A.Section Includes:Durable,Decorativewallpanelswith Smooth Or Textured Finishes.Mounting
Section097700 |SpecialWallSurfacing
PART1:GENERAL
1.01Summary
A.Section Includes:Durable,decorativewallpanelswith smooth or textured finishes.Mounting hardware,adhesives,accessoriesand trims.
B.RelatedSections:
1.Division06Section:RoughandFinishCarpentry.
2.Division09Section:GypsumBoardAssemblies.
1.02References
SpecifierNote:Articlebelowmaybeomittedwhenspecifyingmanufacturer’sproprietaryproductsandrecommendedinstallation.RetainReferencesArticlewhenspecifyingproductsandinstallationbyanindustryreferencestandard.Ifretained,liststandard(s)referencedinthissection.Indicateissuingauthorityname,acronym,standarddesignationandtitle.Establishpolicyforindicatingeditiondateofstandardreferenced.ConditionsoftheContractorDivision01ReferencesSectionmayestablishtheeditiondate of standards.This article doesnotrequirecompliancewithstandard,butismerelyalisting of referencesused.Articlebelowshouldlistonlythoseindustrystandards referencedinthissection.
A.General:Standardslistedbyreference,including revisionsbyissuing authority, formapart ofthisspecificationsectiontotheextentindicated.Standardslistedareidentifiedbyissuingauthority,authorityabbreviation,designationnumber,titleorotherdesignationestablishedbyissuingauthority.Standardssubsequentlyreferencedhereinarereferredtobyissuingauthorityabbreviationandstandarddesignation.
B.ASTMInternational:
1.ASTME84StandardTestMethodforSurfaceBurningCharacteristicsofBuildingMaterials.
2.ASTMD256StandardTestMethodsforDeterminingtheIzodPendulumImpactResistanceofPlastics.
3.ASTMD638StandardTestMethodforTensileProperties ofPlastics.
4.ASTMD790StandardTestMethodsforFlexuralPropertiesofUnreinforcedandReinforcedPlasticsandElectricalInsulatingMaterials.
5.ASTMD2583StandardTestMethodforIndentationHardness ofRigidPlasticsbyMeans ofaBarcolImpressor.
1.03SystemDescription
A.PerformanceRequirements:Providedurable,decorativewallpanelswhichhavebeenmanufacturedandinstalledtomaintainperformancecriteriastatedbymanufacturerwithoutdefects,damageorfailure.
1.04Submittals
SpecifierNote:ArticlebelowincludessubmittalofrelevantdatatobefurnishedbyContractorbefore,duringorafterconstruction.CoordinatethisarticlewithArchitect’sandContractor’sdutiesandresponsibilitiesinConditions oftheContractandDivision01SubmittalProceduresSection.
A.General:Submit listedsubmittals inaccordancewithConditions of theContract andDivision01300Submittal ProceduresSection.
B.Product Data: Submitmanufacturer’sproductdata, storage,handlingandpreparationrequirementsandinstallationinstructions.
C.Shop Drawings:Submit shopdrawings showinglayout,profiles andproduct components, includinganchorage,accessories,finishcolors, patterns andtextures.Indicatelocationanddimensionofjointsandfastenerattachment.
D.Samples: Submit selectionandverificationsamples forfinishes, colorsandtextures.Submit 2samplesofeachtypeof panel,trimandfastener.
General:Firmexperienced in successfulproductionofwall system similarto thatindicatedfortheProject.QualityAssurance/Control Submittals: Submit thefollowing:
1.Test Reports:Certifiedtest reports showingcompliancewithspecifiedperformancecharacteristicsandphysical properties.
2.Certificates:
a.Submitmanufacturer’s certificatethatproductsmeet orexceedspecifiedrequirements.
b.Submitcertificateofinstaller’s qualifications.
SpecifierNote:Formoreinformationoninstallationrecommendations,visitmanufacturer’swebsiteat
3.Manufacturer’sInstructions:Manufacturer’sinstallation instructions.
