Acoustical Linear Wood Ceilings and Walls

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Linear Wood Ceiling Planks

PART 1 GENERAL

1. SECTION INCLUDES
   1. Linear wood veneer, solid wood, and laminate ceiling planks with reveal.
   2. Accessories for ceiling installation.
2. SUBMITTALS
   1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s technical data sheet and installation instructions for each type of ceiling plank required.
   2. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings, including details, for all ceilings. Coordinate ceiling layout, installation, and suspension system components with construction elements that penetrate tile ceilings or are supported by them. Show overall layout with dimensions and details for penetrations and intersections with other materials or building components.
   3. Samples: Submit three (3) full size samples of each plank type and veneer type required.
   4. Certificates: Submit manufacturer’s certificate that products meet or exceed specified requirements.
   5. Test Reports: Upon request, submit certified test reports from recognized test laboratories.
3. MAINTENANCE MATERIAL
4. Extra Materials:
   1. Deliver no less than two percent (2%) of each type, color and pattern of material.
   2. Extra materials shall be from the same production run as the original materials.
   3. Extra materials shall remain in the manufacturer’s original packaging and given to the building owner upon substantial completion of the work. Store extra materials per instructions as described in storage and handling requirements.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

1. MANUFACTURERS
   1. ASI Architectural, 123 Columbia Court N, Chaska, MN 55318.
      Phone: 888-258-4637. Fax: 952-448-2613. Website: www.asiarchitectural.com
2. DESCRIPTION
   1. Product Description: Linear wood ceiling planks with reveal as manufactured by ASI Architectural.
   2. Product Options: For each item listed below, please select one (1) option from the choices.
      1. Plank Composition: (Wood veneer) / (Solid wood) / (Laminate)
      2. Core: Veneer and Laminate: Interior: (Class A FR Particle Board) / (Class A FR MDF Board) / Exterior: (MR Particle Board)
      3. Edge Banding: Veneer and Laminate: (To match veneer species and finish)
      4. Finish: Veneer Only: (Custom stain to match architect sample with clear lacquer topcoat) / (Clear lacquer topcoat)
         Laminate Only: (Laminate to match architect’s selection)
         Solid Only: (Custom stain to match architect sample with clear Class A topcoat) / (Clear Class A topcoat)
      5. Veneer Species: (Custom to match architect sample) / (Choose from list of standard species on ASI Architectural website)
      6. Plank Width: (3-1/4") / (3-3/4") / (5-1/4") / (Custom)
      7. Reveal Width: (1/4”) / (1/2”) / (3/4”)
      8. Plank Length: All plank composition options: (8’) / (10’)
         Solid wood only: (Random 3’ – 10’)
3. ACCESSORIES
4. Attachment hardware for ceiling planks as specified by manufacturer for installation.
5. Dowels for alignment.
6. Accessories with Options: Select one (1) option from the choices for each of the following accessories.
   1. (Felt – Interior) / (ABS – Exterior) Filler strip.
   2. Acoustical backer: (1") / (2") x 24" x 48". Black.
   3. Vertical trim: 3/4" x (4") / (6") / (Custom) x (96") / (120"). Vertical trim finish to match finish of ceiling planks.

PART 3 EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION
   1. Verification of Conditions:
      1. Inspect installation area and conditions under which work is to be performed for compliance with all manufacturers’ environmental requirements.
      2. All wet work in the installation area must be complete, cured, and dry prior to installation.
      3. Work above ceilings shall be complete, inspected, and accepted before ceiling work begins.
2. INSTALLATION
3. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for installation of ceiling planks and industry standards.
4. Coordinate the exact size, location, and sequencing of penetrations of ceiling planks by all building components.
5. Lay out ceiling pattern per approved shop drawings if required. Where not otherwise indicated, lay out planks so margins on opposite sides of rooms are equal or greater than half (1/2) the plank width.
6. Where ceilings of different heights abut, install acoustical material matching ceiling at vertical surface of ceiling break to match ceiling.
7. ADJUSTING
8. Adjust planks after installation so that surfaces are aligned, flush, and level with gaps between units consistent in width and straight.
9. CLEANING
10. Clean surfaces of ceiling planks per manufacturer’s instructions.
11. Remove and replace damaged or discolored material and material that cannot be properly cleaned.
12. PROTECTION
13. Protect installed work from damage due to subsequent construction activity, including temperature and humidity limitations and dust control, so that the work will be without damage and deterioration at the time of acceptance by the owner.

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