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Panel Specialists, Inc. Special Wall Surfaces
 
         
SECTION 09770
 
         
SPECIAL WALL SURFACES
 
         
 
         
 
         
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panel Specialists, Inc.; panels, partitions, wall systems, wainscot, casework, furniture, marine, stone and architectural glass.
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This section is based on the products of Panel Specialists, Inc., which is located at:
          3115 Range Rd.
Temple, TX 76504
Toll Free Tel: (800) 947-9422
Tel: (254) 774-9800
Fax: (254)774-7222
Email: psiwalls@panelspec.com
Web: http://www.panelspec.com

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          Panel Specialists, Inc. (PSI) offers a wide variety of conventional and fire-rated construction products for institutional, commercial, government owners and agencies, architects and builders. From schools and hospitals to marine vessels and skyscrapers, our products and wall systems stand out for their exceptional quality and durable construction.
The full spectrum of PSI products includes panels, partitions, wall systems, casework, furniture, marine, natural and engineered stone and architectural glass products.
You can be as creative as you want - given our diverse offering of products and materials - while staying on budget with quality and value. Our manufacturing and processing capability saves you time and money by dealing with one source you can trust. We simplify the process from beginning to end.

Wall Panel Systems PSI Wall Panel Systems offers permanent decorative wall paneling designed to provide durability, functionality and beauty. Equally suited for new construction or remodeling, these attractive low maintenance wall coverings have years of proven performance in many institutional and commercial environments including schools, healthcare facilities, conference & activity centers and airports. Their extreme durability and easy maintenance translates to lower cost over time. PSI Wall Panel Systems are designed for full wall & wainscot applications and are ideal for hallways, corridors, activity rooms, cafeterias, auditoriums, gymnasiums and classrooms. PSI Wall Panels are available in hundreds of color options, Class I, II and III fire ratings and sizes to make installation easy.

 
          PART 1GENERAL
 
          1.1SECTION INCLUDES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
 
          A.Pre-manufactured panel system including mounting hardware and specified accessories.
 
          1.2RELATED SECTIONS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
 
          A.Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry; furring, blocking, and other carpentry work that is not exposed to view.
 
          B.Section 06402 - Interior Architect Woodwork; for interior woodwork other than wall system not included in this section.
 
          C.Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies; for metal support systems not included in this section.
 
          1.3REFERENCES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
 
          A.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
 
          B.Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) Quality Standards.
 
          1.4SUBMITTALS
 
          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: Shop drawings in sufficient detail to show fabrication, installation, anchorage, and interface of the work of this Section with adjacent work.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
 
          D.Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, one complete set of color chips representing manufacturer's standard range of available colors and patterns.
 
          1.5QUALITY ASSURANCE
 
          A.Manufacturer Qualifications:
          1.Firm experienced in successful production of wall system similar to that indicated for the Project, with sufficient production capacity to produce required units without causing delay in the work.
          2.Provide certificate signed by panel manufacturer certifying that products comply with specified requirements.
 
          B.Installer Qualifications: Demonstrate successful experience in installing architectural woodwork similar in type and quality to those required for this project.
 
          1.6DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
 
          A.Do not deliver wall system until painting, wet work, grinding, and similar operations that could damage, soil, or deteriorate wall system have been completed in installation areas as specified by AWI 1700-G-3.
 
          B.If panels are stored prior to installation, store them flat in completely enclosed areas, out of the weather. If panels must be stored in other than installation areas, store only in areas where environmental conditions comply with manufacturers recommendations. Do not expose panels to continuous direct sunlight, nor to extremes in temperature and humidity. Store products in manufacturer's packaging until ready for installation.
 
          C.Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
 
          1.7PROJECT CONDITIONS
 
          A.Do not deliver or install wall system until building is enclosed, wet work is complete and HVAC system is operating and will maintain temperature and relative humidity at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period as specified by AWI 1700-G-3.
 
          B.Do not install wall system until normal lighting conditions exist. Normal lighting conditions are described as those in place when the project is finished. This includes, but not limited to, design lighting (wall washers, spot lights and flood lights, and similar fixtures) and natural lighting.
 
          C.Wall, ceilings, floors, and openings must be level, plumb, straight, in-line and square as specified by AWI 1700-G-3.
 
          D.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. Panels shall be conditioned in the environment in which they will be installed for a minimum of 72 hours prior to installation. The recommended environment is 75 degrees F (24 degrees C) and 45 percent relative humidity.
 