F.CloseoutSubmittals:Submitthefollowing:
1.OperationsandMaintenanceData:Operation and maintenance data forinstalledproductsinaccordancewithDivision 01 CloseoutSubmittals(Maintenance Data and OperationData) Section.Include methodsfor maintaining installedproductsand precautionsagainstcleaning materialsandmethodsdetrimentalto finishesand performance.
2.Warrantydocumentsspecifiedherein.
1.05QualityAssurance
SpecifierNote:Articlebelowshouldincludeprerequisites,standards,limitations andcriteriathatestablishanoveralllevelofqualityforproducts andworkmanshipforthissection.CoordinatearticlebelowwithDivision01QualityAssuranceSection.
A.Installer Qualifications:Installershallhavea minimumof5 yearsexperiencewith compositewallpanelworksimilar in scopeandsize to thisproject.
SpecifierNote:Paragraphbelowshouldlistobligationsforcompliancewithspecificcoderequirementsparticulartothissection.GeneralstatementstocomplywithaparticularcodearetypicallyaddressedinConditions of theContractandDivision01RegulatoryRequirementsSection.Repetitivestatementsshouldbeavoided.
B.RegulatoryRequirementsandApprovals:[Specifyapplicable requirementsofregulatoryagencies.].
SpecifierNote:Retainparagraphbelowifmock-upisrequired.
C.Mock-Ups:[Specifyrequirementsfor mock-up.].
1.Subjectto acceptance byowner,mock-up may be retained aspartoffinishwork.
2.Ifmock-up isnotretained,removeandproperly disposeofmock-up.
SpecifierNote:Retainparagraphbelowifpreinstallationmeetingisrequired.
D.PreinstallationMeetings:[Specifyrequirementsfor meeting].
1.06Delivery,Storage &Handling
SpecifierNote:Articlebelowshouldincludespecialanduniquerequirements.CoordinatearticlebelowwithDivision01ProductRequirementsSection.
A.General:Complywith Division01ProductRequirementsSection.
B.Lead Time:Complywith manufacturer’sordering instructionsand lead time requirementsto avoid construction delays.
C.Delivery:Deliver materialsin manufacturer’soriginal,unopened,undamaged containerswith identification labelsintact.
D.Storageand Protection:Store materialsprotected fromexposure toharmfulenvironmentalconditionsandattemperature andhumidity conditionsrecommended bythe manufacturer.
1.Storepanelsindoors.
2.Laypanelsflat.Donotstandpanelsonedge.
3.Protectpanelsfrommoisture.
4.Do notstorepanelsin contactwiththe floororagainstan outsidewall.
5.Do notremove protective filmfrompanelsurface untilafterinstallation(ifapplicable).
6.Maintainoptimumstorage conditionsof60-75 degreesF(16-24 degreesC) at35- 55%relativehumidity.Avoidextremesin temperatureand humidity.
E.Handling:Remove foreign matterfromface ofpanelbyusing a softbristle brush,avoidingabrasiveaction.
1.07Project/SiteConditions
SpecifierNote:Inarticlebelow,statephysical orenvironmentallimitationsorcriteriaforinstallationsuch as weather,temperature,humidity,ventilationorilluminationrequiredforproperinstallationorapplication.
A.EnvironmentalRequirements:
1.Installation shallnotbegin untilbuilding isenclosed,permanentheatingand cooling equipmentisinoperation andresidualmoisture fromplaster,concreteor terrazzoworkhasdissipated.
2.Installpanelsbetween 60 degreesF- 75degreesF(15-24degreesC)and relative humiditybelow55%,ideally atthe same conditionsastheroom’snormaloperatingtemperaturesafterbuilding isoccupied.
3.Provideventilation todisperse fumesduringapplicationofadhesive asrecommendedbyadhesivemanufacturer.
4.Donotinstallwallsystemuntilnormallighting conditionsexist.Normallighting conditionsaredescribed asthose in placewhenthe projectisfinished.
