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SECTION 08342
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC DOORS AND FIBERGLASS DOOR FRAMES
NOTE ** This section is based on fiberglass reinforced
plastic doors and fiberglass door frames for
corrosive environments produced by:
NOTE ** CHEM-PRUF Door Company
NOTE ** P.O. Box 4560
NOTE ** Brownsville TX 78523
NOTE ** Telephone 1-800-531-7407 or 1-800-444-6924
NOTE ** FAX: 956-544-7943
NOTE ** E-mail: info@chem-pruf.com
NOTE ** Web Site: www.chem-pruf.com
NOTE **
NOTE ** CHEM-PRUF Door Company custom designs door opening
assemblies using resins formulated to resist
corrosive effects of specific environments, and
CHEM-PRUF's 10-year warranty specifies that the
door opening assemblies will not fail due to
corrosion from that specific environment.
NOTE **
NOTE ** CHEM-PRUF also produces labeled fire-rated doors
and frames and labeled blast-rated doors and
frames. Specific details on these door systems are
available upon request.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 08342 - FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC DOORS
AND FIBERGLASS DOOR FRAMES, Copyright 1996-97, The
Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Doors.
B. Fiberglass Door Frames.
C. Fiberglass Louvers.
D. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Transoms.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
project; add others as required.
A. Section 08710 - Door Hardware.
B. Section 08800 - Glazing.
1.3 REFERENCES
NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
actually required by the text of the edited
section.
A. ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning
and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting
Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
B. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials.
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Design Requirements:
1. Design door opening assemblies to resist failure from
corrosion in an environment of _________.
2. Design door opening assemblies to have minimum
fiberglass content 25 percent by weight.
B. Performance Requirements:
1. Door opening assemblies: Maximum flame spread 25 in
accordance with ASTM E 84, self-extinguishing in
accordance with ASTM D 635.
NOTE ** Delete one or both paragraphs below if not
applicable to project.
2. Door opening assemblies: FDA accepted.
3. Door opening assemblies: USDA accepted.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's printed product data
indicating characteristics of products specified in this
section.
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Plans: Indicate location of each door opening
assembly in project.
2. Elevations: Dimensioned elevation of each type door
opening assembly in project; indicate sizes and
locations of door hardware, and lites and louvers, if
specified.
3. Details: Installation details of each type
installation condition in project; indicate
installation details of glazing, if specified.
4. Schedule: Indicate each door opening assembly in
project; cross-reference to plans, elevations, and
details.
NOTE ** Verification samples are used to verify a custom
color specified to match color chip furnished by
the Architect; delete the following paragraph if
specifying standard color in PART 2.
D. Verification Samples: Two (2) samples to verify custom
color match to color chip furnished by Architect.
E. Manufacturer's Instructions: Printed installation
instructions for door opening assemblies.
F. Warranty Documents: Manufacturer's standard warranty
documents, executed by manufacturer's representative,
countersigned by Contractor.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer: Minimum
twenty (20) years documented experience producing
products specified in this section.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Packing, Shipping, Handling and Unloading:
1. Deliver doors and frames factory-assembled and pre-
hung, with hardware.
2. Package door opening assemblies in wood crates having
wood perimeters; label crates with the following
information:
a. Manufacturer's name.
b. Architect/Engineer-designated Project Number.
c. Tag Location in accordance with door schedule.
d. Door type, color, and weight.
B. Acceptance at Site: Accept only sealed, crated, and
labeled door opening assemblies at site.
C. Storage and Protection: Store door assemblies in factory
packaging in dry area; store on edge and protect from
damage.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer's 10-year warranty
against failure due to corrosion from specified
environment.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturers: CHEM-PRUF Door Company; P.O.
Box 4560, Brownsville TX 78523. ASD. Telephone 1-800-531-
7407 or 1-800-444-6924, FAX 956-544-7943; e-mail
info@chem-pruf.com web site: www.chem-pruf.com
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Fiberglass Mat: Random glass fiber mat; minimum 4.5
ounces per square foot weight of glass material.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two paragraphs below; since
products of this section are engineered for
specific project conditions, consult manufacturer
for correct product.
