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Litchfield Landscape Elements Site Shelters
 
         
SECTION 02875
 
         
 
         
SITE SHELTERS
 
         
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          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Litchfield Landscape Elements; Site Shelters.
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This section is based on the products of Litchfield Landscape Elements, which is located at:
4 Industrial Dr.
Litchfield, MI 49252.
Toll Free Te1: (800) 542-5282.
Te1: (517) 542-2988.
Fax: (517) 542-3939.
Web: www.landscapeelements.com.
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          PART 1GENERAL
 
          1.1SECTION INCLUDES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
 
          A.Pittsburgh Shelters.
 
          B.Steel Beam Shelters.
 
          1.2RELATED SECTIONS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
 
          A.Section 02310 - Grading: Finish Grading.
 
          B.Section 02700 - Bases, Ballasts, Pavements and Appurtenances: Finished surfacing beneath shelters.
 
          C.Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Concrete piers and footings.
 
          D.Section 05100 - Structural Metal Framing: Metal framing methods.
 
          1.3REFERENCES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
 
          A.ASTM A 36 - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
 
          B.ASTM A 325 - Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
 
          C.ASTM A 500 - Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.
 
          1.4DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Live Load requirements. Typically, shelters are designed to withstand 30 Lbs unless otherwise required. If greater live loads are necessary, insert the requirement below. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
 
          A.Live Load: All structures described within this section are to be designed to withstand a 30 Lb (13.6 Kg) live load.
 
          B.Live Load: All structures described within this section are to be designed to withstand a ___ Lb (_____ Kg) live load.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Wind Load requirements. Typically, shelters are designed to withstand 100 MPH unless otherwise required. If greater live loads are necessary, insert the requirement below. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
 
          C.Wind Load: All structures described within this section are to be designed to withstand 100 MPH (160.93 km/h) wind loads.
 
          D.Wind Load: All structures described within this section are to be designed to withstand ___ MPH (_____ km/h) wind loads.
 
          1.5SUBMITTALS
 
          A.Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
 
          B.Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
          1.Preparation instructions and recommendations.
          2.Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
          3.Installation methods.
 
          C.Shop Drawings: Submit Manufacturer approved shop drawings detailing plan, section and elevation views as necessary to ensure proper field installation procedures. Coordinate shelter erection locations with those listed in the Contract Drawings.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
 
          D.Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
 
          E.Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
 
          1.6QUALITY ASSURANCE
 
          A.Manufacturer Qualifications: All primary products specified in this section will be supplied by a single manufacturer with a minimum of ten (10) years experience.
 
          B.Installer Qualifications: All products listed in this section are to be installed by a single installer with a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in installing products of the same type and scope as specified.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.
 
          C.Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
          1.Finish areas designated by Architect.
          2.Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.
          3.Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
 
          1.7DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
 
          A.Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
 
          B.Store and dispose of hazardous materials, and materials contaminated by hazardous materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
 
          1.8PROJECT CONDITIONS
 
          A.Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
 
          1.9WARRANTY
 
          A.At project closeout, provide to Owner or Owners Representative an executed copy of the manufacturer's standard limited warranty against manufacturing defect, outlining its terms, conditions, and exclusions from coverage.
 
          PART 2PRODUCTS
 
          2.1MANUFACTURERS
 
          A.Acceptable Manufacturer: Litchfield Landscape Elements, which is located at: 4 Industrial Dr. ; Litchfield, MI 49252; Toll Free Tel: 800-542-5282; Tel: 517-542-2988; Fax: 517-542-3939; Email: request info; Web: www.Landscapeelements.com
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
 
          B.Substitutions: Not permitted.
 
          C.Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next paragraph if Pittsburgh Shelters are not required. Retain only models and sizes required on this project. Modify the included text as instructed.
 
