SECTION 09 77 23 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC PANELS
VALTO ENGINEERED MATERIALS FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC PANELS | VARIETEX

PART 1 - 	GENERAL
1.1	SUMMARY
A.	Section Includes:
1.	Plastic sheet wall paneling.
2.	Factory-laminated wall plastic sheet 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.	Product Data: For sealants, indicating VOC content.
7.	Laboratory Test Reports: For sealants, 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.
10.	Laboratory Test Reports: For wall materials, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials.
11.	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 and FM Approvals.
B.	Surface-Burning Characteristics: Determined by testing identical products in accordance with ASTM E84 by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
C.	FM 4880 approved.
D.	Meets USDA/FSIS requirements.
E.	UL 2818 GREENGUARD GOLD certified.
F.	Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certified: GLASBORD 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 with a temporary HVAC system. Ensure that the HVAC system is operating and maintains 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.; VARIETEX Series or comparable product by one of the following:
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: [25] [200] <Insert value> or less.
b.	Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
7.	Nominal Thickness: Not less than [0.075 inch (1.9 mm)] [0.09 inch (2.3 mm)] 
8.	Wall Panel Size: [4 by 8 ft. (1.2 by 2.4 m)] [4 by 9 ft. (1.2 by 2.7 m)] [4 by 10 ft. (1.2 by 3 m)] [4 by 12 ft. (1.2 by 3.7 m)] [As indicated on Drawings].
9.	Surface Finish: [Embossed pebble texture] [Smooth] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range].
10.	Surface Finish: [Beaded] [Gel Coat Smooth] [Linen] [Sandstone] [Smooth Image] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range].
11.	Scratch Resistance, ASTM D2583, Barcol Hardness: [30] [35] [40] [45] [50] [55] [60] <Insert hardness>.
12.	Impact Strength, ASTM D5420: [3.3 in-lb (0.18 J)] [4.0 in-lb (0.21 J)] [5.0 in-lb (0.27 J)] [6.0 in-lb (0.32 J)] [6.3 in-lb (0.34 J)] [11.0 in-lb (0.58 J)] [45.0 in-lb (5.1 J)] <Insert value>, showing no visible damage on finish side.
13.	Color: [1130 Cotton White] [1294 Sugarloaf Sand] [1277 Clear Water] [1281 Shelter Cove Gray] [636 Morning Mist Gray] [1276 Graphite Vik] [1282 South Beach Ivory] [866 Almond Breeze] [8044 Pepper Dust] [8043 Sand Dune] [809 Fawn Brown] [1295 Mauna Red] [VARIETEX Custom] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range].
B.	Unreinforced Polypropylene Paneling: Solid polypropylene panels made from no less than 80 percent recycled material.[ Panels will be USDA accepted for incidental food contact.]
1.	Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following:
a.	Parkland Plastics, Inc.
b.	<Insert manufacturer's name>.
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: 200 or less.
b.	Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
7.	Nominal Thickness: Not less than [0.06 inch (1.5 mm)] [0.09 inch (2.3 mm)].
8.	Surface Finish: [Smooth] [Molded pebble texture] [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [Match Architect's sample] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range].
9.	Color: [White] [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [Match Architect's sample] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range].
C.	Unreinforced PVC Paneling: Solid polyvinyl chloride panels.[ Panels will be USDA accepted for incidental food contact.]
1.	Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following:
a.	Acoustic Ceiling Products, LLC.
b.	<Insert manufacturer's name>.
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: 25 or less.
b.	Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
7.	Nominal Thickness: Not less than 0.03 inch (0.75 mm).
8.	Surface Finish: [Smooth] [Molded pebble texture] [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [Match Architect's sample] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range].
9.	Color: [White] [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [Match Architect's sample] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range].
D.	Biobased Plastic Paneling: Solid paneling made from biobased modified polyactide resin with flame retardant and integral color.
1.	Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following:
a.	Alpar Architectural Products, LLC.
b.	<Insert manufacturer's name>.
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: 25 or less.
b.	Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
7.	Nominal Thickness: Not less than 0.04 inch (1.0 mm).
8.	Surface Finish: Suede texture.
9.	Color: [White] [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [Match Architect's sample] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range].
2.3	FACTORY-LAMINATED PLASTIC SHEET PANELING
A.	Factory-Laminated Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Paneling: Gelcoat-finished, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic panels complying with ASTM D5319, laminated to [plywood] [oriented strand board] [fire-retardant particleboard] [gypsum board] [high-impact gypsum board] [water-resistant gypsum board].[ Panels will be USDA accepted for incidental food contact.]
1.	Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Valto, Inc.; GLASBORD Wall Panel (FX Class A, PIF Class C) or comparable product by one of the following:
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: [25] [200] <Insert value> or less.
b.	Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
7.	Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Panel Nominal Thickness: Not less than 0.075 inch (1.9 mm).
8.	Surface Finish: Smooth.