B. Polyurethane Foam: Minimum density 4 pounds per cubic
foot; maximum flame spread 25 in accordance with ASTM E
84.
C. Kraft Honeycomb Material: Phenolic resin impregnated;
maximum flame spread 25 in accordance with ASTM E 84.
D. Roving: Unidirectional glass fiber mat; minimum 16
ounces per square yard weight.
E. Resins: Formulated for specified environment; maximum
flame spread 25 in accordance with ASTM E 84, self-
extinguishing in accordance with ASTM D 635
F. Anchors: Manufacturer's standard stainless steel screws
and plastic anchors.
G. Bonding Materials: Manufacturer's standard frame-to-
opening polymeric bonding system.
NOTE ** Delete three paragraphs below if lites not
specified.
H. Glazing Pins: Manufacturer's standard fiberglass glazing
retainers.
I. Glazing: Type specified in Section 08800; factory
installed.
J. Joint Sealer: Silicone sealant, specified in Section
07900.
2.3 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Doors:
1. Thickness: 1-3/4 inches.
NOTE ** R factor indicated in paragraph below is for
polyurethane core door; consult manufacturer for
correct R factor for honeycomb core.
2. Thermal Insulating Value: 'R' factor 12.
3. Construction:
a. Stile and Rail Structure: One-piece molded U-
shaped cross-section; minimum 15 mil gel coat,
minimum three (3) layers random-fiber glass mat,
saturated with resins.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two paragraphs below; since
products of this Section are engineered for
specific project conditions, consult manufacturer
for correct product.
b. Core: Polyurethane foam.
c. Core: Kraft honeycomb material.
d. Face sheets: Minimum 15 mil gel coat, with
minimum two (2) layers random-fiber glass mat and
one (1) layer roving, saturated with resins.
4. Sizes: Indicated on drawings.
5. Finish: Smooth gloss surface.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following four paragraphs to
specify color.
6. Color: White.
7. Color: Gray.
8. Color: Camel tan.
9. Color: Custom color to match color chip furnished by
Architect.
B. Fiberglass Frames:
1. Construction: One-piece molded solid cross-section
with molded stop, flat across surface adjacent to
wall opening; minimum 15 mil gel coat, minimum three
(3) layers random-fiber glass mat, saturated with
resins.
2. Sizes: For door sizes and frame depths indicated on
drawings.
3. Finish: Smooth gloss surface.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following four paragraphs to
specify color.
4. Color: White.
5. Color: Gray.
6. Color: Camel tan.
7. Color: Custom color to match color chip furnished by
Architect.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if louvers not required.
C. Fiberglass Louvers:
1. Construction: Molded solid vanes; minimum 15 mil gel
coat, minimum three (3) layers random-fiber glass
mat, saturated with resins.
2. Sizes: Indicated on drawings.
3. Finish: Match Fiberglass Door finish.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if transoms not required.
D. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Transoms:
1. Thickness: 1-3/4 inches.
NOTE ** R factor indicated in paragraph below is for
polyurethane core transom; consult manufacturer for
correct R factor for honeycomb core.
2. Thermal Insulating Value: 'R' factor 12.
3. Construction:
a. Stile and Rail Structure: One-piece molded
channel cross-section; minimum 15 mil gel coat,
minimum three (3) layers random-fiber glass mat,
saturated with resins.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two paragraphs below; since
products of this Section are engineered for
specific project conditions, consult manufacturer
for correct product.
b. Core: Polyurethane foam.
c. Core: Kraft honeycomb material.
d. Face sheets: Minimum 15 mil gel coat, with
minimum two (2) layers random-fiber glass mat and
one (1) layer roving, saturated with resins.
4. Sizes: Indicated on drawings.
5. Finish: Match door finish.
E. Door Hardware: Specified Section 08710.
2.4 FABRICATION
A. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Doors:
1. Stile and Rail Structure:
a. Form in mold of exact door size, with gel coat
layer to form, glass mat layers to a U-shaped
channel interior.
b. Formulate gel coat for environment and integral
color specified.
c. Form structure as single component; jointed
construction at intersections of stiles and rails
is prohibited.
d. Form mortise for lockset, and recess for strike
plate in lock stile, at time of molding.
e. Embed steel reinforcement for hinges in
fiberglass matrix; provide for hinge leaf
recesses in hinge stile at time of molding.
f. Embed treated wood compression members at the
time of molding in locations where thru-bolting
of hardware is required.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two paragraphs below; since
products of this Section are engineered for
specific project conditions, consult manufacturer
for correct product.
