SECTION 10 14 00

SIGNAGE

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Signage of the following types:
1.	Flat cut acrylic letters.
2.	Channel letters.
3.	Formed plastic letters. 
4.	Cast metal letters.
5.	Etched plaques.
6.	Fabricated letters.
7.	Flat cut metal letters.
8.	Cast or precision tooled metal plaques.
9.	Panel plaques.
10.	Panel plaques for wayfinding.
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
B.	Section 04 40 00 - Stone Assemblies .
C.	Section 09 21 16.23 - Gypsum Board Shaft Wall Assemblies.
1.3	REFERENCES
A.	Underwriter's laboratory (UL) 746c - Standard for Safety of Polymeric Materials -- Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations.
B.	Underwriter's laboratory (UL) 94 and 94v-0 - Standard for Safety of Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances.
C.	ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
D.	NAVY G 88-0-4 (C90300) - Alloy Specification for Tin Bronze.
1.4	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
B.	Product Data: Manufacturer's illustrated product literature and specifications to be used, including:
1.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3.	Installation methods.
C.	Shop Drawings: Submit detailed drawings of products and assemblies.
D.	Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
E.	Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square representing actual product, color, and patterns.
1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer to have a minimum of 20 year experience in manufacturing letters.
B.	Installer Qualifications: Minimum 2 year experience installing similar products. 
C.	Sourcing: All signage shall be manufactured by one manufacturer. 
D.	Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
1.	Finish areas designated by Architect.
2.	Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship is approved by Architect.
3.	Rework mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
1.6	PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS
A.	Convene minimum two weeks prior to starting work of this section.
1.7	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Deliver and store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging bearing the brand name and manufacturer's identification until ready for installation.
B.	Handle materials to avoid damage.
1.8	PROJECT CONDITIONS
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 recommended limits.
1.9	SEQUENCING
A.	Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
1.10	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Letters shall be guaranteed for the life of the business against defects.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Gemini Inc., which is located at:<BR />103 Mensing Way<BR />Cannon Falls, MN 55009<BR />Toll Free Tel: 800-538-8377<BR />Tel: 507-263-3957<BR />Fax: 800-421-1256<BR />Email: request info (https://geminimade.com/signage/support);Web: https://geminimade.com/signage/architect 
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.
2.2	FLAT CUT ACRYLIC LETTERS
A.	Flat Cut Acrylic Letters: Signage shall be manufactured by Gemini Inc.
1.	Material Impact Strength: 0.2, with a HN Flammability Rating. Vicat Softening Temperature of 227 degree F (108 degree C).
2.	Materials: Good rigidity and tensile strength. Resistant to chemicals and corrosion and incorporates UV inhibitors to reduce fading of colors.
a.	Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
b.	Thickness: 3/16 (4.8 mm).
c.	Thickness: 3/8 (9.5 mm).
d.	Thickness: 1/4 (6 mm).
e.	Thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm).
3.	Materials (cast acrylic): Painted.
a.	Thickness: 3/4 inch (19 mm).
b.	Thickness: 1 inch (25 mm).
4.	Metal Overlay Materials (Metal Laminate Letters): .030 inch (0.76 mm) thick bonded to acrylic letter base.
a.	Router cutting shall produce a radius of .125 inch (3 mm) diameter.
b.	Letter heights range from 3 inches (152 mm) to 24 inches (610 mm). Letters between 18 inches (457 mm) and 24 inches (610 mm) are recommended for indoor use only. 
B.	Design: As indicated on the drawings. 
1.	Letter Style: _______________.
2.	Size: _______, 
3.	Mounting: A mounting template designating stud locations shall be provided. Stud size and type shall be as required by manufacturer for application and design intent.
C.	Fabrication: Laser cutting. 
1.	Laser cutting produces an inside diameter of .030 inch (0.76 mm). The laser beam used to cut the acrylic letters and logos is .010 inch (0.25 mm) with slight radius given to the inside corners of letters to prevent cracking.
