1.0 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
- This section includes steel-framed awning systems and fabric structures utilizing the European “Staple-In” method of attaching covers.
1.02 STANDARDS
- All work and materials must conform to applicable performance standards where referenced in the specifications:
- American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
- American Welding Society (AWS)
- Field Measurements:
- A field survey shall be made prior to fabrication to ensure coordination with adjacent trades and fit of work.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
- The following submittals shall be required of the awning supplier:
- Shop Drawings showing awnings in elevation, plan and section.
- Drawings shall include the following details:
- All frame dimensions, including overall dimensions, module dimensions and fabric panel dimensions.
- Frame module labels.
- Frame module connection details.
- Connection details.
- Material information.
- All other applicable information.
- Drawings shall include the following details:
- Samples to be made available on request.
- Shop Drawings showing awnings in elevation, plan and section.
- Materials
- Fabric
- Provide color sample cards showing full range of available colors and/or 8-in. by 8-in. samples of specific fabric for final color selection.
- Fabric
1.04 WARRANTY
- Awning System
- Supplier shall warranty:
- Steel frames and fabric attachment against defective material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years.
- Labor to replace defective fabric shall be guaranteed for one (1) year.
- Awning installation shall be warranteed for one (1) year.
- Fabrics shall be warranted under the fabric manufacturer’s warranty policy for a minimum of five (5) years.
- Supplier shall warranty:
1.05 MAINTENANCE
- Upon installation, awnings are to be clean and free of any substance that might discolor or damage surfaces.
- Written cleaning instructions are to be made available from the fabric manufacturer.
- Damaged fabric panels should be replaceable individually, on the job-site.
2.0 MATERIALS
2.01 FRAMEWORK
- Frame to be constructed using staple-in tubing where required for attachment of fabric covers.
- All other frame members to be like materials as approved by the engineer of record.
- Frame members shall be sized to withstand regional code requirements including live loads, dead loads, and super-imposed loads as approved by the engineer of record.
- Fasteners shall be non-corrosive, and non-staining. This includes all anchors, bolts, shims and accessory items.
2.02 FRAME FINISH:
*Note: Insert text from either GatorStitch Frame Finish option 1: Factory Finish or option 2: Enamel Paint Finish here.
2.03 FABRIC
- Fabric style and color to be selected by specifier.
- *NOTE: Select fabric option by name and insert here.
2.04 STAPLE CHANNEL ENCLOSURE TRIM
- PVC spline is to be used to cover all staple seams except as noted below:
- For awnings to be covered with Sunbrella, or similar, soft textured canvas fabric, use like material spline as approved by the fabric manufacturer.
2.05 STAPLES
- Staples to be 18-gauge galvanized or stainless steel 3/8-in. or 1/2-in. long with 5/16-in. width crown.
3.0 EXECUTION
3.01 FRAME
- All framing members are to be joined by welding.
- Each member is to be cut to an appropriate miter that provides a tight, clean fit.
- All frame joints or connections to be fully welded.
- Welds are to be in accordance with AWS
- Welds that interface with fabric panels are to be ground smooth and de-burred so that no sharp edges come in contact with the fabric. All other welds are to be brushed thoroughly to remove all deleterious materials before applying shop primer.
- Prime welds (for steel framework only) using one of the following cold galvanizing coatings:
- Loctite’s© 82039 Cold Galvanizing Compound,
- ZRC’s© Galvilite© Cold Galvanizing Compound, or
- Other equal having minimum zinc makeup of 92%.
- Apply a finish coat of color-matched paint to welds if entire frame will not be painted (See “FRAME FINISH” for specification on painting of entire frame if applicable).
- Finished frame modules shall be sized so that they can be transported in accordance with all national & regional transportation regulations.
3.02 FABRIC
- Fabric is to be installed by stapling into the channeled members.
- Staples should penetrate and hold through aluminum staple web.
- Staples are to be galvanized steel or stainless steel and are to be 3/8-in. to 1/2-in. in length.
- Fabric shall be attached to aluminum frame members with steel staples placed at a maximum spacing of 1-1/4″.
- Fabric is to be applied tight and is to be free of wrinkles, sagging, puckers and punctures.
- All panels are to be equal in tension and quality.
3.03 STAPLE CHANNEL ENCLOSURE TRIM
- (see section 2.04.A)
- (see section 2.04.B)
- (see section 2.04.C)
- All PVC trims are to be trimmed at junctions to provide a clean, attractive fit.
3.04 LIGHTING
- Lights (if applicable) are to be installed in such a way as to provide even lighting of fabric panels, with no dark spots.
- Frames shall be built so that all backlit graphic panels are shadow-free.
3.05 INSTALLATION
- Awning(s) will be installed in position(s) indicated by shop drawings, securely connected to supports.
- Number and size of fasteners shall be sufficient to meet required loads.
- Installation shall be structurally sound, level, plumb and leak free