A. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Openings in cast-in-place concrete.
B. Section 03450 - Precast Concrete Wall Panels: Openings in precast concrete wall panels.
C. Section 04200 - Unit Masonry: Openings in masonry.
D. Section 05400 - Cold Formed Metal Framing: Framed Openings.
E. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Framed openings.
F. Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Interior wood casing.
G. Section 07210 - Building Insulation: Batt insulation at window perimeter.
H. Section 07460 - Siding.
I. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Perimeter joint sealant and backer rod.
J. Section 09900 - Painting: Finishing interior wood, including interior grilles.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
1. ANSI Z97.1 - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Material Used In Buildings.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM A 36-94, Specification for Structural Steel.
2. ASTM C 1036-91, Specification for Flat Glass.
3. ASTM C 1048-92, Specification for Heat Treated Flat Glass - Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.
4. ASTM D 4216-92, Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Related Plastic Building Products Compounds.
5. ASTM E 90-90, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions.
6. ASTM E 283-91, Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors.
7. ASTM E 330-90, Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
8. ASTM E 413-87, Classification for Rating Sound Insulation.
9. ASTM E 547-93, Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential.
10. ASTM E 773-88, Test Method for Seal Durability of Sealed Insulating Glass Units.
11. ASTM E 774-92, Specification for Seal Durability of Sealed Insulating Glass Units.
12. ASTM F 588-85, Test Methods for Resistance of Window Assemblies to Forced Entry Excluding-Glazing.
C. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
1. CPSC 16CFR-1201 - Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.
D. National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC):
1. NFRC 100-91, Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Thermal Properties.
2. NFRC 200, Procedure for Determining Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.
E. National Wood Window & Door Association (NWWDA):
1. NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 2-93, Industry Standard for Wood Window Units.
2. NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 4-94, Industry Standard for Water-Repellent Preservative Non-Pressure Treated for Millwork.
1.04 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Vinyl clad wood windows to comply with the minimum performance requirements specified in NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 2, DP 40, except where more stringent requirements are specified.
** THE AIR INFILTRATION VALUE SPECIFIED BELOW IS FOR ANDERSEN WINDOWS AND IS MORE STRINGENT THAN THE MAXIMUM AIR INFILTRATION ALLOWABLE FOR AN NWWDA DP 40 WINDOW. NWWDA DP 40 WINDOWS ALLOW A MAXIMUM AIR INFILTRATION OF 0.15 CFM/SF OF UNIT. **
B. Air Infiltration: When tested in accordance with ASTM E 283 at a static pressure of 1.57 psf, total air infiltration to average less than or equal to 0.06 cfm per square foot of unit.
C. Water Penetration: No water penetration beyond the interior face of window unit when tested in accordance with ASTM E 547 at a static pressure of 6.00 psf.
D. Structural Performance: No glass breakage, damage to hardware, or permanent deformation (set) which would cause any malfunction or impair the operation of the unit, or residual deflection greater than 0.4% of span when tested in accordance with ASTM E 330 at a test pressure of 60 psf.
E. Design Criteria: Design and size window components to withstand loads imposed by wind to a pressure of [______] psf when measured in accordance with ASTM E 330. Limit deflection to L/175.
F. Thermal Performance: Fenestration products shall have their thermal performance rated, certified and labeled in accordance with NFRC 100, and shall demonstrate maximum U-values as follows:
1. [Size AA (24" x 48"): High Performance, 0.32; High Performance Sun, 0.33.]
2. [Size BB (30" x 60"): High Performance, 0.31; High Performance Sun, 0.32.]
** WINDOWS EQUIPPED WITH TRIPLE GLAZING PANEL WILL PROVIDE AN STC OF 32. EDIT AS REQUIRED. CONTACT ANDERSEN CORPORATION REPRESENTATIVE FOR AVAILABILITY. **
G. Sound Transmission Ratings: Windows to provide a sound transmission class (STC) of [29] [32] when tested in accordance with ASTM E 90 ASTM E 413.
H. Egress Requirements: Windows indicated on the Drawings as egress windows to provide a minimum clear opening width of [_________], clear opening height of [_________], and a clear opening area of [_________].
I. Forced Entry Resistance: Window units to comply with requirements for Performance Level 10 when tested in accordance with ASTM F 588.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data, Installation Instructions, Shop Drawings and Samples: Submit the following under provisions of Section 01300 - Submittals:
1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product literature for all products and accessories furnished.
