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| | SECTION 10185 |
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| | BATHTUB AND SHOWER SURROUND SYSTEM |
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| | Copyright 2008 - 2011 ARCAT, Inc. - All rights reserved
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| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Universal Bath Systems; bathtub and shower surrounds.
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This section is based on the products of Universal Bath Systems, which is located at: |
| | 75 Whiting Farms Rd.
Holyoke, MA 01042
Toll Free Tel: (800) 553-0120
Tel: (413) 592-4791
Fax: (413) 592-6876
E-mail: colleton@universalplastics.com
Web: www.universalplastics.com/pages/bath.
[ Click Here ] for additional information. |
| | Since our company was founded in 1965, Universal Plastics has been a leader in the thermoforming industry. Our founder, James Peters, Sr. was one of the original pioneers that developed commercial applications for thermoforming. Now managed by the second generation of the Peters family, we have continued to grow and seek out new applications in our marketplace. Our plant, located in Massachusetts, has over 65,000 square feet, and we have over 80 employees. As we have grown, we have refined and further developed the thermoforming process to allow the manufacture of large and complex products that could never have been conceived in the previous generation. Today's thermoformed products can match the quality and finish of injection molding, in high performance plastics, and in sizes that dwarf the capabilities of most molders.
We are also proud to offer a manufacturing service which is equally state of the art. As a family run business, we uphold a strong commitment to our customers. We upgrade our equipment and technology, and support continued training for our employees at every opportunity to insure we can offer innovative products of high value that work for their intended use. For instance,
* Our CAD engineers have over 40 years of design and prototype design experience in numerous industries
* Knowledge of the quality and design requirements of the aerospace, medical, and electronics industries.
* Tooling engineers with over 100 collective years of thermoforming experience
* Strong working partnerships with our material suppliers and their application development and testing laboratories.
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| | PART 1 | GENERAL |
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| | 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES |
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| | | A. | Bathtub and/or shower wall surrounds as shown on the drawings and as specified. |
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| | 1.2 | RELATED SECTIONS |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required. |
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| | | A. | Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Wall blocking. |
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| | | B. | Section 15050 - Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods. |
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| | 1.3 | SUBMITTALS |
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| | | A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01300. |
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| | | B. | Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: |
| | | | 1. | Preparation instructions and recommendations. |
| | | | 2. | Installation methods. |
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| | | C. | Shop drawings: Submit detailed shop drawings for review by the architect and housing authority. Shop drawings shall show proposed methods of installation for actual field conditions. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
| | | | 1. | Coordinate with the manufactures to show joint of wall surround with plastic window trim. |
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| | | D. | Maintenance information: Furnish one copy of cleaning instruction for each unit in the project plus one for the housing authority office. Also furnish one copy of repair instructions to the housing authority. |
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| | | E. | Samples: Submit samples for review by the architect and housing authority as follows: |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected. |
| | | | 1. | Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns. |
| | | | 2. | Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (750 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns. |
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| | 1.4 | QUALITY ASSURANCE |
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| | | A. | Standards: Comply with referenced standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.), and the Federal Housing Administration of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD/HA). |
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| | | B. | Use skilled workmen who are trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and familiar with the specifications and methods needed to properly perform the work of this section. |
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| | | C. | Installation Contractors: Shall upon written request, certify to the Architect and Housing Authority that: |
| | | | 1. | Contractor has a minimum of two years experience in type of fabrication and installation required of the drawings and specifications. |
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| | | D. | Manufacturer: Who shall certify to the architect and housing authority that: |
| | | | 1. | It has a minimum of five years continuous experience in the type of fabrication and installation required of the drawings and specifications. |
| | | | 2. | It has successfully completed comparable work with at least five references. |
| | | | 3. | Shop and personnel have the facilities and capabilities to fabricate all items expeditiously and on time. |
| | | | 4. | Shop drawings will be prepared by qualified drafters "in house". |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and 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. |
