Versai Evolution of Versatile Fencing
About Versai Ornamental Fencing Versai Ornamental Fencing Versai Ornamental Fencing by Fortress is the next generation in ornamental fencing. It offers a solution to a long time need for a premium quality, but cost effective, panel system capable of handling grade changes. With its innovative and proprietary design, Versai s patent pending technology allows for elegant, yet cost effective, installations for almost any application. Features & Benefits Easy rackability with hidden pin hinge (no visible fasteners) Perfectly smooth rails on both sides, which mean no unsightly picket-to-rail connection points Adjusts up to 4' over 8' - integrity of the panel is not compromised with adjustment 100% galvanized steel - G90 rating DuPont E Coat plus DuPont Alesta Power Coating 20 year limited manufacturer warranty Rigid welded steel construction - twice the strength of aluminum fencing Pre-Punched mounting holes for easy bracket installation leading to quick overall installation Styles available: Universal, Pressed Spear, and Extended Picket Adjusts over 8' - integrity of the panel is not compromised with adjustments.
Coating & Manufacturing Process FortressShield Coating Features & Benefits Versai Ornamental Fencing by Fortress is protected by FortressShield, which is the most comprehensive coating system in the fence industry today. Backed by a 20 year limited manufacturer s warranty, this premium coating goes above and beyond with a sophisticated combination of DuPont E Coat plus an additional layer of DuPont Polyester Powder Coating to ensure a superior fence that is impervious to the elements. Partnering with the professionals of DuPont to raise industry standards, FortressShield encompasses G-90 pre-galvanized steel combined with a rigorous 16 stage coating process to bring the strongest and most durable fence system of its kind to the market. DuPont Premium Powder Coat DuPont E-Coat Zinc Phosphate Zinc Galvanize G90 Coat 45,000 PSI Steel Versai Manufacturing Process approved approved Material Receiving and Inspection Two sided pre-galvanized (G90) Forming, welding, and smoothing Thermal Spray Zinc Coating on weld seam Cutting Automated Projection Welding Inspection Electro Coat UF Rinse DuPont Aqua Cathodic Electro Coat Deionized Water Wash Two Stage Clean Water Wash Zinc Phosphate Coating Steel Passivation Two Stage Clean Water Wash Two Stage Degreasing Wash approved Deionized Water Wash Electro Coat Drying Oven Polyester-UV Protective Powder Coating Curing Oven Inspection Packaging Shipment
Panels & Gates Universal 1" Rails & 5/8" Pickets Gates Panels 60" * 60" * * * 54" * 54" * * * * Panel/Gate meets 1993 BOCA pool code. Check local pool enclosure codes for compliance.
Panels & Gates Panels Pressed Spear 1" Rails & 5/8" Pickets Gates 60" 60" * * Extended Picket 1" Rails & 5/8" Pickets 60" 60" * *
Accessories Post Caps Steel Posts 2" x 2" Iron Posts Plugs Plastic 84" 2" Ball Cap 2" Flat Cap 96" 2" Post Plug 5/8" Picket Plug 108" Finials For 5/8" Pickets Triad Fleur-de-lis Quad Brackets Universal Bracket (Three Direction) or or Line Bracket (Two Direction) Flat Bracket (One Direction)
Specifications PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES: Ornamental rackable welded steel fence system 1.02 RELATED SECTIONS: Section 0503 Metal finishes Section 0330 Cast in place concrete Section 0420 Unit masonry Section 3130 Earthwork Section 3231 Paving and surface improvements 1.04 REFERENCES: ASTM-F593-02e2_ Stainless steel fasteners ASTM A500 Seamless Grade A metal tubing ASTM A123 Hot dip electroplating ASTM E935 Cone penetration test (Method D) In-fill load test (Method C) Vertical concentrated load test (Method B) Horizontal load test (Method A) ASTM B117-97 Salt spray corrosion test AC174 Section 4.2.2 In-Fill load test Section 4.2.3 Uniform load test Section 4.2.4 Concentrated load test ICBO UBC-97 Quality standards BOCA National building codes 1.05 WARRANTY: Fortress Iron s VERSAI products include a 20-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase, for defects in material and workmanship, including protection against cracking, peeling, blistering and corrosion (rusting). Refer to 20 Year Warranty Sheet. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURER: Fortress Iron Railing and Fence Systems 1800 Jay Ell, Suite 200 Richardson, Texas 75081 Phone: 866-323-4766 Fax: 972-644-3720 Web site: www.fortressiron.com 2.02 MATERIALS: Rails are Grade A cold rolled steel formed U-Channel and pickets are Grade A cold rolled steel formed and welded tubing, both conforming to ASTM A500 with G 90 zinc coating (0.90 oz/ft2 or 0.27 kg/m2) on both inside and outside surfaces in accordance with the ASTM A123 hot dipped electroplating process. Materials also conform to ASTM E935 testing(methods A, B, C and D) and load testing in accordance with AC174 (Sections 4.2.2, 4.2.3 and 4.2.4). 2.03 COMPONENTS: Rails: 16-gauge formed U-Channel ASTM 500 galvanized steel, 1-3/16-Inch Leg X 1 inch Web. Pickets: 18-gauge ASTM A500 galvanized welded and formed steel tubing, 5/8-inch square. Posts: 16-gauge 2-inch square ASTM A500 galvanized formed and welded steel tubing with powder coated factory finish. Post caps can be nylon. Fasteners: All nuts, bolts, sheet metal and wood screws are stainless steel, conforming to ASTM F593-02e2 standard. Fittings: Fabricated tees, elbows, splice connections, wall returns, wall ends and other similar components are of the same material, specification and finish as fence panels. 2.04 STYLE: Fortress Iron s Versai Fence is made in three (3) styles: Universal, Pressed Spear, and Extended Picket. 2.05 FABRICATION: A. Fence panels are fabricated in standard length of 94 and standard heights of, 60" and except for the Universal panel which is 54" in height to meet swimming pool codes. All fence panels comply with all requirements indicated for materials, thickness, design and details of construction. B. All welded connections comply with AWS standards for recommended practice in shop welding. C. All components are accurately cut and drilled to receive hardware, fasteners and accessories. 2.06 FINISH: A. Metal parts are assembled and finished individually prior to shipment. B. Galvanized steel fence components are cleaned with a non-petroleum solvent followed by the application of a sealing zinc phosphate coating. C. Immediately after sealing, a two-step finishing process consisting first of an electrostatic dipping process in a lead free high corrosion resistant epoxy resin leaving a coating of approximately 20 microns, followed by a thermosetting carboxyl polyester resin top coat with a minimum dry film thickness of 60 to 70 microns. The second coating will be applied by the electrostatic spray process.
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