SECTION 08 16 13

FIBERGLASS DOORS

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PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Fiberglass Entrance Door Systems:
1.	Fiberglass doors. (Timbergrain)
2.	Fiberglass doors. (Grand Marais)
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 04 20 00 - Unit Masonry.
B.	Section 05 40 00 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing.
C.	Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.
D.	Section 07 90 00 - Joint Protection.
E.	Section 08 11 00 - Metal Doors and Frames.
F.	Section 08 70 00 - Hardware.
G.	Section 08 83 13 - Mirrored Glass Glazing.
H.	Section 09 21 16.33 - Gypsum Board Area Separation Wall Assemblies.
I.	Section 09 90 00 - Painting and Coating.
1.3	REFERENCES
A.	ASTM International (ASTM):
1.	ASTM E413 - Classification for Rating Sound Insulation.
2.	ASTM E1332 - Standard Classification for Determination of Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class.
B.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
1.	NFPA 252 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
C.	Underwriters Laboratories (UL):
1.	UL 10C - Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
1.4	SUBMITTALS
A.	General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.
B.	Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets for each product to be used including but not limited to the following.
1.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3.	Typical installation methods.
4.	Factory finishing information. 
5.	Core and edge construction.
6.	Trim for openings.
C.	Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing relationship with adjacent construction, layout, profiles, product components and accessories.
1.	Indicate door type, frame, steel, core, material thickness, reinforcements, anchorages, exposed fasteners locations, glazed, paneled or louvered openings and hardware arrangement.
2.	Indicate location, size, and hand of each door; elevation of each kind of door; construction details not covered in product data.
D.	Verification Samples: Two representative units of each finish, texture and color.
E.	Test Reports: Submit for doors, indicating compliance with referenced standards.
F.	Operation and Maintenance Data: For each product installed including but not limited to methods for maintaining installed products and precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and performance.
1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with a minimum 10 years documented experience whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 10 years.
B.	Source Limitations: Obtain each type of fiberglass door through one source from a single manufacturer.
C.	Fire-Rated Doors: Provide doors that are listed and labeled by Warnock Hersey, for 20 minute fire-protection rating.
1.	Testing: NFPA 252.
2.	Testing: UL Standard 10C.
3.	Testing: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
D.	Regulatory Requirements for Labeled Door and Frame Construction: Where noted or required, provide Warnock Hersey Inc. (WHI) labels (Intertek Services) with appropriate fire resistance ratings for class of opening indicated. Construction details and hardware applications authorized by testing or certification laboratories shall take precedence over project details or specifications.
E.	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.	Intent of mock-up is to demonstrate quality of workmanship and visual appearance.
2.	If mock-up is not acceptable, rebuild mock-up until satisfactory results are achieved.
3.	Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship is approved by Architect.
4.	Retain mock-up during construction as a standard for comparison with completed work.
5.	Maintenance: Maintain mock-up during construction for workmanship
6.	comparison; remove and legally dispose of mock-up if it is no longer required.
7.	Do not alter or remove mock-up until work is completed or removal is authorized.
8.	At Substantial Completion, approved mockups may become part of completed Work.
9.	Demolish mockups and remove from site.
1.6	PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE
A.	Convene a conference approximately two weeks before scheduled commencement of the Work of this Section.
1.	Attendees shall include Architect, Contractor and trades involved.
2.	Agenda shall include verification of project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer's installation instructions, manufacturer's warranty requirements, schedule, responsibilities, critical path items and approvals.
B.	Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.
1.7	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.
B.	Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.
1.	Store materials protected from construction operations and exposure to harmful weather conditions, at humidity and temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer
2.	Package doors on pallets and protect with cardboard top and bottom, corner protectors, banding, and shrink wrap.
3.	Protect at corners to prevent damage or marring of finish.
4.	Leave product wrapped or otherwise protected and under clean, dry storage conditions until required.
5.	Store doors and frames in an upright position under cover on building site on wood sills or on floors in a manner that will prevent rust and damage.
6.	Avoid creating a humidity chamber by using a plastic or canvas shelter and not venting the area covered.
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	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Submit manufacturer's standard limited warranty that products will be free of manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship:
1.	Doors: 25 years.
2.	Doors Limited lifetime warranty.
3.	Glass Vision Panels: 10 years.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Taylor Entrance Systems, Inc., which is located at:<BR />631 N. First St.<BR />West Branch, MI 48661 <BR />Toll Free Tel: 800-248-3600<BR />Fax: 800-252-5468<BR />Email: request info (Jason.Hulett@taylordoor.com);Web: https://taylordoor.com 
B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.
