SandStone II Three-Part Specification 07 43 42 Composite Wall Panels Part I - General SECTION INCLUDES: Exterior, panelized fiber cement cladding system and accessories to complete a drained and back-ventilated rainscreen. Interior cement panelized cladding system and accessories. 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS A. Section 05 41 00 - Structural Stud Framing B. Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry C. Section 06 16 00 - Sheathing D. Section 07 20 00 - Thermal Protection E. Section 07 25 00 - Weather Barriers F. Section 07 60 00 - Flashing and Metal G. Section 07 90 00 - Joint Protection 1.3 REFERENCES A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA): AAMA 509-09 – Voluntary Test and Classification Method of Drained and Back Ventilated Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems B. ASTM International (ASTM): 1. ASTM C 518 - Standard Test Method for Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus. 2. ASTM C 1185 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Non-Asbestos Fiber Cement. a. ASTM C 1186 – Standard Specification for Flat Fiber-Cement Sheets. 3. ASTM E 119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. 4. ASTM E 228 - Standard Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Materials with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer. 5. ASTM E 330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
C. Mock-Up Wall: Provide a mock-up wall as evaluation tool for product and installation workmanship. D. Pre-Installation Meetings: Prior to beginning installation, conduct conference to verify and discuss substrate conditions, manufacturer’s installation instructions and warranty requirements, and project requirements. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Panels must be stored flat and kept dry before installation. A waterproof cover over panels and accessories should be used at all times prior to installation. B. If panels are exposed to water or water vapor prior to installation, allow to completely dry before installing. Failure to do so may result in panel shrinkage at ship lap joints, and such action may void warranty. C. Panels MUST be carried on edge. Do not or lift panels flat. Improper handling may cause cracking or panel damage. D. Direct contact between the panels and the ground should be avoided at all times. It is necessary to keep panels clean during installation process. 1.7 WARRANTY A. Provide manufacturer’s 50-year warranty against manufactured defects in fiber cement panels. B. Provide manufacturer’s 15-year warranty against manufactured defects in panel finish. C. Warranty provides for the original purchaser. See warranty for detailed information on terms, conditions and limitations. PART II: PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Nichiha Corporation, 18-19 Nishiki Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-8610, Japan. B. Acceptable Manufacturer’s Representative: Nichiha USA, Inc., 6659 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite AA, Norcross, GA 30092. Toll free: 1.866.424.4421, Office: 770.805.9466, Fax: 770.805.9467, . 1. Basis of Design Product: Nichiha SandStone II. a. Profile colors: Autumn Desert Beige, Gentle Gray. i. Panel color(s):