2808-084413 - Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls

Division 08 - Openings Section 08 51 13
Wong Residence ALUMINUM WINDOWS

Project No. 2808 Page 1

PART 1 General
1.1 GENERAL

.1 The General Conditions of Contract, Division 01 General Requirements and all Addenda
thereto form an integral part of and must be read in conjunction with the requirements of
this Section.
.2 Cooperate and coordinate with the requirements of other units of work specified in other
Sections.
1.2 SUMMARY
.1 Furnish all labour, materials, equipment and services necessary for the complete design,
engineering, fabrication, supply and installation of exterior Structural Glass Curtain Wall
assemblies as indicated on the drawings and as hereinafter specified.
.1 Design, engineer, test, fabricate, deliver, install, and guarantee all construction
necessary to provide for the exterior Glazed Aluminum Curtain Wall assemblies,
for the complete airtight and watertight enclosure of the building. Assemblies
shall be complete in every respect, including all measures that may be required,
not withstanding any omissions or inadequacies of Drawings and/or Specifi-
cations.
.2 The work of this section shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to the design,
engineering, fabrication, supply and installation of the following:
.1 Aluminum window framing for fixed lite areas, including operable sash mounted
to or within window framing members, complete with hardware and related
components.
.2 Aluminum Sliding and Swing doors complete with framing, hardware and related
components.
.1 Exterior and interior matching sills, trims and flashings, exterior closure and trim
required in connection with the aluminum window assemblies.
.2 All necessary reinforcing members, bracing, brackets, anchors, screws, bolts, etc.
to ensure a first class installation and to ensure exterior Al;uminum Window
assemblies compliance with specified design and performance criteria.
.3 All inserts, anchors, connections, fastenings, anchor brackets, straps, etc.
required to be attached to building structure for the structural integrity of the
Aluminum Window assemblies and to ensure compliance with specified design
and performance criteria.
.4 All air and water barriers,gaskets, sealants and related appurtenances required to
make the aluminum window assemblies completely airtight and watertight
assemblies.
.5 Sealants or other approved method of sealing between all metal to metal contacts
of aluminum windowl framing components to ensure air-tight, weathertight and
waterproof assemblies.
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.6 Sealants and/or air/moisture barrier at joints between aluminum window framing
and adjoining construction.
.7 Proof of compliance with design and performance requirements, including copies
of test reports, calculations, or other appropriate documentation.