2. Installation Instructions: Submit manufacturer's installation instruction sheets for all products and accessories furnished.
3. Detail Drawings: Submit detail drawings indicating direction of operating sash, location and type of glazing material, typical jamb, head and sill details and special mullion reinforcement details.
4. Color Samples:
a. Vinyl Cladding: Submit color samples of vinyl cladding.
b. Hardware: Submit samples indicating typical finish on window hardware.
B. Quality Control Submittals: Submit the following under provisions of Section 01400 -Quality Control:
1. Reference List: Submit reference lists as specified under Quality Assurance article.
C. Contract Closeout Submittals: Submit the following under provisions of Section 01700 -Contract Closeout:
1. Owner's Manual: Submit bound manual clearly identified with project name, location and completion date. Identify type and size of window units installed. Provide recommendations for periodic inspections, care and maintenance. Identify common causes of damage with instructions for temporary patching until permanent repair can be made.
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company having at least 25 years experience in the manufacture of vinyl clad wood window products. Provide a reference list of at least 3 projects of similar scale and complexity successfully completed during the past three years. Provide project names, locations, completion dates, names and telephone numbers of General Contractor's and Owner's contact person.
B. Installer Qualifications: Company experienced in the installation of vinyl clad wood window products. Installer to provide a reference list of at least 3 projects of similar scale and complexity successfully completed during the past three years. Provide project names, locations, completion dates, names and telephone numbers of General Contractor's and Owner's contact person.
C. Safety Glazing: Comply with safety glazing requirements of ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16CFR 1201. (Where required by code.)
D. Insulating Glass Units: Provide insulating glass units permanently marked with certification label of Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC) indicating compliance with Class CBA.
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. In addition to general delivery, storage and handling requirements specified in Section 01600, comply with the following:
1. Deliver materials to job site in sealed, unopened cartons. Protect uncartoned set-up multiple units from rubbing.
2. Identify each carton with material name, date of manufacture and lot number.
3. Store windows and accessories off ground, under cover, protected from weather and construction activities.
1.08 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Install windows in strict accordance with safety and weather conditions required by manufacturer's product literature.
B. Use extra caution when temperature drops below 32 degrees F., and extreme care below 0 degrees F.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Andersen [Casement] [Awning] units as manufactured by Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Frame and Sash Members: Fabricated from a wood species approved in NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 2.
B. Vinyl Cladding: Rigid vinyl (PVC) complying with the requirements of ASTM D 4216, class 144434331111.
1. Color: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone].
C. Weatherstripping:
1. Venting Sash: Weatherstripped with tubular flexible vinyl.
2. Stationary Sash and Stationary Picture Sash: Weatherstripped with foamed PVC gaskets or tubular flexible vinyl.
2.03 GLAZING
A. General: Insulating glass units certified through the Insulating Glass Certification Council as conforming to the requirements of IGCC Class CBA when tested in accordance with ASTM E 773 and E 774. Provide dual sealed units consisting of polyisobutylene primary seal and silicone secondary seal. Metal spacers to have bent or soldered corners.
** SELECT BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING STANDARD GLAZING OPTIONS. CONSULT ANDERSEN CORPORATION REPRESENTATIVE FOR ADDITIONAL GLAZING OPTIONS. **
B. High Performance (HP) Low Emissivity, Inert Gas Filled Insulating Glass Units:
1. Glass: Insulating glass units to consist of an outboard lite of clear annealed glass conforming to ASTM C 1036, Type 1, Class 1, q3 and an inboard lite of clear, heat strengthened glass conforming to ASTM C 1048, Type 1, Class 1, q3, Kind HS.
2. High Performance LoE Coating (HP): MSVD (magnetron sputtering vapor deposition) LoE coating applied to the No. 2 surface.
3. Inert Gas Filling: Fill space between glass lites with inert gas (argon) to reduce heat loss. Provide a minimum 97 percent initial fill level.
4. Performance Characteristics:
a. Center of Glass U-value: 0.25 maximum.
b. Visible Light Transmission: 71% minimum.
c. Ultra-violet Transmission: 17% +/- 1%.
d. Center of Glass SHGC: .43 +/- .02.