B.Field Measurements:Verifyactualmeasurements/openingsbyfieldmeasurementsbefore fabrication;show recordedmeasurementson shopdrawings.Coordinate field measurementsand fabrication schedulewith construction progresstoavoidconstructiondelays.
1.Wall,ceilings,floorsandopeningsmustbe level,plumb,straight,in-line and square
1.08Warranty
SpecifierNote:CoordinatearticlebelowwithConditions oftheContractandwithDivision01CloseoutSubmittals (Warranty)Section.
A.ProjectWarranty:Refer to ConditionsoftheContractforprojectwarrantyprovisions.
B.Manufacturer’sWarranty:Submit,for Owner’sacceptance,manufacturer’sstandardwarrantydocumentexecuted byauthorized company official.Manufacturer’swarrantyisinadditionto,and nota limitationof,other rightsOwner mayhaveunder ContractDocuments.
SpecifierNote:Coordinateparagraphbelowwithmanufacturer’swarrantyrequirements.
C.WarrantyPeriod:[Specify term.]yearscommencingonDate ofSubstantialCompletion.
1.Warrantyextendsto productsassembled /installed andusedin the mannerintended and doesnotcoverdamageor failure causedby:misuse,abuse or accidents,exposureto extreme temperature,improperinstallation,improper maintenance andexposure towaterorexcessive humidityorexcessivemoisture.
1.09Maintenance
SpecifierNote:Retainarticlebelowforproprietarymethodspecification.Addproductattributes;performancecharacteristics,materialstandardsanddescriptions asapplicable.Use ofsuchphrasesas“or equal” or“orapprovedequal” or similarphrasesmaycause ambiguityin specifications.Suchphrasesrequireverification(procedural,legalandregulatory)andassignmentofresponsibilityfordetermining“orequal”products
A.ExtraMaterials:Provide [Arecommendedpercentageof][Specify percentage.]additionalmaterialforuse byowner inbuildingmaintenanceand repair.
PART2:PRODUCTS
2.01CompositeWall Panels
SpecifierNote:Retainarticlebelowfor proprietarymethodspecification.Addproductattributes;performancecharacteristics,materialstandardsanddescriptionsasapplicable.Useofsuchphrases as “orequal” or“orapprovedequal”orsimilarphrasesmaycauseambiguityinspecifications.Suchphrasesrequireverification(procedural,legalandregulatory)andassignmentofresponsibilityfordetermining“orequal”products.
A.Manufacturer:Nudo
1.Contact:1500 Taylor Avenue,Springfield,IL 62703;Telephone:(800) 826-4132,(217)528-5636;Fax:(217) 528-8722;E-mail:;website:
B.Proprietary Products/Systems:Composite wall ceilingpanels, includingthefollowing:
NūPoly™Wall Panels:
NūPoly:High-density polyethylene(HDPE)laminatedto plywoodorOSB substrateTexture:[Smooth, Pebbled, Quadripple,Moroccan,Haircell]
Substrate: [Plywood,OrientedStrandBoard(OSB)]Thickness: [0.375", 0.420",0.500", 0.625", 0.700" ]
Fire-RatingClass: C
Color:[Specifystandardand/orcustom colors as availableforproduct] [StandardFinish: Black(806), CharcoalGray (710),Beige(293), White (050)]
Size: [Specifysize, orasindicatedondrawings.] [4feet × 8feet (1.2× 2.4m)] [4feet × 10feet (1.2 ×3.0m)][4feet x12feet(1.2x3.6m).(largersizes availablethroughspecialorder.)
Physical Properties: / 1) / FlexuralStrength(ASTM D790):7,897lbf/in2.2) / FlexuralModulus(ASTM D790):853,630psi.
3) / TensileStrength(ASTM D638):4,680 psi.
4) / BarcolHardness (ASTM D2583):--
5) / IzodImpact (ASTM D256):5.56ft-lb/in.
6) / SurfaceBurningCharacteristics (ASTM E84): ClassC.
2.02ProductSubstitutions
Substitutions:Nosubstitutionspermitted.