.3 Include also the following as work of this section:
.1 Supply and installation of framed aluminum glass doors and framed aluminum
windows within exterior wall assemblies consisting of concrete masonry veneer
and zinc panel cladding on wood frame back up walls, including preparation of
aluminum doors to receive hardware and supply and installation of such
hardware.
.2 Checking of building lines and levels as required for the proper layout and
installation of all work included in this section, including field measurement of
adjacent and/or supporting construction and verification of existing conditions
and checking that embeds are in correct position prior to commencing work on
the site and during erection of concrete floor slabs and curtain wall.
.3 All drilling of building structure as required for fastening of all work included in
this section within specified limitations.
.4 Shop applied anti-corrosive painting of all steel shapes and ferrous metal used in
attachment or reinforcing of curtain wall and field painting after steel shapes are
installed, except that galvanized steel need not be painted.
.5 Finish processes to steel and exposed aluminum.
.6 Product engineering and testing of aluminum window assemblies and field water
testing as specified under Part 4 Testing.
.7 Supply to the Owner of additional lights of vision glass to be used for
replacement purposes after construction.
.8 End closures at all horizontal and vertical caps and projections.
.9 All other requirements specified herein, including but not necessarily limited to
shop drawings, samples, warranties, storage, handling, cleaning, etc.
.10 Finishes, protective coatings and treatments.
.11 Proposal drawings, data, and samples.
.12 Design engineering, shop drawings, calculations, engineering data, and test
reports.
.13 Scheduling and monitoring of the Work.
.14 On site testing of embeds, anchors and field water testing.
.15 Coordination with the work of other trades.
.16 Storage, handling, protection, and cleaning.
.17 Guarantees, warranties and indemnities.
.18 All exterior and interior cleaning of the Aluminum Window System.
1.3 RELATED SECTIONS
.1 Section 03 30 00: Cast-in-place Concrete.
.2 Section 04 22 00: Concrete Unit Masonry.
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.3 Section 05 50 00: Metal Fabrications.
.4 Section 06 10 00: Rough Carpentry.
.5 Section 07 21 00: Building Insulation.
.6 Section 07 27 00: Air Barriers.
.7 Section 07 42 13: Preformed Metal Panels.
.8 Section 07 54 00: Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing.
.9 Section 07 92 00: J oint Sealers.
.10 Section 08 71 00: Finish Hardware.
.11 Section 08 80 00: Glazing
1.4 REGULATIONS AND REFERENCE STANDARDS
.1 General
.1 All Work of this Section shall comply with the requirements of the Alberta
Building Code, the National Building Code, National Energy Code and all
requirements of Authorities having J urisdiction and all amendments of the Codes
at the date of this Specification
.2 All standards and codes referenced in this Specification shall be those editions
including amendments current at the date of this Specification.
.3 In case of any conflict between referenced codes and standards and/or the
Drawings and Specifications, the code or standard having the more stringent
requirements shall govern.
.2 Reference Standards
.1 Aluminum Association Designation System For Aluminum Finishes (AA)- 1997
.1 DAF 45 1997: Designation System For Aluminum Finishes.
.2 American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
.1 AAMA CW DG-1-96: Aluminum Curtain Wall Design Guide Manual.
.2 AAMA CW-10-97, Curtain Wall Manual #10: Care and Handling of
Architectural Aluminum From Shop to Site.
.3 AAMA CW-11-85, Curtain Wall Manual: Design Windloads for
Buildings and Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Testing.
.4 AAMA CW-13-85, Curtain Wall Manual: Structural Sealant Glazing
Systems.
.5 AAMA T1R-A1-75: Sound Control for Aluminum Curtain Walls and
Windows.
.6 AAMA 501.2: Field Check of Metal Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and
Sloped Glazing Systems, for Water Leakage
.7 AAMA 502-90: Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Windows.

.8 AAMA 503-92: Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Metal
Storefronts, Curtain Wall and Sloped Glazing Systems.
.9 AAMA 606.1-76: Specifications and Inspection Methods for Integral
Colour Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum.
.10 AAMA 607.1-77: Specifications and Inspection Methods for Clear
Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum.
.11 AAMA 609: Voluntary Guide Specification for Cleaning and
Maintenance of Architectural Anodized Aluminum.
.12 AAMA 611: Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural
Aluminum.
.13 AAMA 1503-98: Voluntary Test Method for Thermal Transmittance and
Condensation Resistance of Windows, Doors and Glazed Wall Sections.

.3 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
.1 ASTM A 36/A 36M-97ae1: Specification for Structural Steel.
.2 ASTM A 123-97ae1: Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
.3 ASTM A 143 / A143M: Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against
Embrittlement of Hot-Dip Galvanized Structural Steel Products and
Procedure for Detecting Embrittlement.
.4 ASTM A 153 / A 153M: Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-
Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.
.5 ASTM A 307: Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs,
60 000 PSI Tensile Strength.
.6 ASTM A 325: Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat
Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
.7 ASTM A 380: Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and
Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems.
.8 ASTM A 563: Standard Specification for Carbons and Alloy Steel Nuts.
.9 ASTM A 653/A 653M-99a: Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-
Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the
Hot-Dip Process.
.10 ASTM A 611-97: Standard Specification for Structural Steel (SS), Sheet,
Carbon, Cold-Rolled. Replaced by ASTM A1008 / A1008M.
.11 ASTM A 666: Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked
Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
.12 ASTM A 780: Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated
Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings.
.13 ASTM A1008 / A1008M - 07a: Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet,
Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-
Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and
Bake Hardenable
.14 ASTM B 136-84(2008)e1: Standard Method for Measurement of Stain
Resistance of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum.