2. Core:
a. Foam polyurethane in place within stile/rail
structure; allow no voids within structure.
b. Form openings for lites or louvers, if specified;
form to sizes and at locations indicated.
3. Core:
a. Fit honeycomb core material within stile/rail
structure; fit around wood compression members
and projections of mortises.
b. Mold openings for lites or louvers, if specified;
form to sizes and at locations indicated.
4. Face sheets:
a. Formulate gel coat with integral color specified;
embed glass materials.
b. Chemically bond face sheets to stile/rail
structure and core material.
B. Fiberglass Frames:
1. Form in mold of exact wall opening size, with gel
coat. Glass mat layers to form solid glass core.
2. Formulate gel coat for environment and integral color
specified.
3. Form structure of solid fiberglass components;
jointed construction at intersections of jambs, head,
or intermediate members, is prohibited.
4. Form mortise for lock strike, and recess for strike
plate in lock jamb, at time of molding.
5. Embed steel reinforcement for hinges and other
indicated hardware in fiberglass matrix; provide for
hinge leaf recesses in hinge jamb at time of molding.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if louvers not specified.
C. Fiberglass Louvers:
1. Form in mold of exact frame size, with gel coat layer
to form, glass mat layers to interior.
2. Formulate gel coat for environment and integral color
specified.
3. Form structure as replaceable component, mounted in
molded window type opening.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if transoms not specified.
D. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Transoms:
1. Stile and Rail Structure:
a. Form in mold of exact transom size, with gel coat
layer to form, glass mat layers to channel
interior.
b. Formulate gel coat for environment and integral
color specified.
c. Form structure as single component, same
construction as doors.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two paragraphs below; since
products of this Section are engineered for
specific project conditions, consult manufacturer
for correct product.
2. Core:
a. Foam polyurethane in place within stile/rail
structure; allow no voids within structure.
b. Form openings for lites or louvers, if specified;
form to sizes and at locations indicated.
3. Core:
a. Fit honeycomb core material within stile/rail
structure; fit around wood compression members
and projections of mortises.
b. Form openings for lites or louvers, if specified;
form to sizes and at locations indicated.
4. Face sheets:
a. Formulate gel coat with integral color specified;
embed glass materials.
b. Chemically bond face sheets to stile/rail
structure and core material.
E. Assemble doors and frames, with louvers and transoms, if
specified; install specified hardware, using through
bolts or sex screws with compression members to resist
screw torque and to prevent compressing door
construction.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of conditions:
1. Openings are correctly prepared to receive doors and
frames.
2. Openings are correct size and depth in accordance
with shop drawings.
B. Installer's Examination:
1. Have installer examine conditions under which
construction activities of this section are to be
performed and submit written report if conditions are
unacceptable.
2. Transmit two copies of installer's report to
Architect within 24 hours of receipt.
3. Beginning construction activities of this section
before unacceptable conditions have been corrected is
prohibited.
4. Beginning construction activities of this section
indicates installer's acceptance of conditions.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if glazed lites are not
included.
C. Verify that glazing has been factory-installed.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install door opening assemblies in accordance with shop
drawings and manufacturer's printed installation
instructions, using installation methods and materials
specified in installation instructions.
B. Field alteration of doors or frames to accommodate field
conditions is strictly prohibited.
C. Site tolerances: Maintain plumb and level tolerances
specified in manufacturer's printed installation
instructions.
3.3 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust doors in accordance with door manufacturer's
maintenance instructions to swing open and shut without
binding, and to remain in place at any angle without
being moved by gravitational influence.
B. Adjust door hardware to operate correctly in accordance
with hardware manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
3.4 CLEANING
A. Clean surfaces of door opening assemblies and sight-
exposed door hardware in accordance with respective
manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
3.5 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED PRODUCTS
A. Protect door opening assemblies and door hardware from
damage by subsequent construction activities until final
inspection.
END OF SECTION