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- SECTION 08840
-
- PLASTIC GLAZING
- NOTE ** Sheffield Plastics impact-resistant and bullet-
- resistant glazing.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** This section is based on HYZOD polycarbonate
- plastic glazing sheet and HYGARD laminated
- assemblies manufactured by Sheffield Plastics, Inc.
- To request product documentation or technical
- assistance, write or call Sheffield's Technical
- Service Department, which is located at the
- following address:
- NOTE ** DSM Engineering Plastic Products, Inc.
- NOTE ** Sheffield Plastics
- NOTE ** 119 Salisbury Road
- NOTE ** Sheffield, MA 01257
- NOTE ** Tel: (413) 229-8711
- NOTE ** Tel: (800) 628-5084
- NOTE ** Fax: (413) 229-8717
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** HYZOD sheet's impact strength is unsurpassed by any
- clear glazing product on the market. It is 250
- times stronger than plate glass and 30 times
- stronger than acrylic at half the weight of glass.
- Laminated into HYGARD assemblies, it provides high
- security containment glazing or bullet-resisting
- protection.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 08840 - PLASTIC GLAZING, Copyright 1997,
- The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
-
- A. Polycarbonate plastic glazing.
-
- B. Abrasion-resistant polycarbonate plastic glazing.
-
- C. Enhanced UV-resistant polycarbonate plastic glazing.
-
- D. Laminated polycarbonate plastic glazing for security
- applications.
-
- E. Laminated polycarbonate plastic glazing for bullet-
- resisting security glazing.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required.
-
- A. Section 08630 - Metal-Framed Skylights.
-
- B. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
-
- C. Section 08520 - Aluminum Windows.
-
- D. Section 08800 - Glazing.
-
- E. Section 08910 - Metal-Framed Curtain Wall.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
- actually required by the text of the edited
- section.
-
- A. ANSI Z 97.1 - American National Standard for Glazing
- Materials Used in Buildings -- Safety Performance
- Specifications and Methods of Test.
-
- B. ASTM D 256 - Standard Test Method for Determining the
- Pendulum Impact Resistance of Notched Specimens of
- Plastics.
-
- C. ASTM D 638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties
- of Plastics.
-
- D. ASTM D 790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural
- Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and
- Electrical Insulating Materials.
-
- E. ASTM D 792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and
- Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by
- Displacement.
-
- F. ASTM D 1929 - Standard Test Method for Ignition
- Properties of Plastics.
-
- G. ASTM F 1233 - Standard Test Method for Security Glazing
- Materials and Systems.
-
- 1.4 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's printed product
- information that includes physical properties and
- recommended installation and glazing procedures,
- including edge engagement guidelines.
- 1. Include data on material weight, windload capacity,
- light transmission, shading coefficient, and thermal
- expansion.
-
- C. Verification Samples: Submit samples for each glazing
- type specified, not less than 12 inches square and framed
- on two adjacent sides to show glazing system.
-
- 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
-
- A. Deliver polycarbonate sheets on enclosed pallets.
-
- B. Store in dry, well-ventilated and covered areas at
- temperatures below 80 degrees F.
-
- C. Handle polycarbonate sheets carefully to prevent damage;
- do not drop, slide, or drag.
-
- 1.6 WARRANTY
-
- A. Comply with provisions of Section 01700.
- NOTE ** Retain first paragraph below for HYZOD GP glazing
- applications. Retain second paragraph for HYZOD SL
- glazing applications. Retain third paragraph below
- for HYZOD AR glazing applications.
-
- B. Provide manufacturer's 7-year written warranty covering
- breakage.
-
- C. Provide manufacturer's 7-year written warranty covering
- breakage, loss of light transmission, and yellowing.
-
- D. Provide manufacturer's 7-year written warranty covering
- breakage, abrasion resistance, coating failure, loss of
- light transmission, and yellowing.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURER
-
- A. Provide products manufactured by DSM Engineering Plastic
- Products, Inc., Sheffield Plastics, 119 Salisbury Road,
- Sheffield MA 01257; ASD. Tel. (800) 628-5084, Fax. (413)
- 229-8717.
-
- B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
-
- 2.2 MATERIALS
-
- A. Polycarbonate Sheet: Comply with ANSI Z 97.1 and with
- properties as follows:
- 1. Specific gravity: 1.2, per ASTM D 792.