.15 ASTM B 137-95(2004): Standard Test Method for Measurement of
Coating Mass Per Unit Area on Anodically Coated Aluminum
.16 ASTM B 209M-96: Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Sheet and Plate.
.17 ASTM B 221-02: Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.
.18 ASTM B 244-97(2002): Standard Test Method for Measurement of
Thickness of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum and of Other
Nonconductive Coatings on Nonmagnetic Basis Metals with Eddy-
Current Instruments
.19 ASTM B 680-80(2004): Standard Test Method for Seal Quality of
Anodic Coatings on Aluminum by Acid Dissolution
.20 ASTM C 864-05: Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric
Compression Seal Gaskets, Setting Blocks, and Spacers.
.21 ASTM C 920: Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board
Thermal Insulation.
.22 ASTM C 1036: Standard Specification for Flat Glass.
.23 ASTM C 1048-04: Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass
Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.
.24 ASTM C 1115-06:, Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric
Silicone Rubber Gaskets and Accessories.
.25 ASTM C 1172-03: Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural
Flat Glass.
.26 ASTM C 1193-05a: Standard Guide for Use of J oint Sealants.
.27 ASTM E 90-99:, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of
Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.
.28 ASTM E 283-91: Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage
Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified
Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.
.29 ASTM E 330-97e1: Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure
Difference.
.30 ASTM E 331-96: Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure
Difference.
.31 ASTM E 413-87(1999): Classification for Rating Sound Insulation.
.32 ASTM E 547: Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,
Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure
Difference.
.33 ASTM E 783-02: Standard Test Method for Field Measurements of Air
Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors.
.34 ASTM E 966-92:, Standard Guide for Field Measurement of Airborne
Sound Insulation of Building Faades and Faade Elements.
.35 ASTM E 1105-96: Test Method for Field Determination of Water
Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by
Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference.

.36 ASTM F 593-02e2: Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex
Cap Screws, and Studs.
.37 ASTM F 594-02: Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts.
.38 ASTM F 879-02a:, Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Socket
Button and Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws.

.4 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
.1 ANSI Z97.1: Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Safety
Performance Specifications and Methods of Test.

.5 Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
.1 CAN/CGSB-12.1-M90: Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass.
.2 CAN/CGSB-12.3-M90: Flat, Clear Float Glass.
.3 CAN/CGSB-12.8: Insulating Glass Units.
.4 CAN/CGSB-12.20-M89: Structural Design of Glass for Buildings.
.5 CAN/CGSB-69.19-93/ANSI/BHMA A156.3-1989: Exit Devices.
.6 CAN/CGSB-69.20-M90/ANSI/BHMA A156.4-1986: Door Controls
(Closers).
.7 CAN/CGSB-69.21-M90/ANSI/BHMA A156.5-1984: Auxiliary Locks
and Associated Products.
.8 CAN/CGSB-69.26-96/ANSI/BHMA A156.10-1991: Power Operated
Pedestrian Doors.
.9 CAN/CGSB-82.1-M, Sliding Doors

.6 Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
.1 CSA-A440: Windows.
.2 CSA-A440.1: User Selection Guide to CSA-A440-00, Windows.
.3 CSA-A440.2: Energy Performance of Windows and Other Fenestration
Systems.
.4 CSA-A440.4, Window and Door Installation
.5 CSA G40.20/G40.21-98: General Requirements for Rolled or Welded
Structural Quality Steel/Structural Quality Steels.
.6 CSA W47.1-03 F: Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of
Steel.
.7 CSA W47.2-M1987 (R2008) F: Certification of Companies for Fusion
Welding of Aluminum.
.8 CSA W59.2-M: Welded Aluminum Construction.
.9 CAN/CSA-G164-M92: Hot Dip Galvanizing of Irregularly Shaped
Articles.
.10 CAN/CSA-S16.1(1994): Limit States Design of Steel Structures.
.11 CAN/CSA-S136-M95: Cold Formed Steel Structural Members.
.12 CAN/CSA-S157-M83: Strength Design in Aluminum.
.13 CAN/CSA-S269.1:, Falsework for Construction Purposes.

.14 CSA W59.2-M1991(1998): Welded Aluminum Construction.

.7 Flat Glass Manufacturers Association (FGMA)
.1 FGMA Glazing Manual 1997.

.8 Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association (IGMA)
.1 1997 IGMA: Glazing Guidelines for Sealed Insulating Glass Units.
.9 Laminated Safety Glass Association (LSGA)
.1 LSGA Laminated Glass Design Guide 2000.

