Specifications include, but are not limited to:PLAQUES A.Cast Plaque: Plaque with background texture, border, and characters having uniform faces, sharp corners, and precisely formed lines and profiles; and as follows: 1.Plaque Material: Cast bronze, satin finish. 2.Plaque Thickness: 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) minimum 3.Background Texture: Leatherette 4.Integrally Cast Border Style: Square double line, polished 5.Mounting: Plaque post mount. 6.Text and Typeface: typeface as indicated by manufacturer's designation to be approved by Owner. B.Bronze Castings: lead-free alloy recommended by manufacturer and finisher for finish indicated. 2.3ACCESSORIES A.Fasteners and Anchors: Manufacturer's standard as required for secure anchorage of plaques, noncorrosive and compatible with each material joined, and complying with the following: 1.Use concealed fasteners and anchors unless indicated to be exposed. 2.For exterior exposure, furnish hot-dip galvanized devices unless otherwise indicated. 3.Exposed Metal-Fastener Components, General: a.Fabricated from same basic metal and finish of fastened metal unless otherwise indicated. b. Provide protection for any dissimilar metals. 4. Post mount anchors should be provided for plaques where indicated. 2.4 FABRICATION A. General: Provide manufacturer's standard plaques according to requirements indicated. 1. Preassemble plaques in the shop to greatest extent possible. Disassemble plaques only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly and installation; apply markings in locations concealed from view after final assembly. 2. Mill joints to a tight, hairline fit. Form assemblies and joints exposed to weather to resist water penetration and retention. 3. Comply with AWS for recommended practices in welding and brazing. Provide welds and brazes behind finished surfaces without distorting or discoloring exposed side. Clean exposed welded and brazed connections of flux, and dress exposed and contact surfaces. 4. Conceal connections if possible; otherwise, locate connections where they are inconspicuous. 5. Provide rebates, lugs, and brackets necessary to assemble components and to attach to existing work. Drill and tap for required fasteners. Use concealed fasteners where possible; use exposed fasteners that match plaque finish. 6. Castings: Fabricate castings free of warp, cracks, blowholes, pits, scale, sand holes, and other defects that impair appearance or strength. Grind, wire brush, sandblast, and buff castings to remove seams, gate marks, casting flash, and other casting marks before finishing.