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| | | E. | Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship. |
| | | | 1. | Make one complete installation of bathtub or shower surround, window trim and accessories in the field for review by the architect and housing authority. Remaining work may be done only after written approval from the architect and housing authority. Approved test installation will be standard by which remaining work is judged. Work not meeting this standard will be required to be corrected or redone. |
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| | 1.5 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING |
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| | | A. | Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation. |
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| | | B. | Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction. |
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| | 1.6 | PROJECT CONDITIONS |
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| | | 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. |
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| | 1.7 | WARRANTY |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | | A. | Guarantee: Bathtub and shower wall surrounds shall be installed by a company that meets the above requirements and shall be warranted for a period of two (2) years from date of substantial completion. |
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| | PART 2 | PRODUCTS |
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| | 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS |
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| | | A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: Universal Bath Systems, which is located at: 75 Whiting Farms Rd. ; Holyoke, MA 01042; Toll Free Tel: 800-553-0120; Tel: 413-592-4791; Email: request info; Web: www.universalplastics.com/pages/bath |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions. |
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| | | B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. |
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| | | C. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | 2.2 | BATHTUB AND SHOWER WALL SYSTEM |
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| | | A. | Plastic: Members shall be manufactured from a sheet of PVC plastic with a minimum thickness of .090 inch (2.4 mm). |
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| | | B. | Style: The tub/shower wall surround system shall be an assembly of pieces, which are customized to meet the specific requirements of each bathroom. The standard system shall consist of a minimum of five sections and trim including: two L - shaped end wing panels with radius corners at bends, one flat back panel, two L-shaped front edge trim pieces with radius corners at bends to overlap for a custom fit. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
| | | | 1. | Ceiling trim on Model LB-110-CEI and Model LB-110-SHWR and surface mounted soap dish are to be included with tub/shower wall surround system. See drawings for details. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | | C. | Type - Model # LB-110-CEI: The tub/shower wall surround shall extend from the bathtub rail to bathroom ceiling (approximate height, 82 inches (2083 mm), with front edge and ceiling trim. The completed system shall cover all existing tile in tub/shower area. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | | D. | Type - Model # LB-110-STD: The tub/shower wall surround shall extend from the bathtub rail to a height of 61 inches (1549 mm). The complete system shall include front edge trim. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | | E. | Type - Model # LB-110-SHWR: The shower wall surround shall extend up from the shower pan to a height of 96 inches (2438 mm). The complete system shall include front edge and ceiling trim. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. Note that the minimum quantity for one-piece window liners is 50 units. |
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| | 2.3 | WINDOW LINER INSERT |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs. |
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| | | A. | Plastic: One-piece window liner shall be manufactured from a sheet of PVC plastic 187 mils (4.7 mm) thick for windows up to 4 inches (102 mm) deep and 250 mils (6.4 mm) thick for windows from 4 inches (102 mm) to 6 inches (152 mm) deep. |
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| | | B. | Plastic: Four-piece window trim kit shall be manufactured from a sheet of PVC plastic 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) thick. Trim kit to consist of two, eight-foot lengths, which shall be field cut to completely enclose the existing window frame and trim. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | 2.4 | CEILING LINER |
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| | | A. | Ceiling Liner: Manufactured from PVC plastic 0.060 inches (1.5 mm) thick . Ceiling liner shall be one piece with separate front edge trim and shall meet new tub/shower wall surround on three sides. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | 2.5 | ACCESSORIES |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | | A. | Standard Soap Dish part # 5853: Surface Mounted. |
| | | | 1. | Measures 7 inches by 7 inches by 2 inches deep (178 mm by 178 mm by 52 mm deep). |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | | B. | Soap/Shampoo Holder part # UPC-1297: Surface Mounted. |
| | | | 1. | Measures 20-1/2 inches by 12 inches by 4-1/2 inches deep (521 mm by 305 mm by 114 mm deep): Comfortably holds up to three standard sizes shampoo bottles with a separate shelf for soap and other bathing accessories. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | | C. | Corner Caddy part # UPC-1 298 : Surface Mounted. |
| | | | 1. | Measures 20-1/2 inches by 8 inches by 4-1/2 inches deep (521 mm by 203 mm by 114 mm deep): Fits neatly into corner. The height of the first shelf allows for shampoo bottles, while the smaller top shelf holds soaps and other bathing accessories. |
