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	SECTION 06448
	RAILINGS AND PORCH POSTS
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	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Custom Decorative Mouldings; PVC and polyurethane railings and porch posts, paintable polyurethane architectural features, trim, medallions, and louvers. This section is based on the products of Custom Decorative Mouldings, which is located at: PO Box 2012 Greenwood, DE 19950 Toll Free Tel: (800) 543-0553 Fax: (302) 349-4816 E-mail: mlewis@custom-moulding.com Web: http://www.custom-moulding.com [ Click Here ] for additional [ Product Data ] Custom Decorative Mouldings makes railings of PVC finished aluminum and porch posts as well as high density polyurethane architectural features, including entrance and window trim, linear moldings, medallions, ornaments, and louvers. The CDM polyurethane products will not rot, are impervious to insects, chemicals, and severe weather, and retain paint 3 to 5 years longer than wood. The designs are architecturally correct, with excellent detail and clean sharp lines. Installation is with normal woodworking tools. The specifier should refer to the manufacturer's catalog for specific item designs, dimensions, and model numbers. Custom Decorative Mouldings also makes two lines of railings. Monumental Rail is what its name describes; the 7 and 12 inch wide rails have corresponding "fat" turned balusters. Custom Rail is a lighter looking rail, a "porch" railing, with two styles of porch posts. Newels and balusters come in standard heights; verify dimensions with manufacturer. . SECTION 06448 - RAILINGS AND PORCH POSTS, Copyright 2004, ARCAT, Inc.
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Railings and porch posts.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Woodwork.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures; American Society of Civil Engineers; 2002.
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		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: Detailed drawings of assembly and installation.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Samples are not usually required nor is the cost justified, except for projects requiring a large quantity of the same items. This only applies to standard, stock items. Delete the following paragraph if not required.
		D.	Samples: Two of each item required.
	1.5	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Ship in protective packaging; store in unopened packaging until ready for installation.
		B.	In storage, support items completely on a flat surface; do not stack more than 10 cartons in height.
		C.	Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
	1.6	WARRANTY
		A.	Posts: Provide manufacturer's standard one year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
		B.	Railings: Provide manufacturer's standard 10 year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: , which is located at: ; , ; Email: request info (); Web:
	** 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.
	2.2	SIMULATED WOOD ORNAMENTS
		A.	Railings, Balusters, and Posts: High density, closed cell, molded polyurethane foam with high skin density; CFC- and HCFC-free; designs as indicated on the Drawings.
			1.	Density: 15 lb/cu ft (240 kg/cu m).
			2.	Hardness: Similar to pine.
			3.	Water Absorption: None.
			4.	Outgassing: None.
			5.	Solvent Resistance: Highly resistant.
			6.	Finish: Factory applied; two coats of low VOC, ultraviolet resistant acrylic enamel suitable for exposure to weather and for top coating with both water- and oil-based coating; white.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to the manufacturer's catalog for designs, sizes, and model numbers. Custom designs must be fully detailed on the drawings. The designs of ornamental items are normally indicated on the drawings, either by model number or name. If not, the following is a method for identifying each item required, using the manufacturer's model numbers. Delete all of the following if not required; otherwise, delete the items not required and enter the model number for each remaining item.
	2.3	RAILINGS AND PORCH POSTS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Custom Decorative Mouldings makes two lines of railings. Monumental Rail is what its name describes; the 7 and 12 inch wide rails have corresponding "fat" turned balusters. Custom Rail is a lighter looking rail, a "porch" railing. Newels and balusters come in standard heights; verify dimensions with manufacturer. Delete one of the following two paragraphs describing railings.
		A.	Railings: CDM Monumental Rail; molded polyurethane with extruded aluminum core; height and configuration as indicated on the drawings.
			1.	System Design: Provide certification that entire system has been engineered to resist loads prescribed by ASCE 7.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of the following three paragraphs.
			2.	Top and Bottom Rails: 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) wide by 3-1/16 inches (78 mm) high, nominally square; contoured design.
			3.	Top and Bottom Rails: 7 inches (178 mm) wide by 5-1/2 inches (140 mm) high, nominally rectangular; contoured design.
			4.	Top and Bottom Rails: 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 5-1/16 inches (129 mm) high, nominally trapezoidal; contoured design.
			5.	Balusters: Turned design with square top and bottom; manufacturer's standard size to suit rail width and railing height.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of the following three paragraphs. The 12 inch wide rails require 12 inch square newels (or posts or columns by others).