          E.Environmental Conditions: Comply with Woodwork Manufacturer's recommendations for optimum temperature and humidity conditions for woodwork during its storage and installation. Do not install woodwork until these conditions have been attained and stabilized so that woodwork is within plus or minus 1.0 percent of optimum moisture content from date of installation through remainder of construction period.
 
          1.8WARRANTY
 
          A.Manufacturer warrants any product it has manufactured and sold against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original purchase and acceptance for use. This warranty extends to products assembled / installed and used in the manner intended and does not cover damage or failure caused by: misuse, abuse or accidents, exposure to extreme temperature, improper installation, improper maintenance and exposure to water or excessive humidity or excessive moisture.
 
          PART 2PRODUCTS
 
          2.1MANUFACTURERS
 
          A.Acceptable Manufacturer: Panel Specialists, Inc.; 3115 Range Rd., Temple, TX 76504. ASD. Toll Free Tel: (800) 947-9422. Tel: (254) 774-9800. Fax: (254) 774-7222. Email: psiwalls@panelspec.com. Web: http://www.panelspec.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.
 
          2.2PANEL SYSTEMS
 
          A.Provide high-pressure decorative laminate surfacing panels where shown on the drawings, as specified herein, and as needed for a complete and proper installation.
 
          B.Provide prefinished decorative panels where shown on the drawings, as specified herein, and as needed for a complete and proper installation.
 
          C.Comply with applicable requirements of "Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards" published by the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWl) unless otherwise indicated.
          1.Quality Standards: Comply with AWl Section 500 and its division 500B for panels with 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) core material for 7/16 inch (11 mm) laminated HPDL Panels.
 
          D.Panel system shall be fire retardant complying with the following fire classification:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select applicable fire ratings required for project based on applicable code requirements. Delete if not required.
          1.Class 1/A - Flame Spread 0-25, Smoke Developed 450 or less.
          2.Class 2/B - Flame Spread 26-75, Smoke Developed 450 or less.
          3.Class 3/C - Flame Spread 76-200, Smoke Developed 450 or less.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
 
          E.Panel System: #210 as manufactured by Panel Specialists, Inc. A progressive tongue and groove wainscot panel system with a decorative face for vertical interior installations with a maximum height of 60 inches (1524 mm).
          1.Panel Thickness: 7/16 inches (11.1 mm).
          2.Reveal: System to provide a reveal of 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panel Specialists Inc. provides laminate from the following manufacturers: Wilsonart, Formica, Nevamar, Pionite and Arborite. Other manufacturers by special order and pricing.
          3.Laminate: Refer to Room Finish Schedule and drawings.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          4.Main Laminated Panel Fire Rating:
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class A.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          c.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete companion surfaces not required. Marker board panels are compatible with dry erase markers. PSI Media board combines a dry erase compatibility with a low glare “projection” surface.
          5.Marker Board: As scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          6.Media Board: Erasable projection panel as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          7.Tack Board: Resilient tack board as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          8.Contour Paneling: Contour paneling matching laminate clad panels where indicated or required at radius conditions of 12 inches (305 mm) diameters or greater.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panel widths are nominal 24 inches (610 mm). Panel lengths are nominal custom per shop drawings and interior elevations with standard lengths of 48 inches (1220 mm), and 60 inches (1524 mm). Special factory machine lengths are available upon request. Availability of panels sizes and fire-ratings may vary by laminate manufacturer
          9.Panel Dimensions: Refer to drawings.
          10.Molding: Provide manufacturer's accessories.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete moldings not required.
          a.#103L-90 degree and #103L-135 degree Outside Corner Molding, recommended for all systems.
          b.#304-90 End cap for 90 degree and #304-135 End cap for 135 degree base and wainscot cap.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Black or clear aluminum. Custom color to match laminate color
Base mounting rails mill finish aluminum.
          c.#304 Cap Molding.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Black or clear aluminum. Custom color to match laminate color.
Base mounting rails mill finish aluminum.
          d.#304A Trim Molding.
          e.#402 Divider Molding available for use with tack board, marker boards, media board and resilient tack board panels.
          f.#412 Divider Molding available for use with marker boards, media board, resilient tack board, specialty panels and contour panels.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Moldings are available in durable powder coating, paint and anodized finishes, 90 degree and 135 degree corner moldings can also be clad with laminate - durable powder coating, paint and anodized finishes are recommended for high traffic areas. Delete finish not required.
          11.Moldings shall be finished in powder coated and factory paint finish. Color as scheduled.
          12.Moldings shall be finished in anodized finishes. Color as scheduled.
          13.90 degree and 135 degree corner moldings shall be clad with laminate as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
 
