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 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 C 1036, Specification for Flat Glass.
2. ASTM C 1048, Specification for Heat Treated Flat Glass - Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.
3. ASTM D 3647 (1988), Practice for Classifying Reinforced Plastic Pultruded Shapes According to Composition..
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.
12. ASTM F 588, Test Methods for Resistance of Window Assemblies to Forced Entry Excluding-Glazing.
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 Treatment 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.
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 0.13 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 (60" x 36"): High Performance, 0.35; High Performance Sun, 0.36.]
2. [Size BB (72" x 48"): High Performance, 0.33; High Performance Sun, 0.34.]
G. Sound Transmission Ratings: Windows to provide a sound transmission class (STC) of 28 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.
J. Sustained Operational Force: 5 pounds or less.
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, and typical jamb, head and sill 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. 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 Gliding Windows 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. Reinforced Engineered Plastic: Comply with the requirements of ASTM D 3647.
D. Polyester Urethane Coating: High durability polyester urethane coating conforming to the color uniformity, chemical resistance, detergent resistance and weather resistance requirements of AAMA 603.8.
1. Color: [White] [Sandtone] [Terratone].
E. Weatherstripping: Vinyl bulb weatherstrip with rigid holding leg. Provide weatherstripping at full perimeter of both sash.
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 (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 (HP Sun II) 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. Glide Mechanism: 20 percent glass filled engineered plastic with integral adjustment cam and PTFE (Teflon) and aramid (Kevlar) fiber filled glide foot. Mount one assembly to each corner of both sash.
B. Lock: 0.047" galvanized steel channel with 30 percent glass filled engineered polymer housing containing zinc-dichromated steel lock bolt and drive shaft to engage into painted, die-cast zinc base and stamped, case hardened steel strike plates.
** INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH FOR STANDARD HANDLES. **
C. Handle: Glass filled polyester handle, escutcheon plate and base plate assembly complete with mounting screws. Escutcheon base plate is black glass filled polyester.
1. Colors: [Stone] [White] [Black] [Red].
** INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH FOR OPTIONAL HANDLE. **
D. Traditional Handle: Forged, solid brass handle and escutcheon assembly complete with mounting screws. Escutcheon base plate is black glass filled polyester.
2. Insect Screen Cloth: 18 x 16 aluminum mesh, gun metal finish.
** PASS-THROUGH SCREENS ARE AVAILABLE ON G43, G53, G436, G536 **
B. Pass-Through Insect Screens: Provide pass-through insect screen panel and astragal where indicated on Drawings.
1. Frames: 0.024" rolled aluminum frame with chromate conversion coating and color finish coating.
a. Finish Coating: [White polyester] [Terratone fluorocarbon] [Sandtone fluorocarbon] finish.
2. Astragal: 0.024" rolled aluminum frame with chromate conversion coating and color finish to match screen frame.
3. Insect Screen Cloth: 18 x 16 aluminum mesh, gun metal finish.
C. Grilles:
1. Interior Grilles: Removable, clear maple hardwood divided light grilles where indicated on Drawings. Removable grilles to install against interior glass, clipping onto metal fasteners inserted under wood glass stop. Provide dual face profile to give muntin bar appearance from both interior and exterior.
a. Interior Finish: [Unfinished maple] [Prefinished White] [Prefinished Sandtone].
b. Exterior Finish: Prefinished [White] [Terratone] [Sandtone].
2. Exterior Grilles: Provide extruded rigid CPVC divided light grilles where indicated on Drawings. Permanently install grilles on exterior of glass to simulate true divided light muntin bars. Exterior grille profile width and pattern to match interior grilles.
a. Color: [White] [Terratone] [Sandtone].
D. Extension Jambs: Wood members machined from clear material approved in NWWDA/ANSI Industry Standard I.S. 2. Provide pre-drilled for application of extension jambs (5-1/4" extension jambs not pre-drilled).
E. Exterior Trim and Mullion Joiners:
1. Use wood fillers, metal gussets, and vinyl trim strips for narrow mullions.
a. Trim Strips: Rigid vinyl extrusions as supplied by window manufacturer for use on same product line.
b. Wood Fillers: Wood members treated with water repellent preservative after machining in accordance with NWWDA I.S. 4.
c. Metal Gussets: Galvanized steel.
2. 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.
3. Support Mullion Trim: 2" wide wood filler and vinyl trim strip. Color to match window unit exterior color.
4. Head Flashing: 8" long sheet vinyl. Color to match window exterior.
2.06 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, 0.045" to 0.062" thick rigid vinyl extrusions. Heat weld corners.
C. Frame Covers: Snap frame covers to wood core. Apply silicone sealant to corners. Secure corners with staples and screws. Press nailing flange into kerf on all sides of frame. Paint frame liners with polyester based polymer.
D. Glazing: Factory glaze with high performance glazing sealant.
E. Factory apply weatherstripping.
F. Factory install locking system, except handle to be field installed.
1. Locking Points:
a. G36, G4, G5 Units: 3 locking points.
b. G3: 2 locking points.
c. G2: 1 locking point.
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. Do not remove protective packing until unit is installed.
B. Leave sash locked.
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. Remove protective packing.
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 Narrow and Support Mullions:
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. Insect Screens: Install insect screens [and pass-through insect screens] according to window manufacturer's instructions.
B. Grilles: Install grilles according to window manufacturer's installation instructions.
C. Extension Jambs: Install according to window manufacturer's instructions.
D. Interior Wood Casing: Install interior wood casing according to window manufacturer's instructions.
E. Exterior Trim and Mullion Joiners: Install according to manufacturer's installation 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.
