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SECTION 085313 -VINYL WINDOWS
PART 1 -GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A.This Section includes fixed and operable vinyl-framed replacement windows.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A.Performance class designations according to AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS:
1.AW: Architectural.
2.HC: Heavy Commercial.
3.C: Commercial.
4.LC: Light Commercial.
5.R: Residential.
B.Performance grade number according to AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS:
1.Design pressure number in pounds force per square foot (pascals)used
to determine the structural test pressure and water test pressure.
C.Structural Test Pressure: For uniform load structural test, is equivalent to 150
percent of the design pressure.
D.Minimum Test Size: Smallest size permitted for performance class (gateway
test size). Products must be tested at minimum test size or at a size larger
than minimum test size to comply with requirements for performance class.
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1.4 SUBMITTALS
A.Product Data: Include construction details, material descriptions, fabrication
methods, dimensions of individual components and profiles, hardware,
finishes, and operating instructions for each type of vinyl window indicated.
B.Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, hardware,
attachments to other work, operational clearances, installation details, and the
following:
1.Mullion details, including reinforcement and stiffeners.
2.Joinery details.
3.Glazing details.
4.Window cleaning provisions.
C.Samples for Initial Selection: For units with factory-applied color finishes.
1.Include similar Samples of hardware and accessories involving color
selection.
D.Product Schedule: For vinyl windows. Use same designations indicated on
Drawings.
E.Maintenance Data: For operable window sash,operating hardware and finishes
to include in maintenance manuals.
F.Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Installer Qualifications: An installer acceptable to vinyl window manufacturer
for installation of units required for this Project.
1.Installer's responsibilities include providing professional engineering
services needed to assume engineering responsibility.
B.Manufacturer Qualifications: A manufacturer capable of fabricating vinyl
windows that meet or exceed performance requirements indicated and of
documenting this performance by inclusion in lists and by labels, test reports,
and calculations.
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C.Source Limitations: Obtain vinyl windows through one source from a single
manufacturer.
D.Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional
requirements of vinyl windows and are based on the specific system indicated.
Refer to Division 01 Section "Product Requirements." Do not modify size and
dimensional requirements.
1.Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely by Architect,
except with Architect's approval. If modifications are proposed, submit
comprehensive explanatory data to Architect for review.
E.Fenestration Standard: Comply with AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS, "North
American Fenestration Standard Voluntary Performance Specification for
Windows, Skylights and Glass Doors," for definitions and minimum standards
of performance, materials, components, accessories, and fabrication unless
more stringent requirements are indicated.
F.Glazing Publications: Comply with published recommendations of glass
manufacturers and with GANA's "Glazing Manual" unless more stringent
requirements are indicated.
1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.Field Measurements: Verify vinyl window openings by field measurements
before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings.
1.Established Dimensions: Where field measurements cannot be made
without delaying the Work, establish opening dimensions and proceed
with fabricating vinyl windows without field measurements. Coordinate
wall construction to ensure that actual opening dimensions correspond to
established dimensions.
1.7 WARRANTY
A.Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees
to repair or replace vinyl windows that fail in materials or workmanship within
specified warranty period.
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1.Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a.Failure to meet performance requirements.
b.Structural failures including excessive deflection, water leakage, air
infiltration, or condensation.
c.Faulty operation of movable sash and hardware.
d.Deterioration of vinyl, other materials, and finishes beyond normal
weathering.
e.Failure of insulating glass.
2.Warranty Period:
a.Glazing: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.
b.Vinyl Finish: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2 -PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER:
A.Provide Vinyl Replacement Windows as manufactured by Harvey Building
Products.
2.2 MATERIALS
A.Vinyl Extrusions: Rigid (unplasticized) hollow PVC extrusions, formulated and
extruded for exterior applications, complying with
AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS and the following:
1.PVC Formulation: High impact, low heat buildup, lead free, nonchalking,
and color and UV stabilized.
2.Multichamber Extrusions: Profile designed with multichambers between
interior and exterior faces of the extrusions.
B.Vinyl Trim and Glazing Stops: Material and finish to match frame members.
C.Fasteners: Aluminum, nonmagnetic stainless steel, epoxy adhesive, or other
materials warranted by manufacturer to be noncorrosive and compatible with
vinyl window members, cladding, trim, hardware, anchors, and other
components.
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1.Exposed Fasteners: Unless unavoidable for applying hardware, do not
use exposed fasteners. For application of hardware, use fasteners that
match finish of member or hardware being fastened, as appropriate.
D.Anchors, Clips, and Accessories: Aluminum, nonmagnetic stainless steel, or
zinc-coated steel or iron complying with ASTM B 633 for SC 3 severe service
conditions; provide sufficient strength to withstand design pressure indicated.