C. High Performance Sun II (HP Sun II) Low Emissivity , Inert Gas Filled Insulating Glass Units:
1. Glass: Insulating glass units to consist of an outboard lite of clear annealed glass conforming to ASTM C 1036, Type 1, Class 1, q3 and an inboard lite of clear, heat strengthened glass conforming to ASTM C 1048, Type 1, Class 1, q3, Kind HS.
2. High Performance Sun LoE Coating (HPSun): Second generation MSVD (magnetron sputtering vapor deposition) LoE coating applied to the No. 2 surface.
3. Inert Gas Filling: Fill space between glass lites with inert gas (argon) to reduce heat loss. Provide a minimum 97 percent initial fill level.
4. Performance Characteristics:
a. Center of Glass U-value: 0.28 maximum.
b. Visible Light Transmission: 38% minimum.
c. Ultra-violet Transmission: 16% +/- 1%.
d. Center of Glass SHGC: .31 +/- .02.
2.04 HARDWARE
A. Venting Casement Hardware:
1. Operator: Rotary type operator attached to stainless steel bracket applied to bottom rail of sash. Hardened steel operator arm stamped with a gear ring. Set arm gear between nylon bushing and nylon spacer. Encase drive shaft and worm gear assemblies in zinc die cast base and removable polycarbonate cover.
a. Maximum Clear Opening Dimensions in Full Open Position:
1) Units with Split Arm Operator
CR Series; 6 -11/16"
CN Series; 10 3/16"
C Series; 13-13/16"
CW Series; 20" (18-1/16" for CW12 and CW13)
CXW Series; 25-5/8"
2) Units with Straight Arm Operator
CW Series; 22" (22-3/4" for CW135 and CW235)
CXW Series; 30 -3/16"
2. Sash Locks: Single Actuation lock concealed by trim stops. Die cast zinc, galvanized steel link and engineered polymer components.
3. Hinges: Stainless steel hinges with stainless steel reinforced, sliding nylon shoes. Apply hinges to venting sash indicated on drawings.
4. Hardware Finish: Polyurethane baked powder on chromate protective coating.
a. Color: [White] [Stone] - Decorative
Color: Gray - Operator
5. Casement Hardware Options:
a. Limited Ventilation Control Adapters: Stainless steel limited ventilation control adapters designed to limit casement opening and projection. Adapters to work with the existing hinge hardware.
b. Compact Operator Handle: Compact operator handle designed for use with windows fitted with blinds or other window treatment which will interfere with standard operator handle. Provide compact operator handle with alkyd-melamine baked powder finish to match casement locks.
c. Operator Stud Cover: Tenite Butyrate baked enamel finish to match casement locks. Provide operator stud cover where operator handle is removed for controlled access.
d. Corrosion Resistant Hardware: Type 304 stainless steel or other corrosion resistant material for casement window units with components exposed to the exterior or severe environmental and industrial areas calling for high levels of corrosion protection.
B. Awning Hardware:
1. Operator: Rotary type operator attached to a plated steel rod applied to bottom rail of sash. A single steel operator arm stamped with a gear ring. Set arm gear assembly between nylon bushing and nylon spacer. Encase drive shaft and worm gear assembly in zinc die cast base.
** NOTE: OMIT SASH LOCKS WHERE REMOTE WINDOW OPERATORS ARE REQUIRED. OMITTING SASH LOCKS WILL DECREASE WINDOW PERFORMANCE FOR NWWDA DP40 WINDOW TO LESS THAN NWWDA DP 15 WINDOW. LEVEL 20 FORCED ENTRY RESISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE WHEN ELECTRIC OPERATOR IS SPECIFIED. **
2. Sash Locks: Lock concealed by trim stop. Die cast zinc and engineered polymer components.
3. Hinges: Stainless steel hinges with steel reinforced, sliding nylon shoes. Apply hinges to venting sash indicated on Drawings.
a. Corrosion Resistant Hardware: Type 316 stainless steel or other corrosion resistant material for awning window units with components exposed to the exterior or severe environmental and industrial areas calling for high levels of corrosion protection.
2.05 JOINING SYSTEMS
** ANDERSEN STRONGLY RECOMMENDS CONSULTATION WITH AN EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, ARCHITECT OR CONTRACTOR AND YOUR LOCAL ANDERSEN WINDOW SUPPLIER OR REPRESENTATIVE WHEN SPECIFYING ANDERSEN JOINING SYSTEMS **
A. Joining Systems:
1. Narrow Wood Fillers: Wood members treated with water repellent preservative after machining in accordance with NWWDA I.S. 4.
