SECTION 10 73 00

PROTECTIVE COVERS - AWNINGS, CANOPIES, AND SUNSHADES

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Awnings:
1.	Fabric covered.
2.	Metal covered.
B.	Canopies:
1.	Cantilevered.
2.	Hangar supported.
3.	Post supported.
C.	Sunshades:
1.	Cantilevered.
2.	Hangar supported.
3.	Post supported.
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete. Concrete footings, anchor bolts.
B.	Section 04 20 00 - Unit Masonry.
C.	Section 06 20 00 - Finish Carpentry.
D.	Section 09 91 13 - Exterior Painting. Paint finish on framing members.
E.	Section 26 27 26 - Wiring Devices. Finish requirements for wall controls specified in this section.
1.3	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.
B.	Product Data:
1.	Manufacturer's data sheets and technical specifications for each product to be used.
2.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
3.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
4.	Typical installation methods.
C.	Color Verification Samples: Two representative units of each color.
D.	Shop Drawings: Include details of materials, construction, and finish. Include relationship with adjacent construction.
1.	Show structural component locations/positions, material dimensions and details of construction and assembly.
1.4	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with a minimum of five years documented experience.
B.	Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum two years documented experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.
C.	Source Limitations: Provide each type of product from a single manufacturing source to ensure uniformity.
D.	Mock-Up: Construct a mock-up with actual materials in sufficient time for Architect's review and to not delay construction progress. Locate mock-up as acceptable to Architect and provide temporary foundations and support.
1.	The intent of a mock-up is to demonstrate quality of workmanship and visual appearance.
2.	If the mock-up is not acceptable, rebuild the mock-up until satisfactory results are achieved.
3.	Retain mock-up during construction as a standard for comparison with completed work.
4.	Do not alter or remove mock-up until work is completed or removal is authorized.
1.5	PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE
A.	Convene a conference approximately two weeks before scheduled commencement of the Work. Attendees shall include Architect, Contractor and trades involved. Agenda shall include schedule, responsibilities, critical path items and approvals.
1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.
B.	Protect from damage due to weather, excessive temperature, and construction operations.
1.7	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.
1.8	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's standard limited warranty unless indicated otherwise.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: SKYSCAPE Architectural Canopies, which is located at:<BR />4575 River Green Pkwy., Suite 200<BR />Duluth, GA 30096<BR />Tel: 770-674-6452<BR />Email: request info (sales@skyscapecanopies.com);Web: https://www.skyscapecanopies.com 
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 01 60 00.
2.2	AWNINGS; FABRIC COVERED
A.	Performance and Design Requirements:
1.	Awnings: Must conform to local building codes.
2.	Engineering Certification: PE Stamped calculations and drawings.
3.	Field Measurements: Confirm prior to preparation of shop drawings when possible.
4.	Allow for installation of electrical conduit, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler components, etc., concealed above the decking, not visible from beneath the awning, other than fixture locations.
5.	Design Considerations:
a.	Flashing: Generic and/or specialty designs will be required and may be supplied by the awning manufacturer or by the installer.
b.	Determine wall construction, make-up, and thickness.
c.	Ensure adequate wall condition to carry awning loads where required.
d.	Water drainage away from awning where necessary.
e.	Outrigger: Profile as selected by architect.
B.	Materials:
1.	Awning Fabric: 
a.	Fire retardant treated Sunbrella fabric, or similar, soft textured canvas.
b.	Fabric Color: As selected by Architect from Manufacutrer's standard range.
1)	Provide color sample cards showing full range of available colors.
2)	Samples of specific fabric for final color selection.
2.	Frame:
a.	Structure: 6063-T5 aluminum extrusions.
b.	Framing Profiles: Sized to withstand live, dead, and superimposed loads.
c.	Fasteners: Non-corrosive, non-staining bolts, shims, and accessory items.
3.	PVC Trim:
a.	PVC ZipStrip: Used to cover staple seams unless otherwise specified.
b.	DividerBead: Used where structure modules are joined.
c.	FlashStrip: Used on top of awning where it contacts substrate to provide weatherproof seal.
4.	Staples: 18 gauge galvanized or stainless steel.
a.	Crown: 5/16 inch (8 mm) width. Length: 3/8 or 1/2 inch (9.5 or 13 mm).
