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 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 E 1423-91, Standard Practice for Determining the Steady State Thermal Transmittance of Fenestration Systems.
13. ASTM E 1425-91, Practice for Determining Acoustical Performance of Exterior Windows and Doors.
14. ASTM F 588-94, 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 of 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 30, except where more stringent requirements are specified.
** THE AIR INFILTRATION VALUE LISTED BELOW IS FOR ANDERSEN WINDOWS AND IS MORE STRINGENT THAN THE MAXIMUM AIR INFILTRATION ALLOWABLE FOR NWWDA DP 30 WINDOWS. NWWDA DP 30 WINDOWS ALLOW A MAXIMUM AIR INFILTRATION OF 0.25 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 0.15 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 4.50 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 45 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 Unit (36" x 60"): High Performance, 0.33; High Performance Sun, 0.35.]
2. [Size BB Unit (48" x 72"): High Performance, 0.32; High Performance Sun, 0.34.]
G. Sound Transmission Rating: Windows to provide a sound transmission class (STC) of 27 and (OITC) of 23 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 90 and 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 20 when tested in accordance with ASTM F 588.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data, Installation Instructions, Detail 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 elevations indicating 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.
C. 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.
D. 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. Extra caution must be exercised when temperature drops below 32 degrees F., and extreme care below 0 degrees F.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Andersen Tilt-Wash Double Hung units as manufactured by Andersen Corporation, Bayport, Minnesota.
1. Color: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone].
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Frame and Sash Members: Fabricated from a wood species approved in NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 2.
B. Vinyl wrapped wood (Outer Frame Members): Vinyl (PVC) complying with the requirements of ASTM D4216.
C. Fibrex Sill Cover.
D. Weatherstripping:
1. Double Hung Horizontal Weatherstripping: Gasket type vinyl covered foam in top and bottom rails. Check rail weatherstripping to be santoprene bulb covered with low friction plastic coating secured to filled polypropylene base. Finseal weatherstrip at ends of check rail.
2. Double Hung Unit Vertical Weatherstripping: Polypropylene leaf style weatherstripping in contact with side jamb liners.
3. Side Jamb Liner: Back with positive pressure open cell polyurethane foam bonded to polyurethane closed cell edge strip. Seal lower jamb liner with two EPDM closed cell foam plugs. Seal each balance cavity with one closed cell foam plug per ASTM D 1056, 2A2. Provide fin-seal weatherstrip bonded to jamb liner at check rail area of side jamb between sash runs.
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 (HP) LoE Coating : 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 II (HP Sun II) LoE Coating : 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. Double Hung Window Hardware:
1. Sash Locks and Keepers: Provide one sash lock and keeper.
** SELECT BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING SASH LOCK OPTIONS. **
a. [Locks: Injection molded, glass reinforced polyester sash locks with integral color. Color: [Stone] [White].]
b. [Locks: Solid forged brass handle and base with glass reinforced polyester locking cam. Finish: [Bright Brass] [Antique Brass] [Bright Chrome].]
** INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF OPTIONAL SASH LIFTS ARE REQUIRED. **
2. Sash Lift: Provide [one hand lift] [two finger lifts] per window unit.
** SELECT BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING SASH LIFT OPTIONS. **
a. [Hand Lift: [Traditional] [Contemporary] zinc cast lift with an alkyd-melamine baked enamel finish on chromate protective coating. Color: [Stone] [White].]
3. Balances: Fit top and bottom sash with balances consisting of spring power with block and tackle and 100 lb. test nylon cord. Design balances to assure easy operation of double hung units.
4. Balance Shoes: Provide four balance shoes for each window unit. Locate one balance shoe at lower corners of both sash. Balance shoes to slide in side jamb liner pockets and be capable of being connected to additional block and tackle balances to accommodate optional, heavier glazing. Balance shoe shall lock sash in both up and down directions when sash has been tilted in for cleaning. Balance shoe shall release after sash is returned to vertical position allowing it to operate up and down freely. Equip balance shoe with sash pivot retainer spring.
5. Sash Pivot: Provide four balance pivots. Mount one sash pivot at lower corners of both sash. Sash pivot is retained in balance shoe assembly until sash retainer spring is depressed allowing sash to be removed.
