The Custom Window Company 8800
(8300-OS) Series is a Projected Window with excellent
performance characteristics. This window family meets all
AAMA AW-100 design and performance criteria. The system
is available in vertical and horizontal ladders of fixed
; projected and casement configurations. A complete line
of panning, trim, mullions and other accessories are also
available.
SECTION 08520 ALUMINUM WINDOWS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 Work Included
A. Furnish and install aluminum architectural windows
complete with hardware and related components as shown on
drawings and specified in this section.
B. All windows shall be CUSTOM WINDOW COMPANY Series
8800. Other manufactures requesting approval to bid their
product as an equal must submit information in accordance
with these specifications establishing their product as
an equal to the specified product, with respect to
meeting the architectural design intent including
specified profiles, sightlines and reveals, performance
and testing as outlined within the associated project
plans and details. Previous similar projects meeting the
above requirements are to be included prior to bidding
C. Glass and Glazing
Specify glass and glazing in this section if window
assemblies are to be glazed by the window manufacturer.
If glazing is to be done by a different contractor, glass
and glazing would be specified in Section 08800. CUSTOM
WINDOW COMPANY recommends that the window manufacturer
perform the glazing.
1.02 Related Work
1.03 Items Furnished But Not
Installed
1.04 Items Installed But Not
Furnished
1.05 Testing and Performance
Requirements
A. Test Units
1. Air, water and structural test unit sizes and
configuration shall conform to requirement set forth in
ANSI/AAMA 101-93.
B. Test Procedures And Performance
1. Standards :
a. Windows shall conform to all ANSI/AAMA 101-93
AW-100 requirements for the window type(s) referenced in
101.B. In addition, the following specific performance
requirements shall be met.
2. Air Infiltration Test
a. With window sash and ventilators closed and locked,
test unit in accordance with ASTM E 283 at static air
pressure difference of 6.24 psf.
b. Air infiltration shall not exceed .03 cfm per foot
of perimeter crack length.
3. Water Resistance Test
a. With window sash and ventilators closed and locked,
test unit in accordance with ASTM E 331 at static
pressure difference of 12.00 psf.
b. There shall be no uncontrolled water leakage
4. Uniform Load Structural
Test
a. With window sash and ventilators closed and locked,
test unit in accordance with ASTM E 330 at a static air
pressure difference of 150 psf positive pressure and 150
psf negative pressure.
b. At conclusion of test there shall be no glass
breakage, permanent damage to fasteners, hardware parts,
support arms or actuating mechanisms, nor any other
damage which would cause the window to be inoperable.
5. Condensation Resistance Test (CRF)
a. With window sash and ventilators closed and locked,
test unit in accordance with AAMA 1502.7.
b. Condensation Resistance Factor (CRF) shall be not
less than 54
6. Thermal Transmittance Test
(Conductive U-value)
a. With window sash and ventilators closed and locked,
test unit in accordance with AAMA 1503.1.
b. Conductive thermal transmittance (u-value) shall be
not more than .50 BTU/hr/sf/F.
Unless otherwise specified, windows tested for
condensation resistance and thermal transmittance shall
be glazed with no more than two lites of clear, uncoated,
annealed glass. Sealed insulating glass shall be of
standard construction.
1.06 Quality Assurance
A. Provide test reports from AAMA accredited
laboratories certifying the performance as specified in
1.05.
B. Test reports shall be accompanied by the window
manufacturer's letter of certification stating that the
tested window meets or exceeds the referenced criteria
for the appropriate ANSI/AAMA 101-93 window type.
1.07 References
1.08 Submittals
A. Contractor shall submit shop drawings, finish
samples, test reports, and warranties.
1. Samples of material as may be requested without
cost to owner, i.e., metal, glass, fasteners, anchors,
frame sections, mullion section, corner section etc.
1.09 Delivery, Storage, and
Handling
1.10 Warranties
A. Total Window System
1. The responsible contractor shall assume full
responsibility and warrant for one year the satisfactory
performance of the total window installation which
includes that of the windows, hardware, glass (including
insulated units), glazing, anchorage and setting system,
sealing, flashing, etc. as it relates to air, water and
structural adequacy as called for in the specifications
and approved shop drawings.
2. Any deficiencies due to such elements not meeting
the specifications shall be corrected by the responsible
contractor at his expense during the warranty period
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 Material
A. Aluminum
1. Extruded aluminum shall be 6063-T5 alloy and
temper.
