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DIVISION 10 - SECTION 10 11 00 - VISUAL DISPLAY SURFACES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Section Includes:
1. Porcelain enamel chalkboards
2. Porcelain enamel markerboards
3. Porcelain enamel Marker Walls
4. Tackboards
5. Tack Walls
6. Field-Assembled Trim
7. Vertical and Horizontal Sliding Units
B. Related Sections Include:
1. 10 13 00 Directory and Bulletin Boards
2. 10 12 00 Display Cases
3. 12 35 00 Specialty Casework
1.02 REFERENCED STANDARDS
A. American Society for Testing Materials
1. ASTM-E 84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics for
Building Materials
2. ASTM B221Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded
Bars, Rods, Wires, Profiles and Tubes.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings for each type of visual display board required.
B. Product Data: Provide technical data for materials specified. Include Material
Safety Data Sheets, when applicable.
C. Samples and color charts: Provide Manufacturer's color charts and composition samples
of face, core, backing and trim to illustrate finish, color and texture, where required.
D. Manufacturer's Instructions: Provide Manufacturer's installation instructions.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide all items in this section as manufactured by: Claridge Products and
Equipment, Inc., Harrison, Arkansas 72602-0910, Phone: 870/743-2200
Fax: 870/743-1908
B. Regulatory Requirements: Conform to applicable code for flame/smoke rating in
tackboards in accordance with ASTM-E 84.
C. Operation and Maintenance: Include data on regular cleaning, stain removal,
and precautions.
1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Field measure prior to preparation of shop drawings and fabrication to ensure
proper fit.
B. Comply with manufacturer's recommendations for climatizing area for interior
moisture and temperature to approximate normal occupied conditions.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead time
requirements to avoid construction delay.
B. Delivery: Deliver materials in original, unopened, undamaged containers with
identification labels intact.
C. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather
conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer.
1.07 WARRANTY
A. Submit a "Life of the Building" warranty, stating that under normal usage and
maintenance, and when installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
and recommendations, Claridge porcelain enamel steel Vitracite chalkboards and
LCS markerboards are guaranteed for the life of the building. Guarantee covers
replacement of defective boards but does not include cost of removal or
reinstallation.
B. Submit a standard warranty, stating when installed in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, Claridge tackboards are
guaranteed for one year against defects in materials and workmanship. Guarantee
does not cover normal wear and tear, improper handling, any misuse, or any
defects caused by vandalism or subsequent abuse. Guarantee covers replacement
of defective material but does not include cost of removal or reinstallation.
C. Writing Surface Warranty Period: (Specify term) ____ years commencing on Date
of Substantial Completion.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Visual Display Board Manufacturer: Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.
1. Contact: P. O. Box 910, Harrison, AR 72602; Telephone: (870) 743-2200;
Fax: (870) 743-1908; E-Mail: claridge@claridgeproducts.com;
web site: www.claridgeproducts.com.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Claridge Porcelain Enamel Chalkboards and Markerboards: Porcelain enamel
Vitracite chalkboards and LCS markerboards shall be manufactured in accordance
with Porcelain Enamel Institute's specification. Porcelain enamel finish shall
be fusion bonded to a 24 gauge steel substrate at temperature necessary to
reduce steel and porcelain stresses and achieve superior enamel bond and
hardness.
1. Claridge Unframed Porcelain Enamel Chalkboards and Markerboards
a. Face Sheet: (Specify 24 gauge Vitracite Chalkboard; or 24
gauge LCS Markerboard).
b. Core Material: (Specify 1/4" Hardboard; 7/16" MDF; 7/16"
Duracore; 3/8" Duracore; 3/8" Particle Board).
c. Panel Backing: (Specify Moisture Barrier Back; 0.002" Aluminum
Foil Panel; 0.005" Aluminum Foil Panel; 0.015" Aluminum
Sheet Panel; Steel Panel).
d. Laminations: Shall be hot-type neoprene contact adhesive
applied to both surfaces automatically. Each substrate shall
have a minimum of 80% covering with 1.5-2.0 dry mils of
adhesive. Panel components shall have uniform pressure applied
mechanically over entire area. Laminations shall be made by
face sheet manufacturer.
e. Size: (Specify size or as indicated on Drawings.).
f. Color: (Specify face sheet color from manufacturer's standard
colors.).
