** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Key-Link; Vinyl Post and column products.
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This section is based on the products of Key-Link, which is located at:
110 Peters Rd.
New Holland, PA 17557
Toll Free Tel: 888-704-7130
Tel: 717-435-3196
Fax: 717-355-7129
Email: request info (jsurovi@keylinkonline.com)
Web: https://keylinkonline.com
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GENERAL
SECTION INCLUDES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
Vinyl Newel Posts.
Vinyl Porch Posts.
Structural Vinyl Porch Columns.
Vinyl Column Wraps and Sleeves.
RELATED SECTIONS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete: Placement of sleeves cast in concrete.
Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Furnishing of sleeves cast in concrete.
Section 05510 - Metal Stairs
Section 05520 - Aluminum Pipe Railings
Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry
Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry
REFERENCES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
ASTM D 1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.
SUBMITTALS
Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
Preparation instructions and recommendations.
Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
Installation methods.
Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for each product and accessory required. Include information not fully detailed in manufacturer's standard product data.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.
Closeout Submittals: Provide manufacturer's maintenance instructions that include recommendations for periodic cleaning and maintenance of all components.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 3 years documented experience producing systems specified in this section.
Installer Qualifications: Minimum 3 years documented experience installing systems specified in this section.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.
Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
Finish areas designated by Architect.
Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.
Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
Accepted mock-ups shall be comparison standard for remaining Work
Pre-Installation Conference: Conduct pre-installation conference in accordance with Section 01200 - Project Meetings. Date and time of the pre-installation conference shall be acceptable to the Owner and the Architect.
Prior to commencing the installation, meet at the Project site to review the material selections, installation procedures, and coordination with other trades.
Mock-ups shall be reviewed during the pre-installation conference.
Pre-installation conference shall include the Contractor, the Installer, and any trade that requires coordination with the work.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Deliver materials to the Project site in manufacturer's original wrappings and containers, labeled with supplier's or manufacturer's name, material or product brand name, and lot number, if any.
Store materials in their original, undamaged packages and containers, inside a well-ventilated area protected from weather, moisture, soiling, extreme temperatures, and humidity.
SEQUENCING
Ensure that locating templates and other information required for installation of products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
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.
WARRANTY
Lifetime Limited, Non-Prorated Warranty on Material and 5 Year Prorated Labor Warranty.
PRODUCTS
Acceptable Manufacturer: Key-Link, which is located at:
110 Peters Rd.
New Holland, PA 17557
Toll Free Tel: 888-704-7130
Tel: 717-435-3196
Fax: 717-355-7129
Email: request info (jsurovi@keylinkonline.com);Web: https://keylinkonline.com
** 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 provisions of Section 01600.
PVC: Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) formulated to resist impact and for Ultra Violet (UV) stabilization. Extruded products meets or exceeds ASTM D I784.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the newel posts and/or post cladding required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
Newel Posts:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the size and design required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
Size/Design:
4 inch Plain Half Post
4 inch Plain
4 inch Madison
4 inch Heritage
5 inch Plain
5 inch Heritage
6 inch Plain
6 inch Recessed
6 inch Vintage
Post Cladding:
8 inch Plain
8 inch Recessed Panel
Post Caps and Trim
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the cap and trim required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
Ball Cap
New England Ball Cap
Queen Cap
King Cap
Flat Cap
New England Cap
New York Cap
One Piece Post Trim
Modular post Trim
Classic Trim
General:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select structural or non structural posts as required from the following paragraphs and delete the one not required.
Provide structural posts with full length aluminum structural inserts with mounting plates and hardware.
Provide non-structural posts with mounting plates and hardware.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the size, style and color required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required. Delete the load rating paragraph if non-structural posts are specified.
4 inch by 108 inch Post
Styles
Heritage
Kinzer
Madison
Traditional
Plain
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 7,800 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,750 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
Black (plain only)
4-1/2 inch by 108 inch Post
Styles
Classic
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 11,800 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,750 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
5 inch by 108 inch Post
Styles
Heritage
Kinzer
Madison
Lexus
Traditional
Plain
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 10,500 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,750 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
6 inch by 108 inch Post
Styles
Plain
Manchester
Recessed Panel
Vintage
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 18,000 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,750 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond (Plain Only)
Clay
6 inch by 120 inch Post
Styles
Plain
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 18,000 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,750 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the trim and mounting plates required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
Trim
Cap
Base
Mounting Plates: Plates included with all posts, with Tapcon screws included for concrete installations
Head
Base
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the structural vinyl columns required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
General: Provide structural posts with full length aluminum structural inserts with mounting plates and hardware.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the style, size and color required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
Straight 6 inch by 108 inch Post
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 7,500 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,585 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
Straight 8 inch by 108 inch Post
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 18,000 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,585 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
Tapered 8 inch by 108 inch Post
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 18,000 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,585 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Tapered 8 inch by 120 inch Post
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 18,000 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,585 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
Tapered 10 inch by 108 inch Post
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 18,000 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,500 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Tapered 10 inch by 120 inch Post
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 18,000 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,600 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
Square 8 inch by 108 inch Post
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 18,000 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 900 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
Savannah 8 inch by 108 inch Post
Load Rating: With full length extruded aluminum inserts.
