Specifications

FabriTRAK® Upholstered Wall System

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GENERAL

Scope

  • Furnish and install FabriTRAK® Wall System as manufactured by FabriTRAK® Systems, Inc. and as required by the Contract Documents.
  • Related Work Elsewhere:
    • Preparation of smooth, flat and plumb substrate.
    • Architectural Woodwork, Masonry, Doors and Frames, Hardware, Gypsum Drywall, Plastering, Ceilings, Wall Covering Painting and Electrical Work.

Standards

  • The acoustical or tackable wall treatment system shall have a Fire Hazard Classification of Class 1 or A when tested in accordance with ASTM E-84 or UL 723.

Qualifications

  • The installation work of this Section shall be performed by an authorized dealer, licensed by the manufacturer, and shall be a member of the Wall Upholstery Guild of America (W.U.G.A.) and shall be certified as such.

Quality Assurance

  • FabriTRAK® fire retardant frame works used must be made from fire retardant rigid vinyl material. These frameworks are recyclable when disposed of within Fabri Trak System’s Disposal, Recycling and Reclamation Program.
  • Bio-Trak is Fabri Trak System’s bio-degradable frameworks made from fire-retardant rigid vinyl material with the addition of specially formulated modifiers that permit the framework to biodegrade in landfill conditions
  • The fabric shall be stretched tautly over the subsurface and the FabriTRAK® System framework without the use of glue.
  • The fabric border shall be inserted completely into the clamping jaws of the FabriTRAK® framework cre-ating a clean crisp appearance devoid of raw edges or loose threads.
  • The fabric shall be installed from the face side after the framework is securely fastened to insure perfect horizontal and vertical grain alignment.
  • The fabric pattern shall be matched and true, certain fabrics cannot be matched.
  • The fabric shall be removable and replaceable for changeability and to provide access to the surface behind the fabric.
  • The framework shall not “read through” the fabric.
  • An interlining shall be installed beneath the face fabric in the event a translucent fabric has been specified.

Submittal

  • Submit manufacturer’s product specifications and such other data as may be required to show compliance with the Contract Documents.
  • Submit in writing to the Owner, through the Architect, the manufacturer’s dealer certification.
  • Submit installation Dealer’s five year Limited Warranty against defects in the FabriTRAK® materials and workmanship.
  • Installation dealer shall submit a list with a minimum of five (5) comparable installations.

Product Handling

  • Store all materials off the ground and protected from dirt and dust of construction operations.
  • Handle materials in a manner that will protect them from damage and soiling.

PRODUCTS

Acoustical or Tackable Wall Treatment System

  • The system shall consist of site installed and fabricated, concealed FabriTRAK® System as manufactured by FabriTRAK® SYSTEMS, INC. For the authorized dealer in your area contact:
USA
FabriTRAK® SYSTEMS, INC.
Phone: 1-877-FABRITRAK (USA only)
            1-609-409-6700 (USA & International)
Fax:     1-609-409-7377
Email:  info@fabritrak.com
  • The System Components shall consist of the following:
    • Rigid vinyl framework with clamping jaws, one-piece section
      Select correct thickness below, eliminate others not used)
      • Rigid vinyl framework with serrated clamping jaws, one-piece section 1” wide by 3/8” thick, fire retardant FabriTRAK® or Bio Trak.
      • Rigid vinyl framework with serrated clamping jaws, one-piece section 1” wide by 1/2” thick, fire retardant FabriTRAK®
      • Rigid vinyl framework with serrated clamping jaws, one-piece section 1” wide by 3/4” thick, fire retardant FabriTRAK® or Bio Trak.
      • Rigid vinyl framework with serrated clamping jaws, one-piece section 1” wide by 1” thick, fire retardant FabriTRAK® or Bio Trak.
      • Rigid vinyl framework with serrated clamping jaws, one-piece section 1” wide by 1 1/4” thick, fire retardant FabriTRAK® or Bio Trak.
      • Rigid vinyl framework with serrated clamping jaws, one-piece section 1” wide by 2” thick, fire retardant FabriTRAK® or Bio Trak.
    • FabriTRAK® System is available with the following edge profiles
      (Select the correct profile below, eliminate the others not used)
      • RE—Radius
      • SE—Square
      • BE—Bevel
    • FabriTRAK® System is available with the following sub-surfaces (underlay).
      • ACOUSTICAL
        • FABRI-FILL™
          • 3/8” thick compressible FR polyester padding
          • 1/2” thick compressible FR polyester padding
          • 3/4” thick compressible FR polyester padding
        • FabriTRAK® “SOUND CONTROL” BOARD (100% Recycled Material)
          (Please select the Thickness to suit your application and add it to the Density)
          • 1/2” thick is available in 3.0# and 4.5# Density
          • 1” thick is available in 3.0#, 4.5# and 6.0# Density
          • 2” thick is available in 3.0# Density
        • FIBERGLASS ACOUSTIC BOARD
          (Please select the Thickness to suit your application and add it to the Density)
          • 3/8” thick is available in 3.0#, 4.5#, 6.0#, 9.0# and various other Densities
          • 1/2” thick is available in 3.0#, 4.5#, 6.0#, 9.0# and various other Densities
          • 3/4” thick is available in 3.0#, 4.5#, 6.0#, 9.0# and various other Densities
            Including High-Impact boards made from molded fiberglass
          • 2” thick is available in 3.0#, 4.5#, 6.0#, 9.0# and various other Densities
      • TACKABLE
        (Please select the Thickness to suit your application and add it to the Density)
        • 3/8” Thickness:
          • Compressed Fiberboard—Fire Retardant
          • Matt faced Acoustic Board—Fire Retardant
          • Plywood—Fire Retardant
        • 1/2” Thickness:
          • Compressed Fiberboard—Fire Retardant
          • Matt faced Acoustic Board—Fire Retardant
          • Plywood—Fire Retardant
        • 1” Thickness:
          • Compressed Fiberboard—Fire Retardant
          • Matt faced Acoustic Board—Fire Retardant
          • Plywood—Fire Retardant
        • 2” Thickness:
          • Compressed Fiberboard—Fire Retardant
          • Matt faced Acoustic Board—Fire Retardant
          • Plywood—Fire Retardant (continued)
      • COMBINATION
        • ACOUSTIC and TACKABLE:
          Combine various subsurfaces beneath the fabric to accommodate specific project requirements.
          (Please refer to elevations for which subsurface areas shall be acoustic and which shall be tackable).
  • Fabric: Shall be approved by the Installation Dealer as to suitability in its usage with the Fabri Trak System.
    The Architect (for the Owner) shall submit the following information concerning the fabric to the Installation Dealer. The Architect may specify that the fabric shall be of recycled material.
    • Fabric Manufacturer
    • Width of Fabric
    • Contents
    • Style Number
    • Color
    • Flame Retardant
    • Sample of fabric (at least 12” x 12”)

      • (Include one of the following two lines in your spec and eliminate the other)

      The fabric is to be supplied by the owner or architect.
      The fabric is to be supplied by the Installation Dealer.
  • EXECUTION
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