2. Claridge Factory-Built Chalkboards and Markerboards:
a. Face Sheet: (Specify 24 gauge Vitracite Chalkboard; or 24 gauge
LCS Markerboard).
b. Core Material: (Specify 7/16" MDF; 7/16" Duracore; 3/8" Duracore;
3/8" Particle Board).
c. Panel Backing: (Specify Moisture Barrier Back; 0.002" Aluminum Foil
Panel; 0.005" Aluminum Foil Panel; 0.015" Aluminum Sheet Panel;
Steel Panel).
d. Series: (Specify Series 1, 3, 4, 5, or 185.).
e. Typical Arrangement: (Specify Type A, Type C, Type D, Type F,
Type H, Type BR, reverse BL, Type ER, reverse EL, or Type GR,
reverse GL.).
f. Panel Size: (Specify writing surface panel length and height,
and, for combination units, tackboard panel length and height.).
g. Panel Color: (Specify color(s) from manufacturer's standard colors.).
Color charts furnished on request.
3. Claridge Porcelain Enamel Marker Walls
a. Architect to specify 24 gauge Porcelain Enamel Steel Skins with
matched butt joints or 24 gauge Porcelain Enamel laminated panels
with matched butt joints and steel splines.
1. LCS24 - 24 gauge Porcelain Enamel Steel Skins
2. LCS24-217-F - 24 gauge Porcelain Enamel Steel Skins
mounted on 7/16" MDF core with moisture barrier backing.
B. Tackboards
1. Claridge Unframed Tackboards
a. Claridge Cork: Composed of 1/4" thick self-healing, burlap backed
cork laminated to a 1/4" hardboard backing.
b. Fabricork: Vinyl fabric on cork underlay with 1/4" hardboard back.
c. Hook-Fab: Hook and loop compatible fabric on cork underlay with
1/4" hardboard back.
d. Designer Fabric: Fabric on cork underlay with 1/4" hardboard back.
e. Tan Nucork: Composed of pure grain natural cork on 1/4"
hardboard back.
2. Claridge Factory Built Tackboards:
a. Tackboard Surface: (Specify Claridge Cork: 1/4" thick cork
laminated to a 1/4" hardboard backing; Fabricork: Vinyl fabric on
cork underlay with 1/4" hardboard back or Vinyl fabric on duracore;
Hook-Fab: Hook and loop compatible fabric on cork underlay with
1/4" hardboard back; Designer Fabric: Fabric on cork underlay with
1/4" hardboard back; or Tan Nucork: 1/4" natural cork on
1/4" hardboard back.)
b. Series: (Specify Series 1, 3, 4, 5, or 185.).
c. Typical Arrangement: (Specify Type CO, Type C, Type D, Type F,
Type H, Type BR, reverse BL, Type ER, reverse EL, or Type GR,
reverse GL.).
d. Panel Size: (Specify tackboard panel length and height, and, for
combination units, writing surface panel length and height.).
e. Panel Color: (Specify color(s) from manufacturer's standard
colors.). Color charts furnished on request.
3. Claridge Tack Walls
a. Architect to specify edge-wrapped panels of Fabricork (1380AEW) or
Designer Fabric (3104EW) butted together, or panels of Fabricork
(1380A) or Designer Fabric (3104) installed with fabric-covered trim.
1. 1380AEW Fabricork - vinyl fabric on duracore backing with
edges wrapped
2. 1380A Fabricork - vinyl fabric on duracore backing
3. 3104EW Designer Fabric - fabric on duracore backing with
edges wrapped
4. 3104 Designer Fabric - fabric on duracore backing
C. Claridge Extruded Aluminum Trim with Satin Anodize Finish and Accessories
1. Factory-Built Trim:
a. Series: (Specify Series 1, 3, 4, 5, or 185.).
2. Field-Assembled Trim:
a. Screw-On Aluminum Trim
b. Slip-On Aluminum Trim
c. Snap-On Aluminum Trim
d. Marker Wall Trim
1. 1016 Trim with 1015 Ground
e. Fabric Covered Tack Wall Trim
1. 1016-FC Fabric Covered Trim with 1015 Ground
2. 697-FC and 698-FC Fabric Covered Outside and Fabric
Covered Inside Corner Trim
f. Length: (Specify length.).
g. Finish: (Specify finish - Satin Anodize standard.).
1. Optional finish - Color Anodized Trim
2. Optional finish - Powder Coat Paint Finished Trim
3. Chalktrough
a. Standard continuous, solid type aluminum tray with ribbed section
and injection molded end closures at bottom of each markerboard or
chalkboard.
b. Standard continuous, hollow aluminum tray with injection molded
end closures at bottom of each markerboard or chalkboard.
c. Optional continuous, hollow aluminum tray with cast aluminum end
closures at bottom of each markerboard or chalkboard.
4. Map Rail
a. Standard continuous 1" map rail with cork insert and end stops at
the top of each chalkboard or markerboard.
b. Optional continuous 2" map rail with cork insert and end stops at
the top of each chalkboard or markerboard.
