SECTION 09515 CEMENT BOARD CEILING 00000000PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. B. 1.

2 Grid suspension system for cement board ceiling. Cement board ceiling as shown on the Drawings and as specified herein.

REFERENCES A. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM A 446 ASTM A 525 ASTM A 614 ASTM C 523 ASTM E 90 ASTM E 84 ASTM C 635 ASTM C 636 ASTM C 637 B. Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Structural Quantity Steel Sheet Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by Hot-Dip Process Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire Light Reflectance of Acoustical Material Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Specification for Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panel Ceilings Recommended Practice for Installation of Metal Ceiling Suspension System for Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panels Tests for Strength Properties of Prefabricated Architectural Acoustical Materials

BS British Standards Institution BS 476 Part 6 BS 476 Part 7 Fire Propagation Surface Spread of Flame

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SUBMITTALS A. B. Samples of grid system components and cement board tiles. Certification that the components meet the requirements and tests specified.

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TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

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Deliver cement board units to project site in original, unopened packages and store them in fully enclosed space where they will be protected against damage from humidity, direct sun light, surface contamination, and other causes. Handle cement board units carefully to avoid chipping edges or damaging units in any way.

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WARRANTY A. Submit written guarantee signed by the contractor and manufacturer for 1 year from the date of substantial handover. Guarantee shall cover repair and replacement of defective material and workmanship.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Engage an experience installer who has successfully completed cement board ceilings similar in material, design and extent to that indicated for the Project.

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PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Do not install cement board ceiling unless temperature and humidity conditions closely approximate the interior conditions which will exist when the building is occupied. Maintain temperature and humidity conditions during and after installation. Plastering, concrete and terrazzo work (including grinding) shall be completely dry. Windows and doors shall be in place and glazed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1. SUSPENSION SYSTEM A. B. Suspension System: Manufacturer's standard exposed grid system designed and fabricated to meet requirements of ASTM C 635 as approved by the Engineer. Materials: Double-web, cold-rolled electro-galvanized steel with the following features: 1. 2. 3. 4. C. D. E. 2.2. Face Dimension: 15/16" Profile: Exposed Tee Color: As selected by the Engineer from the Manufacturer's standard range of products Finish: Baked polyester paint

Hanger Wires: Galvanized steel wires, pre-stretched, 2.8 mm diameter. Hanger Wire Anchors: Drill-in type as approved by the Engineer. Accessories: Edge Moldings, hold-down clips and other necessary accessories shall be provided in accordance with the Engineer's selection and approval.

FIBER REINFORCED CEMENT BOARDS

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Composition: Manufactured from specially treated cellulose fiber, Portland cement and refined sand. Boards shall be asbestos-free and suitable for ceiling. Cement board ceiling shall have manufacturers standard pre-finished coating, white color. Pattern of ceiling boards shall be as selected by the Engineer from manufacturers standard patterns. Physical Features: 1. Fire Resistance: Not combustible. BS 476 Part 6, Fire Propagation: Index of Performance (I): Sub-index (i): BS 476 Part 7, Surface Spread of Flame: Characteristics Class (1). 2. Sound Transmission Loss Estimated average based on mass: 3. Sound Absorption Coefficient Estimated at 200 Hz 500 Hz 2000 Hz 0.02 0.02 0.03 dB 4.5 mm dB 6.0 mm 23 dB 25 dB 1.1 to 2.8 0.2 to 1.6

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Moisture Content At 27 20C, 65% - 95% Relative Humidity, the moisture content is 9% based on dry mass.

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Thermal Conductivity Estimated at 400C 0.25 W/mK.

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Thermal Insulation. Thermal resistance of 4.5 mm sheet Thermal resistance of 6.0 mm sheet 0.02 c/w 0.03 c/w. At 7% Moisture 14 MPa 24 MPa 19 MPa Saturated 9 MPa 17 MPa 13 MPa

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Flexural Strength. (Average Modulus of Rupture) Along Direction of Sheet Across Direction of Sheet Average (Along and Across)

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Physical properties are not degraded by exposure to temperatures ranging from 00C to 1050C. 9. Weather Tested: No physical signs of warping, cracking and deterioration after being subjected to non-stop heating and water spraying tests, as follows: 3 hours of heating at surface temperature 70 0C, and 10. 11. 12. 13. Size: Followed by 3 hours of water spraying. 600 x 600 x 3.2 mm (nominal).

Abrasion Resistant. Fungus Resistant. Termite free and not affected by vermin.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. The installation of all exposed grid cement board work covered in this section shall be done by a qualified subcontractor recommended by the manufacturer, having at least 5 years experience in successfully completed projects.

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SUSPENSION SYSTEM A. B. Installation of suspension system shall be in accordance with ASTM C 636 and in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Rough Suspension: 1. 2. 3. 4. Space hanger wires at 1200 mm on centers, each direction. Supported from structural angle runners by looping and wire-tying. Hangers shall be installed at ends of each suspension member and at light fixtures, 150 mm from vertical surfaces. Wires shall not be splayed more than 125 mm in a 1200 mm vertical drop. Wire shall be wrapped a minimum of three times horizontally, turning the ends upward.

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System shall be level within tolerance specified and parallel with walls. Wall moldings shall be installed at intersection of suspended ceiling and vertical surfaces. 1. 2. Corners shall be mitered where wall moldings intersect or corner caps shall be installed in lieu thereof. Continuous ribbon of acoustical adhesive or caulking compound shall be
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applied on vertical web. 3. 3.3 Attachment to vertical surface shall be by means of mechanical fasteners.

CEMENT BOARD A. B. C. Installation of cement board ceilings shall not begin until the building has been closed to weather with Relative Humidity not more than 70 percent. Cement board ceiling shall be in a leveled plane and in straight line courses. Provide cutting and patching for the passage of materials of other trades.

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CLEANING A. Clean exposed surfaces of acoustical ceiling including trims, edges, moldings and suspension members. Comply with manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and touch-up of minor finish damage. Remove and replace work which cannot be successfully cleaned and repaired to permanently eliminate evidence of damage. END OF SECTION

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