SECTION 32 31 19
RESIDENTIAL ALUMINUM FENCES AND GATES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Ornamental Fencing.
B. Ornamental Pool Fencing.
C. Privacy Fencing.
D. Post and Rail Fencing.
E. Gates and Related Hardware.
F. Excavation for Post bases.
G. Concrete Foundations for Posts.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 31 00 00 – Earthwork
B. Section 03 30 00 – Concrete
C. Section 03 11 13 – Cast-in-place Concrete
D. Section 09 90 00 – Painting: Pain Finish
E. Section 11 12 13 – Parking Control Equipment.
F. Section 32 31 00 – Electric Gate Operators.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. Aluminum Association (AA)
(1) ASD-1 – Aluminum Standards and Design
(2) DAF-45 – Designation System for Aluminum Finishes
32 31 19 - 1 B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
(1) ASTM A 276 – Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.
(2) ASTM B 117 – Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
(3) ASTM B 221 – Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire Shapes and Tubes.
(4) ASTM B 429 – Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube.
(5) ASTM D 523 – Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss.
(6) ASTM D 1654 – Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments.
(7) ASTM D 2247 – Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity.
(8) ASTM D 2794 – Impact Resistance Test (Rating up to 160 inch lbs.)
(9) ASTM D 3359B – Adhesion by Tape Test (Rating = 5B)
(10)ASTM D 3363 – Film Hardness by Pencil Test (Rating = 2H)
(11) ASTM D 968 – Abrasion Resistance.
C. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
(1) AAMA 2605 – Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
(2) AAMA 2604 – Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 31 13.
B. [ Product Data ]: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: 1. Preparation instructions and recommendations. 2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations. 3. Installation methods.
C. Shop Drawings: Indicate plan layout, spacing of components, post foundation dimensions, hardware anchorage, gates, and schedule of components.
D. Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
E. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square; representing actual product, color, and patterns.
32 31 19 - 2 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing Products specified in this section with minimum five years documented experience.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Transport, handle, store, and protect products so that they are in undamaged condition when installed.
B. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging to protect prefinished aluminum surfaces until ready for installation.
C. Store components off the ground in a dry covered area, protected from adverse weather conditions.
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 absolute limits.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer's Warranty: 1. Alumi-Guard Ornamental Aluminum Fencing (“Alumi-Guard”) carries a lifetime- limited warranty (“warranty”) against defects in workmanship. Alumi-Guard also warrants the Armor-Guard powder coated finish will not chip, crack, or flake. The warranty is not transferable and is only valid to the original purchaser. The warranty on commercial installations of fences that are purchased by other than a natural person, shall be limited to a period of thirty (30) years.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Alumi-Guard, Inc.; 2401 Corporate Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34604. ASD. Toll Free: (877) 258-6448. Phone: (352) 754-8555. Fax: (354) 544-8442. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.alumi-guard.com
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 61 00.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Components: 1. Posts: Aluminum extrusions of 6005-T5 alloy in accordance with ASTM B 221. 2. Pickets: Aluminum extrusions of 6063-T52 alloy in accordance with ASTM B 221. 3. Channel: Aluminum extrusions of 6005-T5 alloy in accordance with ASTM B 221.
B. Fasteners: 1. Screws of 410 and 18-8 stainless steel conforming to ASTM A276, with self-drilling head.
32 31 19 - 3 2. Screws painted to match the finish of fence.
C. Accessories: 1. Post caps, wall brackets, scrolls, finials, flanges and other miscellaneous hardware fabricated of aluminum or other non-ferrous metal castings.
D. Concrete: Types specified in Sections 03 30 00 OR 03 11 13 – Cast-in Place Concrete.
E. Concrete: ASTM C94/C94M, Option A; Portland Cement; minimum 3,000 psi (17 MPa) strength at 28 days.
2.3 ORNAMENTAL FENCING
A. Fencing General: 1. Residential Grade: a. Aluminum Channel Sections: 1 inch deep by 1 inch wide with top 0.062 inch and sidewalls 0.078 inch wall thickness. With decorative top corner. b. Pickets 5/8 inch by 5/8 inch with a 0.050 inch wall thickness. 2. Post Length: a. As required to allow setting of post into the ground with approximately 1-3/4 inches (305 mm) between bottom of panel and ground.