Bearing: 18,000 lbs maximum.
Uplift: 1,600 lbs maximum.
Color:
White
Clay
Mounting Brackets: Columns provided with cast aluminum tabbed mounting brackets and mounting screws.
Structural Column Trim & Ring Options
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the trim and ring options required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
6 inch Straight Trim:
Round Column Head
Column Diameter 6 inches
Square Trim 7-1/2 inches
Depth: 1-1/2 inches
Round Column Base
Column Diameter 6 inches
Square Base Trim 7-1/2 inches
Depth: .750 inches
8 inch Straight Trim
Square Column Head
Column Diameter 7-3/4 inches
Square Trim 10-13/16 inches
Total Depth: 2-11/16 inches
Intermediate Trim
Column Diameter 7-7/8 inches
Trim Diameter 9-1/2 inches
Depth: 2 inches
Square Column Base
Column Diameter 7-7/8 inches
Square Base Trim: 10-7/8 inches
Square Base Depth: 1-7/8 inches
Total Depth: 4-1/4 inches
8 inch Tapered Trim
Square Column Head
Column Diameter 6 inches
Square Trim 9-3/16 inches
Total Depth: 2-3/4 inches
Intermediate Trim
Column Diameter 6 inches
Trim Diameter 8 inches
Depth: 1-3/4 inches
Square Column Base
Column Diameter: 7-7/8 inches
Square Base Trim: 10-7/8 inches
Square Base Depth: 1-7/8 inches
Total Depth: 4-1/4 inches
Savannah Trim
Square Column Head
Inside Size: 6 inches square
Outside Size: 8 inches
Height: 1-5/8 inches
Intermediate Trim
Inside Size: 6 inches square
Outside Size: 10-1/4 inches
Height: 2-1/8 inches
Square Base
Inside Size: 8 inches
Outside Size 11-1/4
Total Depth: 4-1/4 inches
8 Inch Trim
Square Column Head
Inside Size: 8 inches square
Outside Size: 8 inches
Height: 1-5/8 inches
Intermediate Trim
Inside Size: 6 inches square
Outside Size: 10-1/4 inches
Height: 2-1/8 inches
Square Base
Inside Size: 8 inches
Outside Size 11-1/4
Total Depth: 4-1/4 inches
10 inch Tapered Trim
Square Column Head
Column Diameter 8 inches
Square Trim 11-3/16 inches
Total Depth: 2-11/16 inches
Intermediate Trim
Column Diameter 8 inches
Trim Diameter 10 inches
Depth: 2 inches
Square Column Base
Column Diameter: 9-7/8 inches
Square Base Trim: 13 inches
Square Base Depth: 1-7/8 inches
Total Depth: 4-1/4 inches
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the vinyl column wraps and sleeves required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
Wood Post Cladding: Four piece cladding for wood porch supports with Ratchet Lock System to join corners.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the design, size and color required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
Fluted C-Cladding:
Thickness: 0.060 inch.
Size:
4 inches by 4 inches by 8.5 feet
6 inches by 6 inches by 8.5 feet
Color:
White
Fluted Cladding:
Thickness: 0.090 inch.
Size:
4 inches by 4 inches by 10 feet
6 inches by 6 inches by 10 feet
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
Size:
6 inches by 6 inches by 8.5 feet
8 inches by 8 inches by 10 feet
Color:
White
Smooth Cladding:
Thickness: 0.080 inch.
Size:
4 inches by 4 inches by 10 feet
6 inches by 6 inches by 10 feet
Color:
White
Base Trim:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the design, size and color required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
Beechdale C-Cladding
Size
4 inch
6 inch
Color:
White
Beechdale Cladding
Size
4 inch
6 inch
8 inch
Color:
White
Almond
Clay
Post Caps and Trim
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the cap and trim required from the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
One Piece Post Trim
Modular post Trim
Classic Trim
Fit, shape and assemble components in largest practical sizes for delivery to the site. Fabricate components with joints tightly fitted and secured.
Sections shall be continuous without splices to the maximum extent possible with manufactures standard lengths.
Provide components required for anchorage. Fabricate anchors and related components of material and finish as required, or as specifically noted.
EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
PREPARATION
Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
Ensure that adjacent surfaces, structures, and finishes are protected from damage by construction activities of this section.
Use wood blocks and padding to prevent damage to members and fittings during erection.
Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
INSTALLATION
Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Keep lines straight, plumb, and level.
Provide grounds, clips, backing materials, adhesives, brackets, anchors, and accessories necessary for a complete installation.
Connect components in accordance with manufacturer's instructions applicable to the specified system. Tighten all fasteners so that completed work is rigid and free of play at joints and component attachments.
PROTECTION
Protect installed products until completion of project.
Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
CLEANING
Remove dust or other foreign matter from component surfaces; clean finishes in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
PROTECTION
Protect installed products until completion of project.
Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.