The following is a generic specification of our products. For more specific information please contact AVAdek direct. Section 10530 Walkway Canopies Part 1 - GENERAL 1.1 Furnish a complete extruded aluminum walkway cover system including labor as shown on the drawings. 1.2 RELATED WORK A. Concrete Footings (sized by the canopy manufacturer). 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Furnish complete show drawings bearing the seal of a registered engineer showing the required live and wind loads of the project. B. Submit samples of the finish and color selections. Part 2 - MATERIALS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. AVAdek Walkway Cover Systems & Canopies. B. Approved "equals" (submitted prior to bid opening). 2.2 PRODUCTS A. All components shall be 6063, 6061 or 6005 Alloy extruded aluminum. B. Columns, beams, and deck shall be sized as shown on the drawings and shall meet the engineering requirements of the project. C. The finish shall be ________________. Part 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 FABRICATION A. Columns and beams shall have heliarc welded endplates and concealed connectors. B. The canopy deck is to have welded end closures at the deck terminations. C. The canopy shall be fabricated to drain through the columns. D. Flashing shall be .040 aluminum fabricated to prevent leakage between the canopy and adjacent structures. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Install the canopy in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. B. Erect canopy after concrete and masonry work in the vicinity is completed and washed down. C. Install columns and beams straight and true. D. Install raincaps over draining sections of the deck. E. Fill downspout columns with grout to discharge level to prevent standing water. Deflectors should be installed after grouting. F. Install flashing as required. G. Thoroughly clean canopy after installation

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