2. Aluminum Reinforcement Members: 6061-T6 aluminum extrusion with yellow chromate conversion coating. Predrilled holes for attachment to window frames.
a. End Plate: Predrilled, aluminum end plates which engage at each end of aluminum reinforcement member for attachment to rough opening.
** WHEN ALUMINUM REINFORCEMENT MEMBERS ARE USED, ALL REQUIRED FASTENERS ARE PROVIDED BY ANDERSEN. **
b. Fasteners: Corrosion resistant screws as provided by window manufacturer.
3. Steel Reinforcement Members: 4" x 3/16" thick hot rolled steel plate conforming to ASTM A 36 with zinc plating and yellow chromate conversion coat. Predrilled holes for attachment to window frames and end brackets.
a. End Brackets: Predrilled, steel end brackets which attach to each end of steel reinforcement member for attachment to rough opening.
b. Corrosion Resistant Coating: Corrosion resistant coating as recommended by window manufacturer and provided by window installer for treating cut end and drilled holes at steel reinforcement members.
** WHEN STEEL REINFORCEMENT MEMBERS ARE USED, FASTENERS FOR ATTACHING END BRACKETS TO ROUGH OPENING ARE NOT PROVIDED BY ANDERSEN. **
c. Fasteners: Corrosion resistant screws and bolts as provided by window manufacturer for fastening reinforcement members to wood frame and fastening end brackets to reinforcement members. All other fasteners are provided by window installer.
4. Head Flashing: 8" long sheet vinyl. Color to match window exterior.
5. Silicone Sealant: As recommended by window manufacturer.
6. Vinyl Trim Strips: As recommended by window manufacturer for each joining method used. Color to match window unit exterior color.
2.06 ACCESSORIES
A. Insect Screens: Provide venting sash with an insect screen, including attachment hardware.
1. Frames: 0.024" rolled aluminum frame with chromate conversion coating and color thermoset finish. Color: [White] [Stone].
2. Insect Screen Cloth: 18 x 16 aluminum mesh, gun metal finish.
** HARDWOOD MAPLE GRILLES ARE PROVIDED FOR PICTURE WINDOWS AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR OTHER WINDOW TYPES ON SPECIAL ORDER. **
B. Grilles:
1. Interior Grilles: Removable, [injection molded polycarbonate] [maple hardwood] divided light grilles where indicated on Drawings. Removable grilles to install against interior glass, clipping onto metal fasteners attached to the sash. Provide dual face profile to give mutton bar appearance from both interior and exterior.
a. Finishes: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone][Stainable polymer Tycote finish] [unfinished maple].
2. Exterior Grilles: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride divided light grilles where indicated on Drawings. Permanently install grilles on exterior of glass to simulate true divided light muntin bars. Exterior grilles to be used in conjunction with interior grilles.
a. Exterior: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone].
C. Exterior Trim:
1. Exterior Trim and Casing: Where indicated on Drawings provide [1/2 inch] [3/4 inch] vinyl sheathed plywood conforming to U.S. Product Standards P.S. 1 and rigid vinyl channels. Color to match window framing.
a. [Perma-Shield casing to have 0.043" thick vinyl with lightly textured surface laminated with adhesive to 3/4" thick plywood] [Vinyl laminated board to have 0.045" thick vinyl with smooth surface laminated with adhesive to 1/2" thick plywood].
b. Trim channels: Rigid vinyl extrusions supplied by window manufacturer for use on same product line.
2. Support Mullion Trim: 2" wide wood filler and vinyl trim strip. Color to match window unit exterior color.
D. Extension Jambs: Wood members machined from clear material or veneered finger-jointed clear material approved in NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 2. Pre-drill extension jambs for application (Note: 7-9/16" extension jambs not pre-drilled).
** DO NOT USE TRIPLE GLAZING PANEL WITH HPSUN GLAZING PRODUCT **
E. Triple Glazing Panel: Fit sash with a removable glazing storm panel consisting of a 0.024" aluminum frame glazed with ASTM C 1036 or ASTM C 1048 glass as required. Provide aluminum drip strip applied to glazing panel head. Provide tabs applied to sash to allow glazing panel to attach to window. Provide glazing panel frame, drip and attachment tabs with thermoset metallic finish to match window.
