SECTION 06 73 00 COMPOSITE DECKING Display hidden notes to specifier. (Don't know how? Click Here) Copyright 2017-2017 ARCAT, Inc. - All rights reserved PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Composite decking. 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS A. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry. B. Section 06160 - Sheathing. 1.3 REFERENCES A. Architectural Testing, Inc: 1. AA- 676: Third party testing. 2. Manufacturer's Code Compliance Research Reports: a. CCRR- 0151. b. CCRR- 0135. c. CCRR- 0160. B. ASTM International (ASTM): 1. ASTM D635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position. 2. ASTM D1929 - Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics. 3. ASTM D2843 - Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics. 4. ASTM D7032 - Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood- Plastic Composite and Plastic Lumber Deck Boards, Stair Treads, Guards, and Handrails. 5. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. 6. ASTM E330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure. C. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA): 1. AAMA 509 - Voluntary Test and Classification Method of Drained and Back Ventilated Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems. 06 73 00-05
D. Florida Building Code and Miami Dade County Approval. E. International Code Council Evaluation Services (ICC-ES): 1. AC 10 - Acceptance Criteria for Quality Documentation. 2. AC 174 -Acceptance Criteria for Deck Board Span Ratings and Guardrail. F. JIS International (Japanese Industrial Standards): 1. JIS A 5721 - Plastic Floor Parts. 2. JIS A 5909 - Dressed Particleboards. 3. JIS K 7112 - Plastics - Methods of Determining the Density and Relative Density of Non-Cellular Plastics. 4. JIS K 7191 - Plastics - Determination of Temperature of Deflection Under Load. 5. JIS K 7197 - Testing Method for Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient of Plastics by Thermomechanical Analysis. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300. B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: 1. Manufacturer's printed installation instructions, showing required preparation and installation procedures. 2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations. 3. Installation methods including anchorage details. 4. Cleaning and maintenance instructions. C. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings indicating details of construction, anchorage and installation. Include statement that anchorage methods comply with applicable building codes and loadings for the type of framing and condition of the supporting construction and details. D. Verification Samples: For each product specified, two samples 6 inches in length, representing materials, colors, patterns, textures, and finishes to be installed. 1. Closeout Submittals: Documentation of manufacturer's warranty. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer: Minimum 2 years experience with similar composite decking materials. B. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship. 1. Finish areas designated by Architect. 2. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship and appearance are approved by Architect. 3. Subject to approval by Architect, mock-up may be retained as part of finish work. C. Pre-Installation Meetings: Conduct pre-installation meetings to verify project requirements, substrate conditions, construction documents, details and manufacturer's warranty requirements. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged rolls/pallets with identification labels intact. B. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by the manufacturer.
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 recommended limits. 1.8 WARRANTY A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer's standard limited 10 year warranty. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Geolam, which is located at: 9 Shorncliffe Ave.;; Toronto, ON, Canada M4V 1S9;; Toll Free Tel: 877-627-3530;; Tel: 416-548-7450;; Fax: 416-548-7894;; Email:request info (info@geolaminc.com);; Web:www.geolaminc.com B. Substitutions: Not permitted. C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. 2.2 COMPOSITE DECKING A. Basis of Design: Duo as manufactured by Geolam. Extruded recycled polypropylene composite bonded with wood under zero moisture conditions. 1. Standards Compliance: a. ICC--ES Acceptance Criteria for Deck Board Span Ratings and Guardrail Systems (Guards and Handrails), AC174. b. Performance requirements of ASTM D 7032. 2. Performance Requirements: a. Structural performance demonstrated for temperature range of minus 20 to 125 degrees F (minus 28.9 to 51.7 degrees C). 1) Uniform Live Load Rating: 100 lbs per sq ft (45.5 kg), support frame spacing at 16 in (40.6 cm) maximum. 2) Deck Boards Used as Stair Treads: a) Concentrated Load Rating: 300 lbs (136 kg), support frame spacing at 12 in (305 mm) maximum. b. Wind Uplift Resistance Ratings: Support frame spacing at 16 in (406 mm). 1) Channeled and Starter boards fastened with Fastenators using a fastener on both sides of the board attached with a #7 trim head screw. a) Rating: 81 lbs per sq ft. 2) The wind uplift resistance rating recognized in this report is based on attachment to treated Southern Pine framing (specific gravity, G equals 0.55). Installation on wood framing with a lesser specific gravity may result in a lower wind uplift rating. c. Flame Spread Index (ASTM E 84): 70. 3. Face: One side smooth, one side grooved. 4. Hollow Cell Profile Dimensions: a. Thickness: 0.87 in (22 mm). b. Width: 5.71 in (145 mm). c. Length: 151.57 in (3850 mm). 5. Profiles: Starter boards to match deck. 6. Fasteners: a. Basis of Design: Cliplam Intelligent Fastening System as manufactured by Geolam.
