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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 14 23 SignageTHE KENT 10 14 23 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 SIGNAGE THE KENT SECTION 10 14 23 - SIGNAGE PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Channel letter signs. 2. Room-identification signs. 3. Vinyl signs. 4. Cast bronze plaques. 5. Frosted film signs. B. Related Requirements: 1. Section 01 50 00 "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for temporary Project identification signs and for temporary information and directional signs. 2. Section 14 24 00 "Hydraulic Elevators" for code-required conveying equipment signage. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Accessible: In accordance with the accessibility standard. 1.4 COORDINATION A. Furnish templates for placement of sign-anchorage devices embedded in permanent construction by other installers. B. Furnish templates for placement of electrical service embedded in permanent construction by other installers. 1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product. B. Shop Drawings: For each type pf product. 1. Include fabrication and installation details and attachments to other work. 2. Show sign mounting heights, locations of supplementary supports to be provided by others, and accessories. 3. Show message list, typestyles, graphic elements, including raised characters and Braille, and layout for each sign at least half size. THE KENT 10 14 23 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 SIGNAGE THE KENT C. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of sign assembly, exposed component, and exposed finish. 1. Include representative Samples of available typestyles and graphic symbols. D. Samples for Verification: For each type of sign assembly showing all components and with the required finish(es), in manufacturer's standard size unless otherwise indicated and as follows: 1. Room-Identification Signs: Full-size Sample. 2. Variable Component Materials: 8-inch Sample of each base material, character (letter, number, and graphic element) in each exposed color and finish not included in Samples above. 3. Exposed Accessories: Full-size Sample of each accessory type. E. Sign Schedule: Use same designations specified or indicated on Drawings or in a sign schedule. 1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS A. Qualification Data: For Installer and manufacturer. B. Sample Warranty: For special warranty. 1.7 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS A. Maintenance Data: For signs to include in maintenance manuals. 1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: Refer to Specification Section 01 40 00 “Quality Requirements.” 1.9 FIELD CONDITIONS A. Field Measurements: Verify locations of anchorage devices and electrical service embedded in permanent construction by other installers by field measurements before fabrication, and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. 1.10 WARRANTY A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of signs that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. 1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Deterioration of finishes beyond normal weathering. b. Deterioration of embedded graphic image. c. Separation or delamination of sheet materials and components. 2. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion. THE KENT 10 14 23 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 SIGNAGE THE KENT PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Thermal Movements: For exterior signs, allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes. 1. Temperature Change: 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F, material surfaces. B. Accessibility Standard: Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities and ICC A117.1 for signs. 2.2 SIGNS A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated or comparable product by one of the following: 1. Room Identification, Vinyl Channel Letter and Frosted Film Sign Suppliers: a. ISF Sign Specialists, Indianapolis, IN 46220 b. A Sign by Design, Zionsville, IN 46077. c. Sign Craft Industries, Indianapolis, IN 46256. d. Essential Architectural Signs, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46220. 2. Channel Letter and Cast Brass Plaque Suppliers: a. Gemini, USA, Cannon Falls, MN 55009. b. Franklin Bronze Plaques, Franklin, PA 16323. c. International Bronze Plaque Company, Ltd, Albertson, NY 11507. B. Channel Letter Sign: Sign with smooth, uniform surfaces; with message and characters having uniform faces, sharp corners, and precisely formed lines and profiles; and as follows: 1. Aluminum face, back and return. 2. Depth: As indicated on Drawings. 3. Color: As indicated on Drawings. 4. Weeps: Provide weep holes to drain water at lowest part of exterior signs. 5. Mounting: Non-corrosive standoffs, painted to match channel letters. 6. Surface Finish and Applied Graphics: As indicated. 7. Text and Typeface: Content as scheduled. 