GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR GB REFLECTIVE PANELS
Section 09840 Acoustical TreatmentPart
1 General
1.1 Section Includes: Work in this section shall be subject to drawings, general
conditions, schedules, addenda and other contract documents. The extent of the acoustical
panels is shown on the drawings and in the schedules.
1.2 References: ASTM E-84-81a, Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
1.3 Delivery Storage & Handling: Deliver products to site, store and protect
under provisions of Section 01600.
1.4 Submittals
A. Shop Drawings: Where custom sized panels are indicated on architectural drawings,
submit shop drawings with minimum ¼" scale wall elevations and appropriate details
indicating field dimensions, panel layout, and installation methods.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data including specifications, installation
instructions, test data, maintenance, and warranty information.
C. Samples: Submit ______ (quantity) samples (12" x 12") of each type of
acoustical panel as shown on the drawings and schedule.
1.5 Substitutions or changes will only be permitted per Section 01600.
Part 2 Products
2.1 Materials: Acoustical panels shall be Acoustical Resources, Inc. GB
Reflective Panel Series Wall and Ceiling Panels as manufactured by Acoustical
Resources, Inc. / P.O. Box 200504 / Austin, TX 78720-0504 /Telephone (512) 259-5858 / Fax
(512) 259-5850.
2.2 Panel Construction: GB Reflective Panels shall be constructed
of a single core construction of dimensionally stable, fire rated gypsum board core.
Thickness (choose one - 5/8" or 3/4").
2.3 Panel Sizes: _____wide and _____high or as shown on drawings. Standard maximum
size is 48" wide x 96" high (nominal). Custom or larger sizes available; consult
Manufacturer. Panels are to be manufactured according to field dimensions supplied by the
installing contractor.
Standard tolerances are ±1/16" in width and length.
2.4 Panel Edge Profile: Edge profiles shall be Square.
Corner detail shall be Square.
Edge Treatment shall be: unhardened.
2.5 Panel Finish: Panel finish shall be:
_____________________________________(specify manufacturer, pattern and color).
Manufacturer's standard fabric is 100% woven polyester. (Select from 40 Colors.)
Manufacturer's standard vinyl is Koroseal "Desert Sand" and Genon "Sand
Stipple" Type II nonperforated 54" wide vinyl fabric. (Select from 100+ standard
colors.) Finish shall be applied directly to the face and edges of the panel and returned
to the back of the panel to provide a full finished edge. All corners are fully tailored.
2.6 Panel Mounting: Mounting shall be: Wall-adhesive or mechanical clip.
Ceiling - Lay into standard 15/16" w. grid system _____(specify).
Adhesive, ceiling grid system, or other incidental materials are to be supplied by the
installing contractor.
2.7 Flammability: All components utilized in the construction of the wall
panels shall have a Class "I" (0-25) rating in accordance with ASTM E-84-81a,
Surface Burning characteristics of Building Materials.
Part 3 Execution
3.01 Examination and Preparation:
A. Installation of GB Reflective Panels shall not begin until all wet
work (plastering, concrete, etc.) is completed and dry. Building shall be properly
enclosed and under standard occupancy conditions (temperature of 60-85 degrees F. and not
more than 80% relative humidity) before installation begins.
B. The contractor shall be responsible for the examination and acceptance of all surfaces
and conditions prior to the acoustical panel installation.
3.02 Installation: GB Reflective Panels shall be
installed according to manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.
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SPECS: GB REFLECTIVE PANELS
