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SECTION 08342
FIBERGLASS DOORS AND FRAMES
NOTE ** Warminster Fiberglass Co. fiberglass doors and
frames.
NOTE **
NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by
Warminster Fiberglass Co., which is located at the
following address:
NOTE ** P.O. Box 188
NOTE ** Southampton PA 18966-0188
NOTE ** Tel: (215) 953-1260
NOTE ** Fax: (215) 357-7893
NOTE **
NOTE ** Warminster Fiberglass Co. has manufacturing
facilities in Southampton PA and in Jacksonville
TX, and manufactures industrial-quality fiberglass
doors and frames in matched-metal molds using the
resin transfer method to produce seamless,
corrosion-resistant doors and frames in 3 standard
colors and 32 optional colors.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 08342 - FIBERGLASS DOORS AND FRAMES,
Copyright 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Doors.
B. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Frames.
C. Light Openings.
D. Louvers.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any section below not relevant to this
project; add others as required.
A. Section 08700 - Door Hardware: Finish Hardware And
Weather Stripping.
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 C 365 - Standard Test Method for Flatwise
Compressive Strength of Sandwich Cores.
B. ASTM C 518 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat
Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by
Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.
C. ASTM D 256 - Test Methods for Impact Resistance of
Plastics and Electrical Insulation Materials.
D. ASTM D 638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties
of Plastics.
E. ASTM D 696 - Standard Test Method for Coefficient of
Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between -30 degrees
C and 30 degrees C.
F. ASTM D 790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural
Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and
Electrical Insulating Materials.
G. ASTM D 792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and
Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by
Displacement.
H. ASTM D 1622 - Standard Test Method for Apparent Density
of Rigid Cellular Plastics.
I. ASTM D 2583 - Standard Test Method for Indentation
Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol
Impressor.
J. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials.
K. ASTM E 152 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door
Assemblies.
L. SDI 107 - Hardware on Steel Doors (Reinforcement -
Application).
M. SDI 117 - Manufacturing Tolerances for Standard Steel
Doors and Frames.
N. Certification Listings; Warnock Hersey.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01300.
B. Product Data:
1. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
2. Manufacturer's care and maintenance instructions.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if color is
specified below.
3. Color charts for selection of door colors.
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Dimensions, elevations, assembly methods, hardware
reinforcement locations and preparations, wall
conditions, and opening identification.
D. Samples: Submit samples representing specific
construction of doors and frames required for this
project.
1. Doors: Show stiles, core, and fiberglass-
encapsulated reinforcements.
2. Frame: Show profile with corner joint, core, and
fiberglass-encapsulated reinforcements.
E. Calculations: Submit calculations for fiberglass
composite door, verifying theoretical limits of thermal
warpage based upon the exposure temperature differential.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, store, and handle doors and frames with care to
prevent damage and deformation.
B. Identify doors and frames with the manufacturers name
tag, location, door type, color, and weight.
C. Inspect doors and frames upon delivery for damage. Minor
damage may be repaired provided refinished items are
equal in all respects to new Work, and are acceptable to
the Architect. Otherwise remove and replace damaged
items as directed.
D. Store on pallets in the original carton at the job site.
1.6 WARRANTY
A. The manufacturer shall warrant the fiberglass reinforced
plastic doors and frames:
1. From failure due to workmanship and materials for 5
years from date of installation.
2. Against corrosion failure caused by the environment
specified for 10 years from date of installation.
3. From thermal warpage as determined by the theoretical
limits for a structurally steel reinforced fiberglass
composite door.
B. This guarantee shall not extend to failure caused by
physical abuse and shall not cover costs for dismounting
or reinstallation, labor, crating, or freight.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. Provide products manufactured by Warminster Fiberglass
Company; P.O Box 188, Southampton PA 18966-0188; ASD.
Tel. (215) 953-1260, Fax. (215) 357-7893.
B. Products from other manufacturers will be considered for
substitution prior to receipt of bids. Requests for
substitution after bids have been received will not be
considered. Requests for substitution must include the
following information in order to be considered:
1. Formal written request certifying that products to be
substituted will match specified products in terms of
structural properties, dimensions, physical
appearance, quality level, and quantities, and that
they will perform the same function in the same
manner and will achieve the same end result.