2.03Accessories
SpecifierNote:Specifysubordinateorsecondaryitemsthataidandassistprimaryproductsspecifiedaboveorarenecessaryforpreparationorinstallationofthoseitems.Specifymethodofjointseam treatmentbelowunderInstallation.
SpecifierNote:Paragraphsbelowlistproprietarydurable,decorativewall panelproductsofferedbyNudo.Selectandretainproductcharacteristicsrequired;deletecharacteristicsnotrequired.Refertomanufacturer’sproductdataorotherpublicationsformoreinformation.
Moldings:[SpecifycoordinatingPVC(polyvinylchloride)molding(s)] [Specify colorasavailableforproduct ][SpecifyAluminumcoordinatingmoldings ] [Specifycolor]
Rivets:[Specify optionalrivets incomplimentary colors (by colornameandnumber) inareaswheretherearelargefluctuationsintemperatureand/orhumidity, wherethesubstrateis unusually uneven,andin all lowtemperatureorcoldstorageapplications ]
PART3:EXECUTION
3.01Manufacturer'sInstructions
A.Adhesive: Providepaneladhesiveasrecommendedby panelmanufacturer.
B.TrimandSeam Treatment:
1.Manufacturer: Acceptabletopanel manufacturer.
2.ManufacturerDesignation: [Cornermolding] [Divisionbar] [Cap] [Specifymanufacturerdesignation.].
SpecifierNote:Retainoneofthreesubparagraphsbelowtosuitprojectrequirements.
3.MaterialandColor:Colormatchedacryliclatexcaulk.
4.MaterialandColor: [Aluminum moldings ] [Specifycolor]
5.MaterialandColor: [StandardPVCMoldings] [Specifycolor]
C.Fasteners: Provideappropriatefastenersandaccessories asrequired to properly complete installation.
3.03Preparation
A.Comply withtheinstructionsandrecommendations of thedurable,decorativewallpanel manufacturer.
SpecifierNote:Specifyactionstophysicallydeterminethatconditionsareacceptabletoreceiveprimaryproductsofthesection.
SiteVerificationofConditions: Verify substrateconditions, whichhavebeenpreviously installedunderothersections, are acceptableforproduct installationin accordancewithmanufacturer’s instructions. Verifythat siteconditionsareacceptableforinstallationofdurable, decorative wallpanels. Examineback-upsurfaces todeterminethat corners areplumbandstraight,surfacesaresmooth,uniform, cleanand freefromforeignmatter,nails arecountersunk andjoints andcracks arefilledflushandsmoothwiththeadjoiningsurface. Donot proceedwithinstallationofdurable,decorativewallpanelsuntil unacceptableconditions arecorrected.
3.04Installation
A.General:Priortoinstallingpanels,removepackagingandallowpanels to acclimate to roomtemperatureandhumidity forat least48hours.
Wallsubstratemustbedry and freefromdirt, dust, greaseandothercontaminants.Wallsmust beflat andeven.Removehighspotsandfill lowspotswithmaterialacceptableto panelmanufacturer.
Removewallpaper,solubleorloosepaintandotherforeignmatterthat might interferewithproperadhesivebond.Paintedwallsmust beprepared toadhesivemanufacturerspecificationsforproperadhesion.
SpecifierNote:Coordinatearticlebelowwithmanufacturer’srecommendedinstallationrequirements.Formoreinformationoninstallationrecommendations,visitmanufacturer’swebsiteat
B.General:
Inspect panelsforany defects immediately. Donot install panels ofunacceptablequality.Fieldcuttingofall wallsystemsshouldbeaccomplishedusing acircularsawwithfinetoothcarbideblade.
Positionpanel sothat thesawbladeenters thefinishedHPLsidefirst to avoidchippingordamage. Protect decorativelaminateface ofpanel by coveringworkarea,donotremoveprotectivewilluntilafterinstallation.
