Worthington Polyurethane Balustrade System

Architectural Specifications

1.0  GENERAL

 1.1 DESCRIPTION

A.  The Worthington high-density urethane balustrade system is pressure molded polyurethane to achieve a density similar to pine millwork

B.  Balustrades and top/bottom rail shall be the Worthington polyurethane balustrade system based on design _____________ (please specify baluster – top and bottom rail will be matched accordingly by Worthington)

C.  Newel posts shall be the Worthington polyurethane newel with design_________

D.  Newel caps shall be the Worthington polyurethane newel cap with          design ________

E.  Balustrade system shall be factory primed with exterior latex primer to receive exterior latex top-coat on jobsite. 

 1.2 SUBMITTALS

 A.  Product data: Submit manufacturer’s descriptive literature, specifications,  installation instructions and limited warranty.

B.  Shop drawings: Submit full-size details and method of installation.

C. Samples: Provide samples of standard design or profile of custom design (custom designs submittals only available in form of CAD)

 

2.0 PRODUCTS

 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFARURER

            A.  Worthington Group Ltd.

                  6950 Phillips Highway

                  Suite 20

                  Jacksonville, FL 32216

                  www.WorthingtonMillwork.com

 2.2 MATERIALS

A.  Ultra-Violet:  Not affected when properly coated with paint.

B.  Solvent Resistance: Resistant.

C.  Odor/Gas: Normal Conditions – release no gases and is odor free.

D.  Vermin & Fungus Resistance: Resistant.

E.  Insulation: Greater insulating value than comparable wood products.

 

3.0 EXECUTION

 

3.1 INSTALLATION

A.  Follow manufactures detailed installation procedures.  Please call      800.872.1608 for installation instructions

3.2 WARRANTY

A. Worthington hereby warrants its parts upon the following conditions against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year after delivery to Purchaser when used and installed under normal conditions.  THE FORGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.  WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY OPERAION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS.  Failure to follow Worthington’s Storage and Installation instructions will void this limited warranty.  Buyer and installer must inspect each piece before installation.  Buyer and installer waive all defects which could have been discovered by reasonable inspection prior to installation.  This includes all misalignments, misfit parts, dimensional discrepancies and the like.  In the event that any claim is made under the warranty, an authorized representative of Worthington shall have the right to inspect the parts and if, in his or her sole discretion, said representative determines the part(s) defective, Worthington will REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REFUND its customer the amount paid to Worthington for said defective parts.  REFUND as described above.  WORTHINGTON SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WHATSOEVER FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  such as but not limited to labor, finishing cost, parts damaged by freight carriers, freight charges, installation, lost profits, lost sale or the like.  NO PURCHASER MAY TAKE ANY DEDUCTION CREDIT OR SETOFF AGAINST ANY AMOUNT OWED WOTHINGTON OR MAKE ANY CHARGEBACK WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT BY WORTHINGTON.