          F.Panel System: #310 as manufactured by Panel Specialists, Inc. A progressive panel system with a hidden divider for a continuous decorative face with a consistent minimal reveal, for vertical wainscot and vertical full height interior installations.
          1.Panel Thickness: 7/16 inches (11.1 mm).
          2.Reveal: System to provide a reveal of 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panel Specialists Inc. provides laminate from the following manufacturers: Wilsonart, Formica, Nevamar, Pionite and Arborite. Other manufacturers by special order and pricing.
          3.Laminate: Refer to Room Finish Schedule and drawings.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          4.Main Laminated Panel Fire Rating:
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class A.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          c.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete companion surfaces not required. Marker board panels are compatible with dry erase markers. PSI Media board combines a dry erase compatibility with a low glare "projection" surface.
          5.Marker Board: As scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          6.Media Board: Erasable projection panel as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          7.Tack Board: Resilient tack board as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          8.Contour Paneling: Contour paneling matching laminate clad panels where indicated or required at radius conditions of 12 inches (305 mm) diameters or greater.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panel widths are nominal 24 inches (610 mm). Panel lengths are nominal custom per shop drawings and interior elevations with standard lengths of 96 inches (2438 mm), 120 inches (3048 mm), or 144 inches (3658 mm). Special factory machine lengths are available upon request. Availability of panel sizes and fire-ratings may vary by laminate manufacturer. Availability of panel sizes and fire-ratings may vary by laminate manufacturer
          9.Panel Dimensions: Refer to drawings.
          10.Molding: Provide manufacturer's accessories.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete moldings not required.
          a.#302A Divider, Color: Black.
          b.#103L-90 degree and 103L-135 degree Outside Corner Molding, recommended for all systems
          c.#304-90 End cap for 90 degree and #304-135 End cap for 135 degree base and wainscot cap.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Black or clear aluminum. Custom color to match laminate color. Base mounting rails mill finish aluminum.
          d.#304 Cap Molding.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Black or clear aluminum. Custom color to match laminate color. Base mounting rails mill finish aluminum.
          e.#304A Trim Molding.
          f.#402 Divider Molding available for use with tack board, marker boards, media board and resilient tack board panels.
          g.#412 Divider Molding availablefor use with marker boards, media board, resilient tack board, specialty panels and contour panels.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Moldings are available in durable powder coating, paint and anodized finishes, 90 degree and 135 degree corner moldings can also be clad with laminate - durable powder coating, paint and anodized finishes are recommended for high traffic areas. Delete finish not required
          11.Moldings shall be finished in powder coated and factory paint finish. Color as scheduled.
          12.Moldings shall be finished in anodized finishes. Color as scheduled.
          13.90 degree and 135 degree corner moldings shall be clad with laminate as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
 