C.	Finish: Factory applied by the awning manufacturer.
1.	Quality Level: Meet or Exceed AAMA 2604.
2.	Powder coated. Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
3.	Kynar: Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
4.	LEED Certified.
5.	Paint Finish Specified: To be factory applied and quality controlled by the awning manufacturer as the single source supplier of the awning.
D.	Fabrication:
1.	Factory weld and paint assemblies, Deliver ready to install. 
a.	Not Acceptable: Field assembly of awning frame components ("stick-built") using mechanical fasteners.
2.3	AWNINGS; METAL COVERED
A.	Performance and Design Requirements:
1.	Awnings: Must conform to local building codes.
2.	Engineering Certification: PE Stamped calculations and drawings.
3.	Field Measurements: Confirm prior to preparation of shop drawings when possible.
4.	Allow for installation of electrical conduit, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler components, etc., concealed above the decking, not visible from beneath the awning, other than fixture locations.
5.	Design Considerations:
a.	Flashing: Generic and/or specialty designs will be required and may be supplied by the awning manufacturer or by the installer.
b.	Determine wall construction, make-up, and thickness.
c.	Ensure adequate wall condition to carry awning loads where required.
d.	Water drainage away from awning where necessary.
e.	Outrigger: Profile as selected by architect.
B.	Materials:
1.	Standing Seam Metal:
a.	Material: Galvalume, 24 ga minimum.
b.	Panel Width Minimum: 12 inches (305 mm).
c.	Color: As selected by Architect from Manufacutrer's standard range.
1)	Provide color sample cards showing full range of available colors.
2)	Samples of specific colors for final color selection.
2.	Frame:
a.	Structure: 6063-T5 aluminum extrusions.
b.	Framing Profiles: Sized to withstand live, dead, and superimposed loads.
c.	Fasteners: Non-corrosive, non-staining bolts, shims, and accessory items.
3.	PVC Trim:
a.	DividerBead: Used where structure modules are joined.
b.	FlashStrip: Used on top of awning where it contacts substrate to provide weatherproof seal.
C.	Finish: Factory applied by the awning manufacturer.
1.	Quality Level: Meet or Exceed AAMA 2604.
2.	Powder coated. Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
3.	Kynar: Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
4.	LEED Certified.
5.	Paint Finish Specified: To be factory applied and quality controlled by the awning manufacturer as the single source supplier of the awning.
D.	Fabrication:
1.	Factory weld and paint assemblies, Deliver ready to install.
a.	Not Acceptable: Field assembly of awning frame components ("stick-built") using mechanical fasteners.
2.4	CANOPIES; CANTILEVERED
A.	Performance and Design Requirements:
1.	Canopy: Must conform to local building codes.
2.	Canopy Profile: Flat.
3.	Canopy Profile: Curved.
4.	Canopy Profile: Arched.
5.	Engineering Certification: PE Stamped calculations and drawings.
6.	Field Measurements: Confirm prior to preparation of shop drawings when possible.
7.	Allow for installation of electrical conduit, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler components, etc., concealed above the decking, not visible from beneath the awning, other than fixture locations.
8.	Design Considerations:
a.	Flashing: Generic and/or specialty designs will be required and may be supplied by the canopy manufacturer or by the installer.
b.	Determine wall construction, make-up, and thickness.
c.	Ensure adequate wall condition to carry canopy loads where required.
d.	Water drainage away from canopy where necessary.
e.	Outrigger: Profile as selected by architect.
f.	Concealed Drainage: Water is to drain from covered surfaces into internal fascia/gutter and directed out and away from the canopy.
1)	Drainage: Scuppers.
2)	Drainage: Downspouts.
3)	Drainage: As detailed on the Drawings.
4)	Drainage: As selected by Architect.
B.	Materials:
C.	1 x 12 inch (25 x 305 mm) standing seam is not available for curved canopies.
D.	1 x 12 inch (25 x 305 mm) standing seam and corrugated material are the only decking profiles that can be used on arched canopies.
1.	Decking: 6 inch (152 mm) flat deck extruded aluminum.
2.	Decking: 6 inch (152 mm) V-deck extruded aluminum.
3.	Decking: Corrugated extruded aluminum.
4.	Decking: 1.5 x 16 inch (38 x 406 mm) flat extruded aluminum.
5.	Decking: 2 x 16 inch (51 x 406 mm) flat extruded aluminum.
6.	Decking: 1 x 12 inch (25 x 305 mm) standing seam extruded aluminum.
7.	Fascia, Perimeter, Outrigger, and Intermediate Framing Members:
a.	Material: Aluminum.
b.	Extrusion: As selected by architect.
c.	Extrusion: C-8 inch (203 mm).
d.	Extrusion: C-12 inch (305 mm).
e.	Extrusion: J-8 inch (203 mm).