.10 Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC)
.1 SSPC SP6/NACE No.3: Commercial Blast Cleaning.
.2 SSPC - Paint 12: Bituminous Paint.
.3 SSPC - Paint 20: Zinc Rich Coating.
.4 SSPC - PS 12.01: One-Coat Zinc-Rich Painting System.

.11 Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
.1 CPSC Standard 16 CFR 1201: Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing
Materials

.12 Building Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA)
.1 BHMA 625, Mirror Stainless
.2 BHMA 629, Bright Chromium Plated.

2.1 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (OTHER BUILDINGS)
.1 Windows: comply fully with CSA-A440 specifications and the following performance
requirements:
.1 Air tightness:
Operable sash: A3 rating
Non-operable sash: Fixed rating
.2 Water tightness: B3 rating
.3 Wind Load Resistance: C3 rating
.4 Sash Strength and Stiffness: Pass.
.5 Ease of Operation: Pass.
.6 Insect Screen Strength: S2 rating
.7 Forced-Entry Resistance: F20 rating

.8 Dead load Deflection: Pass.
.9 Condensation Resistance Temperature Index I: 50
.2 Sliding Doors: comply fully with CAN/CGSB-82.1specifications and the following
performance requirements:
.1 Air tightness: A3 rating
.3 Wind Load Resistance: C3 rating
.4 Ease of Operation: Pass.
.5 Forced Entry: F20
.6 Condensation Resistance: I: 50
.3 Swing Doors: comply with the following (CSA-A440) performance requirements:
.1 Air tightness: A3 rating
.3 Condensation Resistance Temperature Index I: 50
.4 Energy Performance: to be determined according to CSA-A440.2 :
Energy Performance values as required to suit NECB and/or local by-laws. Select which
standard applies. Check with William
.1 Windows
Overall U-value:____
Shading Coefficient:____ (or)
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient:____
Overall U-values, Solar Heat Gain Coefficients, and Shading Coefficients must be specified here.
Check with William
.2 Sliding Doors
.3 Swing Doors

.4 Form of Energy Performance Calculations:
.1 Provide (FRAME/VISION) (THERM/WINDOW) computer simulated
energy analysis for ___ (windows) (sliding doors) (swing doors), each
representing ___% of the glazed window area. Sample window(s)
(sliding door) (swing door) shown on Window Schedule.
Specify the form of calculations required to determine compliance with energy
performance criteria, to ensure quality and reliability of submissions. Check with
Willliam
It would help to identify specific window and door configurations to be analyzed for
compliance to the energy performance requirements. Representative window and door
configurations to be analyzed can be shown on a window schedule: window type A may
represent 25% of a buildings glazed area, type B 65%, and sliding door type C 10%.
(These may be typical windows or composite configurations which represent the variety
of sizes and window types found on the building.)
This would ensure that bidders base their energy analysis on the same representative
elevations, and ensure that performance data submitted for compliance accurately
reflects overall performance.
.5 Structural Design
Obtain design loads and building structural movements from structural engineer of record, or
provide exact reference to the location of this information in other contract documents. Product
manufacturers and their consulting engineers are not in a position to guess at these values, which
vary with every building.
.1 Design aluminum work according to CAN3-S157. Limit mullion deflection to
L/175 for frames up to 4 m (13 ft.) tall, and to L/240 +6 mm (L/240 +1/4") for
taller frames.
Limit individual mullion deflection to L/360 when plastered surfaces or drywall are
subjected to bending from direct contact with intermediate mullions (not jambs).
.2 Design glass according to CAN/CGSB-12.20.
.3 Climatic load data:
.1 Reference velocity pressure q50: _____ kPa (psf)
.4 Seismic design data:
.1 Seismic site coefficient Fa _____
.2 Seismic spectral response acceleration Sa(0.2) _____
.3 Importance factor Ie _____
.4 Category of element, Category _____ [As per NBCC Table 4.1.8.17]

