FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS, ARCH, AND SPRINGLINE WINDOWS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Flexiframe window components.
B. Arch windows.
C. Springline windows.
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF ARCH OR SPRINGLINE WINDOWS ARE SPECIFIED **
D. Glazing.
E. Accessories.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
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.
** ADD THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED. **
[J. Section 08800 - Glass and Glazing: Field glazing.]
K. Section 09900 - Painting: Finishing interior wood, including grilles.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
1. AAMA 603.8 , Voluntary Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Extruded Aluminum.
B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
1. ANSI Z97.1 - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Material Used In Buildings.
C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM A 36, Specification for Structural Steel.
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING TWO PARAGRAPHS IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED BY ANDERSEN WINDOWS. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF ARCH OR SPRINGLINE WINDOWS ARE SPECIFIED **
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 3647 (1988), Practice for Classifying Reinforced Plastic Pultruded Shapes According to Composition.
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.
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING TWO PARAGRAPHS IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED BY ANDERSEN WINDOWS. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TWO PARAGRAPHS IF ARCH OR SPRINGLINE WINDOWS ARE SPECIFIED **
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.
D. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
1. CPSC 16CFR-1201, Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.
E. 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.
F. 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.
1.04 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Flexiframe, Arch, and Springline windows to comply with the minimum performance requirements specified in NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 2, except where more stringent requirements are specified.
1. Flexiframe Windows: ODP 65.
2. Arch Windows: ODP 80.
3. Springline Windows: ODP 95
** THE AIR INFILTRATION VALUES SPECIFIED BELOW ARE FOR ANDERSEN WINDOWS AND ARE MORE STRINGENT THAN THE MAXIMUM AIR INFILTRATION ALLOWABLE FOR NWWDA ODP 65, 80 AND 95 WINDOWS. NWWDA ODP 65, 80 AND 95 WINDOWS ALLOW A MAXIMUM AIR INFILTRATION OF 0.37 CFM/SF OF UNIT **
B. Air Infiltration: When tested in accordance with ASTM E 283 at a static pressure of 6.24 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 the following static pressures:
1. Flexiframe Windows: 9.75 psf.
2. Arch and Springline Windows: 12.00 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 97.5 psf for Flexiframe Windows, 120 psf for Arch Windows, and 142.5 psf for Springline Windows.
** NOTE: CONTACT ANDERSEN DISTRIBUTOR WHERE DESIGN LOAD EXCEEDS 65 PSF FOR FLEXIFRAME WINDOWS, 80 PSF FOR ARCH WINDOWS, AND 95 PSF FOR SPRINGLINE WINDOWS. **
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. [Flexiframe] [and] [Arch]:
a. [Size AA (48" x 48"): High Performance, 0.30; High Performance Sun, 0.32.]
b. [Size BB(48" x 72"): High Performance, 0.29; High Performance Sun, 0.31.]
2. [Springline:]
a. [Size AA (48" x 48"): High Performance, 0.31; High Performance Sun, 0.33.]
b. [Size BB(48" x 72"): High Performance, 0.30; High Performance Sun, 0.32.]
** CONTACT ANDERSEN REPRESENTATIVE FOR CURRENT STC INFORMATION FOR ARCH AND SPRINGLINE WINDOWS **
G. Sound Transmission Ratings: Flexiframe 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 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. 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 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.)
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED BY ANDERSEN WINDOWS. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF ARCH WINDOW OR SPRINGLINE UNITS ARE SPECIFIED **
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 [Flexiframe components] [Arch Window Units] [Springline Window 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.
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF SPRINGLINE WINDOWS ONLY ARE SPECIFIED. **
B. Reinforced Engineered Plastic Frame Cover: ASTM D 3647.
** INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR ARCH OR SPRINGLINE WINDOWS ONLY. **
C. Aluminum Frame Cover: 6063-T1 aluminum.
D. Polyester Urethane Coating: High durability coating conforming to the color uniformity, chemical resistance, detergent resistance, and weather resistance requirements of AAMA 603.8.
1. Color: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone].
2.03 GLAZING
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING THREE PARAGRAPHS IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED BY ANDERSEN WINDOWS. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING THREE PARAGRAPHS IF ARCH OR SPRINGLINE WINDOWS ARE SPECIFIED. **
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 (HP and HP Sun II) IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE FACTORY GLAZED, OR IF ARCH OR SPRINGLINE WINDOWS ARE SPECIFIED. CONSULT ANDERSEN CORPORATION REPRESENTATIVE FOR ADDITIONAL GLAZING OPTIONS. IN ADDITION TO COMPLYING WITH SAFETY GLAZING REQUIREMENTS, TEMPERED GLASS MAY BE REQUIRED BECAUSE OF WINDOW SIZE AND WIND LOAD. CONSULT ANDERSEN CORPORATION REPRESENTATIVE FOR ASSISTANCE IN SELECTING APPROPRIATE GLAZING TYPE **
B. High Performance (HP) Low Emissivity, Inert Gas Filled Insulating Glass Units:
1. Glass: Insulating glass units to consist of two lites of [clear annealed glass conforming to ASTM C 1036, Type 1, Class 1, q3] [clear, tempered glass conforming to ASTM C 1048, Type 1, Class 1, q3, Kind FT where indicated on Drawings and as required by window manufacturer].
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% +/- 1%.
c. Ultra-violet Transmission: 17% maximum.