1)	Extension: 2 inches (51 mm).
2)	Extension: 4 inches (102 mm).
3)	Extension: 6 inches (152 mm).
4)	Extension: 8 inches (203 mm).
f.	Extrusion: J-12 inch (305 mm).
1)	Extension: 2 inches (51 mm).
2)	Extension: 4 inches (102 mm).
3)	Extension: 6 inches (152 mm).
4)	Extension: 8 inches (203 mm).
8.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 8 inch (23 mm).
9.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 10 inch (254 mm).
10.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 12 inch (305 mm).
11.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 16 inch (406 mm).
12.	Aluminum Plate Thickness: To be determined by manufacturer.
E.	Finish: Factory applied by the awning manufacturer.
1.	Quality Level: Meet or Exceed AAMA 2604.
2.	Powder coated. Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
3.	Kynar: Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
4.	LEED Certified.
5.	Paint Finish Specified: To be factory applied and quality controlled by the awning manufacturer as the single source supplier of the awning.
F.	Fabrication:
1.	Factory welded and painted assemblies, prior to delivery.
a.	Not Acceptable: Field assembled frame components ("stick-built") using mechanical fasteners.
2.	Decking: Interlocking extruded or roll-formed panels, as selected by architect.
3.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 6 x 6 x 0.375 inches (152 x 152 x 9.5 mm).
4.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 8 x 8 x 0.375 inches (203 x 203 x 9.5 mm).
5.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed.
2.5	CANOPIES; HANGAR SUPPORTED
A.	Performance Requirements:
1.	Canopy must conform to local building codes.
2.	Canopy Profile: Flat.
3.	Canopy Profile: Flat.
4.	Canopy Profile: Curved.
5.	Canopy Profile: Arched.
6.	Engineering Certification: PE Stamped calculations and drawings.
7.	Field Measurements: Confirm prior to preparation of shop drawings when possible.
8.	Allow for installation of electrical conduit, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler components, etc., concealed above the decking, not visible from beneath the awning, other than fixture locations.
9.	Design Considerations:
a.	Flashing: Generic and/or specialty designs will be required and may be supplied by the canopy manufacturer or by the installer.
b.	Determine wall construction, make-up, and thickness.
c.	Ensure adequate wall condition to carry canopy loads where required.
d.	Water drainage away from canopy where necessary.
e.	Outrigger: Profile as selected by architect.
f.	Concealed Drainage: Water is to drain from covered surfaces into internal fascia/gutter and directed out and away from the canopy.
1)	Drainage: Scuppers.
2)	Drainage: Downspouts.
3)	Drainage: As detailed on the Drawings.
4)	Drainage: As selected by Architect.
B.	Materials:
C.	1 x 12 inch (25 x 305 mm) standing seam is not available for curved canopies.
D.	1 x 12 inch (25 x 305 mm) standing seam and corrugated material are the only decking profiles that can be used on arched canopies.
1.	Decking: 6 inch (152 mm) flat deck extruded aluminum.
2.	Decking: 6 inch (152 mm) V-deck extruded aluminum.
3.	Decking: Corrugated extruded aluminum.
4.	Decking: 1.5 x 16 inch (38 x 406 mm) flat extruded aluminum.
5.	Decking: 2 x 16 inch (51 x 406 mm) flat extruded aluminum.
6.	Decking: 1 x 12 inch (25 x 305 mm) standing seam extruded aluminum.
7.	Fascia, Perimeter, Outrigger, and Intermediate Framing Members:
a.	Material: Aluminum.
b.	Extrusion: As selected by architect.
c.	Extrusion: C-8 inch (203 mm).
d.	Extrusion: C-12 inch (305 mm).
e.	Extrusion: J-8 inch (203 mm).
1)	Extension: 2 inches (51 mm).
2)	Extension: 4 inches (102 mm).
3)	Extension: 6 inches (152 mm).
4)	Extension: 8 inches (203 mm).
f.	Extrusion: J-12 inch (305 mm).
1)	Extension: 2 inches (51 mm).
2)	Extension: 4 inches (102 mm).
3)	Extension: 6 inches (152 mm).
4)	Extension: 8 inches (203 mm).
