L. Section 08615 - Flexiframe Window Components and Arch Windows: Joining systems.
M. 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, Specification for Structural Steel.
2. ASTM C 1036, Specification for Flat Glass.
3. ASTM C 1048, Specification for Heat Treated Flat Glass - Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.
4. ASTM D 4216 , Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Related Plastic Building Products Compounds.
5. ASTM E 90, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne-Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions.
6. ASTM E 283, Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors.
7. ASTM E 330, Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
8. ASTM E 413, Classification for Rating Sound Insulation.
9. ASTM E 547, Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential.
10. ASTM E 773, Test Method for Seal Durability of Sealed Insulating Glass Units.
11. ASTM E 774, Specification for Seal Durability of Sealed Insulating Glass Units.
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, 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, Industry Standard for Wood Window Units.
2. NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 4, Industry Standard for Water-Repellent Preservative Non-Pressure Treated for Millwork.
F. Wood Molding and Millwork Producers Association (WMMPA):
1. WMMPA WM4 , WM Series Wood Molding Patterns.
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 LISTED 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 0.01 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 (48" x 48"): High Performance, 0.31; High Performance Sun, 0.32.]
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF NARROLINE CIRCLE TOP WINDOWS ARE NOT SPECIFIED. SIZE BB UNITS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR NARROLINE CIRCLE TOP UNITS. **
2. [Size BB (48" x 72"): High Performance, 0.29; High Performance Sun, 0.32.]
G. Sound Transmission Ratings: Windows to provide a sound transmission class (STC) of 30 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 90 and ASTM E 413.
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 detail drawings indicating location and type of glazing material, typical jamb, head and sill details.
4. Color Samples:
a. Vinyl Cladding: Submit color samples of vinyl cladding.
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. 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 [Circle Top] [Elliptical Top] [Circle] [Oval] 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].
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 soldered joints.
** 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: 16% +/- 1% .
d. Center of Glass SHGC: .43 +/- .02.
C. High Performance Sun (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 (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.
** THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE APPLIES TO CIRCLE TOP AND ELLIPTICAL TOP WINDOWS ONLY. OMIT IF NOT REQUIRED. JOINING SYSTEMS FOR JOINING CIRCLE TOP AND ELLIPTICAL TOP WINDOW UNITS TO OTHER WINDOW SYSTEMS ARE SPECIFIED IN THE CORRESPONDING WINDOW SECTION. **
2.05 JOINING SYSTEMS
A. Joining Systems: As specified in Section [08611] [08612] [08615].
2.06 ACCESSORIES
** EDIT THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH AS REQUIRED. POLYCARBONATE GRILLES ARE FOR CIRCLE TOP AND ELLIPTICAL TOP UNITS. LAMINATED MAPLE GRILLES ARE FOR CIRCLE AND OVAL UNITS. **
A. Interior Grilles: Provide removable, [injection molded polycarbonate] [laminated maple] divided light grilles where indicated on Drawings. Provide dual face profile to give muntin bar appearance from both interior and exterior.
1. Attachment Method:
a. Circle Top: Removable grilles to be held against the interior glass surface by molded Delrin grille strikes located in the interior glass stops.
b. [Elliptical Top] [Circle] [Oval]: Removable grilles to be held against the interior glass surface by stainless steel fasteners.
2. Pattern:
a. Circle Top: Match the grille spacing of Andersen [Casement/Awning] [Narroline Double Hung] windows.
** GRILLES FOR ELLIPTICAL TOP UNITS USED WITH PERMA-SHIELD DOORS HAVE RADIAL MEMBERS ONLY; NO CURVED MEMBERS. **
b. Elliptical Top: Match the grille spacing of Andersen [Frenchwood Hinged] [Frenchwood Gliding] [Perma-Shield Gliding] patio doors.
3. Finishes:
a. Interior Side of Polycarbonate Grilles: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone][Stainable polymer Tycote finish].
b. Interior Side of Laminated Maple Grilles: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone] [Unfinished].
c. Exterior Side of Grille: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone].
B. Exterior Grilles: Provide 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.
1. Exterior: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone].
C. Extension Jambs:
1. Curved: Wood members machined from laminated hardwood. Provide pre-drilled for application of extension jambs (7-9/16" extension jambs not pre-drilled).
