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- SECTION 08950
-
- TRANSLUCENT WALL AND ROOF ASSEMBLIES
- NOTE ** Skywall Translucent Systems, skylight and wall
- systems; optional operable windows.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by
- Skywall Translucent Systems, a Division of Butler
- Manufacturing Company, which is located at:
- NOTE ** 803 Airport Road
- NOTE ** P.O.Box 629
- NOTE ** Terrell, TX 75160
- NOTE ** Tel: (800) 259-7941
- NOTE ** Fax: (972) 551-6129
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Skywall makes vaulted, peaked, lean-to, and
- pyramidal skylights, as well as translucent wall
- systems.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 08950 - TRANSLUCENT WALL AND ROOF
- ASSEMBLIES, Copyright 1997, The Architect's
- Catalog, Inc.
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Delete any products not required for this project.
-
- A. Insulated translucent roof assembly.
-
- B. Insulated translucent wall panel assembly.
-
- C. Operable windows in translucent wall assembly.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required.
-
- A. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Concrete
- structural members supporting roof and wall system.
-
- B. Section 05120 - Structural Steel: Steel structural
- members supporting roof and wall system.
-
- C. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Wood structural members
- supporting roof and wall system.
-
- D. Section 07620 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim.
-
- E. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
- actually required by the text of the edited
- section.
-
- A. AAMA 605.2 - Specification for High Performance Organic
- Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels; American
- Architectural Manufacturers Association.
-
- B. AAMA 606.1 - Voluntary Guide Specifications and
- Inspection Methods for Integral Color Anodic Finishes for
- Architectural Aluminum; American Architectural
- Manufacturers Association.
-
- C. AAMA 607.1 - Voluntary Guide Specification and Inspection
- Methods for Clear Anodic Finishes for Architectural
- Aluminum; American Architectural Manufacturers
- Association.
-
- D. ASTM C 236 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State
- Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies by Means of a
- Guarded Hot Box.
-
- E. ASTM C 297 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of
- Flat Sandwich Constructions In Flatwise Plane.
-
- F. ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning
- and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting
- Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
-
- G. ASTM D 1002 - Standard Test Method for Apparent Shear
- Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal
- Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal).
-
- H. ASTM D 1037 - Standard Test methods for Evaluating
- Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel
- Materials.
-
- I. ASTM D 1183 - Standard Test Methods for Resistance of
- Adhesive to Cyclic Laboratory Aging Conditions.
-
- J. ASTM D 1435 - Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of
- Plastics.
-
- K. ASTM D 2244 - Standard Test Method for Calculation of
- Color Differences From Instrumentally Measured Color
- Coordinates.
-
- L. ASTM E 72 - Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength
- Tests of Panels for Building Construction.
-
- M. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
- Characteristics of Building Materials.
-
- N. ASTM E 661 - Standard Test Method for Performance of Wood
- and Wood-Based Floor and Roof Sheathing Under
- Concentrated Static and Impact Loads.
-
- O. NFRC 100 - Thermal Properties; National Fenestration
- Rating Council.
-
- 1.4 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: Manufacturer's printed descriptive
- literature, specifications, and installation
- instructions; show compliance with specified performance
- requirements.
-
- C. Shop Drawings: Specifically prepared for this project.
- 1. Include layouts, details of framing members, type and
- thickness of flashing and closures, interface with
- adjacent construction, fasteners and anchors, and
- sealers.
- 2. If field measurements are taken prior to fabrication,
- include field measurements on shop drawings, clearly
- identified as such.
-
- D. Design Data: Structural calculations of horizontal and
- vertical forces generated at structural supports.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if custom colors are
- required or if colors are specified.
-
- E. Selection Samples: Finish color charts or range samples,
- for initial color selection.
-
- F. Verification Samples: Actual metal samples with color
- selected, for verification.
-
- G. Fiberglass Glazing Sheet Samples: Two 12 inch (300 mm)
- square samples.
-
- 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if manufacturers
- other than that listed will NOT be acceptable.
-
- A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years
- experience in the fabrication and installation of
- products similar to those specified.
-
- B. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer personnel or
- manufacturer's authorized installer.
-
- C. Pre-Installation Meeting: Convene just prior to start of
- site operations. Require attendance of installer and
- installation personnel. Cover procedures required to
- maintain proper working conditions and to coordinate with
- other work.
