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LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, In c . 1B1 MADIION AVCNUI NIW YORK 17. N. Y. April 19, 196? SUBJECT: BROCHURE ON POOLS AND PLANTERS To Members of the Lead Industries Association, Inc.i We are pleased to enclose a copy of our Just published brochure entitled "Poole and Planters." In it are Illustrated a number of lead lined reflecting pools and plant boxes of various sires complete with construction details and specifications. The brochure will be mailed to our list of over 12,000 architects, building contractors and others in the building field. It will also be used for distribution at our exhibit booths at the American Institute of Architecte' meeting, National Association of Home Builders Shew, and the National Plumbing-Heatlng-Cooling Ex position. Additional copies are available free of charge in quanti ties up to 25 and at our coat of $12.00 per hundred for larger quantities. Sincerely yours. EX: mas Enel. Edwin D. Hartin, A.I.A. Karager, Architectural Sorrlces with bud y.-.> - mi - V. i u t o- (N designs, details, and examples < of lead-lined... ^..1.1^- -- I*.-.*-. A.I.A. 29-C % .W!\I *rn.) . HIH ' Jjl^ i LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, INC. 292 Madison Avenue New York 17, N.Y. "JT Trr N 1912.01 LIA237A1 |) n w 'w 1 .>f ' >ww pm .j ni|" i* )--w y mi " " i fable of content* rooftop pool 1 foyer pool cod fountain 4 indoor pool and plcnter 4 forecourt pool and plant* 5 woodland pool 4 rooftop plant* 4 ipecifkctions I 7 means: "Crown of falom"; in this cost a particularly opt title since this building n a crowning architectural achievement. But no crown, no matter hew orrfuflf wrought, would be the some without the jewels which reflect its glory Nor would this be any lest truo of tho "Crown of tolocfs" were if without its jewels--fho reflecting pools whkh point the approaches and provide the setting for this architectural mosfecpiece. They do much to set the mood and catch the spirit of the building as the visitor approaches. Todcy these devices--pools and planting boxes-- ore being used to as good odvontoge and with as muds eflect os their seventeenth cenlury prototypes, fessibly with even greater effect since many of today's buildings with their flat reveols, rectilinear patterns and mtchonkelly precise surfaces stend in need of the softening in fluence the shimmering surface of e pool provides. Belief from rigid lines con also be afforded by planting, in boxes strategically pieced by the landscape orchitecl. Beth pools and plant boxes effectively break the mo notony of crowded urban streets. Modern designers in increasing numbers have also begun lo bring these useful decorative features indoors where for many years the sole use for a pool was for oqvotic sports or other swimming events. Even here the designer no longer feels constrained fa place his pool in the basement but may put rt on o penthouse level K he wishes. This may be done wi:h perfect confidence if he knows he has provided positive and foolproof pro tection ogainsf water seepoge into rentable oreas whkh olwoys exist nearby or under such imtolfotions. f flmp LIA23 74 2 ft h m these areas that sheet lead for waterproofing finds on* of its most useful applications. He better iflusfrcticn tort be found then the eight feed lined pools whkh ore o major design feature of the Time ond lift luiJding in lockefrJJer (enter, Hew Tort Crfjr. One of these rs atop o seven story portion of the main building, the remaining sesen pools art o! sheet level. All eight art over either income producing areas or underground possogeways which dictated the selection of lead. Detail seclions show the use of tight pound lead protected with feit mopped on top and bottom (or pro* teclion against fresh concrete or mortar. Flashings at pipe or conduit penetrations are of lead burned to both the lead pan ond the pipe or other penetration in order to ensure continuous