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SECTION 02825 ORNAMENTAL ALUMINUM FENCES AND GATES
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Work Included
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials and all necessary accessory items for the installation of the ornamental aluminum fence system specified herein at (specified project location).

1.02 RELATED WORK
Section 022 – Earthwork
Section 030 – Concrete

1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The manufacturer shall apply a total ornamental aluminum fencing system of the style, strength, and color defined herein. The system shall be a total package including all components; pickets, posts, stringers, gates, and hardware as required.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
The contractor shall provide laborers and supervisors who are thoroughly familiar with the type of construction involved and the materials specified.

1.05 REFERENCES
AAMA 2603 – Performance requirements & testing procedures for pigmented organic coatings.

ASTM B221 – Specifications for aluminum alloy extruded bars, shapes and tubes.

1.06 SUBMITTAL
The manufacturer’s literature shall be submitted prior to installation to confirm compliance with all requirements for materials specified in this section.

1.07 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.) Fence panels, gates, posts and accessories shall be delivered to the construction site in packed cartons.

B.) Each package shall be identified and shall bear the name of manufacturer.

C.) Store all materials in a secure and dry area.

 

 

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION
Prepare the grade and remove surface irregularities, if any, which may cause interference with the installation of aluminum fence.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A.) Set fence posts at ____(verify spacing based on grade of material in buyline 2342) on center maximum, set gate posts for gate openings specified in the construction drawings.

B.) Insert notched stringers into pre-punched posts and fasten with stainless steel TEK screws.

C.) Center and align posts. Place concrete around posts, and vibrate or tamp for consolidation. Re-check vertical and top alignment of posts, verify they are plumb and level. Make necessary corrections if needed before concrete hardens.

D.) Install gates plumb, level and secure for full opening without interference. For double gates, install drop rod. Adjust all hardware for smooth operation.

3.03 CLEANING
Contractor shall clean jobsite of excess materials; post hole excavations shall be scattered uniformly away from posts. Clean aluminum fence with mild household detergent and clean water rinse well. Mortar should be removed from exposed posts and other fencing material using a 10% solution of muriatic acid followed immediately by several rinses with clean water.

 
   



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Alumi-Guard's fencing products are available in five colors; black, white, bronze, hunter green, and beige. Some of the colors are illustrated above. Custom colors are available please call for details.

 

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURER
The aluminum fencing system shall be manufactured by Alumi-Guard Ornamental Aluminum Fencing, 15050 Labor Place, Hudson, FL 34667. The fence shall be [specify from applicable options (specify style, height, grade, and color)].

2.02 MATERIALS
A.) Aluminum Extrusions: All components shall be made of 6063-T6 and 6063-T5 in accordance with ASTM B221.

B.) Fasteners: All screws shall be 410 and 18-8 stainless self-drilling head. All screws shall be painted to match the finish of fence.

C.) Accessories: Aluminum or other non-ferrous metal castings shall be used for all post caps, wall brackets, scrolls, finials, flanges and other miscellaneous hardware. Hinges and latches shall be fabricated from aluminum extrusions with stainless steel springs and powder coated to match.

2.03 FINISH
The fence shall be pre-treated and then coated with TGIC® polyester powder coating, which exceeds AAMA 2603. The finish should be able to withstand a 3000 hour salt spray test. Application of the TGIC® powder coating shall be electrostatic. Curing shall be at a temperature of 400°F for 10 minutes.

The pre-treat shall be a 4-stage chemical system.
Stage #1: Alkaline cleaner consisting of Potassium Hydroxide. This stage also
etches the material to the original surface removing organic and in-organic material.
Stage #2: Clean water rinse.
Stage #3: Reverse/Osmosis clean water rinse.
Stage #4: Micro etch, and a polymer compound primer application.

A.) TGIC® polyester powder coating shall meet or exceed a H-2H pencil hardness in accordance to ASTM D3363.

B.) TGIC® polyester powder coating shall meet or exceed ASTM D3359 adhesion test.

2.04 FABRICATION
A.) Stringers, (Horizontal rails) shall be punched to allow pickets to pass through the top of the rail. The number of stringers shall vary with the style, height and strength as determined by manufacturer. (Please specify which channels/stringers from buyline2342)

B.) Pickets, shall be fastened to stringers mechanically with stainless steel TEK screws on one side of the stringer only. (Please specify pickets size from buyline 2342)

C.) Posts, shall be pre-punched to allow the stringers to slide in and be attached with stainless steel TEK. Cast aluminum post caps shall be affixed to all posts. (Please specify post size from buyline 2342)

D.) Gates, shall be fabricated using the same components as for the complete fencing system. Walk gates shall have adjustable self-closing hinges and will be self-latching. (Specify style and dimensions.

 

 
     
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