** TRIPLE GLAZING PANEL IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL SASH SIZES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ANDERSEN WINDOW SUPPLIER OR REPRESENTATIVE FOR AVAILABILITY. **
1. Color: White.
F. Remote Awning Window Operator: Provide electric window opener for remote operation of venting unit where indicated on Drawings. Electric opener system to consist of a 16-volt power operator, power supply (converting 120-volt AC to 16-volt DC), push button command center, rain sensor, which will signal the power operator to close the unit, and all necessary mounting hardware. Provide safety connector which will not permit operation of the electric window opener unless insect screen is in place. Do not provide sash locks on windows equipped with remote awning window operator.
2.07 FABRICATION
A. Preservative Treatment: Treat wood sash and frame members after machining with a water repellent preservative in accordance with NWWDA I.S. 4.
B. Vinyl Cladding:
1. Sash Members: Completely encase sash members with seamless, 0.047" thick rigid vinyl extrusions. Heat weld corners.
2. Frame Units: Sheath frame units with pre-formed rigid vinyl to provide a joint-free cover. Vinyl sheathing to be a minimum of 0.015" thick with 0.040" integral flanges for installation and flashing. Bond sheathing to wood frame with vinyl-to-wood adhesive.
C. Glazing: Factory glaze with high performance glazing sealant and snap-in rigid vinyl glazing bead.
D. Factory apply weatherstripping.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSPECTION
A. Inspect opening before installation is commenced.
1. Verify concrete surfaces are dry and free of excess mortar, aggregate, sand and other construction debris.
2. Verify rough opening or masonry opening is square and dimensions are correct. Verify sill plate is level.
3. Verify wood frame walls are dry, clean, sound and well nailed, and/or glued, free of voids and without offsets at joints. Ensure that nail heads are driven flush with all surfaces in opening and within 3" of rough opening.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Open carton and remove window and all parts. Inspect window. Verify that window is not damaged and all parts are included before disposing of carton.
B. Close and lock operating sash.
3.03 JOINING SYSTEMS
A. Assemble joining system where required for window combinations according to window manufacturer's instructions.
** INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH WHERE STEEL REINFORCING IS USED. **
[B. Apply corrosion resistant coating to cut ends and field drilled holes in steel reinforcement member.]
C. Apply head flashing with silicone sealant at each vertical mullion head joint.
D. Attach [end plates] [end brackets] to rough opening as recommended by window manufacturer.
3.04 INSTALLATION
A. Install window units, hardware, operators, accessories and other window components according to window manufacturer's installation instruction sheets.
B. Set units plumb, level true to line, without warp or rack in frames or sash.
C. Install batt insulation in shim space around window perimeter to maintain continuity of building insulation. Do not use expanding foam type insulation.
D. Extend vapor barrier to interior face of window frame and attach.
3.05 EXTERIOR FINISHING
A. Hold back exterior siding or other finish materials from edge of window to allow for expansion and contraction and the installation of a proper sealant joint with backing materials.
B. Seal perimeter of window after exterior finish is applied in accordance with the requirements of Section 07900.
C. Application of Vinyl Trim Strip to Wood Filler for Support Mullion:
1. Install according to window manufacturer's installation instruction sheets.
D. Application of Casing and Vinyl Laminated Board and Rigid Channels:
1. Install according to window manufacturer's instructions.
E. Application of Vinyl Trim Strips to Joined Units:
1. Install according to window manufacturer's instructions.
3.06 INTERIOR FINISHING
A. Finish interior wood window components according to window manufacturer's instructions and requirements specified in Section 09900.
3.07 ACCESSORIES
A. Screens: Install screens according to window manufacturer's instructions.
B. Grilles: Install grilles according to window manufacturer's instructions.
C. Extension Jambs: Install extension jambs according to window manufacturer's instructions.
D. Triple Glazing Panel: Install triple glazing panel according to window manufacturer's instructions.
E. Remote Awning Window Operator: Install remote awning window operator according to window manufacturer's instructions.
3.08 CLEANING
A. Clean vinyl surfaces to remove dirt. Use cleaning materials specifically recommended by window manufacturer.
B. Protect glass and hardware from brick cleaning solutions. Immediately flush window surfaces which come in contact with brick cleaning solutions with clear water to prevent etching.
C. Remove debris from work site.
D. Leave window units in closed and locked position.
E. Protect interior and exterior of window units until structure is sealed from the weather.
