Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
B. The gutter shall be installed by using a free-floating hanger systems so movement is not restricted.
Spikes and ferrules or brackets attached to the outside periphery of the gutter shall not be used.
Hangers should be located a maximum of 32" (812) apart and nailed to the roof sheathing or fascia
board at rafter locations wherever possible with two 1-1/4" (31.7) or 1-1/2" (38.1) Alcoa aluminum
screw shank nails.
C. Expansion joints should be used on all hip roof installations, on straight runs over forty feet in
length or any conditions where normal movement due to expansion and contraction is restricted.
B. A visual inspection of entire project should be conducted. All problem areas should be replaced and
repaired in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
C. Upon completion, contractor shall clean all aluminum work and remove all scrap materials.
3.02 Protection
A. Care must be exercised in placing aluminum in contact with dissimilar materials.
B. Aluminum shall not be installed in contact with dissimilar metals, concrete, stucco, asbestos siding,
masonry, or corrosive non-metallic materials which might become repeatedly wet.
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