Followadhesivemanufacturer’s recommendations forappropriateheightof adhesivebeadleftbytrowelanddonotallowadhesive toskinover.When interiorpaneling is onanexteriorwallorwetarea,provide a barriersheetand/orfollowtheadhesivemanufacturer’sinstallationrecommendations forasecurebond.
C.Forinstallation tostuds orfurringstraps, fornon-composite wallsystemapplications, usemechanicalfastenersspaced
24inchesoncenter(O.C.)Furringstraps shallbenoless than18gauge3-1/2inches wide.Joint SeamTreatment: Installpanelsusingthefollowingmethod.
[Colormatchedacrylic latexcaulk].[Aluminum moldings].
[PVCmoldings].
D.InstallationUsing AluminumMoldingsorPVCTrims:
1.Start inthecorner.Markplumbline481/8inchesfromcorner.
2.Apply adhesivedirectlyto entireback of compositewallpanelusingcorrect trowelwith100%adhesivecoverageusingcrosshatchpattern.Applyadhesiveto within1/2inchofall edgesofpanel.
3.Slidepanelintomoldingandwithdraw[1/8 inchforPVCmoldings] [1/16inchforaluminum moldings] toprovideappropriategap.Alignwithplumbline.
4.Begin intopcornernearestmoldingwithlaminateroller, rollingdownandouttowardtheedgewithoutmolding.
5.Continuerollingdownandoutworkingacrosspanel away frompreviouslyinstalledpanelorinitialmolding.Removeall trappedair.
6.Installone-piecedivisionbarandcapsornext moldingby slidingontopanel.
7.Repeatprocess,working in onedirectionaroundroom.
8.Immediately removealladhesiveresidue. To remove, cleanwithnonabrasivecottonclothandwarmwater.Ifnecessary,use amildnonabrasivedetergent. Forcleanupwithsolventbasedadhesives, usemineral spiritsoracetonetoremoveresidue.
E.InstallationUsingCaulk:
1.Planpanel layout soseamsarenotdirectly overseamsof substrate.
2.Apply adhesivedirectlyto backof compositewallpanelwith100%adhesivecoverageusingcrosshatchpattern. Extendadhesive toall edgesof panel.
3.Installpanel.Placesix-penny finishingnails at 1/8inch(3.2mm)spacingagainst thepanel about2 feet(610mm)apart to holdpanels in placewhileadhesivesetsandprovideproperspacingforcolorcaulk.Continueinstallingpanels usingthis method, leavingnails in placeduringinstallation.
4.Removenails afteradhesivesets.
5.Placea narrowpieceofmaskingtapealongpaneledge fromtop tobottom,exactly at jointedge. Firmlyapply tape tobothpanels.
6.Fill1/8inch(3.2mm)gapbetweenthepanels withcaulk, makingsuregapis completelyfilled.
7.Tiltcaulkingtubeback fromverticalsothat tipof tubeadvances first in directionof travel.
8.Wet fingerandsmoothbeadifnecessary.
9.Removemaskingtapebeforebeadcures.Cleanoff excesscaulk withdampcloth.
10.Install cornermoldingsas described inmoldinginstructions.
3.05Cleaning
SpecifierNote:Specifythefinalactionsrequiredtocleaninstalledequipmentorothercompletedworktoproperlyfunctionorperform.CoordinatearticlebelowwithDivision01ExecutionRequirements(Cleaning)Section.
A.Cleanpanelsurfacesin compliancewithmanufacturer’s recommendations.
1.Use aclean, damp,nonabrasivecottonclothand amildliquiddetergentorhouseholdcleaner.
2.Rinsewithcleanwaterusingaclean,nonabrasivecottoncloth.
3.Dry panelswith asoft, cleannonabrasivecottoncloth.
4.Donotusecleaners containingacid,alkaliorsodiumhypochlorite.
3.06Protection
SpecifierNote:Specifyprovisionsforprotectingworkafterinstallationbutpriortoacceptancebytheowner.CoordinatearticlebelowwithDivision01ExecutionRequirementsSection.
A.Protectinstalledworkfromdamagedue tosubsequent constructionactivity onthesite.
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