-
- 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
-
- A. Arrange deliveries to avoid delays but to minimize on-
- site storage.
-
- B. Deliver products in labelled protective packages.
-
- C. Deliver, handle, and store in strict compliance with
- manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.
-
- D. Store panels on long edge several inches above ground,
- using blocking to prevent warping.
-
- E. Cover stored products to protect from damage due to
- weather, direct sunlight, excessive temperatures, and
- construction operations.
-
- 1.7 WARRANTY
-
- A. Provide manufacturer's written warranty for roof/wall
- assembly warranting that assembly is free of defects in
- material and workmanship. Include repair or replacement
- of defective work for 5 years from date of completion.
- Defects are defined to include uncontrolled leakage of
- water, abnormal aging or deterioration, and failure to
- perform as specified.
-
- B. Provide manufacturer's written warranty for fiberglass
- glazing sheet warranting that material is free of
- defects. Include replacement of defective materials for
- 10 years from date of completion. Defects are defined to
- include fiberbloom, delamination of coating from exterior
- sheet, and discoloration of more than 15 percent.
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
-
- A. Provide products made by Skywall Translucent Systems,
- Division of Butler Manufacturing Company, 803 Airport
- Road, Terrell, TX. ASD. Tel: (800) 259-7941. Fax: (972)
- 551-6129.
- NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs;
- coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
-
- B. Requests for substitution will be considered in
- accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
-
- C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
-
- D. For manufacturers not listed, submit evidence of ability
- to provide products that meet both performance and
- product requirements, including list of projects of
- similar design and complexity completed within the last 5
- years.
-
- E. Provide primary materials that are made by a single
- manufacturer.
-
- 2.2 WALL AND ROOF ASSEMBLIES
-
- A. Wall and Roof Assemblies - Performance Requirements:
- Design to withstand the following loads:
- NOTE ** Enter the required performance values in the
- paragraphs below.
- 1. Snow load on roof and sloped walls: ___ psf (___
- kPa).
- 2. Wind load on walls: ___ psf (___ kPa) positive, ___
- psf (___ kPa) negative, and ___ psf (___ kPa) within
- ___ feet (___ m) of corners.
- 3. Seismic loads: As required by applicable code.
- 4. Dead loads.
-
- B. Wall and Roof Assemblies: Aluminum framing system with
- translucent panels, factory-fabricated, complete with all
- flashings, connections, supports, and anchors.
- 1. Fabricate to actual dimensions of constructed work
- where possible; otherwise, allow for field adjustment
- using trim or flashing of adjustable size or
- configuration.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following four finish
- paragraphs.
- 2. Exposed Aluminum Finish (Interior and Exterior): Two
- coat fluoropolymer coating, of 70 percent
- Kynar(R)/Hylar(R) resin, complying with AAMA 605.2.
- 3. Exposed Aluminum Finish (Interior and Exterior):
- Clear anodic finish, AA-M12C22A31, with AAMA 607.1
- Class II clear coating 0.4 to 0.7 mils (0.010 to
- 0.018 mm) thick.
- 4. Exposed Aluminum Finish (Interior and Exterior):
- Clear anodic finish, AA-M12C22A41, with AAMA 607.1
- Class I clear coating 0.7 mils (0.018 mm) or thicker.
- 5. Exposed Aluminum Finish (Interior and Exterior):
- Color anodic finish, AA-M12C22A44, with AAMA 606.1
- Class I electrolytically deposited color coating 0.7
- mils (0.018 mm) or thicker.
- NOTE ** Delete all of the following color paragraphs if
- clear anodizing is specified. Otherwise, delete
- all but one to specify color of either anodizing or
- coated finish.
- 6. Color: Medium bronze.
- 7. Color: Dark bronze.
- 8. Color: Black.
- 9. Color: ________.
- 10. Color: Selected from full range of manufacturer's
- standard colors.
- 11. Color: Match Architect's sample.
-
- 2.3 PANELS
-
- A. Panels - Performance Requirements:
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following three
- paragraphs.
- 1. Insulating value: U-value of 0.15 (0.85).
- 2. Insulating value: U-value of 0.24 (1.36).
- 3. Insulating value: U-value of 0.40 (2.27).
