B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product description, standard detail drawings relevant to the project, storage and handling requirements, and installation instructions. C. Product Test Reports and Code Compliance: Documents demonstrating product compliance with local building code, such as test reports or Evaluation Reports from qualified, independent testing agencies. D. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings, including plan, section, and elevation drawings, showing installation details that demonstrate product layout, dimensions, finish colors, edge/termination conditions/treatments, compression and control joints, openings, and penetrations. E. Samples: Submit samples of each product type proposed for use. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer Qualifications: 1. All fiber cement panels specified in this section must be supplied by a manufacturer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in fabricating and supplying fiber cement cladding systems. 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 joints, and such action may void warranty. C. Direct contact between the panels and the ground should be avoided at all times. It is necessary to keep panels clean during installation process.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product description, standard detail drawings relevant to the project, storage and handling requirements, and installation instructions. C. Product Test Reports and Code Compliance: Documents demonstrating product compliance with local building code, such as test reports or Evaluation Reports from qualified, independent testing agencies. D. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings, including plan, section, and elevation drawings, showing installation details that demonstrate product layout, dimensions, finish colors, edge/termination conditions/treatments, compression and control joints, openings, and penetrations. E. Samples: Submit samples of each product type proposed for use. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer Qualifications: 1. All fiber cement panels specified in this section must be supplied by a manufacturer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in fabricating and supplying fiber cement cladding systems. 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 joints, and such action may void warranty. C. Direct contact between the panels and the ground should be avoided at all times. It is necessary to keep panels clean during installation process.
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