E.Reinforcing Members: Aluminum, or nonmagnetic stainless steel, or
nickel/chrome-plated steel complying with ASTM B 456 for Type SC 3 severe
service conditions, or zinc-coated steel or iron complying with ASTM B 633 for
SC 3 severe service conditions; provide sufficient strength to withstand design
pressure indicated.
F.Compression-Type Weather Stripping: Provide compressible weather stripping
designed for permanently resilient sealing under bumper or wiper action, and
for complete concealment when vinyl window is closed.
G.Sliding-Type Weather Stripping: Provide woven-pile weather stripping of wool,
polypropylene, or nylon pile and resin-impregnated backing fabric. Comply
with AAMA 701/702.
1.Weather Seals: Provide weather stripping with integral barrier fin or fins
of semirigid, polypropylene sheet or polypropylene-coated material.
Comply with AAMA 701/702.
H.Replaceable Weather Seals: Comply with AAMA 701/702.
2.3 WINDOW
A.Window Type: Casement,Double hung,Fixed,Horizontal sliding, or Projected
awning as indicated on the drawings
B.AAMA/WDMA Performance Requirements: Provide vinyl windows of
performance indicated that comply with AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS.
C.Condensation-Resistance Factor (CRF): Provide vinyl windows tested for
thermal performance according to AAMA 1503, showing a CRF of 45.
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D.Thermal Transmittance: Provide vinyl windows with a whole-window, U-factor
maximum indicated at 15-mph (24-km/h)exterior wind velocity and winter
condition temperatures when tested according to ASTM E 1423.
E.Air Infiltration: Maximum rate not more than indicated when tested according
to AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS, Air Infiltration Test.
1.Maximum Rate: 0.3 cfm/sq. ft.(5 cu.m/h x sq.m)of area at an inward
test pressure of 1.57 lbf/sq. ft.(75 Pa).
F.Water Resistance: No water leakage as defined in AAMA/WDMA referenced test
methods at a water test pressure equaling that indicated, when tested
according to AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS, Water Resistance Test.
1.Test Pressure: 15 percent of positive design pressure, but not less than
2.86 lbf/sq. ft.(140 Pa)or more than 15 lbf/sq. ft.(720 Pa).
G.Operating Force and Auxiliary (Durability) Tests: Comply with
AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS for operating window types indicated.
2.4 GLAZING
A.Glass: Clear, insulating-glass units, argon gas filled, with low-E coating
pyrolytic on second surface or sputtered on second or third surface.
B.Glazing System: Manufacturer's standard factory-glazing system that
produces weathertight seal.
2.5 HARDWARE
A.General: Provide manufacturer's standard hardware fabricated from aluminum,
stainless steel, carbon steel complying with AAMA 907, or other corrosion-
resistant material compatible with vinyl; designed to smoothly operate, tightly
close, and securely lock vinyl windows, and sized to accommodate sash or
ventilator weight and dimensions. Do not use aluminum in frictional contact
with other metals.
B.Locks and Latches: Designed to allow unobstructed movement of the sash
across adjacent sash in direction indicated and operated from the inside only.
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C.Gear-Type Rotary Operators: Comply with AAMA 901 when tested according
to ASTM E 405, Method A.
1.Operation Function: All ventilators move simultaneously and securely
close at both jambs without using additional manually controlled locking
devices.
D.Four-or Six-Bar Friction Hinges: Comply with AAMA 904.
1.Locking mechanism and handles for manual operation.
2.Friction Shoes: Provide friction shoes of nylon or other nonabrasive,
nonstaining, noncorrosive, durable material.
2.6 INSECT SCREENS
A.General: Design windows and hardware to accommodate screens in a tight-
fitting, removable arrangement, with a minimum of exposed fasteners and
latches. Fabricate insect screens to fully integrate with window frame.
1.Aluminum Tubular Frame Screens: Comply with SMA 1004,
"Specifications for Aluminum Tubular Frame Screens for Windows,"
Residential R-20 class.
B.Glass-Fiber Mesh Fabric: 18-by-14 (1.1-by-1.4-mm)or 18-by-16 (1.0-by-
1.1-mm)mesh of PVC-coated, glass-fiber threads; woven and fused to form a
fabric mesh resistant to corrosion, shrinkage, stretch, impact damage, and
weather deterioration, in the following color. Comply with ASTM D 3656.
1.Mesh Color: Charcoal gray.
2.7 ACCESSORIES
A.Dividers (False Muntins): Provide dividers in designs indicated for each sash
lite, one permanently located between glazing lites in the airspace.
1.Material: Extruded, rigid PVC.
2.Design: Rectangular or Diamond.
3.Pattern: As indicated on the drawings.