protection. The second view of the ground floor poofs shows the gse these versatile containers may be put to in the winter, filled with white marble chips they become per* fed foiti for the dork gieen tolioge of the traditional ornamented Christmas tret. The pool on the roof over the seventh floor serves as welcome stopping place for a moment or two in tho midst of a busy day. Architect Gia fonti n responsible for the design of this pleasant retreat. Architects were Harrison, Abromoviti ond Harris, the lead jai installed by the John F. Ahernethy (. wvder subcontract wi*h (. H. Cronin, Inc.; Mechankol Cngl* neen, Sysko A Hennessy, Inc. ond Ihe General (ontrod wes a joint venture of Geo. A. Fuller and John towry, Inc, all of Hew York City. 3 LIA23743 AMERICAN At*UN(S 6UIL01NG Bringing a tmoll pool indoor* prevent* no problem #ven wh*n if n placed directly over o service areo at a th.t pool > th* American Airline* Eu.!d<ng ot tdlewild A<rport. New York. Meowr.ng 7 9' * 6-0" with on el# vo'ed tquO'e baun 3'-8`* VJvOfe, th# waterproof lining under the morbf# fmith it 6 lb teod with both lead and concrete <nte<focci coated with aspholtum ond oil jo*ntt burned Water it re wed and the fountain h driven bjr a tmoll 6 g p.m pump. Architect! were J. Gordon Corr & Atto<*o*et. Turner Contraction Co. were the General Contractor* for whom the John f. Abeenetby Co. of Brooklyn d>d the leod burning. COflO HAU to Cobo HoH, huge Detroit eth.bilien center, the detigner hot linked het pool ond planter ot a t*ngl# unrt. In thit cove interest it centered on the foci th# leod theel it exposed in the plonter but in the pod it it uted ot on under* toymen! lor a tile finish wrfoce. The teC* ton ot the intersection of plont ba* and pod thowt the treatment of bo*h in either port the fun<t.on of the le^^. I 'f o L l.n A* 4 LIA23744 HAXT OX AMO POOL the torn*: protection 1 on \jir condi tioning equipment room irimediotely below. Since the plant box will bo filled with eorth. no need wot feh to cover rive leod with supplementary moteriol. Architects were GiffeU & Rossetti ond leod work oi order the direction of Ed fog*, p'wmbing contractor on a tub-contract v>>th (be O. W. Burke Co. fr-jenerol Controcton--oil of Detroit. BIU CROSS BWUNNG A fme example of o combination of pool ond plant boxes it the Blue Cam BuW<ng covrtyord in St. low*. Missouri. faking full odvpntoge of fHe pork.like plaia wh<h <t foccs. the Hi story build-ng rites from on elevated open deck or terroce which H OCtuoMy the roof of ? betow-grode porkmg oreo for ninety cori. At thit oerlol photogroph thews, the pool c^d bank ing plant boxes ore orronged o to* produce the Hue Crou int*gn*o. To protect the parked cort beneath them, both the pool and plotters ore com. pletely underlaid ond floshed with 6 lb. sheet leod, a total of approximately IS tons. Architects for the Blue Cross were Hellmvth, Obota and Kotsoboum. leod wot installed by the Corrigon Co. under sub contract to the Dickie Con struction Co.. oil of $t. tovi. C fc Topping" Oepth wire mesh varies reinforced 1_______\ -"V-Jyitcton boc V 4xp*ntron jomt[ rrr-rr ri 6 lb. kxd w-x.etproofinj under pool. Burn 6 lb. fUshing to waterproofing. * r* ' /* , * * ^Membrsne W. P. < 5 m+wpj&pem Li A23745 Section Through Planting /Ltv* Water levely Z'.~_ Galvanized W' mesh. ". to hold di't r: i--\2''--^Galvanized wire to /or more hold tfie mesh "Lead ^"Temporary burlap to held planting WOODLAND POOLS leod's complete versatility h never man evident thon in the woodland type pool where r>o form or container It used.1 Shot! leod it lo*d directly on the ground in o free form in o shallow excavotion. Seams or* toldtred end the pliable four pound lecd h simply mod* to (onform to the surfote of the excavation. Around ft* edgei a shelf twelve inches wide end. about tix inches deep h erected ot shown in the accompanying leclions. In thH thelf rwcks, rod plants or other wood plants ere ploced. Pools such et ttvn. if well done, look exoctiy lie