2. Manufacturer's and supplier's material data sheets,
specifications, and performance data.
3. A list of three or more projects in satisfactory
service for not less than three years that use
products identical to those being proposed for
substitution. For each project, include name,
address, and telephone number of the engineer, the
contractor, and the plant manager.
2.2 FIRE RATINGS
NOTE ** Consult factory for classification and available
sizes.
A. Fire-Rated Openings: Provide assemblies tested in
accordance with ASTM E 152 and labeled by Warnock Hersey.
2.3 FIBERGLASS DOORS
A. WFD1000 Series Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Doors:
1. Thickness: 1-3/4 inches.
2. Height, width, and other features as indicated.
3. Resin transfer molded in matched metal molds to
produce industrial quality doors which have a smooth
finish.
4. Mold in one piece creating a seamless monolithic
composite consisting of gel-coat, fiberglass
reinforcement, polyester resin, insulating core, and
internal reinforcements.
B. Exterior surface:
1. Gel-coat with a smooth low luster finish free from
fiber pattern, roughness, or other irregularities.
2. Gel-coat thickness: 0.025 inch.
3. Resistant to moisture and ultraviolet degradation.
NOTE ** The Gel coat is resistant to many acids, alkalis,
and solvents in both liquid and vapor form.
Consult with the manufacturer for special gel coat
formulations.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Indicate the chemical resistance required, below,
or delete FDA approval if not required for food
contact.
4. Gel coat resistant to _______________.
5. F.D.A. approved Gel coat.
C. Exterior Laminate: Chemically bonded with gel-coat;
minimum 1/8 inch thick.
1. Composition: Halogenated polyester resin and
continuous strand fiberglass reinforcement; minimum
glass content of 25%.
2. Fire retardant rating (ASTM E 84): Class I.
D. Core:
1. 1-1/2 inch thick; minimum insulating value of R-11.5.
2. Rigid closed cell, self extinguishing
polyisocyanurate foam; density of 1.9 pounds per
cubic foot.
3. Perforated to form resin posts during the molding
process which tie the exterior laminates together.
E. Internal Reinforcements:
1. Provide reinforcements to SDI 107 thickness
standards, and block-outs as required by templates
for hardware specified in hardware section.
2. Combination of 1-9/16 inch thick structural end grain
Balsa core, 1/8 inch thick steel flats, and 1/8 inch
thick fiberglass ribs and 2 pieces of steel tubing, 1-
1/2 inch x 1 inch x 14 gage by door height.
3. Incorporate reinforcements into the doors during the
resin transfer molding process.
4. Provide structural Balsa core on latch side.
5. Provide structural Balsa core with steel flats where
high stress loads are induced by surface applied
hardware such as closers and surface bolts.
6. Provide a continuous steel flat on the hinge side for
optimum screw retention for mortised or continuous
hinges.
7. Provide vertical fiberglass rib reinforcements
surrounding steel tubing stiles 6 inches from the
door sides to structurally rigidize the door and
limit thermal warpage to theoretically determined
tolerances for specified door size. The vertical
reinforcing ribs and tubing will leave an
insignificant shrink line the full length on both
sides of the door, which is acceptable.
F. Produce doors seamlessly by molding in place all
mortises, openings, recesses, pockets, and steel
encapsulated reinforcements to receive finish hardware,
including drilling and tapping, in accordance with finish
hardware schedule and templates provided by hardware
supplier.
2.4 FIBERGLASS FRAMES
A. WFD1000 series fiberglass reinforced plastic frames:
1. 5-3/4 inch jamb with a 2 inch face, 5/8 inch stop and
5/8 inch return.
2. Resin transfer molded in matched metal molds to
produce a knocked down profile with a smooth finish.
3. Monolithic composite consisting of gel-coat,
fiberglass reinforced laminate, structural end grain
Balsa core, and internal reinforcement.
4. Provide mitered corners and molded pockets for corner
reinforcement.
5. Head profile with molded corner tabs for head to jamb
alignment during assembly.
6. During the molding process, mold in place mortises,
recesses, and openings to produce a totally seamless
profile.
B. Exterior Gel Coat Surface: Match gel coat of doors.
C. Exterior laminate: Chemically bonded with gel-coat;
minimum 1/8 inch thick.