B.	Factory-Laminated PVC Paneling: Solid polyvinyl chloride sheet, laminated to [plywood] [oriented strand board] [fire-retardant particleboard] [gypsum board] [high-impact gypsum board] [water-resistant gypsum board].[ Panels are USDA accepted for incidental food contact.]
1.	Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following:
a.	Newcourt, Inc.
b.	<Insert manufacturer's name>.
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: 25 or less.
b.	Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
7.	Nominal Thickness: Not less than 0.015 inch (0.38 mm).
8.	Surface Finish: [Smooth] [Molded pebble texture] [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] 
9.	Color: [White] [As indicated by manufacturer's designations]
2.4	ACCESSORIES
A.	Trim Accessories: Manufacturer's standard [extruded polypropylene] [PVC] [one-piece] [rubber] [two-piece, snap-on] [vinyl extrusions] designed to retain and cover edges of panels. Provide division bars, inside corners,[ outside corners,] and caps as needed to conceal edges.
1.	Color: [Match panels] [As indicated by manufacturer's product designations] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full product range].
B.	Moldings: [Polished aluminum] [PVC pattern-matched to panel] [As indicated by manufacturer's product designations]
C.	Exposed Fasteners: Nylon drive rivets recommended by panel manufacturer.
D.	Concealed Mounting Splines: Continuous, H-shaped aluminum extrusions designed to fit into grooves routed in edges of factory-laminated panels and to be fastened to substrate.
E.	Adhesive: As recommended by plastic paneling manufacturer.
1.	Adhesives will have a VOC content of [50] <Insert value> g/L or less.
2.	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."
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." Formaldehyde emissions will not exceed 9 mcg/cu. m or 7 ppb, whichever is less.
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."
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." 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.
F.	Sealant: [Mildew-resistant, single-component, neutral-curing silicone] [Mildew-resistant, single-component, neutral-curing or acid-curing silicone] [Latex] sealant recommended by plastic paneling manufacturer and complying with requirements in Section 079200 "Joint Sealants."
1.	Sealant will have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less.
2.	Sealant 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."
3.	Sealant 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.	Sealant 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.
5.	Sealant 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."
6.	Sealant 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.
G.	Color Caulk: Color Sil by Color Rite, 100 percent silicone-based colored caulk, available in sanded and linen/satin finish.
1.	Color: [Cotton White] [Sugarloaf Sand] [Clear Water] [Shelter Cove Gray] [Morning Mist Gray] [Graphite Vik] [South Beach Ivory] [Almond Breeze] [Pepper Dust] [Sand Dune] [Fawn Brown] [Mauna Red] [White] [Colonial White] [Beige] [Pearl Gray] [Ivory] [Silver] [Black] [White Wash] [Light Gray] [Latte] [As indicated by manufacturer's product designations] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full product range].

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 [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 or 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 in a full spread of adhesive.
C.	Install panels with fasteners. Layout fastener locations and mark on face of panels so that fasteners are accurately aligned.
1.	Drill oversized fastener holes in panels, 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) greater in diameter than fasteners, and center fasteners in holes.
2.	Apply sealant to fastener holes before installing fasteners.
D.	Install factory-laminated panels using concealed mounting splines in panel joints.
E.	Install trim accessories with adhesive and nails or staples. Do not fasten through panels.
F.	Fill grooves in trim accessories with sealant before installing panels, and bed inside corner trim in a bead of sealant.
G.	Maintain uniform space between panels and wall fixtures. Fill space with sealant.
H.	Maintain uniform space between adjacent panels and between panels and floors, ceilings, and fixtures. Fill space with sealant.
I.	Remove excess sealant and smears as paneling is installed. Clean with solvent recommended by sealant manufacturer and then wipe with clean dry cloths until no residue remains.

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