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Site Amenities - Precast Concrete

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SITE FURNISHINGS GFRC PRECAST CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Manufactured architectural precast concrete planter pots.


1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit in accordance with Section 01330 Submittal Procedures.

B. Product Data: Submit Form and Fiber Inc. technical product data for Chisel precast concrete
planter pots.

C. Submit following Informational Submittals:
1. Qualification Data: Manufacturers qualification data.


1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Single Source Responsibility: Provide architectural precast concrete planters from one
manufacturer with consistent color and finish.


1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with manufacturers requirements.

B. Transport, store, and handle concrete units in an upright position.

C. Protect base, edges, inside and outside rim to prevent staining, cracking, chipping, spalling,
bowing and warping.

D. Use equipment and methods for transportation, site handling and installation as recommended by
manufacturer.

E. Storage:
1. Store units off ground, preferably on a wood pallet, and in manner to prevent cracking,
staining or other physical damage.
2. Place stored units in a singular upright position and according to manufacturer
specifications.
3. Store so that singular units are accessible and undamaged.

F. Protect drainage holes from water and ice during freezing weather.


PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Products specified in this Section are manufactured by Form and Fiber Inc., 3824 Cedar
Springs Rd., #195, Dallas, Texas 75219, Tele. (888) 314-8852, www.formandfiber.com



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2.2 MATERIALS

A. GFRC/ Lightweight Concrete: Manufacturers proprietary blend of portland cement, sand, water,
pumice pozzolan, fiberglass fibers, and admixtures, including color pigment.
1. Use only one brand, type and source of cement for entire Project.
2. Standard Manufacturer Colors: White ______ or Natural Gray ______.

**** OR ****

3. Colors: Custom color pigment as selected from Davis Colors, a trademark of Rockwood
Pigments.

B. Water: Clean, and drinkable.

C. Sealants:
1. Inside Sealant, water-based polyurethane, high-solid coating. UV stable, non-yellowing.
2. [Optional] Outside Sealant, high quality, breathable, solvent-based 100% acrylic, semi-
gloss sealant. UV stable, non-yellowing. Applied at 28 days or longer.
3. [Optional] Outside Sealant, high quality, breathable, water-based penetrating sealant. UV
stable, non-yellowing. Applied at 28 days or longer.


2.3 FABRICATION - GENERAL

A. Formwork:
1. Fabricate steel forms for close control of dimensions and details.
2. Fabricate forms sufficiently rigid to meet casting tolerances.
3. Coat formwork with form release agent.

B. Casting:
1. Provide GFRC precast concrete mix for full unit face coat.
2. Provide GFRC precast concrete mix for backing coat.
3. Cast units to minimum 3/4" - 1" inch thickness.
4. If integral color is specified, color to be applied to both face and backing coats.
5. Provide optional drainage hole according to manufacturer specifications.
6. Fabricate units to required profiles and sizes. Execute work accurately to specified
tolerances and free of broken edges. Fabricate edges straight and with clean accurate
arises.
7. Ensure exposed edges and ends match finish and texture of face of unit.

C. Curing:
1. Protect units from exposure to weather until concrete strength is adequate for form
removal.
2. Cure units under identical conditions.


2.4 PLANTER POTS
A. Chisel Series Planters: Applications Urban Spaces, Terraces, to Residential

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1. Square tapered GFRC precast concrete planter pots.
2. Product CH_45
Dimensions = 45 inches tall, 32 inch width by 32 inch depth, with taper to 21 wide base.
a. Approximate Weight: 325 pounds.
b. Color: ___________________________
c. Quantity Required ______

3. Product CH_28
Dimensions = 28 inches tall, 36 inch width by 36 inch depth, with taper to 31.5 wide base.
a. Approximate Weight: 310 pounds.
b. Color: ___________________________
c. Quantity Required ______

4. Product CH_14
Dimensions = 14 inches tall, 22.5 inch width by 22.5 inch depth, with taper to 21 wide
base.
a. Approximate Weight: 110 pounds.
b. Color: ___________________________
c. Quantity Required ______


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine deliveries upon arrival at site to verify each unit is without damage.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General:
1. Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions.
2. Install units without damage to shape or finish. Damage includes chips or cracks in
exposed-to-view areas.

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3. Do not install damaged units, except as approved by Architect.
4. Repair [Replace] damaged units.
5. Set units level, plumb, square and true within allowable tolerances.
6. Install units in final locations and in arrangements, as indicted on Drawings.

3.3 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust each concrete planter pot so that units are in proper location and orientation.

B. Drainage holes cannot be added to units in the field and must be fabricated during casting
process.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Clean dirt or blemishes from surface of exposed units.

B. Wash and rinse in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.

C. Protect adjacent surfaces from damage due to cleaning operations.

D. Do not use cleaning materials or processes which could alter character of exposed finishes.


END OF SECTION