SPECIFICATIONS
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM CANOPIES
SECTION 10530

PART 1 – GENERAL

WORK INCLUDED
Furnish a complete extruded aluminum walkway cover system including labor as shown on the drawings.

RELATED WORK
Concrete Footings
Flashing
Sealants
Electrical Work
Masonry

SUBMITTALS
Furnish complete shop drawings bearing the seal of a registered engineer showing the required live and wind loads of the project.

Submit samples of the finish and color selections.

Submit manufacture’s brochures and product data.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Installation shall be done by the manufacturer of the aluminum canopy to assure a single source responsibility for the work.

WARRANTY
A.   Provide one year warranty against defects in materials, workmanship and installation.

PART 2 – MATERIALS

MANUFACTURERS
AVAdek walkway cover systems and canopies submitted, 9201 Winkler Drive, Houston, Texas 77017, 713-944-0988.

COMPONETS
All components shall be 6061-T6 or 6005-T5 Alloy extruded aluminum

Deck:
Trim:
Beams:
Columns:

*Select sizes from AVAdek Component page of Brochure.

Columns, beams, and deck shall be sized as shown on the drawings and shall meet the engineering requirements of the project. In the event that component sizes are different than those listed in paragraph A. Price the greater size component.

FINISHES

Deck:
Trim:
Beams:
Columns:

(Select from the following: Clear Anodized, Bronze Anodized, Polyester or Kynar.) Kynar has the best performance characteristics however, Polyester is a good choice for the roof panel to minimize cost.

D.   Fasteners shall be concealed as much as is possible. Material shall be stainless steel or specially coated to provide for long life durability.

FABRICATION
Columns and beams shall be heliarc welded.

The canopy deck is to have welded end closures at the deck terminations.

The canopy shall be fabricated to drain through the columns.

Flashing shall be .040 aluminum fabricated to prevent leakage between the canopy and adjacent structures.

INSTALLATION
Install the canopy in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Erect canopy after concrete and masonry work in vicinity is completed and washed down.

Install columns and beams straight and true.

Install raincaps over draining sections of the deck.

The general contractor shall finish the concrete around the columns to assure a uniform quality of workmanship and appearance with the adjacent surrounding concrete work.

Fill downspout columns with grout to the discharge level to prevent standing water. Deflectors should be installed after grouting.

Install flashing as required.

Care shall be taken to prevent damage or scratching during installation.

Thoroughly clean canopy after installation.