B. Ornamental Fencing: 1. Style: Ascot, Belmont, Canterbury, Hamilton, Victoria: a. Grade: 1) Residential. b. Channels: 1) 2 Channel. 2) 3 Channel. c. Residential Picket Spacing: 1) Standard: 3.875 inches. 2) Royale: a) Upper 3.875 inches. b) Lower 1.625 inches. 3) Puppy Picket: a) Upper: 3.875 inches. b) Lower 18 inches: 1.625 inches. d. Panel Length: Inside posts. 1) Residential and Guardian Nominal 71.37 inches. 2) Commercial Nominal 68.62 inches. 3) Concealed Fastener Nominal 68.62 inch. 4) Concealed Fastener Nominal 93 inch. 5) Industrial Nominal 96.50 inches. e. Posts: 1) 2 inch by 2 inch. a) .062 inch wall thickness. b) .093 inch wall thickness. c) .125 inch wall thickness. 2) 2-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches. a) .075 inch wall thickness. b) .125 inch wall thickness. 3) 3 inches by 3 inches. a) .125 inch wall thickness. 4) 4 inches by 4 inches. a) .125 inch wall thickness. 5) 6 inches by 6 inches.
32 31 19 - 4 a) .125 inch wall thickness. b) .250 inch wall thickness.
f. Panel Height: 1) 36 inches. 2) 42 inches. 3) 48 inches. 4) 54 inches. 5) 60 inches. 6) 72 inches. 7) 84 inches. 8) 96 inches. g. Options: 1) Rings. 2) Butterfly Scroll. 3) Estate Scroll. 4) Convex Panel. 5) Concave Panel. h. Options: 1) Tri-Ad Finials. 2) Quad Finials. 3) Pressed Spear. 4) Rings. 5) Scrolls. 6) Convex Panel. 7) Concave Panel. 2. Style: Newcastle I, 3 Rail. a. Grade: 1) Residential. b. Picket Spacing: 3.880 inches. c. Panel Length: Nominal 71-3/8 inches. d. Posts: 1) 2 inch by 2 inch. a) .062 inch wall thickness. b) .093 inch wall thickness. c) .125 inch wall thickness. 2) 2-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches. a) .075 inch wall thickness. b) .125 inch wall thickness. 3) 3 inches by 3 inches. a) .125 inch wall thickness. 4) 4 inches by 4 inches. a) .125 inch wall thickness. 5) 6 inches by 6 inches. a) .125 inch wall thickness. b) .250 inch wall thickness. e. Panel Height: 1) 36 inches. 2) 48 inches. 3) 54 inches. 4) 60 inches. 5) 72 inches. f. Options: 1) Tri-Ad Finials. 2) Quad Finials. 3) Scrolls.
32 31 19 - 5 4) Pressed Spear.
3. Style: Newcastle II, 3 Rail. a. Grade: 1) Residential. b. Picket Spacing: 3.880 inches. c. Panel Length: Nominal 71-3/8 inches. d. Posts: 1) 2 inch by 2 inch. a) .062 inch wall thickness. b) .093 inch wall thickness. c) .125 inch wall thickness. 2) 2-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches. a) .075 inch wall thickness. b) .125 inch wall thickness. 3) 3 inches by 3 inches. a) .125 inch wall thickness. 4) 4 inches by 4 inches. a) .125 inch wall thickness. 5) 6 inches by 6 inches. a) .125 inch wall thickness. b) .250 inch wall thickness. e. Panel Height: 1) 36 inches. 2) 48 inches. 3) 54 inches. 4) 60 inches. 5) 72 inches. f. Options: 1) Tri-Ad Finials. 2) Quad Finials. 3) Scrolls. 4) Pressed Spear.
C. Accessories: 1. Post Caps: a. Standard Post Cap. b. Ball Post Cap. 2. Post Flange. 3. Wall Brackets. 4. Swivel Wall Brackets.
D. Ornamental Gates: Provide to match ornamental style specified. 1. Height: a. 36 inches. b. 42 inches. c. 48 inches. d. 54 inches. e. 60 inches. f. 72 inches. g. Custom: ______. 2. Opening Width: Inside posts. a. Single 36 inches. b. Single 48 inches.