8.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 8 inch (23 mm).
9.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 10 inch (254 mm).
10.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 12 inch (305 mm).
11.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 16 inch (406 mm).
E.	Finish: Factory applied by the awning manufacturer.
1.	Quality Level: Meet or Exceed AAMA 2604.
2.	Powder coated. Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
3.	Kynar: Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
4.	LEED Certified.
5.	Paint Finish Specified: To be factory applied and quality controlled by the awning manufacturer as the single source supplier of the awning.
F.	Fabrication:
1.	Factory welded and painted assemblies, prior to delivery.
a.	Not Acceptable: Field assembled frame components ("stick-built") using mechanical fasteners.
2.	Decking: Interlocking extruded or roll-formed panels, as selected by architect.
3.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 6 x 6 x 0.375 inches (152 x 152 x 9.5 mm).
4.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 8 x 8 x 0.375 inches (203 x 203 x 9.5 mm).
5.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed.
2.6	CANOPIES; POST SUPPORTED
A.	Performance Requirements:
1.	Canopy must conform to local building codes.
2.	Canopy Type: Flat.
3.	Canopy Type: Curved.
4.	Canopy Type: Arched.
5.	Engineering Certification: PE Stamped calculations and drawings.
6.	Field Measurements: Confirm prior to preparation of shop drawings when possible.
7.	Allow for installation of electrical conduit, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler components, etc., concealed above the decking, not visible from beneath the awning, other than fixture locations.
8.	Design Considerations:
a.	Flashing: Generic and/or specialty designs will be required and may be supplied by the canopy manufacturer or by the installer.
b.	Determine wall construction, make-up, and thickness.
c.	Ensure adequate wall condition to carry canopy loads where required.
d.	Water drainage away from canopy where necessary.
e.	Outrigger: Profile as selected by architect.
f.	Concealed Drainage: Water is to drain from covered surfaces into internal fascia/gutter and directed out and away from the canopy.
1)	Drainage: Scuppers.
2)	Drainage: Downspouts.
3)	Drainage: As detailed on the Drawings.
4)	Drainage: As selected by Architect.
B.	Materials:
C.	1 x 12 inch (25 x 305 mm) standing seam is not available for curved canopies.
D.	1 x 12 inch (25 x 305 mm) standing seam and corrugated material are the only decking profiles that can be used on arched canopies.
1.	Decking: 6 inch (152 mm) flat deck extruded aluminum.
2.	Decking: 6 inch (152 mm) V-deck extruded aluminum.
3.	Decking: Corrugated extruded aluminum.
4.	Decking: 1.5 x 16 inch (38 x 406 mm) flat extruded aluminum.
5.	Decking: 2 x 16 inch (51 x 406 mm) flat extruded aluminum.
6.	Decking: 1 x 12 inch (25 x 305 mm) standing seam extruded aluminum.
7.	Fascia, Perimeter, Outrigger, and Intermediate Framing Members:
a.	Material: Aluminum.
b.	Extrusion: As selected by architect.
c.	Extrusion: C-8 inch (203 mm).
d.	Extrusion: C-12 inch (305 mm).
e.	Extrusion: J-8 inch (203 mm).
1)	Extension: 2 inches (51 mm).
2)	Extension: 4 inches (102 mm).
3)	Extension: 6 inches (152 mm).
4)	Extension: 8 inches (203 mm).
f.	Extrusion: J-12 inch (305 mm).
1)	Extension: 2 inches (51 mm).
2)	Extension: 4 inches (102 mm).
3)	Extension: 6 inches (152 mm).
4)	Extension: 8 inches (203 mm).
8.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 8 inch (23 mm).
9.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 10 inch (254 mm).
10.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 12 inch (305 mm).
11.	Fascia: Frame and Formed Metal: 16 inch (406 mm).
12.	Support Posts: Aluminum support posts, height as required to adequately secure the canopy, unless otherwise specified by architect
a.	Support Post Size: 4 x 4 inch (102 x 102 mm) 
b.	Support Post Size: __ x __ inch (__ x __ mm)
c.	Support Post Size: As detailed on the Drawings.
13.	Outrigger Design: Profile as selected by architect.
14.	Aluminum Plate Thickness: To be determined by manufacturer.
E.	Finish: Factory applied by the awning manufacturer.
1.	Quality Level: Meet or Exceed AAMA 2604.
2.	Powder coated. Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
3.	Kynar: Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
4.	LEED Certified.
5.	Paint Finish Specified: To be factory applied and quality controlled by the awning manufacturer as the single source supplier of the awning.
