FRP Classic™
Architectural Fiberglass Forms
Section 06610

PART 1 - GENERAL
 
1.01 WORK COVERED
 
  Manufacturer Fiberglass Forms
 
1.02 RELATED WORK IN OTHER SECTIONS
 
 
A.
 Cast in place concrete, refer to Section 03300
 
B.
 Rough carpentry, refer to Section 06100
 
C.
 Finish carpentry and millwork, refer to Section 06200
 
1.03 SUBMITTALS
 
  Samples and shop drawings to conform to Section 01200
 
A.
 Samples: Samples submitted as required.
 
B.
 Submit shop drawings delineating all detailing required for fabrication and installation.
 
C.
 Shop drawings to indicate the necessary blocking and attachment to the building, and/or framing, to support and secure the FRP material only. Framing details and structural support of framing is not the responsibility of the FRP manufacturer.
 
1.04 STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE, DESIGN AND QUALITY
 
 
A.
 Manufacturers Qualifications: Melton Classics has a demonstrated capability to produce fiberglass products of the quality and scope required for any project.
 
B.
 All fiberglass forms shall match approved samples.
 
C.
 All fiberglass forms will be installable according to details submitted in shop drawings.
 
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
 
2.01 MANUFACTURER
 
 
A.
 Melton Classics Incorporated
P.O. Box 465020
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
770-963-3060
800-963-3060
FAX 770-962-6988
www.meltonclassics.com
 
2.02 MATERIALS
 
 
A.
 Description: Fiberglass Reinforced Acrylic Resin (FRP)
 
1.
 Pre molded FRP parts are fabricated to details and dimensions shown.
 
2.
 Finish product shall conform to the following standards
 
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MELTON CLASSICS FIBERGLASS "EXCEL"
Shear Strength, psi *2 7,500
Flexural Strength, psi 20,000
Flexural Modules x 106 psi 1.38
Tensile Strength, psi 8,300
Tensile Strength x 106 psi 2.1
Glass Content 14.9
ATH Content 43.5
Resin Content 41.6
Compressive Strength, psi 29,832
ASTM E-84  
      Flame 25
      Smoke 60
      Thickness, inches 0.19
Density lbs./ft. 110
*2 Inner laminated shear.
 
3.
 All material shall be Class I Fire Rated with a flame spread of 25 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM/E84. The use of Antimony Oxide is not permitted. Test documentation is required to be submitted.
 
4.
 All parts to contain supports as required to keep within allowable tolerances.
 
5.
 Finish surface shall be true and textured according to design requirements with either a smooth gel coat finish, or a "ready for primer and paint" gel coat.
 
6.
 Resins:
Base Resin is to be modified acrylic thermoset polymer. Formulations will include hydrated fillers to meet the Class I fire rating.
 
7.
 Gel Coat:
     
a.
 Gel Coat should be a high quality, neopentyl glycol (NPG) isophtalic gel coat with UV stabilizers.
     
b.
 Gel Coat thickness should be 18 to 25 mils.
 
8.
 Reinforcement:
     
a.
 The manufacturer may use chopper spray, hand laminated mat and/or core-mat as reinforcement. The reinforcement used should correlated to the end use performance requirements of the product. At all times, minimum physical properties must be met.
     
b.
 Large flat surfaces and/or extended spans must contain additional reinforcement laminate. Jobsite conditions, specific material performance requirements and special conditions may dictate the additional reinforcement.
 
2.03 FABRICATION
 
 
A.
 Molds to be constructed or reinforced fiberglass to produce units conforming to the required profiles, dimensions and tolerances.
 
B.
 Allowable Tolerances:
 
1.
 Dimensional Tolerances: + 1/8"
 
2.
 Wall Thickness: Nominal + 3/16"
 
3.
 Out of Plumb: + 1/8"
 
4.
 Bowing: L/360 Maximum
 
PART 3 - EXECUTION
 
3.01 INSTALLATION
 
 
A.
 General:
Employ only workmen experienced, skilled and trained on this type of quality erection work
 
B.
 Workmanship:
Install work if this section complete, straight, plumb, level, in true alignment and securely anchored. Set forms with all joints properly adjusted for expansion and contraction.
 
C.
 Erection:
Fiberglass forms shall be installed per drawings, including the approved shop drawings, and the manufacturer's written recommendations and instructions for this project.
 
D.
 Sealing and Caulking:
Shall conform to requirements of Caulking and Sealing Section 07900 and requirements indicated and specified herein.
 
1.
 Joints and Sealants: Joints (quantity, sizes and shapes) indicated on contract drawings are minimum requirements.
 
E.
 Replacements:
 
1.
 In-place fiberglass forms may be rejected for the following reasons.
     
a.
 Non-conformance to detail requirements specified previously.
     
b.
 Non-conformance with approved samples.
     
c.
 Non-conformance to specified fabrication or installation tolerance.
     
d.
 Damage beyond satisfactory field repair, as determined by the Architect.
 
3.01 CLEAN-UP
 
  General:
 
A.
 Perform cleaning procedures as recommended by FRP unit manufacturer.
 
B.
 Clean soiled FRP surfaces with detergent and water, using soft fiber brushes and sponges, and thoroughly rinsed with clean water.
 
3.01 GUARANTEE
 
  Provide written guarantee, per requirements of Project General Requirement, Section 01020.
 
END OF SECTION
 
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