.5 Maximum building structure movements due to both live and seismic loads:
Insert applicable values for all building movements that will affect the design of the
glazing system.Check with F+E
.1 Differential vertical deflections of slabs edges or edge beams: ______
(specify absolute or relative amounts of movement)
.2 Interstorey drift between floors in any direction:
.1 Maximum drift such that glazing system maintains air and water
tightness (elastic building response): _______ mm
.2 Maximum drift such that glass does not fall away from the
building (inelastic building response): _______ mm
.3 Other building movements: (list)
.6 Allow for deflection and other building movements. Ensure no structural loads
are imposed on windows, sliding doors and swing doors.
.7 Maximum building structure movements due to both live and seismic loads:
Differential vertical deflections of slab edges or edge beams:______ (specify
absolute or relative amounts of movement)
Interstorey drift between floors in any direction: ______ (specify absolute or
relative amounts of movement) for a floor-to-floor height of _____
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
.1 The work of this section shall be installed, glazed and adjusted by experienced workmen
in accordance with reviewed shop drawings.
.2 The Aluminum Window Trade Contractor producing and executing the work of this
section shall be a member in good standing with the Provincial Glaziers Association of
Alberta and have minimum of ten (10) consecutive years experience in work of similar
scope and nature to that specified. Contractor to provide documentation of past
experience on request.
.2 Sealed insulating glass unit manufacturer to be a member in good standing of IGMA, and
be prepared to submit evidence of current membership to the Consultant when requested.
.3 Glass and glazing work under this section shall conform to the Insulating Glass
Manufacturers Association of Canada (IGMAC) and to the recommendations of the glass
and sealed glazing unit manufacturers.
.4 The Curtain Wall Contractor shall provide full time supervision by qualified and skilled
personnel, familiar with the installation and quality control of similar projects who shall
also prepare and be able to discuss the work and non-conforming reported issues with the
Consultant.

.5 Manufacturers and suppliers of all materials and components of the work of this section
are subject to approval by the Consultant.
.6 Welding of aluminum work to comply with CSA W59.2.
.7 Laboratory test reports to be prepared by qualified independent testing laboratories
accredited by the Standards Council of Canada.
.8 Energy performance calculations to be submitted under the seal of a qualified Registered
Professional Engineer.
.9 Engage a Registered Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the province of
Alberta, acceptable to the Owner and the Consultant to:
.1 Prepare and endorse complete engineering design and calculations of the
Aluminum Window System, including glass and glazing, to meet the specified
structural performance criteria and the requirements of the Alberta Building Code
and the National Building Code.
.2 Supervise the preparation of shop and erection drawings for conformance with
the engineering design and calculations and for conformance with the Contract
Documents.
.3 Field Review the fabrication and installation of the products to ensure they
comply with those drawings and the specified performance criteria.
.4 Stamp, seal and sign all shop drawings and calculations.
.5 Provide written declaration to Owner that all work of this section has been
installed in accordance with the shop drawings and to the satisfaction of the
Aluminum Window System design Engineer.
.6 The cost of the above engineering and field reviews to be included as part of the
cost for work under this section.
.10 Manufacturers and Fabricators Calculations:
.1 Submit calculations for wind pressure analysis and thermal stress analysis.
Submit written confirmation that the glass fabricator/manufacturer has reviewed
the pertinent shop drawings and has confirmed the acceptability of the proposed
use of the specified glass products.
.2 Submit written confirmation that the sealant manufacturer has reviewed the
pertinent shop drawings and has confirmed the acceptability of the proposed use
of the specified sealant products.
.11 Field test windows, sliding doors, swing doors selected by the Consultant for air leakage
and water penetration by a recognized independent testing agent.
.1 Test to include window and perimeter joints and sill flashing.
.2 Cost of testing included in the cost of the work of this section.
1.6 PRODUCT DATA
.1 Submit product data in accordance with Section 01 61 00 - Common Product
Requirements.