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 two lites of [clear annealed glass conforming to ASTM C 1036, Type 1, Class 1, q3] [clear, tempered glass conforming to ASTM C 1048, Type 1, Class 1, q3, Kind FT where indicated on Drawings and as required by window manufacturer].
2. High Performance Sun II LoE Coating (HPSun II): 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% +/- !% .
d. Center of Glass SHGC: .31 +/- .02.** ADD THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED BY ANDERSEN WINDOWS. FRAME COMPONENTS WILL ACCEPT GLAZING THICKNESS' FROM 1/8" TO 1-1/4" FOR FLEXIFRAME; 1/4" TO 1-1/4" FOR ARCH WINDOWS. **
[D. Glazing: See Section 08800.]
2.04 HARDWARE
A. Frame Corner Locks: Engineered thermoplastic fixed 90 degree and adjustable corner locks.
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. 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. Predrill 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 provided by window manufacturer for treating cut end and drilled holes at steel mullion strips.
3. 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.
** SPECIAL HEAD FLASHING NOT PROVIDED BY ANDERSEN MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN MULLING ARCH OR CIRCLE TOP UNITS TO FLEXIFRAME UNITS. ADD APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE BELOW. CONSULT YOUR ANDERSEN REPRESENTATIVE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. **
4. Head Flashing: 8" long sheet vinyl. Color to match window exterior.
5. Silicone Sealant: Silicone sealant 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. Interior Grilles: Provide removable, Maple hardwood divided light grilles where indicated on Drawings. Removable grilles to install against interior glass, clipping onto metal fasteners attached to the frame. Provide dual face profile to give mutton bar appearance from both interior and exterior.
a. Interior: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone] [Unfinished].
b. Exterior: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone].
B. Extension Jambs: Wood members machined from clear or veneered, finger jointed clear material approved in NWWDA Industry Standard I.S. 2. Pre-drilled extension jambs for application (7-1/8" extension jambs not pre-drilled).
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] 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.
2.07 FABRICATION
A. Preservative Treatment: Treat wood frame members and interior glazing stops after machining with a water repellent preservative in accordance with NWWDA I.S. 4.
B. Frame Components:
1. Attach reinforced engineered plastic frame cover to wood frame in 50", 74" and 150" stock lengths.
2. Attach aluminum frame cover to wood frame.
3. In-line wash and sensitize fiber glass reinforced polymer composite frame with a solvent base conductive preparation solution.
4. Electrostatically apply high durability coating (2.6 mil. minimum dry film thickness) to exterior exposed surfaces of sensitized reinforced engineered plastic [and aluminum] frame cover.
C. Corner Fastening:
1. Frame Cover Corners: Fasten frame cover corners together using stainless steel screws (2 per corner) recommended by window manufacturer.
2. Wood Frame Corners: Fasten wood frame corners together using flat head screws (3 per corner) recommended by window manufacturer.
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED BY ANDERSEN WINDOWS. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF ARCH OR SPRINGLINE WINDOWS ARE SPECIFIED **
D. Glazing: Factory glaze with high performance silicone glazing sealant applied to exterior glazing stops.
** INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED BY ANDERSEN WINDOWS. **
E. Weep Holes: Provide Flexiframe secondary frame components with weep hole system to drain glazing channel at sill. Refer to manufacturer's assembly instructions for weep hole locations.
**WEEP HOLES NOT REQUIRED ON FACTORY ASSEMBLED UNITS.**
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 ASSEMBLY
A. Open carton and remove window components, parts and accessories. Inspect window components. Verify that window components are not damaged and all parts are included before disposing of carton.
** IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ASSEMBLED SIZE OF PERMA-SHIELD FLEXIFRAME UNITS NOT EXCEED 60 SQ. FT. IN AREA. CONSULT WITH YOUR ANDERSEN REPRESENTATIVE WHERE LARGER SIZES ARE REQUIRED. **
B. Assemble frame sash components according to window manufacturer's installation sheets.
C. [Shop] [Field] assemble multiple units before installation.
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE NOT FACTORY GLAZED BY ANDERSEN WINDOWS. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF ARCH OR SPRINGLINE WINDOWS ARE SPECIFIED **
D. Weep Holes: Provide secondary frame components with weep hole system to drain glazing channel at sill. Refer to manufacturer's assembly instructions for weep hole locations.
** WEEP HOLES NOT REQUIRED ON FACTORY ASSEMBLED UNITS. **
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. Apply head flashing with silicone sealant at each vertical mullion head joint.
D. Attach end brackets to rough opening as recommended by window manufacturer.
3.04 INSTALLATION
A. Install window units and accessories according to window manufacturer's installation instruction sheets.
B. Set units plumb, level true to line, without warp or rack in frames .
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.
** DELETE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IF FLEXIFRAME WINDOW COMPONENTS ARE FACTORY GLAZED BY ANDERSEN WINDOWS. **
[3.05 GLAZING]
[A. Field glaze Flexiframe window units according to manufacturer's installation instructions.]
3.06 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.
3.07 ACCESSORIES
A. Grilles: Install grilles according to window manufacturer's instructions.
B. Extension Jambs: Install extension jambs according to window manufacturer's instructions.
3.08 INTERIOR FINISHING
A. Finish interior wood window components according to window manufacturer's instructions and requirements specified in Section 09900.
3.09 CLEANING
A. Clean 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.