b. Clip system is not visible when installed. Clips attach with one self-tapping screw mounted from top of clip and can be used with aluminum joists without pre-drilling holes. No protruding screw heads. 1) Damaged boards can be replaced without disturbing adjacent boards. 2) Resistant to extreme temperatures, UV, insects, salt, chlorine, detergent, and humidity. 3) Clip Material: Hardened galvanized steel coated with polypropylene and polyethylene. 4) Hardware: Stainless steel screws, coated first in zinc, then a Teflon-like coating to lubricate for ease of installation. 7. Fascia Profile Dimensions: a. Thickness: 0.50 x (12.7 mm). b. Width: 11.53 in (293 mm). 8. Composite 2 x 4: Co-extruded Polypropylene. a. Actual dimensions 3.5 x 1-3/8 in (89 x 35 mm). b. Fasteners for Face Fastened Decking: 1) Composite Deck Screws: No. 8 x 2--1/2 inch (63.5 mm). 2) Stainless steel deck screw at each support. 9. Minimum Ventilation space of 2 inches (51 mm) from the bottom of substructure to grade. 10. Manufacturing: Quality Control Manual in accordance with ICC-ES. 11. Acceptance Criteria for Quality Documentation, AC10. a. Manufactured Tolerances: 1) Plank Width: plus or minus 0.060 in (1.52 mm). 2) Plank Depth: plus or minus 0.030 in (0.76 mm). b. Quality Control: Inspections by Architectural Testing, Inc (AA--676). 12. Color: Teak. 13. Color: Rosewood. 14. Color: Ebony. B. Basis of Design: Qualita as manufactured by Geolam. Extruded recycled polypropylene composite bonded with wood under zero moisture conditions. 1. Standards Compliance: a. ICC--ES Acceptance Criteria for Deck Board Span Ratings and Guardrail Systems (Guards and Handrails), AC174. b. Performance requirements of ASTM D 7032. 2. Performance Requirements: a. Structural performance demonstrated for temperature range of minus 20 to 125 degrees F (minus 28.9 to 51.7 degrees C). 1) Uniform Live Load Rating: 100 lbs per sq ft (45.5 kg), support frame spacing at 16 in (40.6 cm) maximum. 2) Deck Boards Used as Stair Treads: a) Concentrated Load Rating: 300 lbs (136 kg), support frame spacing at 12 in (305 mm) maximum. b. Wind Uplift Resistance Ratings: Support frame spacing at 16 in (406 mm). 1) Solid Deck Board: Fastened using No. 8 x 2-1/2 inch (63.5 mm) composite deck screw or stainless steel deck screw. a) Rating: 303 lbs per sq ft. 2) Grooved Deck Board: Fastened with Sabre Clip hidden fasteners. a) Rating: 204 lbs per sq ft. 3) The wind uplift resistance rating recognized in this report is based on attachment to treated Southern Pine framing (specific gravity, G equals 0.55). Installation on wood framing with a lesser specific gravity may result in a lower wind uplift rating. c. Flame Spread Index (ASTM E 84): 70. 3. Face: One side smooth, one side grooved.
PART 3 EXECUTION 4. Hollow Cell Profile Dimensions: a. Thickness: 1.18 in (30 mm). b. Width: 5.71 in (145 mm). c. Length: 118.11 in (3000 mm). 5. Profiles: Started boards. 6. Fasteners: a. Basis of Design: Cliplam Intelligent Fastening System as manufactured by Geolam. b. Clip system is not visible when installed. Clips attach with one self-tapping screw mounted from top of clip and can be used with aluminum joists without pre-drilling holes. No protruding screw heads. 1) Damaged boards can be replaced without disturbing adjacent boards. 2) Resistant to extreme temperatures, UV, insects, salt, chlorine, detergent, and humidity. 3) Clip Material: Hardened galvanized steel coated with polypropylene and polyethylene. 4) Hardware: Stainless steel screws, coated first in zinc, then a Teflon-like coating to lubricate for ease of installation. 7. Composite 2 x 4: HDPE. a. Actual dimensions 3.5 x 1-3/8 in (89 x 35 mm). b. Fasteners for Face Fastened Decking: 1) Composite Deck Screws: No. 7 to 9 x 2-1/4 in (57 mm). 2) Composite Deck Screws: No. 8 x 2-1/2 inch (63.5 mm). 3) Stainless steel deck screw at each support. 8. Minimum Ventilation space of 2 inches (51 mm) from the bottom of substructure to grade. a. Flame Spread Index (ASTM E 84): 60. 9. Manufacturing: Quality Control Manual in accordance with ICC-ES. 10. Acceptance Criteria for Quality Documentation, AC10. a. Manufactured Tolerances: 1) Plank Width: plus or minus 0.060 in (1.52 mm). 2) Plank Depth: plus or minus 0.030 in (0.76 mm). b. Quality Control: Inspections by Architectural Testing, Inc (AA--676). 11. Color: Teak. 12. Color: Rosewood. 3.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION A. Examine existing conditions and do not proceed with installation until substrates have been properly prepared and deviations from manufacturer's recommended tolerances are corrected. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions. B. If preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect in writing of deviations from manufacturer's recommended installation tolerances and conditions. C. Commencement of installation constitutes acceptance of conditions. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations including but not limited to the following. B. Decking:
1. Support Frame Spacing: a. Deck Boards 90 Degrees to Support Joists: 1) Duo Deck Boards: 16 in (406 mm) on center, maximum. 2) Qualita Deck Boards: 24 in (600 mm) on center, maximum. b. Deck Boards at Angle Other Than 90 degrees to Support Joist: 1) Maximum 16 in (406 mm) on center. 2. Deck Boards Used as Stair Treads: a. Install with maximum span relative to board being used. b. Installed in a minimum two-span condition. c. Grooved deck boards may not be used as stair treads. 3. Face-Fastened Decking: Screws at each support. a. Minimum Edge and End Fastener Distance: 1) From Board Edge: 0.75 inches (19 mm). 2) From Board End: 1.5 inch (38 mm). C. Protect installed work from damage due to subsequent construction activity on the site. D. Clean using materials recommended by the manufacturer to remove stains, dirt and debris prior to final acceptance. END OF SECTION