natural pooh become, of* though the food itself does not show et any point, it mokes the water appear fwlaralty ded theetby creating on ilo* sion of depth. )a edditoa lead lined poofs if* not subject to the hazards of settling or freezing et cooacf* pools ore end, if dameged, may be repoired easily by soldering. ry 1 f r > "r n ROOFTOP PLANTERS Although feed's usefulness os e wo* t! terproefing material is pre-eminent, its value os e protective motcriol is followed closely, if not eguolled by its deroritivt possibilities. A better example of fhH capability could not be found than the balcony plant boxes in this San Francisco apartment. I" i 4" redwood picnics ! formed the boxes which were coveted with 2Vi lb. lead. Simply lapping the If edges, top ond bottom, by obout 2Vz", concealed the fastening. The decorotivt a feature h the Vi" diometer half round j extruded lead rod fastened through the i If " Xk sheet to form panels. More elaborate designs con be ebfoined guile easily by stomping, overlaying, matting or treat* ing relief patterns by soldering accessory bid*-* pieces or strips. 6 gf n *** 1 ^ mHi LIA23746 Y' *' m ADVANTAGES Of LEAD LININGS FOR POOLS AND PLANTERS \. Ability to move with th structure os the pool n filled with water od the structure settles t contours change. 2. freedom from problems of maintenance through the use of o non-corrodible moterial in areas which connot be itochtd for painting of patching. 3. Absence of joints, leod sheets, when burned together, present a continuous unbroken surface with no possibility of leakage at riveted or badly formed joints 4. Decorative capabilities, lead con be worked as finishing materia! m oddition to its practirol function as a water* proofing membrane. In certain plant box rnstolfatiom, lead con be combined to serve both functions of the same time. 5. Workability. Lead will accommodate itself to ony desired shape or contour os in shallow oxcovatiom for woodland pools, etc. 4. Cost, lower cost h on important item in favor of leod lined pools or plont boxes. Experience has shown that Installed costs for lead linings ore competitive with oil other permanent waterproofing membranes. Kon-Sioining. The patino or protective surfoceftlm formed on lead h stable ond odherent. Since it H insoluble, vt connot cause staining of cdjocent surfaces. 7. freedom from frost dumoge or heaving common It concrete pools. Cose of repair by soldering if damage does occur. I. Saving in weight, leod linings weigh from four to eight pounds per square fool and need correspondingly light frame work sufficient only to support the loads expected, four inch thick concrete, on the other hand, weighs fifty pounds per square foot exclusive of the lood to be carried. 9. full thickness, lead h o homogeneous material full thick, not a coating to protect o more vulnerable mcleriol. 10. Hon-Staining. Since the corrosion products of lead opprooch the composition of the surface minerals they ore insoluble end no staining of advent mctoriols by tho lead is possible. A FEW OUTSTANDING BUILDINGS FEATURING POOLS AND PLANTERS UNED WITH LEAD \. United Rations library (pool) Hew York City Architects: Harrison l Abramov ft 2. Optra House, Lincoln Center (pools! Hew York City Architects: Harrison t Abromoviti 3. Cobo Hall (poo! end plant box) Detroit, M*ch. Architects: Siffels 1 lossetti 4. Hue Cross Building (pool ond plant boxes) St. lovh, Missouri Architects: HeUmuth, Obctc and Aossaboum S. Time and Life Building (pools, sidewalk and rooftop) Hew York Gty Architects: Harrison t Abramoviti 4. Amerkon Airlines Building (pool) Wlewild Airport, Hew York Architects: J. Gordon Carr, Associates 7. Amerkon Embossy, Son Salvoder Architects: Hellmuth, Obalo and Aosscboum I. fbotr:x Mutucl LHe Building Hartford, Ccnnectkvf Architects: Harrison A Abromoviti 7 LIA23747 * * 0T SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL: TH# Contractor shall reod the general conditions turned stall be chamfered or