			6.	Newel Posts: 7-1/4 inches (184 mm) square by 48 inches (1220 mm) high.
			7.	Newel Posts: 12 inches (305 mm) square by 48 inches (1220 mm) high; grooved panel.
			8.	Newel Posts: 12 inches (305 mm) square by 48 inches (1220 mm) high; beaded panel.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of the following three paragraphs.
			9.	Newel Caps: Flat.
			10.	Newel Caps: Beveled.
			11.	Newel Caps: Ball top on beveled cap.
			12.	Finish: Factory applied; two coats of low VOC, ultraviolet resistant acrylic enamel suitable for exposure to weather and for top coating with both water- and oil-based coating; white.
		B.	Railings: CDM Custom Rail; PVC-clad extruded aluminum top and bottom rails and newel posts; molded polyurethane balusters; height and configuration as indicated on the drawings.
			1.	System Design: Provide certification that entire system has been engineered to resist loads prescribed by ASCE 7.
			2.	PVC Cladding: Ultraviolet and impact resistant.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			3.	Top Rail: 3-3/8 inches (86 mm) wide by 1-11/16 inches (43 mm) high, nominally rectangular.
			4.	Top Rail: 2-3/16 inches (56 mm) wide by 1-9/16 inches (40 mm) high, nominally half-round.
			5.	Bottom Rail: 2-9/16 inches (65 mm) high by width required to attach balusters.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			6.	Balusters: Turned, colonial design.
			7.	Balusters: Square.
			8.	Newel Posts: 5-1/4 inches (133 mm) square.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			9.	Newel Caps: Ball top; PVC.
			10.	Newel Caps: Beveled; PVC.
		C.	Railings: CDM Classic Rail; PVC-clad extruded aluminum top and bottom rails and newel posts; molded polyurethane balusters; height and configuration as indicated on the drawings.
			1.	System Design: Provide certification that entire system has been engineered to resist loads prescribed by ASCE 7.
			2.	PVC Cladding: Ultraviolet and impact resistant.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			3.	Top Rail: 2 inches (52 mm) wide by 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) high, rectangular.
			4.	Top Rail: 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) wide by 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) high, T-shaped.
			5.	Bottom Rail: 2 inches (52 mm) wide by 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) high, rectangular.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			6.	Balusters: Turned, colonial design.
			7.	Balusters: Square.
			8.	Newel Posts: 5-1/4 inches (133 mm) square.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of the following three paragraphs.
			9.	Newel Caps: Ball top; PVC.
			10.	Newel Caps: Beveled; PVC.
			11.	Newel Caps: New England style beveled; PVC.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following porch posts are for use with Custom Rail "porch" railing or with the 3-1/2 wide Monumental Rail. Delete one or both of the following two paragraphs describing posts.
		D.	Porch Posts: Molded polyurethane in turned design with extruded aluminum core.
			1.	Cross Section: 5-1/4 inches (133 mm) square at top and bottom.
			2.	Height: 108 inches (2743 mm).
			3.	Maximum Axial Loading: 10,000 pounds (2535 kg).
			4.	Maximum Lateral Loading: 1,600 pounds (725 kg).
			5.	Maximum Uplift: 2,300 pounds (1043 kg).
			6.	Finish: Factory applied; two coats of low VOC, ultraviolet resistant acrylic enamel suitable for exposure to weather and for top coating with both water- and oil-based coating; white.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following if not required.
			7.	Provide manufacturer's standard top and bottom trim.
		E.	Porch Posts: PVC-clad extruded aluminum; plain design.
			1.	Cross Section : 4 inches (102 mm) square.
			2.	Height: 108 inches (2743 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following if not required.
			3.	Provide manufacturer's standard top and bottom trim.
		F.	Fasteners and Anchors: As required to achieve specified load resistance; non-corroding; furnished by manufacturer.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		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.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		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.
	3.3	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
		B.	Install using both mechanical fasteners and adhesive; join adjacent pieces using adhesive recommended by manufacturer.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Polyurethane linear railings tend to shrink about 1/4 inch per 10 feet of length, so, to prevent the joints from opening, the installer must cut the pieces longer than necessary and "spring" the lengths into place. Delete the following paragraph if no linear moldings are specified.
		C.	Install railings so that joints do not open due to shrinkage; remove and replace items that develop open joints within one year after installation.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraph if no railings are specified.
		D.	Install railings straight and level, or at consistent slope if applicable; install posts and balusters plumb and at consistent spacing.
		E.	Fill dents, gouges, and errors before applying final coating.
	3.4	PROTECTION
		A.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
		B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
	END OF SECTION