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Translucent Stone Panels

SECTION 07420 - NATURAL STONE REINFORCED PANELS (EXTERIOR)
SECTION 09452 - NATURAL STONE REINFORCED PANELS (INTERIOR)

This section is based on the products of

StonePly
Suite A, 4400 Oneal
Greenville, TX  75404
Tel: (903) 454-0904
Fax: (903) 454-3642
www.stoneply.com

Verify lead times on custom items.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

  • StonePly Translucent Panels

1.2 WORK INCLUDED

  • Furnish all materials, labor, tools, equipment engineering, and services to install composite stone panels of natural stone bonded to Translucent backing.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

  • Section 08630 - Metal-Framed Skylights.
  • Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
  • Section 08800 - Glazing

1.4 REFERENCES

  • ASTM Z 97.1 - American National Standard for Glazing Materials Used in Buildings -- Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test.
  • G. ASTM F 1233 - Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials and Systems.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

  • Manufacturer Qualifications: The stone panel manufacturer shall have at minimum a 3 year demonstrated capability to produce panels of the quality and scope required.
  • Installer Qualifications:  Regularly engaged and experienced in the installation of composite natural stone veneer panels.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

  • Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
  • Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
    • Physical properties including data on material weight, light transmission and thermal expansion.
    • Preparation instructions and recommendations
    • Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
    • Installation methods and procedures, including edge engagement guidelines.
  • Verification Samples: Submit samples for each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 2 inches by 3inches, representing actual product.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

  • Deliver StonePly Translucent panels on enclosed boxes and pallets.
  • Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
  • Store in dry, well-ventilated and covered areas at temperatures below 90 degrees F.
  • Handle sheets carefully to prevent damage; do not drop, slide, or drag.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

  • Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

1.9 WARRANTY

  • Provide StonePly Translucent Panels manufacturer's written warranty covering breakage.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

  • Provide products manufactured by StonePly Inc 4400 Oneal Street, Greenville, TX 75401 Tel (903) 454-0904 Fax (903) 454-3642 info@stoneply.com www.stoneply.com
  • Substitutions are not allowed.

2.2 MATERIALS

  • The stone shall match the sample:
    • Stone Finish shall be: (select one) [polished] [honed] [to match the approved sample]
  • StonePly Panels - General: Comply with properties as follows:
    • Panel Thickness: _______.
    • Backing Material: (Select One) [Glass] [Polycarbonate] [As indicated on drawings].
    • Stone Selection: _______.
    • Dimensional Tolerance: Plus or minus 1/8" (3.2mm) in all directions. Plus or minus 1/8" (3.2mm) diagonally.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

  • Joint sealants (as specified in section 07920) shall be pre tested for compatibility with the natural stone panel facing selected.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

  • Inspect pallets upon delivery for evidence of damage.
  • Inspect and verify that openings are correct size and conform to recommendations of the StonePly Translucent Stone Panel manufacturer.

3.2 PREPARATION

  • Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
  • Immediately prior to installation, expose glazing edges of stone panel by peeling back factory-applied protective masking to a dimension sufficient for edge engagement.

3.3 INSTALLATION

  • Install StonePly translucent in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations for edge engagement and expansion allowance.
  • Employ only sealants and glazing accessories that have been approved by manufacturer of StonePly translucent panels.
  • Remove protective masking immediately after all installation operations are completed.

3.4 PROTECTION

  • Protect installed products until completion of project.
  • Affix polyethylene film or other approved covering to framing members, as required to protect StonePly translucent stone panels from other construction operations.
  • Repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
  • Clean all dirt, marks, & sealant from stone panels using methods appropriate for the type of stone and per manufacturer's recommendation.

3.5 SCHEDULE

* This paragraph to be provided by the architect. *