eased. All surfaces to receive ond special conditions of the Centro! Specifications which leod shall be dry, sound and clean when lead is laid. or* hereby mod# o port of this specification and sholl bo binding os if repeoted in thn soclioa. KNHTS: All joints lhcH be tapped joints and burned*. Sheets SCOPE Of THE WORK: Thii section of the Specification h in shall be lopped one inch minimum before burning. All burn tended to (over ol! leod sheet metal work in connection with ing rod shall be of the same composition as sheet lead fa tht installation of a complete feed membrane lining for oil be burned. All sections of leod that art to become part pools-lplantenMplant boxesl-os detailed and os may bo ft of the joint stall be perfectly droned by a shave hook or quired to complete o sound, durable and woter-tight job. wire brush. Only the smallest sires of tips shall be used on This Contractor shall supply oil labor, materials and tools the burning torch and extreme core shod be taken to avoid burning through or reducing the thickness of the lead sheet end equipment necessary to complete the work in accordance : I wrrti This Specification being joined. SmT "Six t* *h O >1 > nlip t t *** **<4 m r****"*# MATERIALS: Unless otherwise noted, shttt fead shaft weigh not less than 4 lb. (6 Ib.l-IB Ib.l-per square foot ond U mode from lead meeting ASTM Specification ~ S29-5S, fig lead. AH joints sholl be looped ond soldered. Before soldering cH areas to be soldered, including the underside of the overlapping start ond the orea of the bottom sheet directly ol All portions of new concrete slobs or other masonry sur under the lep and extending ot least */< inch beyond the faces ever whxh lead is to be Joid shall be covered with edge of the tap, shall be shaved dean with a shave haok 30 lb. asphalt impregnated feft. after which plumbers candle should be rubbed immediately --Of-- ever all shaved ports in a very thin coat to prevent oxi bf tower vjritKt of leod to be in contort with new conoftt slobs or other mosonry surfaces shall be protected with a heavy brush coat of block asphaltum cs mode by Where fresh or green cement is to be placed over lead, the upper surfoce of the lead sheet shall be protected by a dation. Powdered rosin shall be sprinkled over all shoved areas. After sheets have been solder tacked together at suitable intervals, 50-50 solder shall be fed fa fhe joint by a dean, well tinned soldering iron at the proper tem perotuct. heavy brush coot of block ospholtum os mode by ______ UTING AND WORKMANSHIP: All tools, brakes, tongs, etc. EXAMINATION OF SURFACES: If defects ore found in surfoces upon which this contractor's work is to be placed. He shall repvM them to the architect who shall cause them to be remedied. Starting of work shall constitute occeptonce of shall be adjusted *c bend end work lead ta *asy curves ond to prevent scoring or bruising the material Use mallet or wood a'resser in place of hammer where possible. Allow room for expansion between rigid members. such surfaces. LEAD PROTECTION: This Contractor shall prelect his material ond work in ploce from damoge by hH or other workmen ond PREPARATION OF SURFACES: AH surfores to revive leod I shell be smooth ond even, tree from sharp projections. Con sholl be responsible for and sholl repair any damoge which may occur before final completion. All work shall be left crete shot! be scrceded and flocled to o smooth surfoct with completed condition, sound ond dean. out projecting stones or other aggregate. Brick or ofhot masonry surfaces against which leod is to be laid shall be TEST AND INSPECTION: A hydrostatic lest, satisfactory 1 true and straight with joints struck flush or tooled with half tho architect, shall be required for a period of twenty four round tool. Any angle or edge over whkh lead must be hours prior to final inspection and acceptable. ARCHITECTURAL DEPARTMENT Lead Industries, Association, Incorporated 292 Madison Avenue. New York 17, N.Y.