2. Provide technical and design support as needed regarding installation requirements and warranty compliance provisions. B. Installer Qualifications: All products listed in this section are to be installed by a single installer trained by manufacturer or representative. C. Mock-Up Wall: Provide a mock-up wall as evaluation tool for product and installation workmanship. D. Pre-Installation Meetings: Prior to beginning installation, conduct conference to verify and discuss substrate conditions, manufacturer’s installation instructions and warranty requirements, and project requirements. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Panels must be stored flat and kept dry before installation. A waterproof cover over panels and accessories should be used at all times prior to installation. B. If panels are exposed to water or water vapor prior to installation, allow to completely dry before installing. Failure to do so may result in panel shrinkage at ship lap joints, and such action may void warranty. C. Panels MUST be carried on edge. Do not carry or lift panels flat. Improper handling may cause cracking or panel damage. D. Direct contact between the panels and the ground should be avoided at all times. It is necessary to keep panels clean during installation process. 1.7 WARRANTY A. Provide manufacturer’s 50-year warranty against manufactured defects in fiber cement panels. B. Provide manufacturer’s 15-year warranty against manufactured defects in panel finish. C. Warranty provides for the original purchaser. See warranty for detailed information on terms, conditions and limitations. PART II: PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Nichiha Corporation, 18-19 Nishiki 2-chome Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-8610, Japan. B. Acceptable Manufacturer’s Representative: Nichiha USA, Inc., 6465 E. Johns Crossing, Suite 250, Johns Creek, GA 30097. Toll free: 1.866.424.4421, Office: 770.805.9466, Fax: 770.805.9467, .
2. Provide technical and design support as needed regarding installation requirements and warranty compliance provisions. B. Installer Qualifications: All products listed in this section are to be installed by a single installer trained by manufacturer or representative. C. Mock-Up Wall: Provide a mock-up wall as evaluation tool for product and installation workmanship. D. Pre-Installation Meetings: Prior to beginning installation, conduct conference to verify and discuss substrate conditions, manufacturer’s installation instructions and warranty requirements, and project requirements. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Panels must be stored flat and kept dry before installation. A waterproof cover over panels and accessories should be used at all times prior to installation. B. If panels are exposed to water or water vapor prior to installation, allow to completely dry before installing. Failure to do so may result in panel shrinkage at ship lap joints, and such action may void warranty. C. Panels MUST be carried on edge. Do not carry or lift panels flat. Improper handling may cause cracking or panel damage. D. Direct contact between the panels and the ground should be avoided at all times. It is necessary to keep panels clean during installation process. 1.7 WARRANTY A. Provide manufacturer’s 50-year warranty against manufactured defects in fiber cement panels. B. Provide manufacturer’s 15-year warranty against manufactured defects in panel finish. C. Warranty provides for the original purchaser. See warranty for detailed information on terms, conditions and limitations. PART II: PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Nichiha Corporation, 18-19 Nishiki 2-chome Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-8610, Japan. B. Acceptable Manufacturer’s Representative: Nichiha USA, Inc., 6465 E. Johns Crossing, Suite 250, Johns Creek, GA 30097. Toll free: 1.866.424.4421, Office: 770.805.9466, Fax: 770.805.9467, .
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