Guideline Specifications GORDON EXTRUDED ALUMINUM COLUMN COLLARS DIVISION 09 5000 PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This section includes extruded aluminum column collars shown on the drawings. 1.3 REFERENCES A. ASTM C635, Standard Specification for Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panel Ceilings. B. ATSM C363, Recommended Practice for Installation for Metal Suspension for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panels C. CISCA Ceiling Systems Installation Handbook. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Manufacturer’s Literature and Data: 1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s technical data and brochures for each type of specified system required. All products furnished shall have a flame spread classification on 0-25 for a Class A or 1 rating in accordance with ASTM-423. B. Shop drawings shall show dimensions, sizes, thickness, alloys, tempers, finishes, joining, attachments and relationship of adjoining work. C. Samples: 1. Samples shall include a curved piece of each type of trim and finish as specified. D. Certification: 1. Submit certification from manufacturer of column collars attesting that products comply with specified requirements including finish as specified. E. Qualification Data: 1. Firms specified in “Quality Assurance” Article must demonstrate their capabilities and experience by including lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer: Firm with manufacturing and delivery capacity required for the project, shall have successfully completed at least ten projects within the past five years, utilizing systems, materials and techniques as herein specified. B. Fabricator must own and operate its own manufacturing facilities for all metal components. “Stick Built” or “Kit of Parts Systems” consisting of components from a variety of manufacturers will not be considered or accepted. C. Manufacturer/Fabricator must own and operate its own Painting and Finishing facility to assure single source responsibility and quality control. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING All materials shall be protected during fabrication, shipment, site storage and erection to prevent damage to the finished work from other trades. Store accessories inside a well-ventilated area, away from uncured concrete and masonry, and protected from the weather, moisture, soiling, abrasion, extreme temperatures, and humidity. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURER A. Column Collars shall be manufactured by Gordon Interior Specialties Division, Gordon, Inc., 5023 Hazel Jones Road, Bossier City, LA 71111, (800) 747-8954, Fax (800) 877-8746, www.gordoninteriors.com, sales@gordoninteriors.com. B. The listed manufacturer shall not be construed as closing specifications to other prospective manufacturers, but rather as establishing a level of quality in a metal system. Other systems may be submitted for approval; as provided for in the specifications at least 10 working days prior to submission of bids. Companies desiring to submit a proposal shall submit all descriptive information of the system proposed including photographs and shop drawings of at least three projects similar in detail and scope. 2.2 SYSTEM Description A. The extruded aluminum column collar shall be chosen from the standard profiles ___________ and specified ______ diameter (in inches). B. Finish shall be ___________. C. All components shall be extruded aluminum, meeting all loading data. No roll formed aluminum, steel, or extruded vinyl will be allowed. 2.3 MATERIALS A. Extruded Aluminum Column Collar 1. Extruded Aluminum Column Collar as manufactured by Gordon, Inc., shall consist half sections of the specified profile and include splices and optional spacers for certain profiles if required for a complete system as required to meet local building codes. 2. Aluminum extrusion shall be 6063-T-0 alloys. (ASTM B221, ASTM B 221 M) 3. General: Provide metals free from surface blemished where exposed to view in finished unit. Surfaces exhibiting pitting, seam marks, roller marks. Stains, and discolorations, or other imperfections on finished units are not acceptable. All metal shall be of the highest-grade commercial type. 2.4 FABRICATION A. Extruded Aluminum Column Collars are fabricated and finished in two half sections and punched for attachment to the column or framing. 2.5 FINISHES A. All Extruded Aluminum Column Collars shall be supplied with a sprayed water-borne cross-linked baked acrylic finish. OR A. Finish shall be chosen from the Manufacturer’s standard paint finish selection (custom colors or other types of paint are available) PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.1 INSPECTION A. Examine building structure schedule of receive ceiling system for unevenness or irregularities that would affect quality and execution of work. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. General: Comply with manufacturer’s printed instructions, with governing regulations for Seismic Codes, and with the Ceiling & Interior Systems Construction Association standards applicable to work. 3.2 CLEANING A. Clean all surfaces following installation. If necessary use only a mild soap or detergent solution such as TSP-90 or Ivory. B. Replace units having scratches, abrasions, or other defects with unblemished panels or suspension. C. Maintenance per manufacturer’s finished maintenance instructions. 3.3 PROTECTION A. Protection of Gordon Systems from damage by other trades after installation to be provided by general contractor. 3.4 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY A. Variation from specification: Any variation from this specification resulting in additional cost to any other contractor or subcontractor on this project shall be the sole financial responsibility of the contractor for the work of this section. 1