8. Flatness Tolerance: Sign panel shall remain flat or uniformly curved under installed conditions as indicated and within a tolerance of plus or minus 1/16 inch measured diagonally from corner to corner. C. Room-Identification Sign: Sign with smooth, uniform surfaces; with message and characters having uniform faces, sharp corners, and precisely formed lines and profiles; and as follows: 1. Laminated-Sheet Sign: Photopolymer face sheet with raised graphics laminated over subsurface graphics to acrylic backing sheet to produce composite sheet. a. Composite-Sheet Thickness: As indicated. b. Subsurface Graphics: Reverse halftone or dot-screen image. c. Color(s): As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range. 2. Solid-Sheet Sign: Lumicor sheet with finish specified in “Surface Finish and Applied Graphics” subparagraph below and as follows: 3. Sign-Panel Perimeter: Finish edges smooth. a. Edge Condition: As indicated. THE KENT 10 14 23 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 SIGNAGE THE KENT b. Corner Condition in Elevation: As indicated. 4. Mounting: Manufacturer's standard method for substrates indicated or as indicated on the Drawings. 5. Surface Finish and Applied Graphics: a. Finish and Graphics: Manufacturer’s standard, factory-applied, in color as selected by Architect from manufacturer’s full range. 6. Text and Typeface: Accessible raised characters and Braille typeface as selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range. Finish raised characters to contrast with background color, and finish Braille to match background color. D. Field-Applied Vinyl Character Signs: Pre-spaced characters die-cut from 3 to 3.5 mil thick, weather-resistant vinyl film with release liner and carrier film for on-site alignment and application. 1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated on Drawings or comparable product. 2. Size: As scheduled. 3. Substrate: As indicated on the drawings. 4. Text and Font: As indicated on the drawings. E. Cast Brass Plaque Sign: 1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated on Drawings or comparable product. 2. Size: As indicated on the drawings. 3. Substrate: As indicated on the drawings. 4. Text and Font: As indicated on drawings. F. Frosted Film Signs: 1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated on Drawings or comparable product. 2. Size: As indicated on the drawings. 3. Text and Font: As indicated on drawings. 2.3 SIGN MATERIALS A. Cast Bronze Plaques: 1. Standard Single Line Border. 2. Background: a. Color to be selected from manufacturer’s standard colors. b. Stipple and texture. c. Satin clear coat. 3. Mounting: Rosettes selected from manufacturer’s standard rosettes. B. Polycarbonate Sheet: ASTM C 1349, Appendix X1, Type II (coated, mar-resistant, UV-stabilized polycarbonate), with coating on both sides. C. Paints and Coatings for Sheet Materials: Inks, dyes, and paints that are recommended by manufacturer for optimum adherence to surface and are UV and water resistant for colors and exposure indicated. THE KENT 10 14 23 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 SIGNAGE THE KENT 2.4 ACCESSORIES A. Fasteners and Anchors: Manufacturer's standard as required for secure anchorage of signage, noncorrosive and compatible with each material joined, and complying with the following: 1. Use concealed fasteners and anchors unless indicated to be exposed. 2. For exterior exposure, furnish nonferrous-metal, stainless-steel or hot-dip galvanized devices unless otherwise indicated. 3. Exposed Metal-Fastener Components, General: a. Fabricated from same basic metal and finish of fastened metal unless otherwise indicated. B. Adhesive: As recommended by sign manufacturer. 1. Adhesives shall have a VOC content of 70 g/L or less. 2.5 FABRICATION A. General: Provide manufacturer's standard sign assemblies according to requirements indicated. 1. Preassemble signs and assemblies in the shop to greatest extent possible. Disassemble signs and assemblies only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly and installation; apply markings in locations concealed from view after final assembly. 2. Mill joints to a tight, hairline fit. Form assemblies and joints exposed to weather to resist water penetration and retention. 3. Comply with AWS for recommended practices in welding and brazing. Provide welds and brazes behind finished surfaces without distorting or discoloring exposed side. Clean exposed welded and brazed connections of flux, and dress exposed and contact surfaces. 4. Conceal connections if possible; otherwise, locate connections where they are inconspicuous. 5. Internally brace signs for stability and for securing fasteners. 6. Provide rebates, lugs, and brackets necessary to assemble components and to attach to existing work. Drill and tap for required fasteners. Use concealed fasteners where possible; use exposed fasteners that match sign finish. B. Surface-Engraved Graphics: Machine engrave characters and other graphic devices into panel surface indicated to produce precisely formed copy, incised to uniform depth. 1. Engraved Metal: Fill engraved graphics with manufacturer's standard baked enamel. 2. Engraved Opaque Acrylic Sheet: Fill engraved graphics with manufacturer's standard enamel. 