SECTION 02871

SITE FURNISHINGS – PRECAST CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes: Manufactured architectural precast concrete planter pots.

1.2SUBMITTALS

  1. General: Submit in accordance with Section 01330 Submittal Procedures.
  1. Product Data: Submit Form and Fiber Inc. technical product data for Boardform precast concrete planter pots.
  1. Submit following Informational Submittals:
  2. Qualification Data: Manufacturer’s qualification data.

1.3QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Single Source Responsibility: Provide architectural precast concrete planters from one manufacturer with consistent color and finish.

1.4DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

  1. Comply with manufacturer’s requirements.
  1. Transport, store, and handle concrete units in an upright position.
  1. Protect base, edges, inside and outside rim to prevent staining, cracking, chipping, spalling, bowing and warping.
  1. Use equipment and methods for transportation, site handling and installation as recommended by manufacturer.
  1. Storage:
  2. Store units off ground, preferably on a wood pallet, and in manner to prevent cracking, staining or other physical damage.
  3. Place stored units in a singular upright position and according to manufacturer specifications.
  4. Store so that singular units are accessible and undamaged.
  1. Protect drainage holes from water and ice during freezing weather.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1MANUFACTURER

  1. Products specified in this Section are manufactured by Form and Fiber Inc, P.O. Box 2102, Mabank Texas 75147, Tele. (888) 314-8852,

2.2MATERIALS

  1. Concrete: Manufacturer’s proprietary blend of sand, aggregate, Portland cement, fiberglass fiber, sand, water, and admixtures, including natural color pigment.
  2. Use only one brand, type and source of cement for entire Project.
  3. Standard Manufacturer Colors: Natural Gray ______or natural color pigment as selected from Davis Colors, a trademark of Rockwood Pigments.
  1. Wood:

1. Selection of species based on expression of wood grain, moisture resistance, and

consistency of form and alignment.

2. Board selection should be straight and true to form.

  1. Water: Clean, and drinkable.
  1. Sealants:
  2. Inside Sealant, water-based penetrating sealant. Clear, matte, UV stable, non-yellowing.
  3. Outside Sealant, water-based penetrating sealant. Clear, matte, UV stable, non-yellowing.

2.3FABRICATION - GENERAL

  1. Formwork:
  2. Fabricate wood forms for close control of dimensions and details per designer specification, utilizing: 4 inch ____ 6 inch ____ or 8 inch ____ nominal board widths.
  3. Alignment of wood forms: Horizontal Aligned ______or Offset Layout ______.
  4. Provide level 1/8" to 1/4" finger joints between boards____ or tightly butted joints ____.
  5. Fabricate forms sufficiently rigid to meet casting tolerances.
  6. Coat formwork with form release agent.
  1. Casting:
  2. Provide precast concrete mix for full unit depth.
  3. Cast units to wall thickness:

2.5 inch thickness for planters up to 6’-0” L ____,

3 inch thickness for planters over 6’-1” L to 7’-11” ____

3.5 inch thickness for planters 8’-0” L ____

(Planters over 8’-0”L(96”), require manufacturer approval prior to specification and may increase to 4” thickness)

  1. Provide optional drainage hole according to designer specifications.
  2. Cast internal steel loops for lifting and locating of units.
  3. Ensure fluidity of mix to capture wood grain detail.
  4. Fabricate units to required profiles and sizes. Execute work accurately to specified tolerances and free of broken edges. Fabricate edges straight and with clean accurate arises.
  5. Ensure exposed edges and ends match finish and texture of face of unit.
  1. Curing:
  2. Protect units from exposure to weather until concrete strength is adequate for form removal.
  3. Cure units under identical conditions.
  4. Cured units compressive strength: minimum 4,500 psi.

2.4PLANTER POTS

  1. Boardform Series Planters: Applications Heavy Public Traffic-to-Residential
  1. Square or rectangular boardform concrete planter pots.
  2. Product Dimensions for height, depth, and width (up to 96" length) as specified by designer.
  3. Color: ______
  4. Quantity Required ______

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION

  1. Examine deliveries upon arrival at site to verify each unit is without damage.

3.2INSTALLATION

  1. General:
  2. Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions.
  3. Install units without damage to shape or finish. Damage includes chips or cracks in exposed-to-view areas.
  4. Do not install damaged units, except as approved by Architect.
  5. Repair [Replace] damaged units.
  6. Set units level, plumb, square and true within allowable tolerances.
  7. Install units in final locations and in arrangements, as indicted on Drawings.

3.3ADJUSTING

  1. Adjust each concrete planter pot so that units are in proper location and orientation.
  1. Drainage holes cannot be added to units in the field and must be fabricated during casting process.

3.4CLEANING

  1. Clean dirt or blemishes from surface of exposed units.
  1. Wash and rinse in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  1. Protect adjacent surfaces from damage due to cleaning operations.
  1. Do not use cleaning materials or processes which could alter character of exposed finishes.

END OF SECTION

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