First Class Building Products, Inc.

SECTION 068200
GLASS FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER FABRICATIONS
FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER- (FRP)
PART 1.
GENERAL
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings, Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Specifications sections, apply to work of this
section.

1.02 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Manufactured Fiberglass Forms/Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) fabrication
and installation as scheduled and shown on the architectural drawings.

1.03 RELATED WORK IN OTHER SECTIONS

A. Section 04720 - Cast Stone.
B. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Sealant materials for open joints.
C. Section 09255 - Gypsum Fabrications.
D. Section 5400 - Light Gauge Metal Framing

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Samples: Submit four (4) each, 12” x 12” samples demonstrating finish to be supplied (finish per
contract).
B. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings delineating all details required for fabrication and installation.
Shop drawings to indicate the necessary blocking and attachment to the building or framing as required
to support and secure the FRP material only. Framing details and structural support of framing is not the
responsibility of the FRP manufacturer, and it is to be engineered by others unless previously agreed to
by contractor/subcontractor and noted accordingly in the material supply contract.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer: Firm with manufacturing and delivery capacity required for the project, shall have
successfully completed at least ten projects within the past five years, utilizing systems, materials and
techniques as herein specified.

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B. Fabricator must own and operate its own manufacturing facilities for all material components. “Stick
Built” or “kit of Parts Systems” consisting of components from a variety of manufacturers will not be
considered or accepted.
C. All Fiberglass forms shall match approved samples.
D. All Fiberglass forms will be installable according to details submitted in shop drawings.

1.06 MANUFACTURER QUALIFICATION:

A. Firms specified in Approved Manufacturers (section 2.01) must demonstrate their capabilities and
experience by including lists of completed projects.
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. All materials shall be protected during fabrication, shipment, site storage and erection to prevent
damage to the finished work from other trades. Store materials inside a well-ventilated area, away from
uncured concrete and masonry, and protected from weather moisture, soiling, abrasion, and extreme
temperatures.

1.08 WARRANTY
A. Warrant fabrications to be free from defects due to materials and workmanship for one year.

PART 2.
PRODUCTS
2.01 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS
A. First Class Building Products, Inc.
3600 Dallas Highway Suite 230-387
Marietta, Georgia 30064
TEL: 770.514.8141

2.02 MATERIALS
A. Description: Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)
一.
Pre-molded FRP parts are fabricated to details and dimensions shown and shall conform to the
standards set forth in Section 2.03.

2.03 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF FRP (Fiber Reinforced Acrylic Resin)

Property Value Test Method/Result

Compression ASTM-D-695 27,000 psi

Sheer Strength 2,336 psi

Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Fabrications ASTM-D-696 23.2 x 10-6

in./in./°F
068200 - 3 068200 - 3 CTE Average

Density ASTM-D-792110 lbs/cu.ft.

Flammability – Class I Materials ASTM-E-84 25 or less

Flame/50 or less Smoke

Flexural Strength ASTM-D-790 22,000 psi

Flexural Modules x 106 ASTM-D-790 1.38 ksi

Tensile Strength ASTM-D-638 11,500 psi

Tensile Strength Modulus x 106 ASTM-D-638 2.0 ksi

Bearing Strength ASTM-D638 9,000 psi

 Unit Weight (lbs./sq.ft. at 3/16”) 1.5-2 lbs.

Glass Content 14.9%

ATH Content 43%

Resin Content 41.6%

All material shall be Class I Fire-Rated with a flame spread of 25 or less when tested in accordance with
ASTM/ E84. The use of Antimony Oxide is not permitted. Test documentation is required to be submitted.

Resins: Base Resin is to be a Thixtropic Thermoset Polyester Resin. Formulation will include hydrated
fillers to meet the Class I fire-rating.

Reinforcement

a. The manufacturer may use chopper spray, hand laminated mat and/ or core-mat as reinforcement.
The reinforcement used should correlate to the end use performance requirements of the product. At all
times, minimum physical properties must be met.
b. Large flat surfaces and/ or extended spans must contain additional reinforcement laminate. Jobsite
conditions, specific material performance requirements and special conditions may dictate the additional
reinforcement.

