SECTION 02871
SITE FURNISHINGS – COR-TEN® STEEL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
1.2
Section Includes: Manufactured Cor-Ten® Steel planter pots.
SUBMITTALS
A.
General: Submit in accordance with Section 01330 Submittal Procedures.
B.
Product Data: Submit Form and Fiber Inc. technical product data for Cypress Cor-Ten® Steel
planter pots.
C.
Submit following Informational Submittals:
1.
Qualification Data: Manufacturer’s qualification data.
1.3
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
1.4
Single Source Responsibility: Provide architectural Cor-Ten® Steel planter pots from one
manufacturer with consistent fabrication and finish.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
Comply with manufacturer’s requirements.
B.
Transport, store, and handle Cor-Ten® Steel units in an upright position, avoiding rubbing,
scratching, or dragging of unit base on concrete or substrate.
C.
Remove pallet/crate strapping and wrapping IMMEDIATELY upon delivery of units to site to avoid
marring of surface finish.
D.
Use equipment and methods for transportation, site handling and installation as recommended by
manufacturer.
E.
Storage:
1.
Store units off ground, preferably on a wood pallet, and in manner to prevent physical
damage, including rubbing, scratching, or denting of finished surface.
2.
Place stored units in a singular upright position and according to manufacturer
specifications.
3.
Store so that singular units are accessible and undamaged.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURER
A.
Products specified in this Section are manufactured by Form and Fiber Inc., 3824 Cedar
Springs Rd., #195, Dallas, Texas 75219, Tele. (888) 314-8852, www.formandfiber.com
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2.2
MATERIALS
A.
Steel: Cor-Ten® Steel to be certified ASTM A606 Type 4.
1.
Thickness/gauge per manufacturer.
2.
Internal reinforcement per manufacturer.
B.
Sealants:
1.
Inside Sealant, bituminous asphalt emulsion coating.
2.
Outside Sealant: suitable for ferrous metal. Clear, matte, UV stable, breathable.
3.
Outside Anti-Graffiti Sealant: [OPTIONAL] suitable for ferrous metal. Sacrificial, clear,
matte finish.
2.3
FABRICATION - GENERAL
A.
Fabrication:
1.
Fabricate Cor-Ten® Steel units with close control of dimensions and details per
manufacturer design.
2.
Reinforce units sufficiently, per manufacturer's design.
3.
Provide optional drainage hole according to manufacturer specifications.
B.
Pre-Weathering:
1.
Removal of mill scale per manufacturer.
2.
Finish selction:
Option 1) ____ initial flash for on-site weathering; finish is raw and beginning oxidation, no
developed patina and no exterior sealant applied.
Option 1) Initial Flash Example Finish
or
Option 2) ____ pre-flashed and weathered; finish achieves an advanced level of oxidation
with a developed patina finish and clear coat exterior sealant applied.
Option 2) Pre-Weathered Example Finish
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2.4
A.
PLANTER POTS
Cypress Series Cor-Ten® Steel Planters: Applications Moderate Public Traffic-to-Residential
1.
2.
Round tapered Cor-Ten® Steel planter pots.
Product CY_26C
Dimensions = 26 inches tall, 36 inches round.
Approximate Weight: 105 pounds.
a.
Finish Option: ___________________________
b.
Quantity Required ______
3.
Product CY_22C
Dimensions = 22 inches tall, 30 inches round.
a.
Approximate Weight: 75 pounds.
b.
Finish Option: ___________________________
c.
Quantity Required ______
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Product CY_18C
Dimensions = 18 inches tall, 42 inches round.
a.
Approximate Weight: 108 pounds.
b.
Finish Option: ___________________________
c.
Quantity Required ______
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
3.2
Examine deliveries upon arrival at site to verify each unit is without damage.
INSTALLATION
A.
3.3
General:
1.
Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions.
2.
Install units without damage to shape or finish. Damage includes denting of steel in
exposed-to-view areas.
3.
Do not install damaged units, except as approved by Architect.
4.
Repair [Replace] damaged units.
5.
Set units level, plumb, square and true within allowable tolerances.
6.
Install units in final locations and in arrangements, as indicted on Drawings.
ADJUSTING
A.
Adjust each Cor-Ten® Steel planter pot so that units are in proper location and orientation.
B.
Drainage holes can be core drilled into units in the field.
3.4
CLEANING
A.
Clean dirt or blemishes from surface of exposed units.
B.
Wash and rinse in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
C.
Protect adjacent surfaces from damage due to cleaning operations.
D.
Do not use cleaning materials or processes which could alter character of exposed finishes.
END OF SECTION
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