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- SECTION 04814
-
- GLASS PAVER FLOOR SYSTEM
-
- NOTE ** This section is based on the "IBP Glass Block Grid
- System" manufactured by Innovative Building
- Products, Inc., headquartered at the following
- address:
- NOTE ** 2917 W. 7th Street
- NOTE ** Fort Worth, TX 76107
- NOTE ** Telephone: (800) 932-2263
- NOTE ** Fax: (817) 332-1406
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 04814 - GLASS PAVER FLOOR SYSTEM, Copyright
- 1996-97, the Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
-
- A. Glass paver floor system, consisting of structural
- extruded aluminum grid and glass pavers, and with all
- other items necessary for a complete assembly.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required.
-
- A. Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete
- structure and slabs.
-
- B. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Sealant installation
- requirements.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
- actually required by the text of the edited
- section.
-
- A. ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and
- Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and
- Tubes.
-
- 1.4 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: For both grid system and glass paver.
- Indicate materials, sizes, shapes, thicknesses, and
- finishes. Include installation and assembly
- instructions.
- NOTE ** Always retain shop drawings for this type of work.
-
- C. Shop Drawings: Show methods of construction, location
- and spacing of anchors, and relationship to adjoining
- work.
-
- 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
-
- A. Store materials in dry place, off the ground, where
- temperature will not exceed 90 degrees F (32 degrees C).
-
- B. Handle material in manner that will prevent damage to
- finished surfaces. Do not install scratched or damaged
- components.
-
- 1.6 WARRANTY
-
- A. Provide manufacturer's standard 5-year warranty.
-
- B. Provide 5-year installer's warranty against faulty
- workmanship.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
-
- A. Glass Block Support Grid: Provide "IBP Glass Block Grid
- System" manufactured by Innovative Building Products,
- Inc., 2917 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107. ASD.
-
- B. Glass Pavers: Provide products manufactured by one of
- the following:
- NOTE ** Coordinate the list of glass block manufacturers
- with those who can make block of the type (pattern,
- color, thickness, etc.) that are required.
- 1. Pittsburgh Corning Corp.
- 2. L.E. Smith Glass Company.
- 3. Acme Brick Company.
-
- 2.2 MATERIALS
-
- A. Glass Block Support Grid: Field assembled, extruded
- aluminum two-way hollow structural grid, sized to fit
- glass pavers with one paver to a module, and perimeter
- frame.
- 1. Aluminum: ASTM B 221, 6063-T6 alloy.
- 2. Finish: Clear anodized matte finish.
-
- B. Glass Pavers: Solid glass units, nominal 6 inches (152
- mm) square by 1 inch (25 mm) thick.
- NOTE ** Enter the manufacturer's pattern name in the blank.
- 1. Pattern: ___________.
- NOTE ** Select one of the following color paragraphs.
- Enter a color description in the blank.
- 2. Color: Clear.
- 3. Color: __________.
-
- C. Paver Boots: Molded EPDM sleeve and setting accessory
-
- D. Sealant: Dow Corning Corp. "TradeMate" glass block
- sealant.
-
- E. Accessories: Provide all sealants, flashings, anchors,
- fasteners, and other items necessary for complete
- installation.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Verify applicable field dimensions and adjust as
- necessary to accommodate frame.
-
- B. Examine supporting structure and correct any conditions
- that are not in accordance with manufacturer's
- installation instructions or approved shop drawings.
-
- 3.2 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Install grid system and glass pavers according to
- manufacturer's instructions.
-
- B. Set grid frame so that top surface of grid and pavers is
- flush with adjoining floor surfaces, unless otherwise
- indicated.
-
- C. Insert paver units into paver boots and set in grid
- modules.
-
- D. See Section 07900 for sealant installation requirements.
-
- E. Apply sealant around exterior face of glass pavers
- completely filling channel. Tool sealant flush with
- surface.
-
- F. Seal joints between grid members.
-
- G. Apply sealant between perimeter frame and adjoining
- construction.
-
- 3.3 CLEANING
-
- A. Clean exposed surfaces of aluminum grid with clean, soft
- cloth and mild hand soap using gentle rubbing action. Do
- not use abrasive or solvent type cleaners, detergents, or
- paint removers.
-
- B. Remove labels from glass pavers and clean with soft cloth
- and water.
-
- 3.4 PROTECTION
-
- A. After installation, protect installed work from damage
- caused by subsequent operations at project site.
-
-
- END OF SECTION
-