6. Wash Assists: Provide two wash assists mounted in center pocket of side jamb liners. Depressing wash assists between liner and lower check rail ends will cause lower sash to unhook from side jamb liners. When lower sash is unhooked, lower sash can be easily pulled in for cleaning.
7. Wash Assist Stops: Provide two wash assist stops at side jamb liner center pockets.
2.05 SCREENS - (optional)
A. Insect Screens: Provide venting sash with an insect screen, including attachment hardware.
1. Frames: 0.020" rolled aluminum frame with chromate conversion coating. Provide matching corner locks and latch retainers.
2. Insect Screen Cloth: 18 x 16 aluminum mesh, gun metal finish.
3. Frame Finish: White high-bake polyester finish.
2.06 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. Joining Clips (Narrow Mull Interior).
2. Gusset Plates: Galvanized steel plates which attach to wood frame.
3. Head Flashing: 6" long sheet vinyl. Color to match window exterior.
4. Silicone Sealant: Silicone sealant recommended by window manufacturer.
5. Vinyl Outside Trim Strips: As recommended by window manufacturer for each joining method used. Color to match window unit exterior color.
2.07 ACCESSORIES
** HARDWOOD MAPLE GRILLES ARE PROVIDED FOR PICTURE WINDOWS AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR OTHER WINDOW TYPES ON SPECIAL ORDER. **
A. 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 into factory provided recesses in the sash. Provide dual face profile to give mutton bar appearance from both interior and exterior.
a. Interior Finish: [White] [unfinished maple].
b. Exterior Finish: [White].
2. Exterior Grilles: 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].
B. Sill Stool: Wood members machined from clear material or veneered finger-jointed material approved in NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 2.
C. Extension Jambs: Wood members machined from clear material or veneered finger-jointed material approved in NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 2. Pre-drill extension jambs for application (Note: 7-9/16" extension jambs not pre-drilled).
D. Picture Unit Interior Accessory Stop: Wood pieces machined from clear material.
E. 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] or [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.
2.08 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. Frame Units: Outer frame shall be vinyl wrapped treated wood with corners sealed with silicone and vinyl corner flashing. Sill to be fabricated of FIBREX laminated to wood sub-sill core with PVC end caps. Bond outer frame members and sill cover to wood base frame with adhesive. Staple inside stops to jambs and sill base. All wood components are treated with wood preservative.
C. Jamb and Head Liners:
1. Double Hung Units and Transom: Provide 0.045" thick, rigid vinyl head jamb liner extrusion secured to wood head member. Provide 0.060" thick, rigid vinyl side jamb liner extrusion secured in pocket of side jamb assembly.
2. Stationary Picture Unit: . Provide vinyl jamb liners.
D. Sash: Treat sash members with a preservative, water repellent, conductive solution in accordance with NWWDA I.S. 4.
1. Double Hung and Transom Sash:
a. Stabilizer Coating:
1) White Units: Apply minimum 1.5 mil dry thickness flexacron stabilizer to all surfaces to be topcoated.
b. Finish Coating:
1) White Units: Apply minimum 1.5 mil dry thickness white flexacron finish coat over stabilized exterior [and interior] surfaces.
c. Glazing
1) Factory glaze with high performance glazing sealant and snap-in rigid vinyl glazing bead.
d. Factory apply weatherstripping.
2. Picture Sash:
a. Provide aluminum sash lineals with a Polane finish securely fastened to the frame with screws and silicone sealant. Glass is silicone bed glazed directly into the lineal sash components from the inside and secured using wood glass stops to trim out the interior.
E. Glazing: Factory glaze with high performance glazing sealant and snap-in rigid vinyl glazing bead.
F. 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, rocks, 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.
B. Apply head flashing with silicone sealant at each vertical mullion head joint.
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 loose fitting batt insulation in shim space around window perimeter to maintain continuity of building insulation. Do not use expanding foam 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 Perma-Shield Casing and Vinyl Laminated Board and Rigid Channels:
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. Grilles: Install grilles according to window manufacturer's instructions.
B. Extension Jambs: Install 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 masonry cleaning solutions. Immediately flush window surfaces which come in contact with masonry 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.