5. Accessories
a. Map Hooks: (One map hook furnished for every two feet of Map Rail
on Factory-Built Units.).
b. Roller Brackets: (Specify number required.).
c. Flag Holders: (Specify number required.).
D. Claridge Modular Markerboard, Chalkboard and Tackboard Units:
1. Typical Arrangement: (Specify MOD1, MOD2 or MOD3)
2. Writing Surface: (Specify 24 gauge Vitracite chalkboard or 24 gauge LCS
markerboard.).
3. Tackboard Surface: (Specify Claridge Cork, Fabricork, Hook-Fab, Designer
Fabric or Tan Nucork.).
4. Panel Size: (Specify writing surface panel length and height and/or tackboard
panel length and height. 4'0" x 8'0" maximum).
5. Wall Standards: Specify single or double aluminum wall standards. Standards
to be fastened directly to wall on 4-foot centers.
6. Panel Color: (Specify color(s) from manufacturer's standard colors.).
E. Claridge Factory-Built Wood Framed Markerboard, Chalkboard and Tackboard Units:
1. Series: (Specify series from manufacturer's standard units.)
2. Typical Arrangements: (Specify arrangement from manufacturer's standards.).
3. Panel Size: (Specify panel length and height.).
4. Panel Color: (Specify color from manufacturer's standard colors.).
5. Wood Frame: (Specify type of wood and finish from manufacturer's standards.).
F. Claridge Horizontal Sliding Markerboard, Chalkboard and Tackboard Units:
1. Series: (Specify series from manufacturer's standard units -
two-track; three-track; four-track; or component parts.)
a. Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel - Writing surface: 24 gauge
steel (Specify 24 gauge steel LCS Markerboard or 24 gauge steel
Vitracite Chalkboard)
b. Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel - Tackable surface: (Specify
Claridge Cork, cork laminated to burlap backing; Fabricork, vinyl
fabric on cork underlay; Designer Fabric, fabric on cork underlay;
Hook-Fab, hook and loop compatible fabric on cork underlay; or Tan
Nucork, natural cork)
2. Sizes: (Specify panel length and height. Standard height - 4 feet.
Standard length is up to 24 feet)
3. Typical Arrangements: (Specify type and color of back panel, if
required, and number, type and color of sliding panels. Select from
manufacturer's standards.)
4. Component Parts: (Specify top mounted panels without housing or
bottom mounted panels without housing.)
G. Claridge Vertical Sliding Markerboard, Chalkboard and Tackboard Units:
1. Series: (Specify series from manufacturer's standard units - manually
or motor operated, Wall or Floor Mounted Vertical Sliding Units)
a. Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel - Writing Surface: 24 gauge steel
(Specify 24 gauge steel LCS Markerboard or 24 gauge steel Vitracite
Chalkboard)
b. Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel - Tackable Surface: (Specify
Claridge Cork, cork laminated to burlap backing; Fabricork, vinyl
fabric on cork underlay; Designer Fabric, fabric on cork underlay;
Hook-Fab, hook and loop compatible fabric on cork underlay; or Tan
Nucork, natural cork)
c. Wall Mounted Units: Panels slide from sill or chalktray to top
of unit.
d. Floor Mounted Units: Panels slide from floor to top of unit.
(Optional kick panel allows sliding panels to be concealed when in
down position, leaving entire rear wall surface as writing or
tackable surface.)
e. Sizes: (Specify panel length and height. Standard height is
8 feet for wall mounted verticals and 10 feet for floor mounted
verticals. Standard length is up to 16 feet)
f. Sliding Panel(s) and Housing: (Specify number of sliding panels
required, one, two or three)
1. Sliding panels are 7/8" thick
2. Housing has 4" wide face
a. Housing for units with one sliding panel is
approximately 3-5/16" deep
b. Housing for units with two sliding panels is
approximately 6-1/2" deep
c. Housing for units with three sliding panels is
approximately 9-9/16" deep
2. Series: (Specify series from manufacturer's standard units - Wall or Floor
Mounted Thinline Vertical Sliding Units.)
a. Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel: 24 gauge steel (Specify 24 gauge
steel LCS Markerboard or 24 gauge steel Vitracite Chalkboard)
b. Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel: (Specify Claridge Cork, cork
laminated to burlap backing; Fabricork, vinyl fabric on cork underlay;
Designer Fabric, fabric on cork underlay; Hook-Fab, hook and loop
compatible fabric on cork underlay; or Tan Nucork, natural cork,
tackable sliding panel(s) or back panel)
c. Wall Mounted Units: Panels slide from sill or chalktray to top of
unit.
d. Floor Mounted Units: Panels slide from floor to top of unit.
