Questions_and_Answers_1.pdf

12010919R0007 TNF EXTERIOR ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENTS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #1

Q1. C-6 Work Items, a. Chimney chase, Question: Does the crew quarter chimney chase receive repairs?

A1. No

Q2. C-6 Work Items, b. Siding Replacement, Question: With random siding replacement, there may be dimension differences in the width due to expansion, are we allowed to piece in a filler to accommodate the gap that would be less than a full width piece of siding?

A2. This method will be considered on a case by case basis. However, with tongue and groove siding, there is some natural flexibility to where the spacing can be adjusted slightly.

Q3. C-6 Work Items, b. 1 & 5, replace door trim, Question: Please clarify door trim is it brick mold only or and door jambs? Same for windows, is it trim only or and extension jambs?

A3. It is just the brick mold, not the jambs.

Q4. Table 1: Page 13, Estimated Quantity of siding/trim to replace, Work in Wrangell calls for LF to be replaced and Ketchikan calls for SF to be replaced. Question regarding Wrangell: Is the LF the actual lineal foot of the existing siding board i.e. ¾” x 6” which the actual width measurement being 5”?

A4. Yes