SECTION 08 53 00
SHOP-APPLIED SURFACING FILM FOR WINDOW PROFILES.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** American Renolit Corp.; shop applied surfacing films for window profiles.
This section is based on the products of American Renolit Corp., which is located at:
1207 E. Lincolnway
LaPorte, IN 46350
Tel: 219-324-6886
Fax: 219-324-5332
Email: request info ()
Web: https://www.renolit.com/en/company/market-units/exterior-solutions/renolit-united-states-canada
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RENOLIT is a family-owned business that offers high-quality plastic films and products serving the automotive, healthcare, home and building, maritime, packaging, and visual communication sectors. RENOLIT Exofol FX is their premium exterior product which includes anti-graffiti properties. Defined in this Section is use for application on plastic or wood window profiles. This information may be incorporated into the plastic or wood window Section or make reference to this Section from relevant window type Section.
GENERAL
SECTION INCLUDES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
Shop-applied high performance decorative surfacing film applied to window profiles.
RELATED SECTIONS
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Section 08 52 00 - Wood Windows.
Section 08 53 0- Plastic Windows.
REFERENCE STANDARDS
AAMA 307 - Voluntary Specification for Laminates Intended for Use on AAMA Certified Profiles; 2016.
AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute Standards.
Woodwork Institute - NAAWS - North American Architectural Woodwork Standards; Edition 2, with Errata.
SUBMITTALS
Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
Samples: Two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
Statement of Applicator Qualifications.
Warranty:
Refer to Section 01 78 00 Project Closeout.
Complete forms with Owner's name and register with manufacturer.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Applicator Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum three years experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Protect film from damage during handling and transportation.
Store film protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.
Avoid contact with materials that might cause staining, scratching, or other surface damage.
WARRANTY
Manufacturer's standard 20 year warranty for color retention.
PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURERS
Acceptable Manufacturer: American Renolit Corp., which is located at:
1207 E. Lincolnway
LaPorte, IN 46350
Tel: 219-324-6886
Fax: 219-324-5332
Email: request info ();Web: https://www.renolit.com/en/company/market-units/exterior-solutions/renolit-united-states-canada
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
Substitutions: Not permitted.
Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 01 25 00.
WINDOW PROFILES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The high performance decorative film can be applied to plastic window or wood window profiles. Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
General: Provide plastic components without discolorations, scratches, damage, or other imperfections exposed to view on finished units.
Vinyl Windows: Refer to Section 08 53 0.
General: Provide wood components without discolorations, scratches, damage, or other imperfections exposed to view on finished units.
Wood Windows: Refer to Section 08 52 0.
SHOP-APPLIED, MULTILAYER, HIGH-PERFORMANCE DECORATIVE FILM
Comply with AAMA 307.
Thickness: 0.0067 inch (0.17 mm) to 0.0071 inch (0.18 mm).
Layers:
Manufacturer's standard primer.
Pigmented, heat-resistant polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) film.
Manufacturer's standard ink layer.
Transparent polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) film.
Transparent polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) film.
Finish:
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Color: As indicated on drawings.
Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturers standard range of color selections.
Pattern: Woodgrain.
EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
Verify substrate condition. Determine conditions are acceptable for film application in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
If substrate preparation is responsibility of another party, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
Notify Architect in writing of conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of work. Do not proceed without correcting unsatisfactory conditions.
PREPARATION
Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare substrates in accordance with film manufacturer's instructions.
APPLICATION
Apply film coating in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions on manufacturer approved lamination machine.
Allow to cure prior to shipping.
PROTECTION
Protect installed film from damage by subsequent shipping, installation, and construction operations.