2.2	FIBERGLASS DOORS (TIMBERGRAIN)
A.	Acoustical Performance: Opaque doors.
1.	Compliance: ASTM E413.
2.	Sound Transmission Class (STC) Rating: 25.
B.	Construction:
1.	Door Skins: High impact compression molded fiberglass reinforced material.
2.	Top Rails: Composite material.
3.	Bottom Rails: Composite material, accommodating a range of door sweeps.
4.	Door Sweeps: Manufacturer's standard fiberglass pound on finned sweep.
5.	Stiles: No lock block required.
a.	Materials: Hardwood capped laminated strand lumber (LSL).
b.	Width: 4 inches (102 mm), both sides of door.
6.	Cores: 100 percent CFC-free polyurethane insulation.
7.	Door Lites:
a.	High impact compression molded fiberglass reinforced material.
b.	Screw together with plugs to cover screws on inside of door.
8.	Glazing Lites: None.
9.	Glazing Lites: ________________.
10.	Glazing Lites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
11.	Adjustable Hinge Plates: Installed into hinge edge of door.
C.	Basis of Design: Timbergrain Collection Oak Grain Series as manufactured by Taylor Entrance Systems.
1.	Doors: Eight panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
2.	Doors: Eight panel style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
3.	Doors: Six panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
4.	Doors: Six panel style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
5.	Doors: Three panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
6.	Doors: Three panel style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
7.	Doors: Panel style and height as scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
8.	Sidelites: None.
9.	Sidelites: 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
10.	Sidelites: 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
11.	Sidelites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
D.	Basis of Design: Timbergrain Collection Mahogany Grain Series as manufactured by Taylor Entrance Systems.
1.	Doors: Six panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
2.	Doors: Six panel style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
3.	Doors: Three panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
4.	Doors: Three panel style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
5.	Doors: Panel style and height as scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
6.	Sidelites: None.
7.	Sidelites: 80 inches (2032 mm).
8.	Sidelites: 84 inches (2134 mm).
9.	Sidelites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
E.	Basis of Design: Timbergrain Collection Cherry Grain Series as manufactured by Taylor Entrance Systems.
1.	Doors: Eight panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
2.	Doors: Eight panel style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
3.	Doors: Six panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
4.	Doors: Six panel style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
5.	Doors: Three panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
6.	Doors: Three panel style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
7.	Doors: Two panel arch top style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
8.	Doors: Two panel arch top style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
9.	Doors: Two panel arch top style, 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
10.	Doors: Two panel arch top plank style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
11.	Doors: Two panel arch top plank style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
12.	Doors: Two panel arch top plank style, 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
13.	Doors: Two panel square style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
14.	Doors: Two panel square style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
15.	Doors: Two panel square plank style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
16.	Doors: Two panel square plank style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
17.	Doors: Panel style and height as scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
18.	Sidelites: None.
19.	Sidelites: 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
20.	Sidelites: 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
21.	Sidelites: 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
22.	Sidelites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
F.	Basis of Design: Timbergrain Collection Fir Grain Series as manufactured by Taylor Entrance Systems.
1.	Doors: Three panel craftsman style.
2.	Doors: One Panel craftsman style
3.	Sidelites: None.
4.	Sidelites: Single.
5.	Sidelites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
6.	Simulated Divided Lites: None.
7.	Simulated Divided Lites: Required.
8.	Simulated Divided Lites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
9.	Dentil Shelves: None.
10.	Dentil Shelves: Required.
11.	Dentil Shelves: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
G.	Basis of Design: Timbergrain Collection Knotty Alder Grain Series as manufactured by Taylor Entrance Systems.
1.	Doors: Two panel arch top style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
2.	Doors: Two panel arch top style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
3.	Doors: Two panel arch top style, 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
4.	Doors: Two panel arch top plank style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
5.	Doors: Two panel arch top plank style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
6.	Doors: Two panel arch top plank style, 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
7.	Doors: Panel style and height as scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
8.	Sidelites: None.
9.	Sidelites: 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
10.	Sidelites: 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
11.	Sidelites: 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
12.	Sidelites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
2.3	FIBERGLASS DOORS (Grand Marais)
A.	Acoustical Performance:
1.	Sound Transmission Class (STC):
a.	Compliance: ASTM E413.
b.	Rating: 22, flush opaque doors.
c.	Rating: 29, full lite doors with 1 inch (25 mm) glass.
d.	Rating: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
2.	Outdoor to Indoor Sound Transmission Class (OITC):
a.	Compliance: ASTM E1332.
b.	Rating: 32, flush opaque doors.
c.	Rating: 30, full lite doors with 1 inch (25 mm) glass.
d.	Rating: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
B.	Construction: Manufacturer's standard water-resistant Hydroshield technology to protect against water infiltration on all six sides.