F.	Fabrication:
1.	Factory welded and painted assemblies, prior to delivery.
a.	Not Acceptable: Field assembled frame components ("stick-built") using mechanical fasteners.
2.	Decking: Interlocking extruded or roll-formed panels, as selected by architect.
3.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 6 x 6 x 0.375 inches (152 x 152 x 9.5 mm).
4.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 8 x 8 x 0.375 inches (203 x 203 x 9.5 mm).
5.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed.
2.7	SUNSHADES; CANTILEVERED
A.	Performance and Design Requirements:
1.	Sunshades: Must conform to local building codes.
2.	Engineering Certification: PE Stamped calculations and drawings.
3.	Field Measurements: Confirm prior to preparation of shop drawings when possible.
4.	Allow for installation of electrical conduit, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler components, etc., concealed above the decking, not visible from beneath the sunshades, other than fixture locations.
5.	Design Considerations:
a.	Flashing: Generic and/or specialty designs will be required and may be supplied by the sunshades manufacturer or by the installer.
b.	Determine wall construction, make-up, and thickness.
c.	Ensure adequate wall condition to carry sunshades loads where required.
d.	Outrigger: Profile as selected by architect.
B.	Materials: Extruded aluminum unless specified otherwise.
1.	Airfoils: 1.5 x 6 inches (38 x 152 mm).
2.	Airfoils: 2 x 8 inches (51 x 203 mm).
3.	Louver Blades: No. L-1. Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.75 inches (140 x 95 mm).
4.	Louver Blades: No. L-1F. Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.75 inches (140 x 95 mm).
5.	Louver Blades: No. L-7. Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.75 inches (140 x 95 mm).
6.	Fascia, Perimeter, Outrigger, and Intermediate Framing Members: Extruded aluminum, in profile and thickness shown in current manufacturer's details and/or literature.
7.	Fascia: Extruded Tube. 2 x 4 inches (51 x 102 mm).
8.	Fascia: Extruded Tube. 2 x 6 inches (51 x 152 mm).
9.	Fascia: Extruded Tube. 2 x 8 inches (51 x 203 mm).
10.	Aluminum Plate Thickness: To be determined by manufacturer.
C.	Finish: Factory applied by the awning manufacturer.
1.	Quality Level: Meet or Exceed AAMA 2604.
2.	Powder coated. Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
3.	Kynar: Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
4.	LEED Certified.
5.	Paint Finish Specified: To be factory applied and quality controlled by the awning manufacturer as the single source supplier of the awning.
D.	Fabrication:
1.	Factory welded and painted assemblies, prior to delivery.
a.	Not Acceptable: Field assembled frame components ("stick-built") using mechanical fasteners.
2.	Framing: Interlocking extruded or roll-formed panels, as selected by architect.
3.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 6 x 6 x 0.375 inches (152 x 152 x 9.5 mm).
4.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 8 x 8 x 0.375 inches (203 x 203 x 9.5 mm).
5.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed.
2.8	SUNSHADES; HANGAR SUPPORTED
A.	Performance and Design Requirements:
1.	Sunshades: Must conform to local building codes.
2.	Engineering Certification: PE Stamped calculations and drawings.
3.	Field Measurements: Confirm prior to preparation of shop drawings when possible.
4.	Allow for installation of electrical conduit, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler components, etc., concealed above the decking, not visible from beneath the sunshades, other than fixture locations.
5.	Design Considerations:
a.	Flashing: Generic and/or specialty designs will be required and may be supplied by the sunshades manufacturer or by the installer.
b.	Determine wall construction, make-up, and thickness.
c.	Ensure adequate wall condition to carry sunshades loads where required.
d.	Outrigger: Profile as selected by architect.
B.	Materials: Extruded aluminum unless specified otherwise.
1.	Airfoils: 1.5 x 6 inches (38 x 152 mm).
2.	Airfoils: 2 x 8 inches (51 x 203 mm).
3.	Louver Blades: No. L-1. Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.75 inches (140 x 95 mm).
4.	Louver Blades: No. L-1F. Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.75 inches (140 x 95 mm).
5.	Louver Blades: No. L-7. Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.75 inches (140 x 95 mm).
6.	Fascia, Perimeter, Outrigger, and Intermediate Framing Members: Extruded aluminum, in profile and thickness shown in current manufacturer's details and/or literature.