2.	The largest single piece that can be cut is 47-1/2 inches x 95-1/2 inches (1207 mm by 2426 mm). Larger shapes shall be cut in pieces. 
3.	Color: As scheduled or indicated on drawings.
D.	Mounting Hardware: 
1.	Acrylic letters shall be manufactured with studs, pads, or a combination of the two. 
2.	Standard acrylic letters shall be mounted with 3/16 inch (4.8 mm), 10-24 aluminum studs. Thin stroked letters shall be mounted with a 6/32 stud.
2.3	CHANNEL LETTERS
A.	Channel Letters: Signage shall be manufactured by Gemini Inc.
1.	Product: Artek polymer.
2.	Material: An engineering grade performance polymer.
a.	Impact tests from -31 degree F (-0.6 degree C) to 187 degree F (86 degree C).
b.	Arcing/Corrosion Resistant:
1)	Non-conductive; eliminates arcing in neon installations.
2)	Neon tubes may be placed 1/8 inch (3 mm) from side return without arcing to can.
3)	Resistant to salts, acids and oils.
4)	UL and CSA recognized components.
c.	Gemini Channel Letters shall meet or exceed the following specifications: UL 48 for electric signs, UL 746c for weatherability and UL94v-0 certification.
B.	Design: As indicated on the drawings. 
1.	Font: Letters shall be Helvetica.
2.	Font: Letters shall be Times Bold. 
3.	Height: As indicated or scheduled from 9 inches (229 mm) to 24 inches (610 mm). 
4.	Letters shall be 5 inches (127 mm) deep. 
5.	Letters shall have injection-molded Edge Glow faces.
C.	Fabrication:
1.	Injection-molded channel letters shall have a wall thickness of 0.150 inch (3.8 mm).
2.	Letters shall have standard pre-primed white cans.
3.	Letters shall have manufacturer's standard color as indicated.
4.	Letters shall have custom-matched color.
D.	Mounting:
1.	Channel letters shall be mounted with a raceway as scheduled or indicated. 
2.	Channel letters shall be mounted with a bottom rail mounting system as scheduled or indicated. 
3.	Channel letters shall be mounted directly to a wall. 
4.	Channel faces shall be secured with sheet metal screws.
5.	Mounting patterns are not available. Full-size plot drawings shall be available for spacing purposes. Tracings of the individual cans shall be available to aid in neon placement.
2.4	FORMED PLASTIC LETTERS
A.	Formed Plastic Letters: Signage shall be manufactured by Gemini Inc.
1.	Materials (Wood and cotton-based plastic): Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (C.A.B.).
2.	CAB shall have the following physical properties:
a.	Thickness; Sheet used for formed letters is approximately 0.143 inch (3.6 mm).
b.	Specific Heat: Approximately 0.35.
c.	Heat of Combustion: Approximately 10,400 BTU per pound (2.42 x 107 J/Kg).
d.	Auto-ignition Temperature: Approximately 880 degree F (470 degree C).
e.	Flame Class (UL94): 94HB.
f.	Burn Rates (D 635):
1)	Approximately 1.0 in/min (2.6 cm/min) for .125 inch (3.18 mm) thick material.
2)	Approximately 0.8 in/min (2.1 cm/min) for .150 inch (3.81 mm) thick material.
B.	Design: 
1.	Letter shall be ________________ letter style and shall be ______ inches high, as indicated on the drawings. 
2.	Minnesota Injection Molded Plastic Letters as manufactured by Gemini Inc.
C.	Fabrication: Manufacturer's standard.
D.	Mounting:
1.	Mounting shall be templated designating stud locations required for mounting on substrate surface as indicated. 
2.	Formed plastic letters shall have plain, flange, stud, pad, outside bracket, wire, foam-filled (maximum 9 inches (229 mm)) or free-standing for mounting as indicated or required by manufacturer. 