.2 Provide component dimensions, describe components within assembly, anchorage and
fasteners, glass and infill, internal drainage details and water flow diagrams.
1.7 SUBMITTALS
.1 Submit shop drawings, samples and engineering calculations for the Consultant's review
before proceeding with the Work of this Section. In addition to submission requirements
as described in Section 01 61 00 - Common Product Requirements, the Aluminum
Window System Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after date of written authorization
to proceed, submit a completed copy of the shop drawing log and a list of major products
proposed to be furnished, including manufacturer's data.
.2 Submissions shall be complete and comprehensive and include all shop drawings,
samples, material data submissions, and engineering calculations for the part of the
glazed aluminum wall assemblies and skylight assemblies addressed. All work shall be
coordinated by the Aluminum Window System Trade Contractor prior to submission.
Incomplete, non-conforming, or uncoordinated submissions shall be subject to rejection
or return without action by the Consultant. Any work executed which deviates from the
approved shop drawings and submittals shall be subject to rejection.
1.8 SHOP DRAWINGS
.1 Submit shop drawings in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
.2 Shop drawings shall be sealed by a professional engineer registered in the Province of
Alberta.
.3 The Consultant's review shall be for conformity to the design concept and for general
arrangement only and such review shall not relieve the Aluminum Window Trade
Contractor of any of the responsibilities as stated in clause 1.6 Design Responsibility or
any other applicable items herein specified and no work shall be fabricated until the shop
drawings, structural calculations and all other related submittals, documentation,
certifications have been reviewed by the Consultant, unless otherwise directed by the
Consultant in order to reduce the fabrication period.
.4 The actual sequencing of such submittals and reviews shall be scheduled and coordinated
to expedite the start of fabrication and allow work to progress to suit the construction
schedule.
.5 Indicate system dimensions, framed opening requirements and tolerances, adjacent
construction, anticipated deflection under load, affected related Work, weep drainage
network, expansion and contraction joint location and details, and field welding required.
.6 Shop Drawings shall clearly illustrate all aspects of the Work including:
.1 The relationship of the Work to the building structure, mechanical systems, roofs,
and other related work.
.2 The arrangement of components.
.3 The sequence and details of fabrication, assembly and erection.
.4 Full size details, including isometric drawings of sealing, flashing and jointing.

.5 All dimensions and thicknesses, materials and finishes.
.6 Material, type, size, location, and spacing of screws, bolts, welds, anchoring
devices, and accessories.
.7 Shop drawings shall include details of all connections to contiguous work as approved by
the Subcontractor for the work adjacent.
.8 Provide isometric details or three dimensional graphics of any condition as requested by
the Consultant.
.9 Clearly indicate all revisions to shop drawings on resubmissions.
.10 Shop drawing must be submitted concurrently with engineering calculations. Shop
drawings submitted without calculations shall be returned unreviewed.
.11 All shop drawing sheets shall be of one size.
.12 Letters of Assurance: The Engineer who sealed the shop drawings shall submit to the
Consultant, with the initial shop drawing submission, an Assurance of Structural
Design and Commitment for Field Review. The Engineer who sealed the shop
drawings shall provide field review of the installation and shall provide sufficient reviews
in order to provide a letter of professional assurance. Written inspection reports of field
review shall be submitted to the Consultant promptly as field reviews are made. On
completion of the installation the Engineer shall submit to the Consultant an Assurance of
Field Review and Compliance.
1.9 SAMPLES
.1 Submit samples in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
.2 Submit three samples 300 x 300 mm in size illustrating prefinished metal surfaces,
specified glass units, glazing materials illustrating edge and corner. Samples of
production materials shall be the following types / sizes:
.1 Anchor Extrusion: Each Type
.2 Color Samples: 12 inch x 12 inch, each color.
.3 Finish Samples:12 inch x 12 inch, each type and finish.
.4 Finished Sheet or Plate: 12 inch x 12 inch, each type.
.5 Stud or Plug Welds to Sheet: 12 inch x 12 inch, each type.
.6 Finished Extrusions: 12 inches in length, each type.
.7 Glass: 12 inch x 12 inch, each type and edge finish.
.8 Fastening Devices: Each type
.9 Flashing: 12 inches x 12 inches, each type. Include lap and splice joining.
.10 Gaskets: 12 inches long, each type, and12 inch x 12 inch at each corner.
.11 Sealants: Cured sample - 12 inches long, each type.
.12 Finish Hardware: Each type.
.3 Submit samples of all materials and finishes. Include:

