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- SECTION 13123
-
- SOLARIUM
- NOTE ** This section is based on solarium enclosures
- engineered and prefabricated by Patio Enclosures,
- Inc.; 720 East Highland Road; Macedonia, Ohio
- 44056. Telephone: 800-468-0720 x 350 or 216-468-
- 0700 x 350.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Patio Enclosures, Inc., is the nation's largest
- custom manufacturer and installer of commercial and
- residential sunrooms.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** For technical assistance, try Patio Enclosures'
- Quick Quote fax service. Within two business days
- of an information request from architect or
- contractor, Patio Enclosures will respond with data
- on budgeting, specifications, standard dimensions,
- custom design, or other technical material. The
- fax number is 216-467-4297.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 13123 - SOLARIUM, Copyright 1996, The
- Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
-
- A. Preparation of existing structure to receive solarium
- addition.
-
- B. Structural design, engineering, and fabrication of metal
- solarium framing system.
-
- C. Finish of metal components.
-
- D. Glass and glazing system.
-
- E. Fasteners, anchors, reinforcement, and flashings.
-
- F. Installation of entire solarium.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required.
-
- A. Section 07620 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim:
- Counterflashing.
-
- B. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
-
- C. Section 08630 - Metal-Framed Skylights.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
- actually required by the text of the edited
- section.
-
- A. AAMA 501.1 - Standard Test Method for Metal Curtain Walls
- for Water Penetration Using Dynamic Pressure.
-
- B. AAMA 603.8 - Voluntary Performance Requirements and Test
- Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Extruded
- Aluminum.
-
- C. AAMA 1504 - Voluntary Standard for Thermal Performance of
- Windows, Doors, and Glazed Wall Sections.
-
- D. ANSI A58.1/ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings
- and Other Structures.
-
- E. ASTM A 276 - Standard Specification for Stainless and
- Heat-Resisting Steel Bars and Shapes.
-
- F. ASTM B 209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and
- Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.
-
- G. ASTM C 920 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint
- Sealants.
-
- H. ASTM E 283 - Standard Test Method for Determining the
- Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain
- Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences
- Across the Specimen.
-
- I. ASTM E 331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration
- of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform
- Static Air Pressure Difference.
-
- 1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
- NOTE ** Use this article carefully; restrict statements to
- identify system performance requirements or
- functional criteria only.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Delete options in the four paragraphs below that do
- not apply to specific project conditions for
- loading.
-
- A. Design and size components to withstand the following
- load requirements:
- 1. Roof snow load: ___ lbf/sq ft.
- 2. Positive wind load: ___ lbf/sq ft.
- 3. Negative wind load: ___ lbf/sq ft.
- 4. Maximum allowable deflection of any glazing support
- member: 1/180 of span.
-
- B. Design and size components to withstand wind loads based
- on ANSI A58.1/ASCE 7 guidelines.
-
- C. Design and size components to withstand loads as
- indicated on the drawings.
-
- D. Design and size components to withstand loads required by
- ______________ Building Code.
-
- E. Thermal Transmittance: Comply with U-Class of U70, per
- AAMA 1504.
-
- F. Condensation Resistance: Comply with CRF Class C55, per
- AAMA 1504.
-
- G. Air Infiltration Resistance: Limit to 0.06 cu ft/min/sq
- ft for glazed area, measured at a reference differential
- pressure across assembly of 1.57 psf, in accordance with
- ASTM E 283.
-
- H. Static Water Resistance: None, when tested in accordance
- with ASTM E 331 at a static pressure of 2.86 lbf/sq ft.
-
- I. Dynamic Water Resistance: Comply with testing
- requirements of AAMA 501.1.
-
- 1.5 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Shop Drawings: Include pertinent details for
- installation, anchorage of framing members, glazing,
- sealing, flashing, and adaptation of system for specific
- project conditions; include engineering calculations
- stamped and certified by a registered structural
- engineer, attesting to adequacy of system to meet
- required loading conditions.
-
- C. Verification Samples: Submit samples, not less than 12
- inch by 12 inch in size, illustrating appearance of
- prefinished aluminum and specified glazing system,
- including glazed edge and corner.
-
- 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION
-
- A. Section 01600 - Material and Equipment: Transport,
- handle, store, and protect products.
-
- B. Provide wrapping or packaging to protect prefinished
- aluminum surfaces.
-
- C. Store components off the ground in a dry covered area,
- protected from adverse weather conditions.
-
- 1.7 WARRANTY
-
- A. Comply with provisions of Section 01740 - Warranties.
-
- B. Provide manufacturer's warranty covering replacement of
- defective materials within a five year period and
- including labor for one year after Date of Substantial
- Completion.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
-
- A. Products of this section are based on systems produced by
- Patio Enclosures, Inc., of Macedonia, Ohio; Telephone 1-
- 800-468-0720, extension 350.
- NOTE ** Select one of the following two subparagraphs
- dealing with substitutions.
