GlassSLAB GUIDE SPECIFICATION Manufacturer: GLASS RECYCLED LLC 2939 Irving Blvd Suite 305 Dallas TX 75247 214.951.7383 / 888.523.7894 toll free www.glassrecycled.com SECTION 04 49 82 EPOXY RESIN COUNTERTOPS AND VANITIES WITH GLASS MATRIX This guide specification has been prepared by GLASS RECYCLED LLC in printed and electronic media, as an aid to specifiers in preparing written construction documents for counter tops and vanities using GlassSLAB countertops made from GlassSCAPE recycled glass and/or recycled porcelain epoxy matrix. GlassSLAB represents 80 percent recycled glass and/or recycled porcelain and 20 percent of a non-voc color-pigmented epoxy resin binder. Edit entire master to suit project requirements. Modify or add items as necessary. Delete items which are not applicable. Words and sentences within brackets [ ] reflect a choice to be made regarding inclusion or exclusion of a particular item or statement. This section may include performance, proprietary and descriptive type specifications. Edit to avoid conflicting requirements. Editor notes to guide the specifier are included between lines of asterisks to assist in choices to be made. Remove these notes before final printing of specification. This guide specification is written around the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Section Format standards references to section names and numbers are based on Master Format 2004. For specification assistance on specific product applications, please contact our offices above or any of our local product representatives throughout the country. GLASS RECYCLED LLC., reserves the right to modify the guide specifications at any time. Updates to this guide specification will be posted to the manufacturer s web site and/or in printed matter as they occur. GLASS RECYCLED LLC makes no expressed or implied warranties regarding content, errors, or omissions in the information presented. PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY GlassSLAB Guide Specification 04 49 82-1
A. Section Includes: 1. Fabrication and installation of GlassSLAB epoxy terrazzo vanities and countertops with glass matrix. 2. Accessories necessary to complete work. * Edit the "Related Sections" paragraph to identify other sections that may relate to work of this section. B. Related Sections: 1. [Section 01 35 02 - LEED Requirements: Additional LEED requirements.] 2. [Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements: Mock-ups.] 3. [Section 05 50 00 - Metal Fabrications: Support framing.] 4. [Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry: Support framing.] 5. [Section 10 28 00 - Toilet and Bath Accessories: Deck mounted soap dispensers.] 6. [Division 22 - Plumbing: Plumbing fixtures and trim.] 1.2 SUBMITTALS A. General: Submit in accordance with Section 01330. B. [LEED Submittals: 1. Credit MR 4.1[and 4.2]: Product Data indicating percentages by weight of post-consumer recycled content for products having recycled content. a. Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled content. 2. Credit MR 5.1[and 5.2]: Certification of content complying with Regionally Manufactured or Regionally Extracted Materials. 3. Credit EQ 4.1: Manufacturers' product data for adhesives and sealants, including printed statement of VOC content.] C. Shop Drawings: Indicate profiles of members, jointing, fastening, edge treatments, and cut-outs for mechanical services, sinks, accessories, and related items. D. Samples: Submit following: 1. Submit full range of available colors for selection purposes for Architect s selection. After initial selection, submit a maximum of two (2) samples, minimum 3 x 3 for each finished combination of Epoxy Resin Color and Glass Aggregate Color for acceptance before proceeding with Work. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Fabricator Qualifications: Company specializing in fabricating work specified in this Section with minimum five years experience in type work required for Project. B. Materials Supplier: 1. Materials furnished shall meet RGP Specifications. * On larger project, consider specifying a mock-up of one portion of the work for approval of installed unit. 1.4 [MOCK-UPS GlassSLAB Guide Specification 04 49 82-2