- 4. Determine insulating value by testing in accordance
- with ASTM C 236; NFRC 100 certification of value is
- acceptable.
- 5. Uniform load deflection: 3.5 inches (89 mm),
- maximum, under 34 psf (16 kPa) uniform loading, when
- tested in accordance with ASTM E 72.
- 6. Permanent set under concentrated load: 0.09 inch
- (2.3 mm), maximum, under ___ pounds (___ kg) load,
- when tested in accordance with ASTM E 72 with 4 by 12
- foot (1220 by 3658 mm) panel.
- 7. Concentrated load strength: Support 300 pound (136
- kg) load without failure, applied to 3 inch (75 mm)
- diameter disc and tested in accordance with ASTM E
- 661.
- 8. Internal Adhesive Tensile Strength: 750 psi (5.2
- MPa), minimum, when tested in accordance with ASTM C
- 297 before and after two exposures to six cycles each
- of ASTM D 1037 aging conditions.
- 9. Internal Adhesive Shear Strength: 700 psi (4.8 MPa),
- minimum, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1002
- after accelerated aging in accordance with ASTM D
- 1183.
-
- B. Panels: Double-faced, insulated, translucent fiberglass
- sandwich panels, composed of flat fiberglass glazing
- sheet laminated to aluminum grid core by heat and
- pressure process.
- 1. Panel thickness: 2-3/4 inches (70 mm).
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following five
- pattern/size descriptions.
- 2. Grid pattern: Shoji, 12 by 24 inches (305 by 610
- mm).
- 3. Grid pattern: Shoji, 8 by 20 inches (100 by 508 mm).
- 4. Grid pattern: Staggered, 12 by 24 inches (305 by 610
- mm).
- 5. Grid pattern: Staggered, 8 by 20 inches (100 by 508
- mm).
- 6. Grid pattern: Square, 12 by 12 inches (305 by 305
- mm).
- 7. Exterior sheet thickness: 0.070 inch (1.8 mm).
- 8. Interior sheet thickness: 0.045 inch (1.1 mm).
- NOTE ** Delete all color descriptions below that are not
- applicable.
- 9. Sheet color(s): As selected from manufacturer's
- standard colors.
- 10. Exterior Sheet Color: Bronze.
- 11. Exterior Sheet Color: White.
- 12. Exterior Sheet Color: Crystal.
- 13. Interior Sheet Color: White.
- 14. Interior Sheet Color: Crystal.
-
- C. Grid Core: Extruded aluminum, alloy 6063-T6; I-beam
- shaped, minimum 7/16 inch (11 mm) wide; continuous
- perimeter members interlocking with muntins/mullions;
- flat bonding contact surface without high or low points.
- 1. Adhesive: Cover entire width of core member surface,
- with neat sharp bonding line edge.
- 2. White spots at intersections: Not more than 4 in
- each 50 square feet (4.6 sq m) of panel; not more
- than 3/64 inch (1 mm) in width.
-
- D. Fiberglass Glazing Sheet: Fiberglass reinforced resin
- sheet, uniform in color, free of ridges, wrinkles,
- clusters of air bubbles or pinholes, and with the
- following characteristics:
- 1. Interior Sheet Flammability: Flame spread not more
- than 20 and smoke developed not more than 200, when
- tested in accordance with ASTM E 84; burn extent not
- more than 1 inch, when tested in accordance with ASTM
- D 635.
- 2. Exterior Sheet Protective Coating: DuPont Tedlar, 1
- mil (0.025 mm) thick, field-refinishable; applied by
- licensed sheet manufacturer for architectural use.
- 3. Exterior Sheet Fade Resistance: Use colorfast
- resins; color difference (Delta E) after weathering
- of not more than 4.0 units, determined in accordance
- with ASTM D 2244 after 5 years outdoor weathering in
- South Florida at 45 degrees facing south, conducted
- in accordance with ASTM D 1435.
- 4. Exterior Sheet Strength: Uniform in strength;
- withstand impact of 60 pounds-force (267 N), when
- tested in accordance with Free Falling Ball test.
-
- 2.4 COMPONENTS
-
- A. Exposed Structural Members: Extruded aluminum, alloy
- 6063-T5 or 6061-T6, box-beam shaped.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if not required.
- 1. Type: Thermally broken, with metal surfaces in
- contact with outdoor air separated from metal
- surfaces in contact with indoor air.