          2.2PITTSBURGH SHELTERS
 
          A.Pittsburgh Gable Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Length. Additional sizes are available in additional 20 foot increments. Delete five of the next six paragraphs and insert the specified length where required.
          1.Length: 24 feet (7315mm).
          2.Length: 44 feet (13411mm).
          3.Length: 64 feet (19507mm).
          4.Length: 84 feet (25603mm).
          5.Length: 104 feet (31699mm).
          6.Length: __4 feet (______mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Width. Delete three of the next four paragraphs.
          7.Width: 16 feet (4877mm).
          8.Width: 20 feet (6096mm).
          9.Width: 30 feet (9144mm).
          10.Width: 40 feet (12192mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Height at eaves. Shelters less than feet long have a 90 inch eave height, and shelters larger than 40 feet have a 96 inch eave height. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          11.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
          12.Height at Eave: 96 inches (2438mm).
 
          B.Pittsburgh Hexagonal Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Diameter. Custom sizes are available by special order. Contact Litchfield for more information. Delete eight of the next nine paragraphs and insert the specified diameter where required.
          1.Diameter: 16 feet (4877mm).
          2.Diameter: 20 feet (6096mm).
          3.Diameter: 24 feet (7315mm).
          4.Diameter: 28 feet (8534mm).
          5.Diameter: 32 feet (9753mm).
          6.Diameter: 36 feet (10973mm).
          7.Diameter: 40 feet (12192mm).
          8.Diameter: 50 feet (15240mm).
          9.Diameter: ___ feet (______mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Height at eaves. Shelters less than feet long have a 90 inch eave height, and shelters larger than 40 feet have a 96 inch eave height. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          10.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
          11.Height at Eave: 96 inches (2438mm).
 
          C.Pittsburgh Hip Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Dimensions. Custom sizes are available by special order. Contact Litchfield for more information. Delete nine of the next ten paragraphs and insert the specified diameter where required.
          1.Dimensions: 20 feet by 24 feet (6096mm x 7315mm).
          2.Dimensions: 20 feet by 44 feet (6096mm x 13411mm).
          3.Dimensions: 20 feet by 64 feet (6096mm x 19507mm).
          4.Dimensions: 24 feet by 30 feet (7315mm x 9144mm).
          5.Dimensions: 24 feet by 50 feet (7315mm x 15240mm).
          6.Dimensions: 24 feet by 70 feet (7315mm x 21336mm).
          7.Dimensions: 30 feet by 44 feet (9144mm x 13411mm).
          8.Dimensions: 30 feet by 64 feet (9144mm x 19507mm).
          9.Dimensions: 30 feet by 84 feet (9144mm x 25603mm).
          10.Dimensions: __ feet by __ feet (____mm x _____mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Height at eaves. Shelters less than feet long have a 90 inch eave height, and shelters larger than 40 feet have a 96 inch eave height. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          11.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
          12.Height at Eave: 96 inches (2438mm).
 
          D.Pittsburgh Octagonal Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Diameter. Custom sizes are available by special order. Contact Litchfield for more information. Delete eight of the next nine paragraphs and insert the specified diameter where required.
          1.Diameter: 16 feet (4877mm).
          2.Diameter: 20 feet (6096mm).
          3.Diameter: 24 feet (7315mm).
          4.Diameter: 28 feet (8534mm).
          5.Diameter: 32 feet (9753mm).
          6.Diameter: 36 feet (10973mm).
          7.Diameter: 40 feet (12192mm).
          8.Diameter: 50 feet (15240mm).
          9.Diameter: ___ feet (______mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Height at eaves. Shelters less than feet long have a 90 inch eave height, and shelters larger than 40 feet have a 96 inch eave height. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          10.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
          11.Height at Eave: 96 inches (2438mm).
 
          E.Pittsburgh Square Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Diameter. Custom sizes are available by special order. Contact Litchfield for more information. Delete seven of the next eight paragraphs and insert the specified diameter where required.
          1.Diameter: 12 feet (3658mm).
          2.Diameter: 16 feet (4877mm).
          3.Diameter: 20 feet (6096mm).
          4.Diameter: 24 feet (7315mm).
          5.Diameter: 26 feet (7925mm).
          6.Diameter: 32 feet (9753mm).
          7.Diameter: 40 feet (12192mm).
          8.Diameter: ___ feet (______mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Height at eaves. Shelters less than feet long have a 90 inch eave height, and shelters larger than 40 feet have a 96 inch eave height. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          9.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
          10.Height at Eave: 96 inches (2438mm).
 
