ArchPolymer Product Specifications:
High Quality - Hi-Density Arch-Polymer
General
Description:
Imperial-PolymerTM
is a high density lite weight synthetic product with the similar density as white
pine.
It will not split, crack or rot.
All products come double primed and
ready to paint or faux finish.
It is water and insect resistant.
There are no specified lengths as all products are made from molds.
It is necessary to use the approved adhesive for warranty claims.
General
Description:
Arch Polymer
is a high density lite weight synthetic product with the same density as white
pine.
It will not split,
crack or rot. All products come double primed and ready to paint or faux
finish. It is suitable for interior and exterior applications. It is water and
insect resistant. There are no specified lengths as all products are made from
molds. It
is necessary to use the approved adhesive for warranty claims.
Architects Specifications
Part One - General
A. Description - Internal and/or external architectural details and millwork
shall be high-density polyurethane as distributed by Imperial Productions
and Distribution Inc.
Part Two - Submittals
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's descriptive literature, specifications,
installation instructions and limited warranties.
B. Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited One Year Warranty is to be
submitted.
C. Product Material Specifications: Obtain from the
manufacturer for submission to the relevant building code authority.
Part Three - Substitutions
A. Substitutions from Imperial's specified architectural details and building
components will be allowed only with the express written consent of the Owner or
Architect.
Part Four - Product Materials
A. All interior and exterior polyurethane products as distributed by Imperial
Productions & Distribution Inc. will have an
integral barrier coat and a top coat primer for a double-primed finish which
provides UV degradation resistance.
B. Any polyurethane products as distributed by Imperial are
water-resistant.
C. Any polyurethane products as distributed by Imperial are
odor-free and release no gases.
D. Imperial distributed products are vermin resistant and
resistant to mold and mildew.
E. Imperial's distributed products provide a greater insulating
value (R value) than comparable wood product.
Part Five - Delivery, Storage and Installation
A. Deliver, store and install according to instructions as provided by Imperial
Productions & Distribution Inc.
B. Installation instructions as provided by Imperial
Productions & Distribution Inc. are to
be followed completely. Use only ArchiTact(tm) Adhesive available
from Imperial for installation in addition to mechanical fasteners.
Material Specifications
The manufacturer warrants the following:
Physical Properties
A. Density: The manufacturer's products are made with high density polyurethane foam with
an overall density similar to White Pine at between 14 and 24 lb. per cubic
foot. The manufacturing process provides a greater skin density than
core density which increases durability.
B. Surface Properties and Finishes: All products are produced
incorporating a white or wood color barrier coating. In addition to this
integral barrier coat, all products receive a primer coat with built-in UV
inhibitors. The combination of the integral shell-like skin, the barrier coat
and the primer top coat provides an excellent substrate for durable finishes.
C. Ultra Violet: Ultra Violet rays do not effect properly
coated products.
D. Compressive Strength: Falls within the 300 - 400 P.S.I.
range.
E. Tensile Strength: Falls within the 300 - 400 P.S.I. range.
F. Flexural Strength: The degree of flexibility in any given
polyurethane product is determined by the shape and size of its cross-section.
Due to the inherent flex characteristics of lineal footage products, they will
follow some curvature and uneven surfaces.
G. Moisture Resistance: The polyurethane has a
closed-cell structure which provides protection from most solvents and renders
it almost completely moisture resistant.
H. Mildew Resistance: All polyurethane products are
mold and mildew resistant and cannot be harmed by termites or other
insects/rodents.
I. Flammability: All polyurethane products are combustible
when exposed to open flame, as are all wood materials. The manufacturer does offer a
Fire Resistant option with a flame spread index of 30 and a smoke index of 200 -
300.
J. Shrinkage: All polyurethane materials will expand and
contract nominally depending on environmental factors such as temperature and
humidity. Following the manufacturer's installation instructions and ArchiTact(tm) Adhesive are
provided to best address shrinkage and must be used in order not to void
warranty.
K. Warranty: The manufacturer warrants to the original
purchaser, it's rigid polyurethane material will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser resides in the
home that the product was installed when the polyurethane is installed, finish
painted and used under recommended conditions and instructions. To the original
purchaser, for a period of one year from the date of purchase, it's white
exterior primer paint applied to the polyurethane will be free from blistering
and pealing when used installed and finished painted under recommended
conditions and instructions. The original purchaser and their installers
must inspect every piece prior to installation. Both parties must waive
all defects which could have been discovered by reasonable inspection prior to
installation. Warranty will automatically be void if a non-approved
adhesive is not used. Failure to follow the manufacturer's storage and
handling instruction will void this limited warranty. In the event that
the claim is made under this warranty and conditions had been met, the original
purchaser must notify the manufacturer within writing within 30 days of making
the discovery. Manufacturer reserves the right to inspect the defective
product on site, or request that the original purchase at their expense return
the defective product to the manufacturer for inspection. The manufacturer
will determine if the product failed, and whether or not it will repair,
replace, or refund said defective parts. The manufacturer shall have no
liability to any person, firm, or corporation whatsoever for incidental or
consequential damage such as, but not limited to, labor, finishing, parts
damaged in transit, freight charges, installation, lost profits, lost sales,
acts of nature, civil unrest, or acts of terrorism. No purchaser may take
any deduction or credit against any amount owed to the distributor Imperial
Productions & Distribution Inc., or make any chargeback with regards to a
warranty claim, without the expressed written consent of the distributor. This
limited warranty is exclusive, and made in lieu of all other express warranties,
whether written, oral, or implied ( including any warranty or merchant ability
or fitness of purpose), and extends only to the original purchaser's purchase.
Some states and provinces may not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, or the exclusion and limitations of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Specialty Products
Fire Resistance Option
Available for most interior
products. The Fire Resistant option ensures a "UL", Class 2 (B)
rating. The capability of the "UL" rated products limits flame spread in the
ASTM E-84 tunnel test to only 30 and reduces smoke development to 200-300. These
test results are below acceptable levels for most fire coded requirements.
Check with local Building Codes before proceeding. Extra charges apply.
Building Codes
As there are numerous dominant Building Codes in existence and
practice throughout North America, in addition to the many State-level and
Provincial codes, Imperial strongly urges Specifiers and users to refer to
their local codes as to the uses of polyurethane foam millwork and building
components.
As with any polyurethane foam product, they are not designed or sold to provide structural support unless otherwise
stated (balustrade systems for example). Structural support mechanisms as
allowed by your local Building Code can be enhanced, but not replaced with
polyurethane products.