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Liberty Tower Exterior Renovations - Ph 2 <br />South Bend, Indiana <br />© Copyright, Kil Architecture / Planning <br />September 2020 <br />F. Prior to Cutting: Examine existing conditions prior to commencing work, including elements <br />subject to damage or movement during cutting and patching. After uncovering existing work, <br />assess conditions affecting performance of work. Beginning of cutting or patching means <br />acceptance of existing conditions. <br />3.2 PREPARATION <br />A. Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance. <br />B. Seal cracks or openings of substrate prior to applying next material or substance. <br />C. Apply manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner prior to <br />applying any new material or substance in contact or bond. <br />3.3 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS <br />A. Install products as specified in individual sections, in accordance with manufacturer's <br />instructions and recommendations, and so as to avoid waste due to necessity for replacement. <br />B. Make vertical elements plumb and horizontal elements level, unless otherwise indicated. <br />C. Install equipment and fittings plumb and level, neatly aligned with adjacent vertical and <br />horizontal lines, unless otherwise indicated. <br />D. Make consistent texture on surfaces, with seamless transitions, unless otherwise indicated. <br />E. Make neat transitions between different surfaces, maintaining texture and appearance. <br />3.4 ALTERATIONS <br />A. Drawings showing existing construction and utilities are based on casual field observation and <br />existing record documents only. <br />1. Verify that construction and utility arrangements are as indicated. <br />2. Report discrepancies to Architect before disturbing existing installation. <br />3. Beginning of alterations work constitutes acceptance of existing conditions. <br />B. Remove existing work as indicated and as required to accomplish new work. <br />1. Remove items indicated on drawings. <br />2. Relocate items indicated on drawings. <br />3. Where new surface finishes are to be applied to existing work, perform removals, patch, <br />and prepare existing surfaces as required to receive new finish; remove existing finish if <br />necessary for successful application of new finish. <br />4. Where new surface finishes are not specified or indicated, patch holes and damaged <br />surfaces to match adjacent finished surfaces as closely as possible. <br />C. Protect existing work to remain. <br />1. Prevent movement of structure; provide shoring and bracing if necessary. <br />2. Perform cutting to accomplish removals neatly and as specified for cutting new work. <br />3. Repair adjacent construction and finishes damaged during removal work. <br />EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT 01 7000 - 3 <br />REQUIREMENTS <br />