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| | | D. | Plastic: Shall be manufactured from a sheet of PVC plastic 125 mils (3.2 mm) thick. |
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| | | E. | Style: Surface mounted with 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) radius on all corners and perimeter edges. |
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| | 2.6 | MATERIALS |
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| | | A. | Materials shall be new, free of defects impairing their strength, durability, of appearance, and the best commercial quality for purpose intended. |
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| | | B. | Caulking shall be installed watertight, mildew resistant silicone or sealant equal to or better than Dow Corning 784, 786 or GE-SCS-1702. |
| | | | 1. | Where the seam is next to a wall that is going to be painted latex caulk may be used. |
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| | | C. | Adhesive used shall be fire, water, and mildew resistant in their cured state. |
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| | | D. | Plastic shall be polyvinyl chloride in sheet form with the following characteristics: |
| | | | 1. | Thickness as specified for each member with a tolerance of ten percent (10%). |
| | | | 2. | Meets or exceeds the requirements of HUD/FHA as stated in "Materials Bulletin Number 73A" for plastic bathtubs. |
| | | | 3. | Fire retardant per ASTM-D635 and U.L. listing under UL-94-V-O. |
| | | | 4. | Retains a modest gloss finish resistant to chipping, cracking, acid chemicals, stains or discoloration. |
| | | | 5. | Repairable against unnatural abuse. |
| | | | 6. | Of the same color within each installation. |
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| | PART 3 | EXECUTION |
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| | 3.1 | GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| | | A. | Contractor shall coordinate with the architect and housing authority, and other trades in performing this work. |
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| | | B. | Contractor shall visit each unit and verify all dimensions and conditions for the work herein specified. |
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| | | C. | Any obstructions, encountered for the installation of the PVC panels, shall be removed. |
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| | | D. | Patch and repair wallboard or plaster surfaces damaged or disturbed that are exposed after panel installation. |
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| | 3.2 | EXAMINATION |
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| | | A. | Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared. |
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| | | B. | If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding. |
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| | 3.3 | SURFACE CONDITIONS |
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| | | A. | Remove all foreign materials such as paint, soap, film, etc. from all existing tub surfaces. |
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| | | B. | Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this section will be performed. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of the work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | | C. | Verify required blocking has been installed. |
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| | 3.4 | INSTALLATION |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project. |
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| | | A. | Tub/Shower Wall Surround: |
| | | | 1. | Remove existing loose ceramic tile and damaged wall surface. Furr out the wall above the existing ceramic tile flush with the existing tile (if applicable). |
| | | | 2. | All PVC tub/shower wall panels shall be integrated with the existing tub. |
| | | | 3. | The option is given the contractor to install two or three piece back wall system. |
| | | | 4. | Measure, scribe, and custom fit wet wall (faucet wall) end panel to existing bathtub, ceiling and to plumbing fixture locations. Apply adhesive and tape on wall, position end panel in place, using a minimum of 30 oz. of PVC compatible adhesive per panel. Roll panel with a floor roller for even distribution of adhesive. |
| | | | 5. | Scribe and fit remaining end panel to ceiling and existing bathtub. Apply adhesive and tape on wall, position end panel in place, using a minimum of 30 oz. of PVC compatible adhesive per panel. Roll panel with a floor roller for even distribution of adhesive. |
| | | | 6. | Scribe and fit center panel to ceiling and existing bathtub. Apply adhesive and tape on wall, position center panel in place using a minimum of 30 oz. of PVC compatible adhesive per panel. Roll panel with a floor roller for even distribution of adhesive. |
| | | | 7. | Where bathrooms have a window located in the bathtub alcove area, install a one-piece window liner, or a four-piece window trim kit. |
| | | | 8. | Install supporting flanges, shower and window curtain rods, soap dishes, etc. |
| | | | 9. | Trim and edge exposed ends with plastic extrusion. |
| | | | 10. | Installation shall be made with approved silicone caulking. All perimeter edges between new panels and existing walls including corner joints between windows or back wall must be permanently caulked. |
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| | 3.5 | CAULKING AND WATERPROOFING |
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| | | A. | Clean and prime all surfaces with silicone primer. |
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| | | B. | Apply silicone/adhesive waterproofing sealant to all seams and joints, plumbing trim and soap dish for a watertight installation. |
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| | 3.6 | CLEAN UP |
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| | | A. | Remove all waste resulting from this work and leave each unit broom clean upon completion. |
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