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This section is based on the products of Agriboard Industries, which is located at: 4101 Enid Dr. Vernon, TX 76384 Toll Free Tel: 866-247-4267 Tel: 940-552-2230 Email: request info Web: www.agriboard.com [ Click Here ] for additional information. At Agriboard, we deliver custom engineered intelligent buildings that are based upon your designs and are Faster, Safer, more Energy Efficient and Sustainable. Our History: Ryan Development Company of Wichita, Kansas, acquired Agriboard Industries in September 2000. The new ownership team provided the investment capital to accelerate research and development - resulting in a patented mill process & machinery. Over the past several years, the company has developed strategic partnerships with major financial institutions and retailers to construct buildings using Agriboard's proprietary compressed agricultural fiber board panels. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 1 | GENERAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Prefabricated structural insulated exterior wall, roof and floor panels and accessories. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Prefabricated insulated interior floor panels and accessories. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Prefabricated insulated interior wall panels and accessories. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.2 | RELATED SECTIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Section 06090 - Wood and Plastic Fastenings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Section 06160 - Sheathing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Section 06170 - Prefabricated Structural Wood. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Section 07210 - Building Insulation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.3 | REFERENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | ASTM International (ASTM): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | ASTM C 739 - Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber (Wood Base) Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | ASTM C 1363 - Standard Test Method for the Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | ASTM E 72 - Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | ASTM E 90 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission of Building Partitions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | ASTM E 119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.4 | SUBMITTALS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01300. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets for each product, including the following. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Furnish manufacturer's customized manual with detailed installation instructions and fabrication and erection drawings for all pre-cut panel systems, including thickness, profile, facing and core materials, anchorage and joint details, panel sizes, rough openings and electrical chases required to erect a complete exterior skin package. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Generic installation manual. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Indicate locations of electrical chases by marking on panels. Panels to be numbered to show relationship of one panel to another. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Shop Drawings: Shop drawings shall be complete with specific instructions for the placement of utilities, windows and doors. Shop drawings shall be stamped by a professional structural engineer licensed in the jurisdiction of the project. Indicate compliance with applicable codes and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Testing: Provide evidence of third party testing of panels and approval by governing codes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 | QUALITY ASSURANCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Manufacturer Qualifications: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Single Source Requirements: To the greatest extent possible provide all factory assembled structural panel system and accessories manufactured and recommended by a single source. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Installer Qualifications: Minimum 2 years documented experience in applications with similar scope and materials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Product Requirements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Panels shall be of materials specifically designed for exterior wall, interior wall, roof, and floor panels as applicable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Fabricated work surfaces shall comply with all current codes and regulations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Fabricated work shall bear an ICC-ES Report Number for IBC and IRC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Fabricated panels shall comply with AC-04 - Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panels issued by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO ES). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Field Instruction by Manufacturer: Provide manufacturer's representative to provide field instruction on the job site during installation of structural panels. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Preinstallation Meeting: Conduct preinstallation meeting to verify project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer's installation instructions and manufacturer's warranty requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.6 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Comply with manufacturer's recommendations for delivery, storage and handling. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Materials shall be delivered to the location in unopened, labeled factory containers. Upon delivery, materials shall be inspected for damage. Deficient materials shall not be used. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Store panels in a protected area and supported at least 6 inches (152 mm) above the ground prevent contact. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Prior to installation, panels shall be covered and protected from exposure to sunlight and moisture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.7 | COORDINATION AND SEQUENCING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Coordinate schedule and approval of shop drawings, including field measurements of panel length and placement of utilities and window and door openings prior to panel fabrications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Secure field measurements before preparation of shop drawings and fabrication, where possible, for proper fabrication and installation of the work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Coordinate electrical work with panel fabrication for correct placement of electrical chases. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.8 | WARRANTY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard one year warranty covering costs of repairing or replacing defective panels, and a warranty during years two through ten, limited to materials replacement or refund. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 2 | PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: Agriboard Industries, which is located at: 4101 Enid Dr. ; Vernon, TX 76384; Toll Free Tel: 866-247-4267; Tel: 940-552-2230; Email: request info; Web: www.agriboard.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.2 | STRUCTURAL PANELS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Panels 4-3/8 inch (111 mm) Thick: As manufactured by Agriboard Industries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Panel Weight: Approximately 9 pounds per square foot. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Fire Safety Characteristics: In accordance with test procedure, rating includes installation of 1/2 inch (13 mm) gypsum board to meet 15 minute finish rating. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | ASTM E-119: 1.5 hour fire rating. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Thermal and Moisture Properties: Dynamic R-value = 13.14. