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- SECTION 04813
- NOTE ** Note: This section could also be classified as a
- skylight system in Division 8 under Section 08630 -
- Metal-Framed Skylights.
-
- GLASS BLOCK SKYLIGHT SYSTEM
-
- NOTE ** This section is based on the "IBP Glass Block Grid
- System" manufactured by Innovative Building
- Products, Inc., headquartered at the following
- address:
- NOTE ** 2917 W. 7th Street
- NOTE ** Fort Worth, TX 76107
- NOTE ** Telephone: (800) 932-2263
- NOTE ** Fax: (817) 332-1406
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 04813 - GLASS BLOCK SKYLIGHT SYSTEM,
- Copyright 1996-97, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
-
- A. Glass block skylight system, consisting of extruded
- aluminum grid and glass blocks, and with all other items
- necessary for a complete assembly, mounted on curb.
-
- B. Glass block skylight system, consisting of extruded
- aluminum grid and glass blocks, and with all other items
- necessary for a complete assembly, mounted on separate
- structure.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required.
-
- A. Section 07600 - Flashing and Sheet Metal.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
- actually required by the text of the edited
- section.
-
- A. ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and
- Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and
- Tubes.
-
- 1.4 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: For both grid system and glass block.
- Indicate materials, sizes, shapes, thicknesses, and
- finishes. Include installation and assembly
- instructions.
- NOTE ** Retain shop drawings for custom designed units and
- for other installations where shop drawings would
- confirm that the manufacturer and contractor have
- interpreted the contract documents correctly.
-
- C. Shop Drawings: Show methods of construction, location
- and spacing of anchors, and relationship to adjoining
- work.
- NOTE ** Delete selection samples if colors and patterns are
- specified.
-
- D. Selection Samples: Manufacturer's full range of finishes
- and colors, for selection.
-
- 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
-
- A. Store materials in dry place, off the ground, where
- temperature will not exceed 90 degrees F (32 degrees F).
-
- B. Handle material in manner that will prevent damage to
- finished surfaces. Do not install scratched or damaged
- components.
-
- 1.6 WARRANTY
-
- A. Provide manufacturer's standard warranty.
-
- B. Provide one year installer's warranty against faulty
- workmanship and water leakage.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
-
- A. Glass Block Support Grid: Provide "IBP Glass Block Grid
- System" manufactured by Innovative Building Products,
- Inc., 2917 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107. ASD.
-
- B. Glass Block: Provide products manufactured by one of the
- following:
- NOTE ** Coordinate the list of glass block manufacturers
- with those who can make block of the type (pattern,
- color, thickness, etc.) that are required.
- 1. Pittsburgh Corning Corp.
- 2. Westerwald Glasstein (Solaris).
- 3. Glashaus Inc. (Weck).
-
- 2.2 MATERIALS
-
- A. Glass Block Support Grid: Factory assembled, extruded
- aluminum two-way T-bar grid, sized to fit glass block
- with one block to a module, and hollow perimeter frame
- with predrilled fastener holes.
- 1. Aluminum: ASTM B 221, 6063-T6 or 6463-T6 alloy.
- 2. Finish: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's
- standard finishes.
-
- B. Glass Block: Partially evacuated hollow units, 7-3/4
- inches (196 mm) square by 3-1/8 inches (79 mm) thick.
- NOTE ** Enter the manufacturer's pattern name in the blank.
- 1. Pattern: ___________.
- NOTE ** Select one of the following color paragraphs.
- Enter a color description in the blank.
- 2. Color: Clear.
- 3. Color: __________.
-
- C. Foam Tape: Adhesive backed, closed cell foam, 1/16 inch
- (1.5 mm) or 3/32 inch (2.5 mm) thick.
-
- D. Sealant: Dow Corning Corp. "TradeMate" glass block
- sealant.
-
- E. Fasteners for Attaching Skylight Frame to Curb:
- Tamperproof, cadmium plated.
-
- F. Accessories: Provide all sealants, flashings, anchors,
- fasteners, and other items necessary for complete weather-
- and waterproof installation.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Verify applicable field dimensions and adjust as
- necessary to accommodate frame.
-
- B. Examine curb and supporting structure and correct any
- conditions that are not in accordance with manufacturer's
- installation instructions.
-
- 3.2 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Install grid system and glass block according to
- manufacturer's instructions.
-
- B. Apply continuous sealant bead on top of curb.
-
- C. Place frame on curb and press down to seat properly and
- overlap flashings. Fasten frame in place securely.
-
- D. Adhere foam tape to entire perimeter of each glass block
- and insert glass block into grid from exterior side so
- that block is pressed against T-bar without rolling back
- foam tape.
-
- E. Apply sealant around exterior face of glass block
- completely filling channel. Tool sealant flush with
- surface.
-
- F. Apply sealant to corner caps.
-
- 3.3 CLEANING
-
- A. Clean exposed surfaces of aluminum grid with clean, soft
- cloth and mild hand soap using gentle rubbing action. Do
- not use abrasive or solvent type cleaners, detergents, or
- paint removers.
-
- B. Remove labels from glass block and clean with soft cloth
- and water.
-
- 3.4 PROTECTION
-
- A. After installation, protect installed work from damage
- caused by subsequent operations at project site.
-
-
- END OF SECTION
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