2. Straight: Wood members machined from clear material or veneered, finger-jointed clear material. Provide pre-drilled for application of extension jambs (7-9/16" extension jambs not pre-drilled).
D. Interior Wood Trim: Provide curved, [one] [two] piece laminated interior casing trim and [two (2) plinth blocks] [two (2) key blocks] [four (4) key blocks] for each [Circle Top (plinth only)] [Elliptical Top (plinth only)] [Circle] [Oval] unit.
1. Species: [Select clear Red Oak, 2-1/4" wide] [Select Northern Hard Maple, 2-1/4", 2-1/2", and 3-1/2" wide].
2. Casing Profile: Provide the following wood trim profiles similar to those specified in WM/Series Wood Molding Patterns, WM4-85:
a. [2-1/4" Ranch Profile similar to Pattern No. 324.]
b. [2-1/2" Ranch Profile similar to Pattern No. 315.]
c. [2-1/4" Colonial Profile corresponding to Pattern No. 366.]
d. [2-1/2" Colonial Profile corresponding to Pattern No. 351.]
e. [3-1/2" Colonial Profile corresponding to Pattern No. 444.]
3. Plinth Blocks: 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" x 7/8" [Red Oak] [Northern Hard Maple]. Install with [decorative radial sunburst] [reversible flush] face.
A. Wood Frame: Treat wood frame members after machining with a water repellent preservative in accordance with NWWDA I.S. 4.
B. Exterior Profile Design:
1. Circle Top: Match profile of Andersen [Casement and Awning] [Narroline Double Hung] Windows.
2. Elliptical Top: Match profile of Andersen [Frenchwood Hinged] [Frenchwood Gliding] [Perma-Shield Gliding] Doors.
3. [Circle] [Oval]: Match profile of Andersen Casement and Awning Windows.
C. Vinyl Cladding:
1. Frame Members and Exterior Glass Stops: Sheath frame units with pre-formed rigid vinyl to provide a joint-free cover. Vinyl sheathing to be nominally 0.035" thick and a minimum of 0.015" thick with 0.035" integral flanges for installation and flashing. Bond sheathing to wood frame with vinyl-to-wood hot melt urethane adhesive.
D. Interior Glass Stop: Curved, one piece laminated select Northern Hard Maple. Treat wood interior glass stops after machining with a water repellent preservative in accordance with NWWDA I.S. 4.
1. Circle Top Stop Profile: Arch and sill profile to match profile of Andersen [Casement and Awning] [Narroline Double Hung] Windows.
2. Elliptical Top Stop Profile: Match profile of Andersen [Frenchwood Hinged] [Frenchwood Gliding] [Perma-Shield Gliding] Doors.
3. [Circle] [Oval] : Match profile of Andersen Casement and Awning Windows.
E. Glazing: Factory glaze with high performance glazing sealant as primary seal and removable interior wood stops. Apply a high performance glazing sealant as secondary seal at glass opening perimeter. Color of secondary sealant to match window unit.
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.
** INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IF JOINING SYSTEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR CIRCLE TOP OR ELLIPTICAL TOP WINDOWS. **
3.03 JOINING SYSTEMS
A. Assemble joining system where required for window combinations according to window manufacturer's instructions.
B. Apply corrosion resistant coating to cut ends and field drilled holes in steel reinforcement member.
C. Attach end brackets to rough opening as recommended by window manufacturer.
3.04 INSTALLATION
A. Install 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 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.
E. Application of Vinyl Trim Strips to Jointed Units:
1. Install according to window manufacturer's instructions.
3.06 ACCESSORIES
A. Grilles: Install grilles according to window manufacturer's instructions.
B. Extension Jambs: Install extension jambs using pre-drilled holes according to window manufacturer's installation instructions.
C. Interior Wood Trim: Install interior [wood casing] [, plinth blocks] [and key blocks] according to window manufacturer's installation instructions. Provide 1/8" reveal between casing and extension jamb or frame.
3.07 INTERIOR FINISHING
A. Finish interior wood window components according to window manufacturer's instructions and requirements specified in Section 09900.
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. Protect interior and exterior of window units until structure is sealed from the weather.