2.04 FINISH
A. Surface texture/Exposed side: Smooth or as indicated on drawings.
B.Gel Coat, if indicated on drawings:
Gel Coat should be a high quality, neopentyl glycol (NPG) isophthalic gel coat with UV stabilizers.
Coat thickness should be 18 to 25 mils.

2.05 TOLERANCES
A. Part Thickness: ±3/16”
Dimensions all directions: ±3/16”
Variation from Square: ⅛inch
B. Hardware Location Variation: ±¼ inch.
C. Warpage or bowing 1/4” in 8 ft.

2.06 FABRICATION
A. Molds to be constructed and properly reinforced to produce units conforming to the required profiles,
dimensions and tolerances.
B. Allowable Tolerances:

Shell Thickness: Nominal 3/16"

Bowing: L/360 Maximum

2.07 IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify each part with a permanent part number.
B. Number parts to coordinate with shop drawings.
PART 3. EXECUTION
3.01 PRE-INSTALLATION EXAMINATION
A. Installer to observe field conditions and verify that substrates are ready for installation of fabrications.
B. Proper on-site storage of materials must be performed to ensure all materials are protected from the
elements and other trades. FRP parts must be stored or supported to prevent deformation, warping,
bowing, physical damage and/or conditions that may make the product unsuitable for intended use.
C. Installer to check field dimensions affecting the installation of FRP fabrications.
D. Installer to verify that bearing surfaces are true and level.
E. Installer to verify that support framing has been constructed to allow accurate placement, alignment
and connection of fabrication to structure.
F. Installer to report discrepancies between design dimensions and field dimensions, which could
adversely affect installation, to the contractor and architect.
G. Do not proceed with installation until discrepancies are corrected, or until installation requirements
are modified and approved by the contractor and architect.
H. Start of installation constitutes acceptance of existing conditions.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. General:
Employ only workmen experienced, skilled and trained on this type of quality erection work.
Installer must have a minimum of 10 years of experience installing fiberglass materials for projects of
similar scope and size.
B. Workmanship
Install work in this section complete, straight, plumb, level, in true alignment and securely anchored. Set
forms with all joints properly adjusted for expansion and contraction.
C. Erection
Fiberglass forms shall be installed per drawings, including the approved shop drawings, and the
manufacturer's written recommendations and instructions for this project. Additional framing and blocking
may be required, as project conditions require (to be determined by project structural engineer, unless
otherwise specified).
D. Sealing and Caulking
Shall conform to requirements of Caulking and Sealing Section 07900 and requirements indicated and
specified herein.

Joints and Sealants: Joints (quantity, sizes, and shapes) indicated on contract drawings are minimum
requirements.
E. Replacements
Fiberglass forms may be rejected for the following reasons:
a. Non-conformance to detail requirements specified previously.
b. Non-conformance with approved samples.
c. Non-conformance to specified fabrication or installation tolerance.
d. Damage beyond satisfactory field repair, as determined by the Architect.

3.02-ALTERNATE-INSTALLATION SERVICES
A. Install fabrications in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and approved shop drawings.

B. Additional installation services:

Manufacturer has approved, experienced turn-key installation services available for First Class
through our third party network of installers.
 Installer must have a minimum of 10 years experience installing architectural exterior products
with a proven track record of success and references for installing projects with similar scope and
materials.

C. The installer will contract with the owner and/or contractor directly.

D. Installation services may not be available in all areas. Please consult with First Class Building
Products regarding this value added service.

E. A second option for installation assistance is available through our architectural consulting service.

F. Installation consultants must have a minimum of 10 years experience installing architectural

exterior products with a proven track record of success and references for installing projects with
similar scope and materials. Scale and scope of installation consulting services will be
determined between the project owner and/or contractor and the consultant directly.

3.03 CLEAN-UP
General
A. Perform cleaning procedures as recommended by FRP unit manufacturer.
B. Clean soiled FRP surfaces with detergent and water, using soft fiber brushes and sponges, and
thoroughly rinsed with clean water.
C. FRP material being painted in the field by others is to be prepared as specified in the project
specifications.

3.04 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED FABRICATIONS

A. Comply with manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions for protecting installed Fabrications
during constructions activities.

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