SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 GENERAL
Doors shall be furnished by CORRIM Company in accordance with the specifications as published in current literature. Installation shall be by the general contractor in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.

2.0 FRP FACE SHEETS (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)

2.1 FACE SHEETS
Standard face sheets shall be manufactured by others using a corrosion resistant isophthalic polyester resin system with light stabilizing additives. The resin shall be reinforced with fiberglass 40% by weight.

2.1.1 Face sheets shall be 0.070" to 0.125" in thickness. Standard being 0.120".

2.1.2 Where deemed necessary by either the client or the factory, one of the following resin systems shall be substituted to meet the corrosive conditions: vinylester, high temp vinylester, bisphenol polyester, halogenated polyester.

2.1.3 FINISH
White color impregnated gel coat
Gray color impregnated gel coat
Special colors upon request
15 mils thick coverage
Smooth seamless finish
2.2 ABS FACE SHEETS (OPTIONAL)

2.2.1 FACE SHEETS
Extruded ABS plastic sheet, fabricated by third parties, whose specifications, chemical composition and structural characteristics are available upon request. ABS face sheets are 1/8" thick. Other thicknesses are available by request or arrangement.

2.2.2 FINISH

All exterior surfaces shall be ABS textured material
Bonded and sealed doors
White color impregnated through the entire ABS material thickness
Special impregnated colors available upon request
Special applied colors available using 2 part epoxy systems upon request
2.2.3 SPECIALTY FACE SHEETS
Non-standard face sheets such as foamed PVC, lucite, plexiglass, wood veneers, etc. are available upon request. Consult factory.
NOTE: Thermoplastic polymer products can react to extremes of cold and heat. They can only be used for exposure to specific chemicals and U.V. conditions. Please be sure to thoroughly research the operating conditions of the proposed doors or panels for proper application.

3.0 INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION

3.1 CORE

3.1.1 STANDARD
Urethane core - A 1-1/2 inch thick rigid block of urethane shall be laminated to the interior of face sheets. The "K" factor shall be 0.14 BTU in./hr./sq.ft. 2-4 lb. density, or as required, shall be available.

3.2.2 OPTION
Balsa core - A core of end-grain balsa shall be laminated to the interior face sheets. The balsa shall have a density 8.5-9.0 lbs./cu.ft. and be 1-1/2 inches thick. Compressive strength, perpendicular to the door panel surface shall be 1,400 psi.

3.1.3 OPTION
Honeycomb core - B flute paper honeycomb shall be laminated to the interior face sheets. (The paper is lightly coated with resin to enhance its strength and corrosion resistance.)

3.2 STILES AND RAILS
Stiles and rails shall be 1-1/2 inch square pultruded fiberglass tubes. A polyester-based resin filled with 1/4" chopped glass strands and aerosil shall be used for reinforcements and corner blocks, etc. The bottom rail shall allow 1-1/4 inches of height alterability without loss of panel's integrity.

4.0 TRANSOMS
Transom panels shall be constructed using the same stile, rail, core material, and face sheets as a standard door. Transoms shall be reinforced with non-swelling polymer blocks where through bolts are used to attach to jambs.

5.0 HARDWARE PREPARATIONS

5.1 REINFORCEMENT BLOCKING
Lockset … Non-swelling polymer blocking
Surface Mounted Hardware … Non-swelling polymer blocking
Through Bolted Hardware … Non-swelling polymer blocking
5.2 MORTISE HARDWARE

Full Mortise Hinges … Non-swelling polymer blocking
Half Mortise Hinges … Non-swelling polymer blocking
Mortise Locksets … To suit template provided
Exit Devices … To suit template provided
All doors may be mortised and reinforced to allow field application of hinges and locks, in accordance with approved hardware schedule and templates supplied by a hardware contractor. Where surface mounted hardware is to be applied, doors shall have reinforcing blocks only; all drilling and tapping shall be by others unless specified at time order is placed. The hinges shall be attached by using wood screws or through bolts.

6.0 LITES AND LOUVERS

6.1 LITES
Lites may be factory installed and glazed prior to shipment. Single and double lites are available. Plastic, aluminum or stainless steel may be selected for glazing stops or moulding.

6.2 LOUVERS
Louvers shall be inserted, fiberglass type as provided by CORRIM Company and shall be factory installed. Inverted "V" blades are standard. Screens may be supplied as an option.

7.0 FACTORY INSTALLATION OF HARDWARE
Hardware and accessories may be factory installed as an optional service. 8.0 FLAME SPREAD RATING
A fire retardant additive is added to the gel coat, face sheet resins, and the polyurethane core to achieve a flame spread of 25 or less according to ASTM E-84 rating for each of the component parts. It should be noted that this rating does not apply to the door section as a composite. The standard construction doors are not fire rated as per ASTM E-152.

9.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
CORRIM Company strongly recommends that only light colors be used for exterior doors, since polymers, by their nature, expand in the heat and direct sunlight. Temporary bowing may occur, especially in solid core doors. Honeycomb core will further reduce this tendency. Doors will return to "normal" contour when sun is off them.
HANDING DATA
HOW TO DETERMINE
HAND AND SWING

The hand of a door is determined from the outside.
The outside of an entrance door is the street side.
The outside of a room door is the corridor side.
The outside of a communicating door is the side from which hinges are not visible with door closed.
The outside of a closet door is the room side.
The key side (x) will be outside, unless otherwise specified.
ON PAIRS OF DOORS
KEY SIDE
Right hand leaf is always active unless specified.