- 2. Tensile strength, yield: 9,000 psi, per ASTM D 638.
- 3. Tensile strength, ultimate: 9,500 psi, per ASTM D
- 638.
- 4. Tensile modulus: 340,000 psi, per ASTM D 638.
- 5. Flexural strength at 5 percent strain: 13,500 psi,
- per ASTM D 790.
- 6. Flexural modulus: 345,000 psi, per ASTM D 790.
- 7. Izod impact strength (0.125 inch notched): 12-16 ft
- lb/in/in of notch, per ASTM D 256.
- 8. Self ignition temperature: 1040 degrees F, per ASTM
- D 1929.
- 9. Flash ignition temperature: 800 degrees F, per ASTM
- D 1929.
- NOTE ** HYZOD GP polycarbonate sheet offers high strength
- and light weight (half the weight of glass) for
- applications requiring protection against vandalism
- and burglary, as well as natural occurrences such
- as high winds, snow loads, and hailstorms.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Select the required thickness and color from those
- listed below, and delete those options not
- required.
-
- B. General Purpose Type: Provide HYZOD GP, UV inhibiting
- plastic glazing sheet.
- 1. Thickness: 0.062 inch nominal.
- 2. Thickness: 0.093 inch nominal.
- 3. Thickness: 0.118 inch nominal.
- 4. Thickness: 0.177 inch nominal.
- 5. Thickness: 0.236 inch nominal.
- 6. Thickness: 0.375 inch nominal.
- 7. Thickness: 0.500 inch nominal.
- 8. Color: Clear.
- 9. Color: Gray 7130.
- 10. Color: Dark Gray 7135.
- 11. Color: Bronze 5109.
- 12. Color: Custom color to match Architect's sample.
- NOTE ** HYZOD SL Sunlife plastic glazing sheet combines the
- impact strength of standard polycarbonate sheet
- with exceptional resistance to yellowing and
- hazing. In applications exposed to direct
- sunlight, particularly in southern climates, HYZOD
- SL offers extended product service life.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Select the thickness and color required from those
- listed below, and delete other options.
-
- C. Enhanced UV Resistant Type: Provide HYZOD SL plastic
- glazing sheet.
- 1. Thickness: 0.118 inch nominal.
- 2. Thickness: 0.177 inch nominal.
- 3. Thickness: 0.236 inch nominal.
- 4. Thickness: 0.375 inch nominal.
- 5. Thickness: 0.500 inch nominal.
- 6. Color: Clear.
- 7. Color: Gray 7130.
- 8. Color: Dark Gray 7135.
- 9. Color: Bronze 5109.
- 10. Color: Custom color to match Architect's sample.
- NOTE ** HYZOD AR offers the dual protection of
- polycarbonate sheet's high impact strength and
- superior abrasion resistance offered by a hard-
- coated, nonstick surface that cleans easily and
- even allows ready removal of spray-paint graffiti.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Select the thickness and color required for project
- from those listed below, and delete other options.
-
- D. UV and Abrasion Resistant Type: Provide HYZOD AR hard-
- coated plastic glazing sheet.
- 1. Thickness: 0.118 inch nominal.
- 2. Thickness: 0.177 inch nominal.
- 3. Thickness: 0.236 inch nominal.
- 4. Thickness: 0.375 inch nominal.
- 5. Thickness: 0.500 inch nominal.
- 6. Color: Clear.
- 7. Color: Gray 7130.
- 8. Color: Dark Gray 7135.
- 9. Color: Bronze 5109.
- 10. Color: Custom color to match Architect's sample.
-
- E. Glazing Accessories: As recommended by manufacturer of
- plastic glazing sheet for wet or dry glazing
- installations.
-
- 2.3 LAMINATED GLAZING
-
- A. Provide plastic glazing material comprised of face layers
- of HYZOD AR polycarbonate sheet factory-laminated into
- high-impact security glazing assemblies.
- NOTE ** Select type or types of security glazing required
- from those listed below and delete others.
- Laminated assemblies are listed in order of
- increasing thickness and level of protection.
-
- B. Containment Glazing:
- 1. Provide HYGARD CG375 two-ply polycarbonate laminate
- with the following properties:
- a. Forced entry ratings: H.P. White TP0500.02 Level
- II Step 10; ASTM F 1233 Class III Step 12.