32 31 19 - 6 c. Single 60 inches. d. Single 72 inches. e. Single Custom: ______. f. Double 36 inches, 72 inch opening. g. Double 48 inches, 96 inch opening. h. Double 60 inches, 120 inch opening. i. Double 72 inches, 144 inch opening. j. Double Custom: ______. k. Options: 1) Welded U-Frame. 2) Tri-Ad Finials. 3) Quad Finials. 4) Scrolls. 5) Pressed Spear. 6) Rings. 7) 03 Series Arch. 3. Hardware: a. Self Closing Hinges. b. Gravity Latch. c. Lock bolt for one leaf of double gates. d. Single Hole Lock Box. e. Double Hole Lock Box. f. Magna-Latch.
2.4 FINISH
A. Fence and Accessory Finish: 1. SuperDurable Polyester Powder Coating: High performance polyester, medium gloss, applied to over 2 mils thickness and complying with AAMA 2604. 2. Fluoropolymers: Superior performance polyester power coating, medium gloss, applied to 3-4 mils thickness and complying with AAMA 2605.
B. Color: 1. Black 2. White 3. Dark Bronze 4. Hunter Green 5. Beige 6. Light Bronze 7. Gray
C. Performance: 1. Meet or exceed a 4000 hour salt spray test. 2. SuperDurable Polyester Powder Coating meets or exceeds a H-2H pencil hardness in accordance to ASTM D 3363. 3. Fluoropolymers meets or exceeds a 4H pencil hardness in accordance to ASTM D 3363. 4. Meets or exceeds ASTM D 3359 adhesion test.
2.5 FABRICATION
A. Stringers, (Horizontal rails) shall be punched to allow pickets to pass through the top of the rail. The number of stringers shall vary with the style, height and strength as determined by manufacturer.
B. Pickets, shall be fastened to stringers mechanically with stainless steel TEK screws on one
32 31 19 - 7 side of the stringer only.
C. Posts, shall be pre-punched to allow the stringers to slide in and be attached with stainless steel TEK. Cast aluminum post caps shall be affixed to all posts.
D. Gates, shall be fabricated using the same components as for the complete fencing system. Walk gates shall have adjustable self-closing hinges and will be self-latching. (Specify style and dimensions.)
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B. Prepare the grade and remove surface irregularities, if any, which may cause interference with the installation of aluminum fence.
C. If preparation and condition is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Excavate holes for posts to diameter and spacing indicated on Drawings without disturbing underlying materials.
C. Provide excavation for post length to suit local conditions for proper anchorage and stability.
D. Center and align posts in excavated holes to required depth. Place concrete around posts, and vibrate or tamp for consolidation. Re-check vertical and top alignment of posts, verify they are plumb and level. Make necessary corrections if needed before concrete hardens.
E. If fence is deck mounted on existing hard surfaces. Set posts plumb, to tolerances specified. Locate mounting locations prior to start of work. Avoid mounting over expansion or control joints. Use non-corrosive fasteners suitable for the material to which it is to be mounted.
F. Insert notched stringers into pre-punched posts and fasten with stainless steel TEK screws.
G. Support gates from gate posts. Do not attach hinged side of gate from building wall.
H. Provide concrete center drop for drop rod retainers at center of double gate openings.
I. Install gates plumb, level and secure for full opening without interference. For double gates, install drop rod. Adjust all hardware for smooth operation.
32 31 19 - 8 3.4 ERECTION TOLERANCES
A. Maximum Variation From Plumb: 1/4 inch.
B. Maximum Offset From Indicated Position: 1 inch.
C. Minimum distance from property line: 6 inches.
3.5 CLEANING
A. Leave immediate work area neat at end of each work day.
B. Clean jobsite of excess materials; scatter excess material from post hole excavations uniformly away from posts. Remove excess material if required.
C. Clean aluminum fence with mild household detergent and clean water rinse well. Mortar should be removed from exposed posts and other fencing material using a 10% solution of muriatic acid followed immediately by several rinses with clean water.
D. Touch up scratched surfaces using materials recommended by manufacturer. Match touchup paint color to fence finish.
3.6 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed products until completion of project.
B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
3.7 SCHEDULES
A. Property Perimeter:
B. Fencing at Pool:
END OF SECTION
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