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Forbo Bulletin Board Solutions Forbo Bulletin Board is the choice for schools, offices, and other environments where a functional, washable, tackable surface is needed. It is applicable as a decorative finish for furniture, doors, community boards, framed boards, walls, and other applications. Forbo Bulletin Board is extremely durable, has low level of light reflectance, and will not warp or crumble. It is available in an attractive palette of 12 solidthrough colors. Features and Benefits: tackable surface durable permanent bactericidal properties easy to maintain a natural, healthy, environmentally sustainable product wide variety of applications LEED TM credit compliance 12 attractive colors 2 Forbo Bulletin Board Solutions
Features & Benefits of Forbo Bulletin Board Tackable Surface Bulletin Board has a flexible surface so that pushpins can be easily pushed in and remain fixed. Durable An all-natural tackable surface with an unsurpassed durability that stands up to the roughness of repeated school and industrial use, year after year. Permanent Bactericidal Properties Bulletin Board is easy to clean and has bactericidal properties. Wood Framed Forbo Bulletin Board Cabinet Easy to Maintain Imagine a washable Bulletin Board or tackable surface. It is easy to clean with a damp cloth. If necessary, the surface can be wiped or washed using any common ph neutral cleaning method. Simply rinse with water after cleaning. Display Case and Forbo Bulletin Board Back Panel Cabinet A Natural, Healthy, Environmentally Sustainable Product Bulletin Board is made from all natural ingredients: linseed oil, granulated cork, and pine rosin binders calendered on a jute backing. It emits no harmful emissions (V.O.C. s) or carcinogens. linseed oil granulated cork pine rosin jute Forbo Bulletin Board Solutions 3
Features & Benefits of Forbo Bulletin Board Wide Variety of Applications Perfect for any environment where heavy use and a tackable surface is needed. Ideal for classrooms, hospitals, busy offices, and furniture, as well as display cases, cabinets, walls, and other applications. LEED TM Credit Compliance Bulletin Board is made from 75% rapidly renewable ingredients and contains 53% post industrial recycled content. This and other product characteristics contribute to credits under the U.S. Green Building Council s LEED TM rating systems. Markerboard with Forbo Bulletin Board Map Rail Palette of Attractive Colors Available in a broad range of solid-through colors to complement any interior or decor. Chalkboard with Forbo Bulletin Board Map Rail 2067 2182 2187 2203 2162 2185 2166 2186 2201 2204 2202 2205 4 Forbo Bulletin Board Solutions
Bulletin Board Looks Great in Any Application Tackable Shelf Unit Aluminum Frame Board in a University Functional Wall in a Classroom Wood Frame Boards Directory and Bulletin Board Cabinet Forbo Bulletin Board Features and Benefits versus Alternative Products Products Tackable Surface Durable Permanent Bactericidal Easy to Maintain Sustainable Product Variety of Applications LEED TM Credit Compliance Attractive Colors Forbo Bulletin Board Composition Cork Fabric Covered (100% Polyester) Vinyl Covered Chart Key Best Good Acceptable Poor Forbo Bulletin Board Solutions 5
DIVISION 10 - SECTION 10 11 00 - VISUAL DISPLAY SURFACES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. Section Includes: 1. Porcelain enamel markerboards 2. Tackboards B. Related Sections Include: 1. 10 11 33 Sliding Display Units - Horizontal and Vertical 2. 10 11 36 Visual Display Conference Units 3. 10 11 39 Visual Display Rails 4. 10 13 00 Directory and Bulletin Boards 5. 10 12 00 Display Cases 6. 12 35 00 Specialty Casework 1.02 REFERENCED STANDARDS A. American Society for Testing Materials 1. ASTM-E 84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics for Building Materials 2. ASTM B221 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wires, Profiles and Tubes. 1.03 SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings for each type of tackboard and visual display board required. B. Product Data: Provide technical data for materials specified. Include Material Safety Data Sheets, when applicable. C. Samples and color charts: Provide Manufacturer's color charts and composition samples of face, core, backing and trim to illustrate finish, color and texture, where required. D. Manufacturer s Instructions: Provide Manufacturer s installation instructions. 1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Provide porcelain enamel panel markerboards and tackboards produced by a single manufacturer with not less than 10 years successful experience in the lamination of porcelain enamel panels and not less than 10 years successful experience in the fabrication of porcelain enamel panel systems and tackboards. B. Installer Qualifications: For actual execution and installation of porcelain enamel panel system and tackboards, use only personnel who are thoroughly trained and experienced in skills required and who are completely familiar with the manufacturer s current methods of installation, as well as requirements of this work. 1.05 WARRANTY A. Manufacturer s standard warranty. 1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Field measure prior to preparation of shop drawings and fabrication to ensure proper fit. B. Comply with manufacturer s recommendations for climatizing area for interior moisture and temperature to approximate normal occupied conditions. 