3.	Standard formed plastic letters shall use 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) aluminum studs. 
2.5	CAST METAL LETTERS
A.	Cast Metal Letters: Signage shall be manufactured by Gemini Inc.
1.	Material: Aluminum.
2.	Material: Bronze - no lead base metal.
B.	Design: As indicated on the drawings. 
1.	Letter Style: _______________.
2.	Size: _______, 
3.	Mounting: A mounting template designating stud locations shall be provided. Stud size and type shall be as required by manufacturer for application and design intent.
C.	Aluminum Finish:
1.	Natural Satin faces, bead-blasted returns, clear acrylic polyurethane powder-coated, baked.
2.	Baked Enamel, bead-blasted returns, baked.
3.	Clear Anodized, bead-blasted returns, #514 Alloy.
4.	Gold anodized, bead-blasted returns, #514 Alloy.
5.	Medium bronze anodized, sanded return, #514 Alloy.
6.	Dark bronze anodized, sanded return, #514 Alloy.
7.	Black anodized, sanded return, #514 Alloy.
D.	Bronze Finish:
1.	Natural satin faces, bead-blasted returns, sprayed with 2-part hardened acrylic polyurethane clear coat, NAVY G 88-0-4 lead- and mercury-free bronze alloy, baked.
2.	Polished, US9 Finish, hand-polished face, bead-blasted return, 2-part hardened acrylic polyurethane clear coat, NAVY G 88-0-4 lead- and mercury-free bronze alloy, baked.
3.	Oxidized, NAVY G 88-0-4 lead- and mercury-free bronze alloy, 2-part hardened acrylic polyurethane clear coat, US10B finish, baked.
4.	Green Patina, varies from letter to letter, not uniform.
E.	Mounting:
1.	Cast metal letters shall have threaded stud bosses or drilled and tapped for stud insertion.
2.	Aluminum letters under 18 inches (457 mm) shall use aluminum studs, type based on stroke and thickness.
3.	Other letter material and sizes shall use stainless steel studs.
2.6	ETCHED PLAQUES
A.	Etched Plaques: Signage shall be manufactured by Gemini Inc.
1.	Material: Stainless Steel (Alloy C304).
2.	Material: Stainless Steel (Alloy 316).
3.	Material: Bronze (Alloy C22000).
4.	Material: Brass (Naval Brass Alloy C46400, 60% Copper, 39.25% Zinc & .75% Tin. 
5.	Material: Muntz.
6.	Material: Copper (Alloy C11000).
B.	Design:
1.	Plaques shall use ___________ letter style with letters that are ____ inches high, as indicated on the drawings. 
2.	Thicknesses: 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
3.	Thicknesses: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
4.	Thicknesses: 3/16 inch (4.8 mm).
5.	Thicknesses: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
6.	Edges: Square Edge.
7.	Edges: Bevel Edge.
8.	Copy: Recessed copy and graphics.
9.	Copy: Raised copy and graphics.
10.	Polishing: Multi-color paint fill and thicker materials shall be as scheduled or indicated. Not all plaques require polishing. 
11.	Photographs and Line Art: Halftone Photographs and Complex Line Art shall be as scheduled or indicated.
12.	Plaques shall be clear-coated and oven-baked with a two-part hardened seal of clear acrylic polyurethane. Stainless steel plaques shall not be coated.
C.	Fabrication:
1.	The maximum size for an etched plaque shall be 36 inches x 72 inches (914 mm x 1829 mm).
2.	The maximum size for a copper etched plaque shall be 40 inches x 60 inches (1016 mm x 1524 mm).
D.	Mounting:
1.	Hardware: Blind Mount. 
2.	Hardware: Stud Boss Mount. 
3.	Hardware: Double Face Tape and Screw Mount. 
4.	Hardware: Etched Plaques 1/4 inch (6 mm) or thicker shall be drilled and tapped for a stud mount. Thinner plaques shall have corner holes drilled for mounting.