-
- B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
-
- C. Substitutions will be considered in accordance with
- provisions of Section 01600.
-
- 2.2 MATERIALS
-
- A. Framing Members: Aluminum extrusions: 6063-T5 or 6063-
- T6 members complying with ASTM B 221. Dimensions: 2
- inches wide by 3.2 inch, 4.2 inch, or 5.2 inch depth,
- depending upon structural requirements.
-
- B. Fasteners:
- 1. Component Fasteners: Stainless steel, complying with
- ASTM A 276.
- 2. Lag Screws: Plated low carbon steel.
-
- C. Glazing: Insulated Glass Units (IGU), 1 inch thick
- overall, CBA rating as certified by Insulating Glass
- Certification Council (IGCC), and as follows:
- NOTE ** Retain the following two paragraphs to specify
- manufacturer's standard IGU's; include one glass
- assembly type for roof and one for wall, unless
- multiple types are required and are indicated
- clearly on the drawings. Delete both paragraphs if
- specifying optional IGU's.
- NOTE **
- 1. Roof IGU's:
- a. Outboard light: Clear fully-tempered glass, 1/8
- inch thick.
- b. Air space: 3/4 inch, dual-sealed.
- c. Inboard light: Clear fully-tempered glass, 1/8
- inch thick.
- 2. Wall IGU's:
- a. Outboard light: Clear fully-tempered glass, 1/8
- inch thick.
- b. Air space: 3/4 inch, dual-sealed.
- c. Inboard light: Clear fully-tempered glass, 1/8
- inch thick.
- NOTE ** Retain and insert requirements in the following two
- paragraphs to specify optional IGU's; include one
- glass assembly type for roof and one for wall,
- unless multiple types are required and are
- indicated clearly on the drawings. Delete both
- paragraphs if standard IGU's are specified in the
- two paragraphs above.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Due to the specified manufacturer's in-plant heat-
- treating capabilities, virtually any combination is
- possible; consult manufacturer.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Listed below are some of the many available
- options:
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Argon gas-filled airspace.
- NOTE ** Inboard light 1/4 inch thick laminated glass.
- NOTE ** Bronze tint over low-E, argon gas filled
- (Comfort-Gard II).
- NOTE ** Solarcool over low-E, argon gas filled (Comfort-
- Gard III).
- NOTE ** Heat Mirror.
- NOTE **
- 3. Roof IGU's:
- a. Outboard light: _________.
- b. Air space: ____________.
- c. Inboard light: _________.
- 4. Wall IGU's:
- a. Outboard light: _________.
- b. Air space: ____________.
- c. Inboard light: _________.
- 5. Gaskets: Extruded EPDM, compatible with all system
- components.
-
- D. Sealant: Silicone sealant meeting requirements of ASTM C
- 920, Type M, S, or NS, Class 25.
-
- 2.3 FABRICATION
-
- A. Rigidly fit and secure joints and corners with
- connections that are flush, hairline, and weatherproof.
-
- B. Fabricate components to allow for expansion and
- contraction with minimum clearance and shim spacing
- around perimeter of assembly.
-
- C. Provide for draining to exterior any water entering
- exterior joints or condensation occurring in glazing
- channels.
-
- D. Prepare components to receive concealed anchorage
- devices.
- NOTE ** The finish below is standard with the manufacturer.
- Custom finishes are also available.
-
- 2.4 ALUMINUM FINISH
-
- A. Pigmented Organic Coating System: PPG Duracron/Polycron
- paint finish complying with AAMA 603.8; electrostatically
- applied and baked.
- 1. Color: Quaker Bronze.
- 2. Color: White.
- 3. Color: ___________.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Section 01039 - Coordination and Meetings: Verification
- of existing conditions before starting work.
-
- B. Verify that foundation and adjacent construction are
- ready to receive solarium system, within tolerances
- acceptable to manufacturer. Coordinate preparation of
- adjacent work to ensure weathertight construction.
-
- 3.2 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Comply with manufacturer's installation instructions.
-
- B. Set solarium structure plumb, level, and true to line,
- without warp or rack of frames. Anchor securely in
- place, in accordance with approved shop drawings.
-
- C. Maintain assembly dimensional tolerances, aligning with
- adjacent work.
-
- D. Install sill flashings and flashings to adjacent
- construction.
-
- E. Install glazing system in accordance with manufacturer's
- recommended procedures.
-
- F. Mask adjacent surfaces, clean joint surfaces, and install
- backing and field-applied sealants in accordance with
- requirements of Section 07900.
-
- 3.3 CLEANING
-
- A. At end of each work day, leave immediate work area neat.
-
- B. Remove excess sealant promptly, using methods recommended
- by solarium manufacturer.
-
- C. At completion, wash exposed surfaces and wipe clean.
-
- D. Touch up damaged finishes so repair is imperceptible from
- 3 feet. Remove and replace components that cannot be
- satisfactorily touched up.
-
-
- END OF SECTION
-