- b. Gage: 0.380 inch, plus/minus 5 percent
- tolerance.
- c. Weight: 2.5 pounds per sq ft.
- d. Shading coefficient: 0.92.
- e. Light transmittance (clear): 84 percent.
- 2. Provide HYGARD CG500 three-ply polycarbonate laminate
- with the following properties:
- a. Forced entry ratings: H.P. White TP0500.02 Level
- II Step 12; ASTM 1233 Class III, Step 15.
- b. Gage: 0.525 inch, plus/minus 5 percent
- tolerance.
- c. Weight: 3.3 pounds per sq ft.
- d. Shading coefficient: 0.90.
- e. Light transmittance (clear): 84 percent.
- 3. Provide HYGARD CG750 three-ply polycarbonate laminate
- with the following properties:
- a. Forced entry ratings: H.P. White TP0500.02 Level
- IV Step 31; ASTM F 1233 Class IV Step 26.
- b. Gage: 0.775 inch, plus/minus 5 percent
- tolerance.
- c. Weight: 4.9 pounds per sq ft.
- d. Shading coefficient: 0.87.
- e. Light transmittance (clear): 80 percent.
-
- C. Bullet Resistant Glazing:
- 1. Provide HYGARD BR750 three-ply polycarbonate and
- acrylic laminate with the following properties:
- a. Ballistics rating: UL 752 Level I MPSA .38 Super
- Automatic.
- b. Gage: 0.800 inch, plus/minus 5 percent
- tolerance.
- c. Weight: 5.1 pounds per sq ft.
- d. Shading coefficient: 0.89.
- e. Light transmittance (clear): 88 percent.
- 2. Provide HYGARD BR1000 four-ply polycarbonate laminate
- with the following properties:
- a. Ballistics rating: UL 752 Level II MPSA .357.
- b. Forced entry ratings: H.P. White TPO500.01 Level
- V; ASTM F 1233, Class V, Sequence 38.
- c. Gage: 1.00 inch, plus/minus 5 percent tolerance.
- d. Weight: 6.6 pounds per sq ft.
- e. Shading coefficient: 0.78.
- f. Light transmittance (clear): 72 percent.
- 3. Provide HYGARD BR1250 four-ply polycarbonate laminate
- with the following properties:
- a. Ballistics ratings: UL 752 Level III SPSA .44
- magnum.
- b. Forced entry ratings: H.P. White TPO500.02 Level
- V; ASTM F 1233, Class V, Sequence 38.
- c. Gage: 1.32 inch, plus/minus 5 percent tolerance.
- d. Weight: 8.1 pounds per sq ft.
- e. Shading coefficient: 0.81.
- f. Light transmittance (clear): 73 percent.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Inspect pallets upon delivery for evidence of damage.
-
- B. Inspect and verify that frame openings are correct size
- and conform to recommendations of the plastic glazing
- sheet manufacturer.
-
- 3.2 PREPARATION
-
- A. Clean frame contact surfaces with compatible solvent and
- wipe dry. Do not allow solvent to pool in glazing
- channels.
-
- B. Immediately prior to installation, expose glazing edges
- of plastic sheet by peeling back factory-applied
- protective masking to a dimension sufficient for edge
- engagement.
-
- 3.3 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Install plastic glazing in accordance with manufacturer's
- recommendations for edge engagement and expansion
- allowance.
-
- B. Employ only sealants and glazing accessories that have
- been approved by manufacturer of plastic glazing sheet.
-
- C. Remove protective masking immediately after all glazing
- operations are completed.
-
- 3.4 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
-
- A. If installed properly, plastic glazing should not require
- additional cleaning after de-masking. If cleaning
- becomes necessary, comply with manufacturer's
- instructions, and use only cleaning agents and techniques
- that have been approved by the manufacturer.
-
- 3.5 PROTECTION
-
- A. Comply with provisions of Section 01700 for protecting
- installed work.
-
- B. Affix polyethylene film or other covering approved by
- plastic glazing sheet manufacturer to framing members, as
- required to protect plastic glazing from other
- construction operations.
-
- 3.6 SCHEDULE
- NOTE ** Possibly provide a schedule here if several types
- of plastic glazing are required. Alternatively,
- plastic glazing could be included in a glazing
- schedule on the drawings or in Section 08800, with
- a cross reference in this section.
-
-
- END OF SECTION
-