2.7	FABRICATED LETTERS
A.	Fabricated Letters: Signage shall be manufactured by Gemini Inc.
1.	Material: High-Grade Stainless Steel Alloy #304.
2.	Material: Titanium-Coated Stainless Steel Alloy #304.
3.	Material: Stainless Steel Alloy #316 (marine grade).
B.	Design: 
1.	Letter shall be ________________ letter style and shall be ______ inches high, as indicated on the drawings. 
2.	Fabricated letters shall be buffed.
3.	Fabricated letters shall be stroked.
4.	Fabricated letters shall be painted.
C.	Fabrication:
1.	Fabricated letters shall be between .080 inch to 0.125 inch (2 mm to 3 mm) thick with returns typically .063 (1.5 mm) thick. 
2.	Precision-guided lasers, routers or jigsaw for cut letters, logos or shapes are acceptable.
3.	Letter returns shall be cut to size based on the desired letter depth and bent to the contour of the cut faces to produce a hollow-backed letter with 90 degree angle edges and hand-soldered using a lead-free silver solder. 
4.	Welds shall be tested to withstand temperatures below -40 degree F (-38 degree C) and exceeding 350 degree F (177 degree C). 
5.	The edges of faces on letters and logos with thin lines of exposed stainless steel shall be buffed smooth on polished letters, or stroke sanded on satin letters to maintain consistency in appearance.
D.	Fabrication: Backlit Fabricated with LEDs.
1.	Mounting shall be Lexan back with removable can.
a.	Minimum 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) deep cans up to 23 inches (584 mm) high.
b.	Minimum 2-1/2" deep cans 23 inches (584 mm) and higher.
2.	Inside of cans shall be primed and painted gloss white. 
3.	Lexan Back Fabrication:
a.	Lexan backs shall be laser cut to fit within back of letter - recessed approx. 1/4 inch (6 mm).
1)	Up to 24 inches (610 mm) high letters shall receive 0.118 inch (3 mm) thick clear Lexan.
2)	24 inches (610 mm) high and higher shall receive 0.236 inch (6 mm) thick clear Lexan.
b.	Lexan backs shall be secured to cans with custom L-brackets and stainless steel machine screws.
c.	Power supply wire holes shall be drilled through Lexan backs at 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter.
4.	LED Mounting:
a.	LED shall be positioned on Lexan back for proper halo lighting.
b.	LEDs shall be secured to inside of Lexan backs with LED manufacturer's double face tape.
c.	Every other module shall be additionally secured to Lexan back using custom plastic brackets.
d.	End LED module wires shall be capped with end cap.
5.	Wiring:
a.	Wiring components shall be UL approved components.
b.	Power supply wire shall be run through Lexan back hole and secured to first module with UL approved wire nuts.
c.	Wiring shall be performed by a licensed electrical contractor.
d.	LEDs shall be powered by 12V power supply in accordance with LED manufacturer's requirements.
6.	Hardware:
a.	Letters to stand off from wall to achieve desired halo effect.
b.	Stainless steel studs provided threaded into custom mounting brackets - through Lexan back.
1)	6 inches (152 mm) up to 24 inches (610 mm) high letters - 10/24 Stainless Steel studs.
2)	24 inches (610 mm) high and larger - 1/4-20 Stainless Steel studs.
c.	Spacer Sleeves: Provided per stand-off requirements.
d.	Can Attachment: Panhead screws provided and painted same color as outside can.