3. Face-Engraved Clear Acrylic Sheet: Fill engraved copy with manufacturer's standard enamel. Apply manufacturer's standard opaque background color coating to back face of acrylic sheet. 4. Engraved Plastic Laminate: Engrave through exposed face ply of plastic-laminate sheet to expose contrasting core ply. C. Subsurface-Applied Graphics: Apply graphics to back face of clear face-sheet material to produce precisely formed image. Image shall be free of rough edges. D. Subsurface-Engraved Graphics: Reverse engrave back face of clear face-sheet material. Fill resulting copy with manufacturer's standard enamel. Apply opaque manufacturer's standard background color coating over enamel-filled copy. THE KENT 10 14 23 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 SIGNAGE THE KENT E. Shop- and Subsurface-Applied Vinyl: Align vinyl film in final position and apply to surface. Firmly press film from the middle outward to obtain good bond without blisters or fishmouths. F. Brackets: Fabricate brackets, fittings, and hardware for bracket-mounted signs to suit sign construction and mounting conditions indicated. Modify manufacturer's standard brackets as required. 2.6 GENERAL FINISH REQUIREMENTS A. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable, temporary protective covering before shipping. B. Appearance of Finished Work: Noticeable variations in same piece are not acceptable. Variations in appearance of adjoining components are acceptable if they are within the range of approved Samples and are assembled or installed to minimize contrast. C. Directional Finishes: Run grain with long dimension of each piece and perpendicular to long dimension of finished trim or border surface unless otherwise indicated. D. Organic, Anodic, and Chemically Produced Finishes: Apply to formed metal after fabrication but before applying contrasting polished finishes on raised features unless otherwise indicated. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of signage work. B. Verify that sign-support surfaces are within tolerances to accommodate signs without gaps or irregularities between backs of signs and support surfaces unless otherwise indicated. C. Verify that anchor inserts are correctly sized and located to accommodate signs. D. Verify that electrical service is correctly sized and located to accommodate signs. E. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. General: Install signs using mounting methods indicated and according to manufacturer's written instructions. 1. Install signs level, plumb, true to line, and at locations and heights indicated, with sign surfaces free of distortion and other defects in appearance. 2. Install signs so they do not protrude or obstruct according to the accessibility standard. 3. Before installation, verify that sign surfaces are clean and free of materials or debris that would impair installation. THE KENT 10 14 23 - THE KENT Issue Date 05.09.18 SIGNAGE THE KENT 4. Corrosion Protection: Coat concealed surfaces of exterior aluminum in contact with grout, concrete, masonry, wood, or dissimilar metals, with a heavy coat of bituminous paint. B. Room-Identification Signs and Other Accessible Signage: Install in locations on walls as indicated and according to accessibility standard. C. Mounting Methods: 1. Concealed Studs: Using a template, drill holes in substrate aligning with studs on back of sign. Remove loose debris from hole and substrate surface. a. Masonry Substrates: Fill holes with adhesive. Leave recess space in hole for displaced adhesive. Place sign in position and push until flush to surface, embedding studs in holes. Temporarily support sign in position until adhesive fully sets. b. EIFS Substrates: Fill holes and coat sign back with silicone sealant and apply to substrate. 2. Adhesive: Clean bond-breaking materials from substrate surface and remove loose debris. Apply linear beads or spots of adhesive symmetrically to back of sign and of suitable quantity to support weight of sign after cure without slippage. Keep adhesive away from edges to prevent adhesive extrusion as sign is applied and to prevent visibility of cured adhesive at sign edges. Place sign in position, and push to engage adhesive. Temporarily support sign in position until adhesive fully sets. D. Signs Mounted on Glass: Provide opaque sheet matching sign material and finish onto opposite side of glass to conceal back of sign. 3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING A. Remove and replace damaged or deformed signs and signs that do not comply with specified requirements. Replace signs with damaged or deteriorated finishes or components that cannot be successfully repaired by finish touchup or similar minor repair procedures. B. Remove temporary protective coverings and strippable films as signs are installed. C. On completion of installation, clean exposed surfaces of signs according to manufacturer's written instructions, and touch up minor nicks and abrasions in finish. Maintain signs in a clean condition during construction and protect from damage until acceptance by Owner. END OF SECTION 10 14 23