          2.3STEEL BEAM SHELTERS
 
          A.Steel Beam Gable Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Length. Additional sizes are available in additional 8 foot increments. Delete six of the next seven paragraphs and insert the specified length where required.
          1.Length: 20 feet (6096mm).
          2.Length: 28 feet (8534mm).
          3.Length: 36 feet (10973mm).
          4.Length: 44 feet (13411mm).
          5.Length: 52 feet (15850mm).
          6.Length: 60 feet (18288mm).
          7.Length: __ feet (______mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Width. Delete three of the next four paragraphs.
          8.Width: 16 feet (4877mm).
          9.Width: 20 feet (6096mm).
          10.Width: 30 feet (9144mm).
          11.Width: 40 feet (12192mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Height at eaves. Shelters less than feet long have a 90 inch eave height, and shelters larger than 40 feet have a 96 inch eave height. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          12.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
          13.Height at Eave: 96 inches (2438mm).
 
          B.Steel Beam Dutch Hip Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Length. Delete five of the next six paragraphs and insert the specified length where required.
          1.Length: 32 feet (9753mm).
          2.Length: 40 feet (12192mm).
          3.Length: 48 feet (14630mm).
          4.Length: 56 feet (17069mm).
          5.Length: 64 feet (19507mm).
          6.Length: 72 feet (21946mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Width. Delete three of the next four paragraphs.
          7.Width: 16 feet (4877mm).
          8.Width: 20 feet (6096mm).
          9.Width: 30 feet (9144mm).
          10.Width: 40 feet (12192mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Height at eaves. Shelters less than feet long have a 90 inch eave height, and shelters larger than 40 feet have a 96 inch eave height. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          11.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
          12.Height at Eave: 96 inches (2438mm).
 
          C.Steel Beam Hexagonal Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Diameter. Custom sizes are available by special order. Contact Litchfield for more information. Delete 12 of the next 13 paragraphs and insert the specified diameter where required.
          1.Diameter: 16 feet (4877mm).
          2.Diameter: 24 feet (7315mm).
          3.Diameter: 28 feet (8534mm).
          4.Diameter: 32 feet (9753mm).
          5.Diameter: 40 feet (12192mm).
          6.Diameter: 50 feet (15240mm).
          7.Diameter: ___ feet (______mm).
          8.Stretched Hexagon Size: 24 feet by 40 feet (7315mm x 12192mm).
          9.Stretched Hexagon Size: 24 feet by 60 feet (7315mm x 18288mm).
          10.Stretched Hexagon Size: 24 feet by 80 feet (7315mm x 24384mm).
          11.Stretched Hexagon Size: 40 feet by 60 feet (12192mm x 18288mm).
          12.Stretched Hexagon Size: 40 feet by 80 feet (12192mm x 24384mm).
          13.Stretched Hexagon Size: 40 feet by 100 feet (12192mm x 30480mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Height at eaves. Shelters less than feet long have a 90 inch eave height, and shelters larger than 40 feet have a 96 inch eave height. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          14.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
          15.Height at Eave: 96 inches (2438mm).
 
          D.Steel Beam Octagonal Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Diameter. Custom sizes are available by special order. Contact Litchfield for more information. Delete eight of the next nine paragraphs and insert the specified diameter where required.
          1.Diameter: 16 feet (4877mm).
          2.Diameter: 20 feet (6096mm).
          3.Diameter: 24 feet (7315mm).
          4.Diameter: 28 feet (8534mm).
          5.Diameter: 32 feet (9753mm).
          6.Diameter: 36 feet (10973mm).
          7.Diameter: 40 feet (12192mm).
          8.Diameter: 50 feet (15240mm).
          9.Diameter: ___ feet (______mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Height at eaves. Shelters less than feet long have a 90 inch eave height, and shelters larger than 40 feet have a 96 inch eave height. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          10.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
          11.Height at Eave: 96 inches (2438mm).
 
