The Classic™ Architectural Wood Column Guide Specifications
| PART 1 – GENERAL | ||||
| 1.01 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | ||||
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Column shaft shall be standard tongue and groove construction by Melton Classics according to Design No.________. | |||
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Column will have the correct proportions based on Orders of Architecture. | |||
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Lumber species shall be ____________________________ (Clear All Heart Redwood) (Ponderosa Pine) (Red Oak) (Poplar) ( Hard Maple) (Pine) (Cherry) (Mahogany) (Black Walnut) (Other-Specify). | |||
| 1.02 SUBMITTALS | ||||
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Submit Melton Classics literature and shop drawings for customer approval. | |||
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Submit samples of ___________(cap) (base) (column shaft) | |||
| 1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND INSTALLATION | ||||
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Storage and installation of shafts, capitals and bases shall be according to manufacturer-supplied instructions. | |||
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Columns must be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area that is not exposed to heat or sunlight. | |||
| 1.04 WARRANTY | ||||
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Manufacturer shall furnish a ten-year warranty that its Clear All Heart Redwood or Western Red Cedar Columns with fiberglass capitals, bases and plinths will be free of manufacturing defects, joint separation and rotting. | |||
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Manufacturer shall furnish a one year warranty on all other wood species against manufacturing defects. | |||
| PART 2 – PRODUCTS | ||||
| 2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURER | ||||
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Melton Classics Incorporated P.O. Box 465020 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 770-963-3060 800-963-3060 FAX 770-962-6988 www.meltonclassics.com |
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| 2.02 MATERIALS | ||||
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All glue joints shall be glued under pressure using Type 1 waterproof glue and allowed to cure for a minimum of twenty-four hours. | |||
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All columns shall be primed with two coats of primer and hand sanded between coats. Exterior columns shall be coated on the interior with asphaltum paint. Columns shall be treated with Woodtreat MB wood preservative. | |||
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Capitals, bases and plinths for lower orders in exterior application shall be load bearing fiberglass and shall be furnished with lead flashing as required. | |||
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Ornamental capitals for higher orders shall be manufactured of industrial fiberglass reinforced plaster composition. Capitals shall be sealed with an acrylic vinyl sealant, and shall be furnished with lead flashing as required. | |||
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Plinths shall be made of ________________________ (load bearing fiberglass) (high-density polyurethane) (aluminum) for exterior use or (wood) for interior. | |||
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Square columns shall match details of round columns as stated in these architectural specifications. | |||
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Column shafts shall be manufactured from __________________________ inch nominal thickness lumber stock. | |||
| PART 3 – EXECUTION | ||||
| 3.01 INSTALLATION AND TOLERANCES | ||||
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Follow manufacturer’s detailed installation guidelines. | |||