B. Hardware
1. Casement Ventilators :
a. Standard: Roto operators, casement locking handles
and precision machined aluminum 5 knuckle butt hinges
with nylon bushings and stainless steel pins.
b. Optional: Concealed 4-bar zinc plated or stainless
steel balanced arms or 900 egress hinges as
specified and cam locking handles.
1. Projected Ventilators:
a. Standard: Concealed 4-bar zinc plated or
stainless steel balanced arms as specified and cam
locking handles.
b. Optional: Pivotshoe roto operator with
conealed 4-bar hinges. Precision Butt hinges in
combination with Hold-Open arms.
C. Weatherstrip
1. All weatherstrip shall be Monsanto Santoprene
or equal.
D. Glass
and Glazing
CUSTOM WINDOW COMPANY recommends that the window
manufacturer furnish and factory glaze the glass as
specified by the architect. For this reason it is
desirable that Glass and Glazing be make
part of this Section. 8800 (8300-os) Series is
available with 1/4" monolithic glazing, 5/8"
& 1" insulated glazing.
E. Thermal
Barrier
1. Barrier material shall be poured-in-lace two
part polyurethane. A non-structural thermal barrier is
unacceptable.
2. Specified Hardware shall not bridge the
thermal barrier
2.02 Fabrication
A. General
1. Aluminum frame and sash extrusion shall have a
nominal wall thickness of .094".
2. Mechanical fasteners, welded components and
hardware items shall not bridge thermal barriers. Thermal
barriers shall align at all frame and sash corners.
3. Depth of frame and sash combined shall not be
less than 4."
B. Frame
1. Frame components shall be mitered or butt
jointed, as appropriate to the type of construction
required. All joints shall be welded. Mechanical
fasteners shall not be permitted.
C. Sash
1. All sash extrusions shall be tubular.
2. Each corner shall be mitered, reinforced with
an extruded aluminum corner key, hydraulically crimped,
and "cold welded" with epoxy adhesive.
3. Each sash shall have two rows of Monsanto
Santoprene weatherstripping installed in specially
designed dovetail grooves in the sash extrusion.
D. Screens
(Optional)
1. Screen frames shall be extruded or roll formed
aluminum.
2. Screen mounting holes in the window frames
shall be factory drilled.
3. Screen mesh shall be aluminum or fiberglass.
E. Glazing
1. Shop and Field glazed units are to be glazed
with glazing tape, exterior silicone cap bead, extruded
aluminum glazing beads and an E.P.D.M. gasket.
2. Due to the narrow sightlines of this window
system, low profile colored spacers are suggested for
insulated glass. Spacer color to be
_____________________.
F. Finish
1. Anodic
a. Finish all exposed areas of aluminum windows
and components with electrolytically deposited color in
accordance with
Aluminum Association Designation :
AA-__________________
AA-M12-C22-A31/41 II/I Clear Anod.
AAMA 607.1
AA-M12-C22-A34/44 II/I Color Anod.
AAMA 608.1*
Color is to be
_________________________________________
*Available color are clear, light bronze, medium
bronze, dark bronze, and black.
2. Organic
a. Finish all exposed areas of aluminum windows
and components with _____________________________________
*Enter Description & AA Designation*
Siliconized Polyester
AA-M10-C41-R1X 603.8
Baked Enamel
Kynar-Base PPG Duranar
AA-M10-C41-R1X 605.2
or Desoto Fluropon
Color is to be
_____________________________________
PART 3
EXECUTION
3.01 Inspection
A. Use only skilled tradesman with work done in
accordance with approved shop drawings and
specifications.
B. Plumb and align window faces in a single plane
for each wall plane and erect windows and materials
square and true adequately anchored to maintain positions
permanently when subjected to normal thermal and building
movement and specified wind loads.
C. Adjust windows for proper operation after
installation.
D. Furnish and apply sealants to provide a
weathertight installation at all joints and intersections
and at opening perimeters. Wipe off excess material and
leave all exposed surfaces and joints clean and smooth.
3.04 Adjusting
and Cleaning
A. After completion of window installation,
windows shall be inspected, put into working order and
left clean, free of labels, dirt, etc. Protection from
this point shall be responsibility of general contractor.
End of
specification
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