E.	Mounting:
1.	Mounting shall be templated designating stud locations required for mounting on substrate surface as indicated. 
2.	Brackets shall be soldered on the inside of the letters to receive threaded studs.
3.	Standard fabricated letters shall use 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) aluminum studs. 
2.8	FLAT CUT METAL LETTERS
A.	Flat Cut Metal Letters: Signage shall be manufactured by Gemini Inc.
1.	Material: Aluminum - 5052 Alloy/5083 Alloy.
2.	Material: Bronze - 220 Commercial Alloy.
3.	Material: Brass - No Lead C46400 NAVAL Brass Alloy.
4.	Material: Copper - C1100 Alloy.
5.	Material: Stainless Steel - C304 Alloy/316 Alloy.
6.	Material: Cor-Ten Steel.
B.	Design: 
1.	Letter shall be ________________ letter style and shall be ______ inches high, as indicated on the drawings. 
C.	Finishes:
1.	Aluminum: Natural Satin faces, bead-blasted returns, powder-coated with acrylic polyurethane clear coat, baked.
2.	Aluminum: Baked Enamel, bead-blasted returns, sprayed with acrylic polyurethane, baked.
3.	Aluminum: Clear Anodized, bead-blasted returns, meets A43 Aluminum Architectural grade anodized finish.
4.	Aluminum: Gold anodized, bead-blasted returns, meets A43 Aluminum Architectural grade anodized finish.
5.	Aluminum: Medium bronze anodized, sanded return, meets A43 Aluminum Architectural grade anodized finish.
6.	Aluminum: Dark bronze anodized, sanded return, meets A43 Aluminum Architectural grade anodized finish.
7.	Aluminum: Black anodized, sanded return, meets A43 Aluminum Architectural grade anodized finish.
8.	Aluminum: Polished #8, bead-blasted returns, 2-part hardened acrylic polyurethane clear coat.
9.	Bronze/Brass/Copper: Natural satin stroke sanded face, bead-blasted return, 2-part hardened acrylic polyurethane clear coat, baked.
10.	Bronze/Brass/Copper: Polished, US9 Finish, hand-polished face, bead-blasted return, 2-part hardened acrylic polyurethane clear coat, baked.
11.	Bronze/Brass/Copper: Oxidized, NAVY G 88-0-4 lead and mercury free bronze alloy, 2-part hardened acrylic polyurethane clear coat, US10B finish.
12.	Bronze/Brass/Copper: Green Patina, accelerated oxidation, varies from letter to letter, not uniform.
13.	Stainless Steel: Natural satin, no clear coat.
14.	Stainless Steel: Polished, no clear coat.
15.	Cor-Ten Natural rust.
D.	Mounting:
1.	Metal letters are drilled & tapped for stud insertion. Letters 1/8" thick are plain or have threaded stud bosses
2.	Aluminum letters shall use aluminum studs, type based on stroke and thickness. 10/24 is standard.
3.	Bronze/Brass/Copper letters shall use stainless steel studs.
4.	Mounting shall be templated designating stud locations required for mounting on substrate surface as indicated. 
2.9	CAST OR PRECISION TOOLED METAL PLAQUES
A.	Plaques: Signage shall be manufactured by Gemini Inc.
1.	Material: Bronze (220 Commercial)
2.	Material: Aluminum (#5052).
3.	Material: Brass (C46400).
B.	Design: 
1.	Plaque shall be ________________ inches wide by ______ inches high, as indicated on the drawings. 
C.	Fabrication:
1.	Size: The minimum height and width of a Gemini Plaque is 2 inches x 2 inches (51 mm by 51 mm) and the maximum size is 96 inches x 96 inches (1219 mm by 2438 mm) for a single piece.
2.	Material Thickness: 5/16 inch (8 mm) to 1 inch (25 mm).
3.	Edges: No Border
4.	Edges: No Border Bevel
5.	Edges: Single Line
6.	Edges: Single Line Bevel
7.	Edges: Single Line Wide Bevel
8.	Edges: Double Line
9.	Edges: Double Line Bevel
10.	Edges: Double Line Wide Bevel
11.	Edges: Inset Single Line
12.	Edges: Inset Single Line Bevel
13.	Edges: Inset Double Line
14.	Edges: Inset Double Line Bevel
15.	Edges: Projected Bevel
16.	Background Colors:
a.	Color: Standard Black.
b.	Color: Standard Dark Oxide.
c.	Color: Standard Duranodic Bronze.
d.	Color: Standard Brown.
e.	Color Custom: _____.