A. General: Comply with Section 01400. B. Construct mock-up of one [vanity] [counter top] [credenza top] for Architect s approval. Completed mock-up [may] [may not] remain as completed work.] 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Comply with Section 01600. 1. Handle, transport, and store units to prevent damage to materials or structure. Handle with care to prevent damage to corners and scratches to faces. 2. Broken, cracked, chipped, stained or damaged stone will be rejected, whether built-in or not. 1.6 WARRANTY A. Warrant product to be free from defects in materials and fabrication for a period of 1 year from date of installation. GLASS RECYCLED LLC recycled glass and porcelain products are by design a custom, hand crafted product. Certain imperfections and surface characteristics are inherent and part of the product s composition. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE FABRICATORS A. Subject to compliance with requirements indicated, provide products from fabricators listed below: 1. GLASS RECYCLED LLC, 2939 Irving Blvd Suite 305 Dallas TX 75247 888.523.7894 2. Substitutions: Submit in accordance with Section 01600. 2.2 MATERIAL A. GLASS RECYCLED LLC Epoxy Terrazzo with Glass Matrix: Provide sound, hard, durable, epoxy terrazzo of uniform strength, color, and texture. 1. Epoxy Resin Performance Criteria without GlassSCAPE aggregate added: PROPERTY TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Hardness ASTM D-2240 using Shore D Durometer Tensile Strength ASTM D-638 run @ 0.2 minimum Compressive Strength ASTM D-695 Specimen B Cylinder Chemical Resistance ASTM D-1308/ 7 days at room temperature by immersion method have no deleterious effects. 60-85 3,000 psi minimum 10,000 psi minimum No effect a. Epoxy resin color: [ ] [As selected by [Architect] from Manufacturer s full available range]. B. Aggregate: 1. 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Glass and/or Porcelain 2. GlassSCAPE Aggregate: As supplied by GLASS RECYCLED LLC. 3. Sizes to conform to NTMA Gradation standards. 4. Glass aggregate color: [ ] [As selected by [Architect] from Manufacturer s full available range]. C. GlassSLAB Epoxy Terrazzo with Glass Matrix Countertops: Provide sound, hard, durable, epoxy terrazzo of uniform strength, color, and texture. GlassSLAB Guide Specification 04 49 82-3
1. Epoxy Resin blended with GlassSCAPE glass finished to 1 thickness, per Manufacturer s recommendations: 2. Performance criteria with GLASS RECYCLED LLC aggregate: PROPERTY TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Flammability ASTM D-635 Self-extinguishing, extent of burning 0.25 maximum Thermal Coefficient of Linear Exp ASTM D-696 25 x 10-6 per 140 degrees Bond Strength Surface Soundness 100% Concrete 300 PSI tensile strength 3. Acceptable Product: GLASS RECYCLED LLC; GlassSLAB. 4. Panel Characteristics: a. Dimensions: Custom Sizes Available b. Thickness: 1 inch c. Profile: [Squared edge] [Bullnose] [Ogee] [Waterfall] [Profile as indicated on Drawings]. d. Panels: Shall conform to shop drawings with a not to exceed 1/8 tolerance in dimension. e. Surface: Polished with overall uniformity in color matrix and aggregate. D. Grouts: Non-staining, type as recommended by manufacturer: 1. Acceptable Manufacturer: Mapei or approved equal. a. Grout: Mapei; or approved equal. 2.3 EPOXY TERRAZZO COUNTERTOP AND VANITY FABRICATION A. Assemble work at shop and deliver to Project ready for installation. 1. Design construction and installation details to allow for expansion and contraction of materials. Properly frame material with tight, hairline joints held rigidly in place. 2. Comply with grout manufacturer's recommendations for shelf life, pot life, working life, mixing, spreading, assemble time, time under pressure and ambient temperature. 3. Provide cut-outs for sinks, mechanical services, washroom accessories and related items. Drill holes and fabricate cut-outs from templates. Provide polished finish for cut-out edges where exposed due to under hung vanity bowl. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine conditions and proceed with work in accordance with Section 01400. B. Confirm that supporting construction is complete, and is level, square, true, rigid, and secure. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Set GlassSLAB as shown on approved shop drawings. Butt joints uniformly at 1/64. B. Install at locations indicated level, square, true, rigid and secure, and in strict accordance with fabricator s printed instructions. C. Dimensions shall not vary more than 1/8 in length, height, or width. D. Fill joints with color-pigmented stain proof grout. 3.3 CLEANING GlassSLAB Guide Specification 04 49 82-4
A. General: Comply with Section 01740. 1. Keep installed work clean as work progresses. 2. Leave clean and free from blemishes. 3. Clean by moderate use of neutral cleaner acceptable by countertop fabricator. 4. Clean and repair surfaces soiled or otherwise damaged in connection with work of this Section. Pay cost of replacing materials that cannot be satisfactorily cleaned or which have been damaged by improper cleaning materials and techniques. 5. No Chemical Seal. Waxing is optional. GlassSLAB Guide Specification 04 49 82-5