROJECT INCLUDES CHALKBOARDS, SELECT THE PARAGRAPH ABOVE OR
BELOW. VERIFY THAT THE CHALKTRAY TYPE SELECTED IS SUITABLE FOR THE
ASSEMBLY METHOD AND TYPE OF MOUNTING.

3\. Map Rail: Furnish map rail at the top of each unit.

[PART 3Number range level1Number range level2Number range level3 ‑
EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.01 [INSTALLATION]{.underline}

REVISE THE PARAGRAPHS BELOW AS NECESSARY TO SUIT PROJECT CIRCUMSTANCES.
NOTE: SLATE CHALKBOARDS ARE PRIMARILY FIELD ASSEMBLED.

A. Deliver factory‑built chalkboard and tackboard units completely
assembled in one piece without joints, wherever possible. Where
dimensions exceed panel size, provide 2 or more pieces of equal length
as acceptable to the SDR. When overall dimensions require delivery in
separate units, prefit components at the factory, disassemble for
delivery, and make final joints at the site. Use splines at joints to
maintain surface alignment.

B. Install units in locations and at mounting heights indicated and in
accordance with the manufacturer\'s instructions. Keep perimeter lines
straight, plumb, and level. Provide grounds, clips, backing materials,
adhesives, brackets, anchors, trim, and accessories necessary for a
complete installation.

DELETE THE NEXT PARAGRAPH IF THERE ARE NO SLATE CHALKBOARDS.

C. Coordinate job‑site assembled units with grounds, trim, and
accessories. Join parts with a neat, precision fit.

3.02Number range level2 [ADJUST AND CLEAN]{.underline}

A. Verify that accessories required for each unit have been properly
installed and that operating units function properly.

B. Clean units in accordance with the manufacturer\'s instructions.
Break in chalkboards only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Number range level23.03 [MARKERBOARD SCHEDULE]{.underline}

[Location]{.underline} [Markerboard Size]{.underline}

Room 1001 8' L by 4' H

Room 1302 8' L by 4' H

Room 2001 8' L by 4' H

Room 2302 8' L by 4' H

Room 3302 8' L by 4' H

Room 1200C 8' L by 4' H

Room 1300D 8' L by 4' H

Room 2200C 8' L by 4' H

Room 2300D 8' L by 4' H

Room 3200D 8' L by 4' H

Room 3300D 8' L by 4' H

> Mounting: Mounting height and location as directed by the SDR.

END OF SECTION