17.	Surface Finish: Stroke sanding (standard).
18.	Surface Finish: Painted.
19.	Surface Finish: Polished. 
20.	Surface Finish: Oxidized
21.	Surface Finish: Patina.
22.	Coating: Gloss.
23.	Coating: Semi-Gloss.
24.	Coating: Matte.
25.	Coating: Satin 
D.	Mounting: 
1.	Hardware and instructions are provided for selected mounting methods.
2.	Mounting Method: Blind Mount.
3.	Mounting Method: Double-Face Tape.
4.	Mounting Method: Solid Wall Mount.
5.	Mounting Method: Hollow Wall Mount.
6.	Mounting Method: Wood Wall Mount.
7.	Mounting Method: Garden Stake Mount (1/4 inch (6 mm) only).
8.	Mounting Method: Square Post Mount (1/4 inch (6 mm) only).
2.10	PANEL PLAQUES FOR WAYFINDING
A.	Panel Plaques for Wayfinding: Signage shall be manufactured by Gemini Inc.
1.	Material: Bronze (220 Commercial)
2.	Material: Aluminum (#5052).
3.	Material: Brass (C46400).
4.	Material: Zinc (Hydro-Coat Zinc = 99% zinc).
B.	Design: Gemini Gicl[UNICODE CHAR NOT COVERED: 233]e Plaque.
1.	ADA with raised copy, emblems and Braille shall be integral to the body of the wayfinding plaque (one-piece construction).
2.	Letter shall be ________________ letter style and shall be ______ inches high, as indicated on the drawings. 
C.	Fabrication:
1.	The minimum height and width of a Gemini Gicl[UNICODE CHAR NOT COVERED: 233]e Plaque is 2 inches x 2 inches (51 mm by 51 mm) and the maximum size is 36 inches x 72 inches (914 mm by 1829 mm) for a single piece.
2.	Material Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
3.	Material Thickness: 3/16 inch (4.8 mm).
4.	Material Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
5.	Edges: Single Line.
6.	Edges: Double Line.
7.	Edges: Inset Single Line.
8.	Edges: Inset Double Line.
9.	Edges: No Border.
10.	Raised Copy, Emblems and Braille Finish: 
a.	Texture: Sand.
b.	Texture: Leatherette.
c.	Texture: Pebble.
d.	Texture: Stipple.
e.	Patina: Verde.
f.	Patina: Turquoise.
g.	Patina: Parrot Green.
h.	Oxidized: Dark Oxidized. 
i.	Oxidized: Light Oxidized. 
11.	Background Colors:
a.	Color: Standard Black.
b.	Color: Standard Dark Oxide.
c.	Color: Standard Duranodic Bronze.
d.	Color: Standard Brown.
e.	Color Custom: _____.
12.	Surface Finish: Stroke sanding (standard).
13.	Surface Finish: Painted.
14.	Surface Finish: Printed.
15.	Coating: Gicl[UNICODE CHAR NOT COVERED: 233]e plaques shall be clear-coated and oven-baked with a two-part hardened seal of clear acrylic polyurethane. 
16.	Coating: Oxidized patina Gicl[UNICODE CHAR NOT COVERED: 233]ewayfinding plaques shall have lacquer coating only in matte finish.
D.	Mounting: 
1.	Hardware and instructions are provided for selected mounting methods.
2.	Mounting Method: Blind Mount.
3.	Mounting Method: Double-Face Tape.
4.	Mounting Method: Solid Wall Mount.
5.	Mounting Method: Hollow Wall Mount.
6.	Mounting Method: Wood Wall Mount.
7.	Mounting Method: Garden Stake Mount (1/4 inch (6 mm) only).
8.	Mounting Method: Square Post Mount (1/4 inch (6 mm) only).
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.
3.3	INSTALLATION
A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and in proper relationship to adjacent construction.
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