1. Composition: Halogenated polyester resin and
continuous strand fiberglass reinforcement; minimum
glass content of 25%.
2. Fire retardant rating: Class I.
D. Structural core:
1. 1/2 inch thick end grain Balsa core with a density of
8 pounds per cubic foot.
2. Core porosity to allow resin to penetrate the surface
during molding and to develop a high strength bond
between the core and laminate.
E. Internal reinforcements:
1. Provide reinforcements to SDI 107 gage thickness
standards, and block-outs as required by templates
for hardware specified in hardware section.
2. 1/8 inch thick steel flats, totally encapsulated in
the fiberglass laminate.
3. Incorporate steel reinforcement into the frame
profile during the resin transfer molding process.
4. Encapsulate a continuous steel flat in the hinge side
jamb profile for optimum screw retention for mortise
or continuous hinges.
5. Reinforce head profile with steel flats located in
the face and stop for surface applied hardware.
6. Corner reinforcement: Steel angle 0.094 inch thick x
1-1/2 inch wide x 3-1/2 inch long which slips into
molded corner pockets to ensure accurate location and
prevent corner separation.
F. Produce frame, jambs, and head seamlessly by molding in
place all mortises, openings, recesses, pockets, and
steel encapsulated reinforcements to receive finish
hardware, including drilling and tapping, in accordance
with finish hardware schedule and templates provided by
hardware supplier.
NOTE ** Delete the following article if transoms, borrowed
lights, and side lights are not required.
Otherwise edit to suit project conditions.
2.5 TRANSOMS AND LIGHTS
A. Provide transom panels where indicated.
B. Provide borrowed lights where indicated.
C. Provide side lights where indicated.
NOTE ** Delete the following article if lights are not
required. See manufacturer's literature for
standard sizes. Custom sizes are available upon
request.
2.6 FIBERGLASS LIGHT OPENINGS
A. Provide fiberglass light opening where indicated.
1. Color: As specified for doors.
2. Profile opening: Molded seamless and integral with
the door in matched metal molds by the resin transfer
molding process. Exterior side of profile to have a
smooth architectural appearance.
3. Removable fiberglass stops to allow for glazing
replacement.
4. Provide stainless steel screws to retain removable
fiberglass stops.
NOTE ** Delete 2 of the 3 following paragraphs.
5. Glazing: 1/4 inch thick safety glass.
6. Glazing: 1/4 inch thick polycarbonate sheet.
7. Glazing: Specified in glazing section.
NOTE ** Delete the following article if louvers are not
required.
2.7 FIBERGLASS LOUVERS
A. Provide fiberglass louvers where indicated.
1. Color: As specified for the doors.
2. Removable fiberglass vanes.
3. Vane profile: Inverted "V".
4. Provide fiberglass insect screens.
5. Molded opening: Seamless and integral with door in
matched metal molds by the resin transfer molding
process. Exterior side of profile to have a smooth
architectural appearance.
6. Provide flat head stainless steel screws to retain
fiberglass stops.
7. Removable fiberglass stops to allow vane replacement.
2.8 COLOR SELECTION
A. Color: The selected color shall pigment both the
gel-coat and exterior laminate.
NOTE ** Delete 4 of the 5 following paragraphs. If the 5th
is retained, specify the selected color. If the
4th is retained, retain color sample submittals
specified in Part 1.
1. Standard Gray.
2. Umber.
3. White.
4. Color as selected by the Architect from the
manufacturer's color chart containing 35 colors.
5. Match color chip provided by the Architect.
2.9 FIBERGLASS THRESHOLD
A. Provide fiberglass threshold unless otherwise specified
in hardware section.
1. 1/2 inch high x 6 inch deep x opening width.
2. Skid resistant surface.
2.10 ANCHORS
NOTE ** Delete types of anchors that are not applicable to
project conditions.
A. Provide jamb anchors within 18 inches of top and bottom
each frame and at 24 inches on center in between, unless
otherwise required for fire-rated frames.
B. New Masonry: Butt mounting jamb anchors, 18 gauge flat
"T" anchors to suit frame size with legs a minimum of 1
inch x 6 inch.
C. Existing Masonry: Butt mounting jamb anchors, 3/8 inch
diameter flat head stainless steel sleeve anchor and
plastic "T" spacer.
