CSI GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 05735:

ALUMINUM COLUMNS

***TYPICALLY DURING EDITING, WHERE BRACKETED ITEMS ARE SHOWN, SELECT EITHER ITEM AS APPROPRITATE, THENR EMOVE BRACKETS AND ALL EDITING NOTES. ***

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

1. Ornamental aluminum fabricated columns, including base, capitals, and required installation plates, fasteners and clips.
2. Related Sections:

1.02 SUBMITTALS

1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions for all components of each product type specified.
2. Shop Drawings: Show complete layout, fabrication and installation details.
3. Samples: 12 inch long section of column, with selected base and capital sections. Samples are to be submitted with specified finish.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Manufacturer/Installer Qualifications:

1. Provide column components from one source, produced by craftsmen having resources to provide consistent quality in appearance and physical properties, without delaying the work.

2. Perform installations using a firm with installers having no less than ( ),(1) (2) years of successful experience.

***ABOVE REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIFIC YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MAY BE DELETED ON NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS WHEN INVITED INSTALLERS ARE KNOWN TO BE REPUTABLE AND CAPABLE OF QUALITY WORK. ***

2. Field Measurements: When schedules allow without delaying work, verify dimensions by field measurement at actual installation locations at the construction site prior to fabricating columns at the factory.
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1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1. Deliver columns and related components in manufacturer's original unopened packages, clearly labeled.
2. Store components to avoid damage from moisture and other construction activities.

1. Handle components to prevent damage to surfaces and to prevent distortion and other physical damage.
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1.05 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1. Existing Conditions:

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURER

1. Provide aluminum fabricated columns and related components manufactured by Moultrie Manufacturing Company, Moultrie, GA31768 1-800-841-8674
2. Local representative:

2. STYLES

1. Column Style: Old South Round.

1. Base Style (Doric) (Standard).

1. Capital Style: (Corinthian)(Scamozzi)(Doric)(Standard).

1. Column Style: Square Plantation Single Indent.

1. Base StyleL Standard) (Architectural)
2. Capital Style: (Standard) (Architectural).

1. Column Style: Square Plantation Double Indent.

1. Base Style: (Standard) (Architectural II).
2. Capital Style: (Standard) (Architectural II).

1. Column Style: Federal Square.

1. Base Style: (Standard) (Architectural).
2. Capital Style: (Standard) (Architectural).

1. Column Style: Traditional Square.

1. Base Style: (Standard) (Architectural)
2. Capital Style: (Standard) (Architectural)

1. Provide sizes, diameters and lengths as indicated on Project drawings.

2.03 MATERIALS AND FABRICATION

1. Columns of ASTM B209, extruded 6063 aluminum alloy.
2. Finish:

1. Provide factory prime coat finish for final painting in field.

1. Fabricate columns and related components accurately to indicated dimensions.

1. Fabricate all components from materials selected for their surface smoothness, and freedom from visible blemishes. Do not use materials with seam or roller marks, trade names, or exposed pitting.

1. Shear and punch metals cleanly and accurately. Remove burrs.
2. Form exposed joints flush, smooth and even.
3. Use concealed fasteners wherever necessary.
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4. RELATED COMPONENTS

1. Provide the following components and accessories:

1. Half columns and pilasters.
2. Split capitals and bases.
3. Wind uplift brackets.
4. Angle clips.
5. Low distribution plates.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

1. Examine substrate and conditions under which columns are to be installed. Installer to notify Contractor in writing of unsatisfactory conditions.

1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a acceptable manner.

3.02 PREPARATION

1. Prepare surrounding construction to receive aluminum column installations to comply with column manufacturer's requirements.

1. Provide a scratch resistant work surface at the project site for unpacking, assembling and preparing columns and related components for installation.

1. Verify required column dimensions by actual field measurements.

3.03 INSTALLATION

1. Install columns and related components in strict accordance with manufacturer's written installation instructions and Project shop drawings.

1. Adjust, level and securely install column, capital and base components.
2. Where aluminum might come into contact with concrete, masonry or other metals, separate materials to prevent electrolytic action by means of an asphaltic paint or other approved method.

*** KEEP 3. FOLOWING WHEN SPLIT COMPONENTS ARE REQUIRED ON THE PROJECT. ***

3. Adjust and securely install columns, capitals and bases at designated locations.

1. At completion of installations, clean exposed columns and related component surfaces with appropriate cleaners so as not to damage finishes.

1. Provide adequate protection for all surfaces of completed installations to prevent damage during remainder of construction activities.
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