          G.Panel System: #310EB as manufactured by Panel Specialists, Inc. A progressive panel system with a hidden divider for a continuous decorative face with a consistent minimal reveal and a 1/8 inch (3 mm) PVC bevel edge. Recommended for vertical and horizontal wainscot interior installations and full height vertical and horizontal interior installations. Maximum panel length for horizontal installations is 96 inches (2438 mm).
          1.Panel Thickness: 7/16 inches (11.1 mm).
          2.Reveal: System to provide a reveal of 1/4 inch (6 mm) with a coordinating or contrasting reveal edge color as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete edge banding type not required.
          3.Edge Banding: 1/8 inch (3mm) standard edge banding. Color as selected from manufacturer’s standard colors.
          4.Edge Banding: 1/8 inch (3 mm) PVC edge banding on sides of panel as indicated. Color as selected from manufacturer’s standard colors.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panel Specialists Inc. provides laminate from the following manufacturers: Wilsonart, Formica, Nevamar, Pionite and Arborite. Other manufacturers by special order and pricing.
          5.Laminate: Refer to Room Finish Schedule and drawings.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          6.Main Laminated Panel Fire Rating:
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class A.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          c.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete companion surfaces not required. Marker board panels are compatible with dry erase markers. PSI Media board combines a dry erase compatibility with a low glare "projection" surface.
          7.Marker Board: As scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          8.Media Board: Erasable projection panel as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          9.Tack Board: Resilient tack board as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          10.Contour Paneling: Contour paneling matching laminate clad panels where indicated or required at radius conditions of 12 inches (305 mm) diameters or greater.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panel widths are nominal 24 inches (610 mm). Panel lengths are nominal custom per shop drawings and interior elevations with standard lengths of 96 inches (2438 mm), 120 inches (3048 mm), or 144 inches (3658 mm). Maximum panel length for horizontal installation is 96" (2438 mm) Special factory machine lengths are available upon request. Availability of panel sizes and fire-ratings may vary by laminate manufacturer.
          11.Panel Dimensions: Refer to drawings.
          12.Molding: Provide manufacturer's accessories.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete moldings not required.
          a.#302 Divider, Color: Black.
          b.#103L-90 degree and #103L-135 degree Outside Corner Molding, recommended for all systems.
          c.#304-90 End cap for 90 degree and #304-135 End cap for 135 degree base and wainscot cap.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Black or clear aluminum. Custom color to match laminate color. Base mounting rails mill finish aluminum.
          d.#304 Cap Molding.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Black or clear aluminum. Custom color to match laminate color. Base mounting rails mill finish aluminum.
          e.#304A Trim Molding.
          f.#402 Divider Molding available for use with tack board, marker boards, media board and resilient tack board panels.
          g.#412 Divider Molding available for use with marker boards, media board, resilient tack board, specialty panels and contour panels.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Moldings are available in durable powder coating, paint and anodized finishes, 90 degree and 135 degree corner moldings can also be clad with laminate - durable powder coating, paint and anodized finishes are recommended for high traffic areas.. Delete finish not required
          13.Moldings shall be finished in powder coated and factory paint finish. Color as scheduled.
          14.Moldings shall be finished in anodized finishes. Color as scheduled.
          15.90 degree and 135 degree corner moldings shall be clad with laminate as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
 
          H.Panel System: #410 as manufactured by Panel Specialists, Inc. A non-progressive panel system with an exposed divider reveal for a continuous decorative face with a consistent expressed reveal. Recommended for vertical & horizontal wainscot and full height interior installations. Maximum panel length for horizontal installations is 96 inches (2438 mm).
          1.Panel Thickness: 7/16 inches (11.1 mm).
          2.Reveal: System to provide a 1 inch (25 mm) reveal utilizing #412 Divider Molding.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panel Specialists Inc. provides laminate from the following manufacturers: Wilsonart, Formica, Nevamar, Pionite and Arborite. Other manufacturers by special order and pricing.
          3.Laminate: Refer to Room Finish Schedule and drawings.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          4.Main Laminated Panel Fire Rating:
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class A.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          c.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete companion surfaces not required. Marker board panels are compatible with dry erase markers. PSI Media board combines a dry erase compatibility with a low glare "projection" surface.
          5.Marker Board: As scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          6.Media Board: Erasable projection panel as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          7.Tack Board: Resilient tack board as scheduled.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          8.Contour Paneling: Contour paneling matching laminate clad panels where indicated or required at radius conditions of 12 inches (305 mm) diameters or greater.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if fire ratings not required.
          a.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class B.
          b.Fire Rating: ASTM E84, Class C.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panel widths are nominal 24 inches (610 mm). Panel lengths are nominal custom per shop drawings and interior elevations with standard lengths of 96 inches (2438 mm), 120 inches (3048 mm), or 144 inches (3658 mm). Maximum panel length for horizontal installations is 96" (2438mm). Special factory machine lengths are available upon request. Availability of panel sizes and fire-ratings may vary by laminate manufacturer. Availability of Panels sizes and fire-ratings may vary by laminate manufacturer
          9.Panel Dimensions: Refer to drawings.
          10.Molding: Provide manufacturer's accessories.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete moldings not required.
          a.#412 Divider Molding.
          b.#103L-90 degree and 103L-135 degree Outside Corner Molding, recommended for all systems
          c.#304-90 End cap for 90 degree and #304-135 End cap for 135 degree base and wainscot cap.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Black or clear aluminum. Custom color to match laminate color. Base mounting rails mill finish aluminum.
          d.#304 Cap Molding.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Black or clear aluminum. Custom color to match laminate color. Base mounting rails mill finish aluminum.
          e.#304A Trim Molding.
          f.#402 Divider Molding available for use with tack board, marker boards, media board and resilient tack board panels.
          g.#412 Divider Molding available for use with marker boards, media board and resilient tack board, specialty panels and contour panels.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Moldings are available in durable powder coating, paint and anodized finishes, 90 degree and 135 degree corner moldings can also be clad with laminate - durable powder coating, paint and anodized finishes are recommended for high traffic areas.. Delete finish not required
          11.Moldings shall be finished in powder coated and factory paint finish. Color as scheduled.
          12.Moldings shall be finished in anodized finishes. Color as scheduled.
          13.90 degree and 135 degree corner moldings shall be clad with laminate as scheduled.
 