1.	Door Skins: High impact compression molded fiberglass reinforced material.
2.	Top Rails: Composite material.
3.	Bottom Rails: Composite material, accommodating a range of door sweeps.
4.	Door Sweeps: Manufacturer's standard fiberglass pound on finned sweep.
5.	Stiles: Composite material, full-length of door.
6.	Extended Lockblocks: Accommodates minimum of 20 inches (508 mm) of lockblock.
7.	Cores: 100 percent CFC-free polyurethane insulation.
8.	Reinforcement: Doors 96 inches (2438 mm) tall with metal beam on lock side of door.
9.	Surface Texture: Woodgrain.
10.	Surface Texture: Smooth skin.
11.	Surface Texture: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
12.	Sidelites: None.
13.	Sidelites: 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
14.	Sidelites: 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
15.	Sidelites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
C.	Basis of Design: Grand Marais Woodgrain Series as manufactured by Taylor Entrance Systems.
1.	Door Height: 80 inches (2032 mm).
a.	Doors: Select Collection, full flush style.
b.	Doors: Select Collection, two panel style.
c.	Doors: Select Collection, four panel style.
d.	Doors: Select Collection, 3/4 four panel style.
e.	Doors: Select Collection, six panel utility style.
f.	Doors: Panel style as scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
2.	Door Height: 96 inches (2438 mm).
a.	Doors: Select Collection, flush style.
b.	Doors: Select Collection, six panel style.
c.	Doors: Panel style as scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
3.	Door Height and Style: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings 
4.	Sidelites: None.
5.	Sidelites: Six panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
6.	Sidelites: Flush style, 80 inches (2032 mm). 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
7.	Sidelites: Flush style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
8.	Sidelites: Flush style, 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
9.	Sidelites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
D.	Basis of Design: Grand Marais Smooth Skin Series as manufactured by Taylor Entrance Systems.
1.	Door Height: 80 inches (2032 mm).
a.	Doors: Select Collection, flush style.
b.	Doors: Select Collection, two panel style.
c.	Doors: Select Collection, four panel blank top style.
d.	Doors: Select Collection, 3/4 four panel style.
e.	Doors: Select Collection, four panel style.
f.	Doors: Select Collection, six panel style.
g.	Doors: Select Collection, six panel utility style.
h.	Doors: Panel style as scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
2.	Door Height: 96 inches (2438 mm).
a.	Doors: Select Collection, flush style.
b.	Doors: Select Collection, two panel style.
c.	Doors: Select Collection, true four panel style.
d.	Doors: Select Collection, six panel style.
e.	Doors: Panel style as scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
3.	Door Height and Style: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings 
4.	Sidelites: None.
5.	Sidelites: Six panel style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
6.	Sidelites: Flush style, 80 inches (2032 mm). 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
7.	Sidelites: Flush style, 84 inches (2134 mm) height.
8.	Sidelites: Flush style, 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
9.	Sidelites: As scheduled and indicated on Drawings.
E.	Basis of Design: Grand Marais Onelite Series as manufactured by Taylor Entrance Systems.
1.	Doors: Flush glazed smooth skin style, 80 inches (2032 mm) height.
2.	Doors: Flush glazed smooth skin style, 96 inches (2438 mm) height.
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION
A.	Prepare substrates using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving best result for the substrates under project conditions.
B.	Do not proceed with installation until substrates have been prepared using the methods recommended by the manufacturer and deviations from manufacturer's recommended tolerances are corrected. Commencement of installation constitutes acceptance of conditions.
C.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect in writing of deviations from manufacturer's recommended installation tolerances and conditions.
D.	Verify that installed frames comply with indicated requirements for type, size, location, and swing characteristics and have been installed with plumb jambs and level heads.
3.2	INSTALLATION
A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved submittals.
1.	Install door frames level, plumb, true, and in proper relationship with adjacent materials.
2.	Use concealed shims where necessary for alignment.
3.	Hardware: Refer to Division 8 section for hardware.
3.3	TESTING AND ADJUSTING
A.	Factory Finished Doors:
1.	Replace doors that are damaged or do not comply with requirements.
2.	Repair or refinish doors if work complies with requirements and shows no evidence of repair or refinishing.
B.	Adjust hinge sets, locksets and other hardware as recommended by manufacturer. Rehang or replace doors that do not swing or operate freely.
C.	Lubricate using a manufacturer recommended lubricant compatible with door and frame coatings.
3.4	CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A.	Clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations prior to Substantial Completion.
B.	Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Remove construction debris from project site and legally dispose of debris.
C.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
D.	Protection: Protect installed product and finish surfaces from damage during construction.

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