(Optional kick panel allows sliding panels to be concealed when in
down position, leaving entire rear wall surface as writing or tackable
surface.)
e. Sizes: (Specify panel length and height. Standard height is 8 feet
for wall mounted Thinline verticals and 10 feet for floor mounted
Thinline verticals. Standard length is up to 12 feet)
f. Sliding Panel(s) and Housing: (Specify number of sliding panels
required, one, two or three)
1. Sliding panels are 1/2" thick
2. Housing has 2-5/8" wide face
a. Housing for units with one sliding panel is
approximately 2-23/32" deep
b. Housing for units with two sliding panels is
approximately 4-7/8" deep
c. Housing for units with three sliding panels is
approximately 7" deep
3. Typical Arrangements: (Specify type and color of back panel, if
required, and number, type and color of sliding panels. Select from
manufacturer's standards.)
2.03 FABRICATION
A. Shop assembly: (Specify factory assembled or field assembled chalkboard,
markerboard, and tackboard units).
B. Shop assembly: Provide Horizontal Sliding Units with all corners reinforced
with angles to strengthen frame. Nylon ball bearing rollers at top of unit
and nylon guide rollers at bottom of unit to be of sufficient size and number
to eliminate vibration and provide smooth and quiet operation of the panels.
1. LCS Markerboard:
a. Sliding Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 1/2" honeycomb
3. Backing: steel
b. Back Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 3/8" particle board
3. Backing: Moisture Barrier Back
2. Vitracite Chalkboard:
a. Sliding Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 1/2" honeycomb
3. Backing: steel
b. Back Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 3/8" particle board
3. Backing: Moisture Barrier Back
3. Claridge Cork Tackboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
a. Face Sheet: 1/4" cork
b. Binder: burlap
c. Backing: hardboard
C. Shop assembly: Provide Vertical Sliding Units with all corners reinforced
with angles to strengthen unit and eliminate vibration. Panels to be equipped
with ball bearing rollers for elimination of side motion and noise plus, ball
bearing neoprene end rollers for effortless movement of panels. Sliding panels
to be counterbalanced and all cables rotate around one central pulley to
eliminate racking. Vertical sliding units to be completely assembled at the
factory and erected on a test panel before shipping. All sections to be
properly fitted and all units to be thoroughly tested, then taken apart for
shipping. Components are to be clearly marked for easy reassembly on the job.
1. LCS Markerboard:
a. Sliding Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 3/4" honeycomb
3. Backing: steel
b. Back Panel:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 3/8" particle board
3. Backing: Moisture Barrier Back
2. Vitracite Chalkboard:
a. Sliding Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 3/4" honeycomb
3. Backing: steel
b. Back Panel:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 3/8" particle board
3. Backing: Moisture Barrier Back
3. Claridge Cork Tackboard:
a. Sliding Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 1/4" cork
2. Binder: burlap
3. Backing: honeycomb and steel
b. Back Panel:
1. Face Sheet: 1/4" cork
2. Binder: burlap
3. Backing: hardboard
D. Shop assembly: Provide Thinline Vertical Sliding Units with all corners
reinforced with angles to strengthen unit and eliminate vibration. Panels to
be equipped with nylon guides for effortless panel movement. Sliding panels
to be counterbalanced and all cables rotate around one central pulley to
eliminate racking. Thinline Vertical Sliding Units to be completely assembled
at the factory and erected on a test panel before shipping. All sections to
be properly fitted and all units to be thoroughly tested, then taken apart for
shipping. All components are to be clearly marked for easy reassembly on the job.
1. LCS Markerboard:
a. Sliding Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 1/2" honeycomb
3. Backing: steel
b. Back Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 3/8" particle board
3. Backing: Moisture Barrier Back
2. Vitracite Chalkboard:
a. Sliding Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 1/2" honeycomb
3. Backing: steel
b. Back Panels:
1. Face Sheet: 24 gauge steel
2. Core: 3/8" particle board
3. Backing: Moisture Barrier Back
3. Claridge Cork Tackboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
a. Face Sheet: 1/4" cork
b. Binder: burlap
c. Backing: hardboard
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Verify before installation that interior moisture and temperature approximate
normal occupied conditions.
B. Verify that wall surfaces are prepared and ready to receive boards.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Deliver factory built units completely assembled and of dimensions shown in
details and in accordance with manufacturer's shop drawings as approved by the
architect.
B. Follow manufacturer's instructions for storage and handling of units before
installation.
C. Do not install boards on damp walls or in damp and humid weather without heat
in the building.
D. Install level and plumb, keeping perimeter trim straight in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations.
3.03 ADJUST AND CLEAN
A. Verify that all accessories are installed as required for each unit.
B. At completion of work, clean surfaces and trim in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations, leaving all materials ready for use.
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