SECTION 09 77 26

SHOP-APPLIED SURFACING FILMS.

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Shop-applied high performance decorative surfacing film applied to window profiles.
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 08 52 00 - Wood Windows.
B.	Section 08 53 0- Plastic Windows.
1.3	REFERENCE STANDARDS
A.	AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute Standards.
B.	Woodwork Institute - NAAWS - North American Architectural Woodwork Standards; Edition 2, with Errata.
1.4	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
B.	Samples: Two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
C.	Statement of Applicator Qualifications.
D.	Warranty:
1.	Refer to Section 01 78 00 Project Closeout.
2.	Complete forms with Owner's name and register with manufacturer.
1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Applicator Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum three years experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.
1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Protect film from damage during handling and transportation.
B.	Store film protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.
C.	Avoid contact with materials that might cause staining, scratching, or other surface damage.
1.7	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's standard 5 year warranty for color retention.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: American Renolit Corp., which is located at:<BR />1207 E. Lincolnway<BR />LaPorte, IN 46350<BR />Tel: 219-324-6886<BR />Fax: 219-324-5332<BR />Email: request info ();Web: https://www.renolit.com/en/company/market-units/exterior-solutions/renolit-united-states-canada 
B.	Manufacturer Tel: 1-219-324-6886; Web: www.com. Web: .RENOLIT EXOFOL PFX (US).
C.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
D.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 01 25 00.
2.2	SHOP-APPLIED, MULTILAYER, HIGH-PERFORMANCE DECORATIVE FILM
A.	Thickness: 0.0067 inch (0.17 mm) to 0.0071 inch (0.18 mm).
B.	Layers:
1.	Manufacturer's standard primer.
2.	Unplasticized, pigmented PVC base film with SST.
3.	Manufacturer's standard ink layer.
4.	Transparent polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) film.
5.	Transparent polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) film.
C.	Finish:
1.	Color: As indicated on drawings.
2.	Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturers standard range of color selections.
3.	Pattern: Woodgrain.
4.	Sheen: Super-Matt.
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Verify substrate condition. Determine conditions are acceptable for film application in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B.	If substrate preparation is responsibility of another party, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
C.	Notify Architect in writing of conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of work. Do not proceed without correcting unsatisfactory conditions.
3.2	PREPARATION
A.	Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare substrates in accordance with film manufacturer's instructions.
3.3	APPLICATION
A.	Apply film coating in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions on manufacturer approved lamination machine.
B.	Allow to cure prior to shipping.
3.4	PROTECTION
A.	Protect installed film from damage by subsequent shipping, installation, and construction operations.

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