          2.3MATERIALS
 
          A.Decorative laminates (VGS,VGP,VGF & HGS) and non-decorative backers (BKV) used to surface wall panels systems shall be manufactured to meet or exceed the National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA LD3-2005) for thickness, performance properties and appearance.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Core material options are determined by the performance requirements of the application (refer to AWI Section 200). Class I & II panels typically utilize a fire-rated particleboard core. Panel Specialists Inc. also offers alternative core materials and core materials that are manufactured with no added urea formaldehyde. Note: standard particleboard is manufactured with urea formaldehyde and may release formaldehyde in low concentrations PSI's system of engineered panels and molding systems combines materials that have low emissions and processes that may help to reduce emissions. PSI uses board materials that meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A208.1 and A208.2, the North American industry standards for physical properties and formaldehyde emissions. PSI's high-pressure laminated panels are constructed with high-pressure decorative laminate on the face side and high-pressure backer on the back. According to the Composite Panel Associations Technical Bulletin, "VOC Emission Barrier Effects", high-pressure laminate is one of the most effective materials to use to reduce emissions- HPL is 80 to 95% effective in reducing the emissions of formaldehyde.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Contact Panel Specialties, Inc. for alternative core material offerings.
 
          B.Particleboard: 45# density shall be used in Class III panel composition. Fire-rated particle board shall be used for Class I and Class II panel compositions (refer to AWI Section 200)
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete bulletin board if not required.
 
          C.Bulletin Board:
          1.Linoleum resilient homogeneous tackable surface material shall be of natural materials consisting linseed oil, granulated cork, resin binders and dry pigments. Mixed and calendered onto a natural jute backing.
          2.Linoleum as scheduled in the Room Finish Schedule or as indicated on the drawings.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Forbo is standard. Other manufacturers available as custom applications with special pricing. Edit as needed.
          3.Resilient tackable panel from manufacturers standard line.
 
          PART 3EXECUTION
 
          3.1EXAMINATION
 
          A.Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared according to AWI 1700-G-3.
 
          B.If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
 
          3.2FIELD DIMENSIONS
 
          A.Where wall system is indicated to be fitted to other construction, check actual dimensions of other constructions by accurate field measurements before manufacturing wall system; show recorded measurements on final shop drawings. Coordinate manufacturing schedule with construction progress to avoid delay of work.
 
          B.Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying the work, guarantee dimensions and proceed with manufacture of wall system without field measurements coordinate other construction to ensure that actual dimensions correspond to guaranteed dimensions.
 
          3.3PREPARATION
 
          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.
 
          3.4INSTALLATION
 
          A.Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
 
          B.When interior paneling is on an exterior wall or in a wet area, provide a barrier sheet of plastic film between the outside wall and the panels in order to prevent condensation affecting the stability of the panels.
 
          C.Field cutting of all wall systems should be accomplished using carbide tools. All face penetrations should have a minimal 1/8 inch (3 mm) radius according to NEMA Standards Publication LD 3-2005.
 
          D.All wall systems should receive an "S" bead of panel mastic on the back of the panel during installation.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Furring straps may be optional for horizontal applications. Delete furring if not required.
 
          E.For vertical applications, wall systems shall be mechanically fastened to horizontal furring strapping spaced 24 inches (610 mm) O.C. Furring straps shall be no less than 18 gauge 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) wide, continuously. For horizontal applications, wall systems shall be mechanically fastened to horizontal furring strapping spaced 24 inches (610 mm) o.c.and/or mechanically fastened to studs. Furring straps shall be no less than 18 gauge 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) wide, continuously.
 
          3.5PROTECTION
 
          A.Protect installed products until completion of project.
 
          B.Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
 
         
END OF SECTION