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Panels 7-7/8 inch (200 mm) Thick: As manufactured by Agriboard Industries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Panel Weight: Approximately 14 pounds per square foot. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Fire Safety Characteristics: In accordance with test procedure, rating includes installation of 1/2 inch (13 mm) gypsum board to meet 15 minute finish rating. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | ASTM E-119: 2.5 hour fire rating. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Thermal and Moisture Properties: Dynamic R-value = 25.44. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Panels: Provide panels in sizes and configurations indicated on drawings and required for completion of project, including sill plates, connecting keys shown on drawings related to panel installation, adhesives, fasteners, ties and screws as manufactured by Agriboard Industries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Panel Marking: Panels shall be marked to indicate locations of electrical chases by marking on panels. Panels shall be numbered to show relationship of one panel to another. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Coordination with Work of General Contractor: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Foam seal at Sill Plate: Ludlow Sill Seal, 1/4 inch x sill plate width (6 mm x sill plate width), ribbed polyethylene foam gasket, as manufactured by Tyco International, or as recommended by panel manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | J-bolts: As indicated on drawings and required for completion of project. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Crane and other necessary equipment of sufficient capacity for wall and roof panel placement and erection. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.3 | MATERIALS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Structural Panels: Pre-fabricated structural wall, roof and floor panel assemblies, as manufactured by Agriboard Industries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Panel Assembly: Maximum panel size of 9 feet x 24 feet (2.75 m x 7.3 m), horizontal or vertical configurations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Face Material: Exterior and interior panel skin to be a single sheet of 7/16 inch (11 mm) thick Exposure 1 Oriented Strand Board (OSB), square edges, meeting standards of the American Plywood Association. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | Exposed interior face shall be finished with a clear fire retardant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Core Material: Compressed agricultural fiber (CAF). Insulating layer of compressed wheat straw, in one or two layers of 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) each. Density of 13 lbs/cuft minimum. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | Coordinate electrical plans so that manufacturer provides chases and cutouts for electrical outlets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Panel Tolerance: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Squareness: Plus or minus 1/4 inch (6 mm) maximum. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Fabricated Panel Length: Plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm) maximum. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Fabricated Panel Width: Plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm) maximum. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Sub-Frame: TimberStrand Grade 1.5E or similar approved by manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Fasteners for Panel Assembly: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Isoset SP3030D adhesive, as manufactured by Ashland Chemical. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | RSS wood screws (ICBO- ES ER- 5883), as manufactured by GRK Canada Ltd. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | 16 gauge, galvanized 7600CRIII Series Staples, as manufactured by Duo-Fast. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.4 | FABRICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Fabricate structural insulated panels and accessory items in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and approved submittals and drawings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Fabricate panel lines, breaks and angles sharp and true. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Fabricate plane surfaces free from warp or buckle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Fabricate panels to sizes indicated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Take field measurements prior to commencement of shop fabrication. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Field fabrication is allowed only to ensure proper fit. Keep field modification to a minimum with majority of fabrication being done under controlled shop conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Where final panel dimensions cannot be established by field measurement before commencement of panel manufacturing, make allowance for field adjustments and thermal movement as recommended by panel manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 3 | EXECUTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.1 | EXAMINATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Inspect conditions of substrate, grade and other conditions which may affect correct installation of panels. Examine alignment of foundations and structural frames prior to panel erection. Any adverse conditions are to be reported in writing to panel manufacturer prior to fabrication. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Do not begin installation until substrates are within manufacturer's specified tolerances and have been prepared in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Commencement of work is deemed as acceptance of installation conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.2 | INSTALLATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Installation shall be in strict accordance with manufacturer's published instructions and customized installation manual, details and structural drawings. Conflicts between these documents are to be resolved in writing. Field modifications resulting from conflicts are to be reviewed by panel manufacturer's engineer and are to be signed and/or sealed in accordance with local governing authorities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.3 | ERECTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | General: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Provide a complete panel installation, including plates, adhesives, ties and fasteners. Panels are to be installed as shown on drawings and as specified, and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Panels are to be fastened through connecting splines and steel plates using the provided adhesive, screws and nails in accordance with the provided detailed installation manual. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Roof panels shall have minimal temporary roofing applied at time of installation. Apply finished roofing as soon as practical. Wall panels are to have vapor retarder and siding applied as soon as practical. If vapor retarder and siding application is delayed more than three weeks or repeated exposure to precipitation is expected, apply temporary breathable weather resistant cover to exterior wall. Remove prior to applying permanent finish materials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.4 | CLEANING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.5 | PROTECTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Protect installed product and finish surfaces from damage during construction until completion of project. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | After installation, all panels shall be covered to prevent contact with water on all exposed panel edges and faces. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products and finishes before Substantial Completion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||