7.	Fascia:
a.	Extruded Tube: 2 x 4 inches (51 x 102 mm).
b.	Extruded Tube: 2 x 6 inches (51 x 152 mm).
c.	Extruded Tube: 2 x 8 inches (51 x 203 mm).
d.	Extruded Tube: Size as selected by architect.
8.	Aluminum Plate Thickness: To be determined by manufacturer.
C.	Finish: Factory applied by the awning manufacturer.
1.	Quality Level: Meet or Exceed AAMA 2604.
2.	Powder coated. Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
3.	Kynar: Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
4.	LEED Certified.
D.	Fabrication:
1.	Factory welded and painted assemblies, prior to delivery.
a.	Not Acceptable: Field assembled frame components ("stick-built") using mechanical fasteners.
2.	Framing: Interlocking extruded or roll-formed panels, as selected by architect.
3.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 6 x 6 x 0.375 inches (152 x 152 x 9.5 mm).
4.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 8 x 8 x 0.375 inches (203 x 203 x 9.5 mm).
5.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed.
2.9	SUNSHADES; POST SUPPORTED
A.	Performance and Design Requirements:
1.	Sunshades: Must conform to local building codes.
2.	Engineering Certification: PE Stamped calculations and drawings.
3.	Field Measurements: Confirm prior to preparation of shop drawings when possible.
4.	Allow for installation of electrical conduit, lighting, plumbing, sprinkler components, etc., concealed above the decking, not visible from beneath the sunshades, other than fixture locations.
5.	Design Considerations:
a.	Flashing: Generic and/or specialty designs will be required and may be supplied by the sunshades manufacturer or by the installer.
b.	Determine wall construction, make-up, and thickness.
c.	Ensure adequate wall condition to carry sunshades loads where required.
d.	Outrigger: Profile as selected by architect.
B.	Materials: Extruded aluminum unless specified otherwise.
1.	Airfoils: 1.5 x 6 inches (38 x 152 mm).
2.	Airfoils: 2 x 8 inches (51 x 203 mm).
3.	Louver Blades: No. L-1. Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.75 inches (140 x 95 mm).
4.	Louver Blades: No. L-1F. Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.75 inches (140 x 95 mm).
5.	Louver Blades: No. L-7. Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.75 inches (140 x 95 mm).
6.	Fascia, Perimeter, Outrigger, and Intermediate Framing Members: Extruded aluminum, in profile and thickness shown in current manufacturer's details and/or literature.
7.	Fascia: Extruded Tube. 2 x 4 inches (51 x 102 mm).
8.	Fascia: Extruded Tube. 2 x 6 inches (51 x 152 mm).
9.	Fascia: Extruded Tube. 2 x 8 inches (51 x 203 mm).
10.	Support Posts: Aluminum support posts, height as required to adequately secure the canopy, unless otherwise specified by architect.
a.	Support Post Size: 4 x 4 inch (102 x 102 mm).
b.	Support Post Size: __ x __ inch (__ x __ mm).
c.	Support Post Size: As detailed on the Drawings.
11.	Aluminum Plate Thickness: To be determined by manufacturer.
C.	Finish: Factory applied by the awning manufacturer.
1.	Quality Level: Meet or Exceed AAMA 2604.
2.	Powder coated. Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
3.	Kynar: Color: As determined by the Architect from the Manufacturer's offerings.
4.	LEED Certified.
5.	Paint Finish Specified: To be factory applied and quality controlled by the awning manufacturer as the single source supplier of the awning.
D.	Fabrication:
1.	Factory welded and painted assemblies, prior to delivery.
a.	Not Acceptable: Field assembled frame components ("stick-built") using mechanical fasteners.
2.	Framing: Interlocking extruded or roll-formed panels, as selected by architect.
3.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 6 x 6 x 0.375 inches (152 x 152 x 9.5 mm).
4.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed: 8 x 8 x 0.375 inches (203 x 203 x 9.5 mm).
5.	Escutcheon Plates: Aluminum as detailed.
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Do not begin installation until the substrates have been properly constructed and prepared.
B.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect in writing 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, approved submittals, and in proper relationship with adjacent construction.
3.4	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.	Field Inspection: Coordinate field inspection in accordance with appropriate sections in Division 01.
B.	Manufacturer's Services: Coordinate manufacturer's services in accordance with appropriate sections in Division 01.
3.5	CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A.	Clean products in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. 
B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

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