          E.Steel Beam Square Shelter:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Building Diameter. Custom sizes are available by special order. Contact Litchfield for more information. Delete four of the next five paragraphs and insert the specified diameter where required.
          1.Diameter: 16 feet (4877mm).
          2.Diameter: 20 feet (6096mm).
          3.Diameter: 24 feet (7315mm).
          4.Diameter: 32 feet (9753mm).
          5.Diameter: ___ feet (______mm).
          6.Height at Eave: 90 inches (1981mm).
 
          2.4COMPONENTS
 
          A.Columns: ASTM A 500 structural Tubular Steel (TS) welded to 5/8 inch (15mm) base-plates. Column-to-Hip Beam connection is established via a 1/4 inch (6mm) steel plate cap welded at the top of the column. Each column cap is predrilled with hex nuts welded inside for a mechanical connection to the hip beam.
          1.Optional: Round, Stepped, or Quad steel columns.
          2.Custom column spacing.
 
          B.Hip Beams: ASTM A 500 structural Tubular Steel (TS) with a pre-drilled 1/4 inch (6mm) plate with welded hex nuts at the peak for mechanical attachment to the compression ring. Sidewalls of the hip beams are pre-drilled for mechanical connection with the purlins. Eave end of the hip beam includes a welded "bird-proof "cap closure.
 
          C.Compression Ring: Welded steel construction with 3/8 inch (10mm) pre-drilled side plates for mechanical connection to the hip beams, and a 1/8 inch (3mm) bottom cover plate.
 
          D.Purlins: ASTM A 500 Structural Steel with pre-drilled 1/4 inch (6mm) plates welded to each end for mechanical connection to the hip beams.
 
          E.Roof:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Roof configuration from options available for the model specified. Single level is standard. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          1.Configuration: Single Level.
          2.Configuration: Duo Top.
          3.Configuration: Tri-Top.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Roof Material. Retain the first paragraph if Pittsburgh Shelters are specified or the second paragraph if Steel Beam Shelters are specified. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          4.Roof Material: 24 gauge ribbed steel panels attached to the hip beams and purlins with self-tapping screws.
          5.Roof Material: Nominal 2 inch by 6 inch (51mm x 152mm) #2 grade or better southern yellow pine (SYP) tongue & groove (T&G) planking mechanically attached) to pressure treated SYP nailers with 16cc nails. Nailers are mechanically attached to the structural frame of the shelter with TEK screws.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select roof covering. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Roof Covering: Pre-cut LITCHTOP 29 gauge steel roof panels.
          b.Roof Covering: Fiberglass Asphalt Composite Shingles.
          c.Roof Covering: Cedar Shingles.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required roof pitch. 4:12 or 6:12 is standard, depending on model specified. Optional roof pitches are available. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          6.Pitch: 4 Inch per foot rise. (4:12).
          7.Pitch: 6 Inch per foot rise. (6:12).
          8.Pitch: _ Inch per foot rise. (_:12).
 
          F.Hardware: All necessary hardware meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM A 325.
 
          2.5ACCESSSORIES
 
          A.Cupola.
 
          B.Steel Railings.
 
          C.Fretwork.
 
          D.Lightning Protection.
 
          2.6FINISHES
 
          A.Litch-Kicker Paint: Two-component, corrosion resistant, electro-statically applied, coating system oven cured to 400 degrees. Epoxy and Polyurethane formulation with anticorrosive compounds to provide corrosion resistance to the elements.
          1.Color: Black.
          2.Color: Brown.
          3.Color: Tan.
          4.Color: Green.
 
          B.Polyester Powder Coating.
 
          C.E Coating.
 
          PART 3EXECUTION
 
          3.1EXAMINATION
 
          A.Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
 
          B.If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
 
          3.2PREPARATION
 
          A.Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
 
          B.Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
 
          3.3INSTALLATION
 
          A.Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
 
          3.4PROTECTION
 
          A.Protect installed products until completion of project.
 
          B.Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
 
         
END OF SECTION