Transitional Specification - OEC Business Interiors

Floor-to-Ceiling Applications of Montage Frames.Floor-to-ceilinginstallations are possibleby stacking Montagecomponents to achieve theappropriate height. In someapplications, standard-sizecomponents will fill thevertical space perfectly. Butin most applications, specialheights of frames are neededto exactly fill the availablespace. This chapter offers afull array of components forthese applications.Tip: Combinations of baseframes and stacking framesin floor-to-ceilingapplications must notexceed 12'H.Base frames 86"H shouldbe used for floor-to-ceilingapplication.Stacking frames arestandard 20"H. Specialstacking frames areavailable in any height from4" to 26 3 ⁄4" in 1 ⁄4" incrementsfor applications wherestandard-size stackingframes do not fit exactly.Tiles that correspond tothese dimensions are alsoavailable.Ceiling-interfacecomponents must beordered to fill the spacebetween the top of theframes and the building’sceiling. It forms a light sealbetween the frames and theceiling and provides aphysical connection to theceiling grid. The ceilinginterface has an accordionfoldedgasket that expandsand contracts from 1 3 ⁄4" to3". Ceiling interface isavailable in 9' segments andare cut in the field..Floor-interfacecomponents are availableto fill the slight gaps thatexist between the bottom ofthe frames and the floor. Thefloor interface is placed onthe floor, and the base frameis installed on top of itcreating a light seal. Theinterface expands or compressesover a 3 ⁄4" range asthe leveling glides areadjusted. Floor interface isavailable in 9' segmentswhich are cut in the field.Wall attachmentbrackets, X, T, and Ijunctions specify to theoverall frame height.End trim, L, and Vjunctions specify to theceiling height.Wall-to-wallapplications may requirean adjustable wallattachmentbracket if thebuilding walls are not plumb.Checklist1Verify application of floor-toceilingproduct with localbuilding inspector.2You must complete detailedsite measurements todetermine existingconditions. Take heightmeasurements every 8'along the paths that theframes will follow. It is vitalthat you determine both thelowest and the highestdimensions of the spacewhere the Montage frameswill be installed..3Make note of any obstaclesthat might get in the waysuch as light fixtures,sprinkler heads, bulkheads,etc. You must re-route thepath of the frames or havethe frames drop in height atkey points to provideclearance.4Identify the type of ceiling,manufacturer’s name, anddescription of ceiling so thatyou can include thesedetails along with yourspecials request and orderso that the factory can shipthe appropriate attachmenthardware.5Use the process in the boxbelow to calculate thecombination and the heightof the frames needed toreach the ceiling.1Find the shortest distancebetween the floor andceiling along the path thatthe frames will follow.2Subtract 3" from the heightof the space toaccommodate the ceilinginterface. Ideally, theframes will fill theremaining space, but it israre that standard frameheights combine toproduce just the right total.In many installations, it isnecessary to specify aspecial height for the topsegment.Remember that thestandard frame heights of20"and 86" are nominal.Actual heights are 20.669"and 86.023". Stackedheights of standard framesare 65.354", 86.024",106.693", and 127.361"..6Order the appropriate tilesfor your frames.cSee page 109 for AcousticGuidelines.Tip: Hard-tiled surfacesblock sound best. If yourpurpose in constructing afloor-to-ceiling frame is toenhance acoustical privacy,you should specify nontackable(fabric-covered orpainted), glass, or wood onboth sides of the frames.Regardless of the tiles thatyou specify, Montage cannotduplicate the level of soundprivacy provided by drywallor a demountable wall.7Specify enough floorinterface and ceilinginterface for the installation.Order ceiling and floorinterface components in108" increments and cutthem in the field. Cutting thematerial in the fieldeliminates the difficultyinstallers might have in findingthe specific-length parts.Example:119.000" Overall ceilingheight (9'11")– 3.000" Ceiling interface=116.000"– 86.023" Base frame= 29.977"– 20.669" Single frame= 9.308" Height of specialframe required9.25" Round to thenearest 1 ⁄4".Tip: Use long ceilinginterface components forlong runs of frames toavoid unnecessary seams.Always make sure that thejoints of the ceilinginterface are positioned tomatch the joints betweenframes.8Specify wall attachmentbrackets, X, T, and ijunctions to match theframe height (i.e. 86"+12.5").9Specify end trim, L, and Vjunctions to match theceiling height (i.e. 86"+12.5"+ ceiling interface).Refer to the SpecialsHandbook for floor-toceilingcustom size frames(stackers), junctions, endtrims, tiles, and glass.How to calculate the standard and special products that are required20.669"44.685"86.023"127.361"106.692"65.354"3Special-size stacking framesare only available 7"H orhigher. In installations wherethe remaining space is lessthat 7", increase the height ofthe top, standard-stackingframe instead of addinga small stacking frameon top..108 Transitional Specification Guide