1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid construction delay. B. Delivery: Deliver materials in original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact. C. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Tackboard and Visual Display Board Manufacturers: Contact your local Forbo Salesperson for sources. 2.02 MATERIALS A. Porcelain Enamel Markerboards: Porcelain enamel markerboards shall be manufactured in accordance with Porcelain Enamel Institute s specification. 1. Steel surface is precleaned to ensure complete bond between the steel and the porcelain surface. During the 3-coat process both steel surfaces receive a ground coat of porcelain enamel. Then, a color cover coat of porcelain enamel is applied to one surface of the ground coat and is fusion bonded to the 24 gauge steel substrate at temperature necessary to reduce steel and porcelain stresses. The low gloss surface can be used as a projection screen. Use dry-erase markers. 6 Forbo Bulletin Board Solutions
a. Factory Framed Markerboards: 1. Face Sheet: (Specify 24 gauge). 2. Core Material: (Specify 3/8" MDF - medium density fiberboard; or 3/8" Particle Board). 3. Panel Backing: (Specify Moisture Barrier Back; 0.002 Aluminum Foil Panel; 0.005 Aluminum Foil Panel; 0.015 Aluminum Sheet Panel; or Steel Panel). 4. Specify trim with approx. 5/16" face. 5. Typical Arrangement: (Specify Type A, Type C, Type D, Type F, Type H, Type BR, reverse BL, Type ER, reverse EL, or Type GR, reverse GL.). 6. Panel Size: (Specify writing surface panel length and height, and, for combination units, tackboard panel length and height.). B. Tackboards 1. Unframed Tackboards a. Forbo Bulletin Board Cork: 1/4 thick self-healing, burlap backed cork laminated to a 1/4 hardboard backing. 2. Factory Framed Tackboards: a. Tackboard Surface: (Specify Forbo Bulletin Board Cork: 1/4 thick cork laminated to a 1/4 hardboard backing; b. Specify trim with approx. 5/16" face. c. Typical Arrangement: (Specify Type CO, Type C, Type D, Type F, Type H, Type BR, reverse BL, Type ER, reverse EL, or Type GR, reverse GL.). d. Panel Size: (Specify tackboard panel length and height, and, for combination units, writing surface panel length and height.). e. Panel Color: (Specify color(s) from manufacturer s standard colors.). Color charts furnished on request. C. Extruded Aluminum Trim with Satin Anodize Finish and Accessories 1. Factory-Built Trim: a. Series: Specify Series b. Trim Face: Approximately 5/16". c. Finish: (Specify finish - Satin Anodize standard.). 1. Optional finish - Color Anodized Trim 2. Optional finish - Powder Coat Paint Finished Trim 2. Chalktrough a. Standard continuous, solid type aluminum tray with ribbed section and injection molded end closures at the bottom of each markerboard. b. Optional continuous, hollow aluminum tray with injection molded end closures at the bottom of each markerboard. c. Optional continuous, hollow aluminum tray with cast aluminum end closures at the bottom of each markerboard. 3. Map Rail a. Standard continuous 1 map rail with Forbo Bulletin Board cork insert and end stops at the top of each chalkboard or markerboard. b. Optional continuous 2 map rail with Forbo Bulletin Board cork insert and end stops at the top of each chalkboard or markerboard. 4. Accessories a. Map Hooks: (One map hook furnished for every two feet of Map Rail on Factory Framed Units.). b. Roller Brackets: (Specify number required.). c. Flag Holders: (Specify number required.). 2.03 FABRICATION A. Shop assembly: (Specify factory assembled or field assembled chalkboard, markerboard, and tackboard units). PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Verify before installation that interior moisture and temperature approximate normal occupied conditions. B. Verify that wall surfaces are prepared and ready to receive boards. 3.02 INSTALLATION A. Deliver factory built units completely assembled and of dimensions shown in details and in accordance with manufacturer s shop drawings as approved by the architect. B. Follow manufacturer s instructions for storage and handling of units before installation. C. Do not install boards on damp walls or in damp and humid weather without heat in the building. D. Install level and plumb, keeping perimeter trim straight in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations. 3.03 ADJUST AND CLEAN A. Verify that all accessories are installed as required for each unit. B. At completion of work, clean surfaces and trim in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations, leaving all materials ready for use. Forbo Bulletin Board Solutions 7
Forbo Linoleum, Inc. P.O. Box 667 Humboldt Industrial Park Hazleton, PA 18201 ph: 570-459-0771 1-800-842-7839 fax: 570-450-0258 e-mail: info@fl-na.com www.forboflooringna.com Forbo Linoleum, Inc. 25 Pollard Street Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1A8 ph: 416-661-2351 1-866-661-2351 fax: 416-661-5362 e-mail: info@fl-na.com www.forboflooringna.com It makes sense to specify Bulletin Board by Forbo! Low lifetime costs - far outlasts other tackable surfaces. Low maintenance cost - soil resistant, washable surface. Less sensitive to climate changes - will not warp or crumble. 01/07/2.5K/MDW