- 2. Batten receiving channels: Continuous, extruded as
- part of the structural member.
-
- B. Battens and Perimeter Closures: Fasten panels to
- structural members using screwed clamp-tight pressure
- bar/batten assemblies, with matching perimeter closure
- pieces.
- 1. Screws: Self-tapping Type 304 stainless steel
- screws.
- 2. Sealed with manufacturer's standard flexible sealing
- tape, factory applied under controlled conditions.
-
- C. Windows: Extruded aluminum frame and sash, complete with
- glazing and accessories.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following four types of
- windows.
- 1. Type: Project Out; with following performance:
- a. Air infiltration: Maximum 0.01 cfm per minute
- per foot (0.055 cu m/hr per m) of crack, when
- tested at 6.24 psf (3 kPa) static pressure
- differential.
- b. Water penetration: None, at 15 psf (7 kPa)
- static pressure differential.
- c. Strength: Withstand 90 psf (43 kPa) uniform
- positive and negative pressure without damage.
- 2. Type: Project In; with following performance:
- a. Air infiltration: Maximum 0.19 cfm per minute
- per foot (0.10 cu m/hr per m) of crack, when
- tested at 6.24 psf (3 kPa) static pressure
- differential; maximum 0.07 cfm per minute per
- foot (0.4 cu m/hr per m) of crack, when tested at
- 1.57 psf (0.75 kPa) static pressure differential.
- b. Strength: Withstand 90 psf (43 kPa) uniform
- positive and negative pressure without damage.
- 3. Type: Casement.
- 4. Type: Fixed.
- 5. Frame and Sash Members: Alloy 6063-T5; minimum wall
- thickness of 0.078 inch (2.0 mm) for frame members,
- 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) where fasteners are attached and
- where required for structural integrity, and 0.063
- inch (0.8 mm) for operating sash members.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if projecting sash
- are not used.
- 6. Sash Members: Double hollow tubular shapes.
- 7. Main Frame and Sash Corners: Mitered and reinforced
- with two heavy duty corner blocks per joint, sealed
- and hydraulically staked.
- 8. Weatherstripping: Triple compound foam compression
- seals.
- 9. Hardware: Concealed operating units; heavy-duty 4-
- bar stainless steel hinges; die-cast zinc-alloy cam-
- type locking handles; manufacturer's standard finish.
- 10. Glazing Seals: EPDM rubber wedge-type gasket at
- interior; double-sided adhesive glazing tape and
- silicone sealant cap bead at exterior.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the following three glazing
- paragraphs. Verify availability of other glazing
- types with manufacturer.
- 11. Glazing: 6 mm thick float glass, untinted.
- 12. Glazing: 1 inch (25 mm) thick sealed insulating
- glass units, float glass, untinted.
- 13. Glazing: 1-9/16 inches (39.7 mm) thick translucent
- glazing panel of same type as wall/roof assembly.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if screens are not
- required.
- 14. Screens: Tubular extruded aluminum frames with rigid
- corner construction, 18 by 14 aluminum screen cloth.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if Project Out
- windows are not used.
- 15. Wickets: Provide access wickets in screens at sash
- operating handles.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Take field measurements to verify that fabricated work
- will fit spaces intended.
-
- B. Verify that areas in which work is to be installed are
- ready for installation.
-
- C. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been
- corrected.
-
- 3.2 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Install in strict accordance with manufacturer's
- instructions and recommendations and with approved shop
- drawings; provide a complete weatherproof assembly.
-
- B. Anchor securely to supporting structure, but allow for
- differential and thermal movement.
-
- C. Separate aluminum members from dissimilar metals with
- protective coating or sheet capable of preventing
- electrolytic action.
-
- D. Ensure that weep and condensation control measures
- function properly.
-
- E. Coordinate with other work.
-
- 3.3 CLEANING AND REPAIR
-
- A. Remove labels, part number markings, sealant smears,
- handprints, and construction dirt; protect installed work
- from damage.
-
- B. Clean all exposed surfaces immediately prior to final
- inspection, using non-abrasive materials and methods
- recommended by manufacturer.
-
- C. Repair damaged components and finishes in accordance with
- manufacturer's recommendations; replace work that cannot
- be repaired to the satisfaction of the Architect.
-
- END OF SECTION
-