D. Wood Studs: Strap anchors; 18 gage x 3/4 inch high x
stud width.
E. Wood Studs: Screw through-frame anchors with stainless
steel lag screws 3/8 inch in diameter.
2.11 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. The manufacturer shall maintain a continuous quality
control program, and upon request shall furnish to the
Architect certified test results of physical properties.
B. Minimum physical properties of the laminate:
1. Tensile Strength (ASTM D 638): 9,000 PSI.
2. Flexural Strength (ASTM D 790): 20,000 PSI.
3. Barcol Hardness (ASTM D 2583): 40 Min. Average.
4. Impact Resistance (ASTM D 256): 12 ft-lbs/inch.
5. Heat Distortion Point (ASTM D 384): 175 F.
6. Density/Specific Gravity (ASTM D 792): 93.6 PCF/1.5.
7. Burning Characteristics (ASTM E 84): Flame Spread,
less than 25; Smoke Density, less than 200.
8. Thermal Expansion (ASTM D 696): 8 x 10-6 in/in
degree F.
C. Minimum physical properties of the urethane foam core:
1. Thermal Conductivity (ASTM C 518): 0.13.
2. Density/Specific Gravity (ASTM D 1622): 1.9 PCF/.03.
3. Burning Characteristics (ASTM E 84): Flame spread,
less than 35; smoke density, less than 240.
D. Minimum physical properties of end grain Balsa core:
1. Thermal Conductivity (ASTM C 518): 0.45.
2. Density/Specific Gravity (ASTM D 1622): 9-1/2
PCF/.128.
3. Compressive Strength (ASTM C 365): 1870 PSI.
E. Prepare tests in accordance with ASTM D 618.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 FRAME INSTALLATION
A. Install frames plumb, level, square, and rigidly secured
in the opening.
B. Use field applied bottom and center spreader to maintain
opening dimensions.
1. Fabricate spreader from lumber at least 1 inch thick
and approximately as wide as frame depth.
2. Cut clearance notches for frame stops.
C. Install anchors in appropriate positions; type as
indicated by construction.
D. After frame is installed and secure, remove spreaders,
leaving surfaces smooth and undamaged.
3.2 DOOR INSTALLATION
A. Install doors plum, level, and square.
B. Apply hardware and adjust to achieve quiet and smooth
operation.
C. Adjust doors to fit snugly and close without sticking or
binding.
D. Maximum clearances:
1. 1/8 inch at jambs and heads.
2. 1/4 inch at meeting stiles of pairs of doors.
3. 1/4 inch between door bottom and finished floor or
threshold.
3.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Wrap doors and frames after installation and keep free of
paint, plaster, cement, scratches, etc.
B. Leave Project site clean and free of debris.
NOTE ** Delete the following article if door, light, and
louver sizes will be shown on the drawings or in a
Door Schedule elsewhere.
3.4 SCHEDULE
A. Door height, unless otherwise indicated:
1. 6'-8".
2. 6'-10".
3. 7'-0".
4. 7'-2".
5. 7'-4".
6. 7'-6".
7. 7'-10".
8. 8'-0".
B. Door leaf width, unless otherwise indicated:
1. 2'-6".
2. 2'-8".
3. 2'-10".
4. 3'-0".
5. 3'-2".
6. 3'-4".
7. 3'-6".
8. 3'-8".
9. 3'-10".
10. 4'-0".
C. Elevations:
1. Provide Elevation F unless otherwise indicated.
2. Provide Elevation V in the following locations:
__________.
3. Provide Elevation N in the following locations:
__________.
4. Provide Elevation FN in the following locations:
__________.
5. Provide Elevation HG in the following locations:
__________.
6. Provide Elevation FG in the following locations:
__________.
7. Provide Elevation L in the following locations:
__________.
8. Provide Elevation TL in the following locations:
__________.
9. Provide Elevation LL in the following locations:
__________.
10. Provide Elevation FL in the following locations:
__________.
11. Provide Elevation VL in the following locations:
__________.
12. Provide Elevation NL in the following locations:
__________.
13. Provide Elevation GL in the following locations:
__________.
14. Provide Elevation DD in the following locations:
__________.
NOTE ** Consult the manufacturer's product literature for
standard light and louver sizes and configurations.
Custom sizes are available upon request.
END OF SECTION