4.Color: Match window color.
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2.8 FABRICATION
A.Fabricate vinyl windows in sizes indicated. Include a complete system for
assembling components and anchoring windows.
1.Welded Frame and Sash/Ventilator Corners: Miter-cut and fusion or
chemically welded.
2.Mechanically Fastened Frame and Sash/Ventilator Corners: Double-butt
coped and fastened with concealed screws.
B.Fabricate vinyl windows that are reglazable without dismantling sash or
ventilator framing.
C.Weather Stripping: Provide full-perimeter weather stripping for each operable
sash and ventilator, unless otherwise indicated.
1.Double-Hung Windows: Provide weather stripping only at horizontal rails
of operable sash.
D.Mullions: Provide mullions and cover plates as shown, compatible with window
units, complete with anchors for support to structure and installation of
window units. Allow for erection tolerances and provide for movement of
window units due to thermal expansion and building deflections, as indicated.
Provide mullions and cover plates capable of withstanding design loads of
window units. Provide manufacturer's standard finish to match window units.
E.Subframes: Provide subframes with anchors for window units as shown, of
profile and dimensions indicated but not less than 0.062-inch-(1.6-mm-)
thick extruded aluminum. Miter or cope corners, and weld and dress smooth
with concealed mechanical joint fasteners. Provide manufacturer's standard
finish to match window units. Provide subframes capable of withstanding
design loads of window units.
F.Factory-Glazed Fabrication: Except for light sizes in excess of 100 united
inches (2500 mm width plus length), glaze vinyl windows in the factory where
practical and possible for applications indicated. Comply with requirements in
Division 08 Section "Glazing" and with AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS.
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G.Hardware: Mount hardware through double walls of vinyl extrusions or
provide corrosion-resistant steel reinforcement complying with requirements
for reinforcing members, or do both.
H.Complete fabrication, assembly, finishing, hardware application, and other
work in the factory to greatest extent possible. Disassemble components only
as necessary for shipment and installation. Allow for scribing, trimming, and
fitting at Project site.
2.9 VINYL FINISHES
A.Integral Finish and Color: Uniform, solid, homogeneous white interior and
exterior.
B.Organic Pigmented Finish:(72 Dryads Green only)Manufacturer's standard
finish, interior and exterior, complying with AAMA 615 and paint
manufacturer's written specifications for cleaning and painting.
1.Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.
PART 3 -EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A.Examine openings, substrates, structural support, anchorage, and conditions,
with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation
tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of work. Verify rough
opening dimensions, levelness of sill plate, and operational clearances.
Examine wall flashings, vapor retarders, water and weather barriers, and other
built-in components to ensure a coordinated, weathertight window
installation.
1.Masonry Surfaces: Visibly dry and free of excess mortar, sand, and other
construction debris.
2.Wood Frame Walls: Dry, clean, sound, well nailed, free of voids, and
without offsets at joints. Ensure that nail heads are driven flush with
surfaces in opening and within 3 inches (76 mm)of opening.
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3.Metal Surfaces: Dry; clean; free of grease, oil, dirt, rust, corrosion, and
welding slag; without sharp edges or offsets at joints.
4.Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A.Comply with Drawings, Shop Drawings, and manufacturer's written instructions
for installing windows, hardware, accessories, and other components.
B.Install windows level, plumb, square, true to line, without distortion or
impeding thermal movement, anchored securely in place to structural support,
and in proper relation to wall flashing and other adjacent construction.
C.Set sill members in bed of sealant or with gaskets, as indicated,for
weathertight construction.
D.Separate aluminum and other corrodible surfaces from sources of corrosion or
electrolytic action at points of contact with other materials.
3.3 ADJUSTING, CLEANING, AND PROTECTION
A.Adjust operating sashes and ventilators, screens, hardware, and accessories
for a tight fit at contact points and weather stripping for smooth operation and
weathertight closure. Lubricate hardware and moving parts.
B.Clean exposed surfaces immediately after installing windows. Avoid damaging
protective coatings and finishes. Remove excess sealants, glazing materials,
dirt, and other substances.
C.Clean factory-glazed glass immediately after installing windows. Comply with
manufacturer's written recommendations for final cleaning and maintenance.
Remove nonpermanent labels, and clean surfaces.
D.Remove and replace glass that has been broken, chipped, cracked, abraded, or
damaged during construction period.
E.Protect window surfaces from contact with contaminating substances resulting
from construction operations. In addition, monitor window surfaces adjacent
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to and below exterior concrete and masonry surfaces during construction for
presence of dirt, scum, alkaline deposits, stains, or other contaminants. If
contaminating substances do contact window surfaces, remove contaminants
immediately according to manufacturer's written recommendations.
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