SECTION 066400 - PLASTIC PANELING
PART 1 - 	GENERAL
1.1	SUMMARY
A.	Section Includes:
1.	Plastic sheet wall paneling.

B.	Related Requirements:
1.	Section 061000 "Rough Carpentry" for wood furring for installing plastic paneling.
2.	Section 064219 "Plastic-Laminate-Faced Wood Paneling."
3.	Section 102600 "Wall and Door Protection" for corner guards installed over plastic paneling.
1.2	ACTION SUBMITTALS
A.	Product Data: For each type of product.
B.	Sustainable Design Submittals:
1.	Product Certificates: For regional materials, indicating location of material manufacturer and point of extraction, harvest, or recovery for each raw material. Include distance to Project and cost for each regional material.
2.	Product Certificates: For indigenous materials, indicating location of material manufacturer and point of extraction, harvest, or recovery for each raw material. Include distance to Project, means of transportation, and cost for each indigenous material.
3.	Product Certificates: For regional materials, indicating location of material manufacturer and point of extraction, harvest, or recovery for each raw material. Include distance to Project, means of transportation, and cost for each regional material.
4.	Product Data: For adhesives, indicating VOC content.
5.	Laboratory Test Reports: For adhesives, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials.
6.	Laboratory Test Reports: For wall materials, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials.
7.	Laboratory Test Reports: For wall materials, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials.
8.	Laboratory Test Reports: For wall materials, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials.
9.	Laboratory Test Reports: For wall materials, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials.
C.	Samples: For plastic paneling and trim accessories, in manufacturer's standard sizes.
1.3	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Testing Agency: Acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
B.	Surface-Burning Characteristics: Determined by testing identical products in accordance with ASTM E84 by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
C.	Meets USDA/FSIS requirements.
D.	UL 2818 GREENGUARD GOLD certified.
E.	Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certified: GLASBOND panels are suitable for use in food and beverage facilities that operate in accordance with a HACCP-based Food Safety Program.
1.4	PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.	Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install plastic paneling until spaces are enclosed and weathertight and temporary HVAC system. Ensure the HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.
1.5	WARRANTY
A.	Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace defective panels and components that fail in materials or workmanship under normal conditions of use within specified warranty period.
1.	Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a.	Exposed fibers.
b.	Rust.
c.	Rot.
d.	Corrosion.
e.	Structural surface cracks.
f.	Painting or refinishing required with normal pigmentation and UV degradation excepted.
2.	Warranty Period - Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Paneling: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.
3.	Warranty Period - Factory-Laminated Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Paneling: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2 - 	PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Source Limitations: Obtain plastic paneling and trim accessories from single manufacturer.
2.2	PLASTIC SHEET PANELING
A.	Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Paneling: Gelcoat-finished, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic panels complying with ASTM D5319.[ Panels will be USDA accepted for incidental food contact.]
1.	Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Valto, Inc.; GLASBOND Self-Adhered Panel Series or comparable:
2.	Wall materials will comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
3.	Wall materials will comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
4.	Wall materials will comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers." Formaldehyde emissions will not exceed 16.5 mcg/cu. m or 13.5 ppb, whichever is less.
5.	Wall materials will comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
6.	Surface-Burning Characteristics: As follows when tested by a qualified testing agency in accordance with ASTM E84. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.
a.	Flame-Spread Index: Between 75 and 200, or Class C.
b.	Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
7.	Nominal Thickness: Not less than 0.15” or 3.9mm
8.	Retain "Wall Panel Size Subparagraph below for products required for wall applications and edit to suit Project requirements.
9.	Wall Panel Size: [4 by 8 ft. (1.2 by 2.4 m)] [4 by 10 ft. (1.2 by 3 m)]  [As indicated on Drawings].

10.	Surface Finish: Embossed Pebbled Texture with Surfaseal 
11.	Scratch Resistance, ASTM D2583, Barcol Hardness: 55 
12.	Impact Strength, ASTM D5420: [30 in-lb (3..4 J)]

13.	Color: [85 White] 
14.	Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following:
15.	Wall materials will comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
16.	Wall materials will comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
17.	Wall materials will comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers." Formaldehyde emissions will not exceed 16.5 mcg/cu. m or 13.5 ppb, whichever is less.
18.	Wall materials will comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
19.	Surface-Burning Characteristics: As follows when tested by a qualified testing agency in accordance with ASTM E84. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.
a.	Flame-Spread Index: 200 or less.
b.	Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
 
c.	Flame-Spread Index: [25] [200] <Insert value> or less.
d.	Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
2.3	ACCESSORIES
A.	Trim Accessories: Manufacturer's two-piece trim pieces with adhesive backer. Standard trims with adhesive backing are designed to retain and cover edges of panels. Provide division bars, inside corners, outside corners and caps as needed to conceal edges.
1.	Color: White 
B.	Adhesive: Pressure sensitive adhesive(PSA) laminated as a backer to the Glasbond panels.
1.	Adhesives will have a VOC content of  0.051 mg/m3.
2.	Adhesive backer will have a shelf life of 24 months and will be a clear color. 
3.	Adhesive will comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
4.	Adhesive will comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
5.	Adhesive will comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers." Formaldehyde emissions will not exceed 9 mcg/cu. m or 7 ppb, whichever is less.
6.	Adhesive will comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
7.	Adhesive will comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers." The building concentration of formaldehyde will not exceed half of the indoor recommended exposure limit or 33 mcg/cu. m and that of acetaldehyde will not exceed 9 mcg/cu. m.
PART 3 - 	EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Examine substrates and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.
1.	Corners: Plumb and straight.
2.	Surfaces: Smooth, sound, and uniform.
3.	Nails or Screw Fasteners: Countersunk.
4.	Joints and Cracks: Filled flush and smooth with adjoining surfaces.
B.	Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2	PREPARATION
A.	Remove wallpaper, vinyl wall covering, loose or soluble paint, and other materials that might interfere with adhesive bond.
B.	Prepare substrate by sanding high spots and filling low spots as needed to provide flat, even surface for panel installation.
C.	Clean substrates of substances that could impair adhesive bond, including oil, grease, dirt, and dust.
D.	Ensure that all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and similar work above the ceiling level has been completed.
E.	Condition panels by unpacking and placing in installation space before installation in accordance with manufacturer's written recommendations.
F.	Lay out paneling before installing. Locate panel joints [where indicated] [to provide equal panels at ends of walls not less than half the width of full panels] [so that trimmed panels at corners are not less than 12 inches (300 mm) wide].
1.	Mark plumb lines on substrate at [trim accessory] [panel joint] locations for accurate installation.
2.	Locate [self-adhered trim accessories] [panel joints] to allow clearance at panel edges in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.
3.3	INSTALLATION
A.	Install plastic paneling in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.
1.	Do all cutting with carbide-tipped saw blades, drill bits or cut with snips.
2.	Install panels plumb, level, square, flat, and in proper alignment.
3.	Install panels to be water resistant and washable.
4.	Install panels with manufacturer's recommended gap for panel field and corner joints.
B.	Install panels on one of the following approved substrates for the pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA):
1.	Primed, painted and paper-faced drywall
2.	Steel
3.	Untreated Plywood
4.	Cement Board
C.	Install trim accessories by removing adhesive release liner on the back of the pieces.
D.	Maintain uniform space between panels and trim pieces by lining the panels up in the correct Landing Zone labeled on the trim accessories.  
E.	Maintain uniform space between adjacent panels and between panels and floors, ceilings, and fixtures. 
END OF SECTION 066400