Finishes
Grab Bag
Sunshades
Louvers
Engineering
100
Who is Ruskin's Paint Supplier?
Valspar
100
Ruskin designs its standard louver to ___ psf.
20 psf.
100
What website offers an online version of Ruskin's AIA Presentation?
AECDaily.com
100
What does HVBS Stand for?
Hidden Vertical Blade Support
100
What does NIC mean on a set of Ruskin drawings?
Not in Contract
200
How many coats of paint are included with our standard 50% and 70% PVDF finish?
They are 2-coat standard. There is an option to go to a 3-coat finish (adding a clear top coat).
200
How deep is our standard extruded aluminum extended sill?
4.5"
200
How many pieces make up the aifoil die shapes >10" in width?
3 pieces
200
Explain the model ELF6375DX (what do the numbers and the letters stand for?)
ELF=Extruded Louver Fixed, 6=6" deep, 375=37.5 degree blade angle, D= Drainable, X= X head frame
200
What drawing does Ruskin require from you for stamped calcs?
The S1 drawing (or a version thereof e.g. S100) with wind load information on it
300
What is Class I Clear Anodized called in REPS?
215RI Clear Anodized
300
Where can you find estimated engineering lead times, special express information, and estimated product lead times?
VIPnet
300
What is Ruskin's Revit Add-In Tool Called?
COOL SHADES!
300
What is the minimum height of an adjustable louver to allow an actuator (other than a manual quad arm) to be added?
18"
300
At what height do you need additional horizontal support by others?
180"
400
What is 3-Coat 70% PVDF called in REPS?
Kynar plus clear top coat
400
On an X-head model, there are ___ drains at the head?
2
400
What elevation most benefits from having shading?
South
400
What does LEADS stand for?
Louver Engineering and Architectural Design System
400
The deepest aluminum HVBS Ruskin designs with is __" deep.
6"
500
What are the dip times for 204RI and 215RI Clear anodize finishes?
30 & 60 minutes respectively
500
In REPS, what touch up option is offered for anodize finishes?
None, anodize finishes cannot be touched up.
500
What is the largest airfoil blade Ruskin currently makes?
16"
500
Does the head run full width/jamb run full height on an X-model and why?
The head does not run the full width so that the jambs can carry the water from the head to the sill - which does run the full width.
500
What is on the S1 drawing that Ruskin requires to calculate wind load?
ASCE Code, Exposure category, wind speed, importance factor
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