.1 Samples matching the appearance, color, texture, and other characteristics of
each finish required;
.2 Range samples showing the complete range of variation in color, texture, and
other characteristics resulting from the carefully controlled manufacture,
finishing, fabricating, delivery, assembly, installation and cleaning processes;
.3 Finished samples of major extrusions;
.4 Finished samples of each sheet in thickness and type required;
.5 Samples showing finishes over welds and over materials welded.
.6 Sample submissions shall include three identical pieces of each sample required.
1.10 DESIGN DATA
.1 Submit design data in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
.2 Provide framing member structural and physical characteristics, calculations, dimensional
limitations, special installation requirements.
.3 Submit engineering calculations as described hereinafter and in the General Conditions.
.4 Engineering calculations shall be submitted concurrently with the corresponding shop
drawings.
.5 All calculations shall bear the stamp of a professional engineer registered in the province
of British Columbia.
1.11 TEST REPORTS
.1 Submit test reports in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
.2 Submit Canadian Construction Materials Centre Evaluation Numbers or copies of test
reports and calculations, to establish that the products assembled by this manufacturer
comply with the specified (CSA-A440) (CAN/CGSB-82.1) performance ratings.
.3 Test reports shall be submitted in a timely manner and well before execution of any
related component of the Structural Glass Curtainwall / Skylight System.
.4 All test reports are subject to acceptance by the Consultant and the Owner.
.5 Test Reports: Submit substantiating engineering data, test results of previous tests by
independent laboratory which purport to meet performance criteria, and other supportive
data.
.6 Submit letter from insulating glass fabricator stating current IGMA compliance number
and identifying the types of edge construction covered by that number.
.7 Submit letter from (glazing contractor) (product manufacturer) confirming that all
products will be supplied and installed according to the descriptive and performance
requirements of this specification. Identify any specified requirements that are in error or
cannot legitimately be met, and provide alternatives which meet the intent of the
specification for the Consultants approval.

1.12 MOCK-UPS
.1 Construct mock-ups in accordance with Section 01 45 00 - Quality Control.
.2 Provide mock-up as specified here in and as shown on drawing including perimeter
glazing members, intermediate glazed joints, intermediate exterior mullions, vision glass
light, and insulated infill panel. Assemble to illustrate component assembly including
glazing materials, weep drainage system, attachments, anchors, and perimeter sealant..
.3 Locate where directed.
.4 Allow 24hours for inspection of mock-up by Consultant before proceeding with work.
.5 When accepted, mock-up will demonstrate minimum standard for this work. Mock-up
may remain as part of finished work.
1.13 RECORD SHOP DRAWINGS
.1 At the completion of the Project, provide five (5) bound sets of reduced (half-size)
photocopies and (1) CD (electronic drawing files) of all final approved shop drawings.
1.14 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
.1 At the completion of the Project, submit five (5) bound copies of a maintenance manual
describing the various materials, equipment, and procedures for cleaning and maintaining
the work of this Section. Include manufacturers data for all components of the
Aluminum Window System.
1.15 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING
.1 Convene one week prior to commencing work of this section.
1.16 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
.1 Deliver, store, handle and protect materials in accordance with Section 01 61 00 -
Common Product Requirements.
.2 Deliver, store and handle materials so as to avoid damage, following the
recommendations contained in AAMA publication CW-10, Care and Handling of
Architectural Aluminum from Shop to Site.Package and store the materials in such a
manner that shall prevent damage, contamination, distortion, breakage or structural
weakening.
.3 Pre-glazed units shall be stored upright or shall be crated and packaged with a rigid
protection board top to prevent damage from ponding water, or by the work of other
trades.
.4 Units and related components shall not be staged more than one week in advance of
installation in order to avoid damage by other trades. Units shall not be uncrated more
than one day in advance of installation.

.5 Protection material, such as plastic membrane tapes and adhesive sheeting, shall be
suitable for the intended protection application and protection period.
.6 Protection materials shall be installed in a manner that will not trap harmful moisture or
otherwise contaminate the Work in any way.
.7 The Contractor shall submit samples and manufacturers performance data, as well as
application and removal procedures, for all protection materials.
1.17 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
.1 Do not install sealants when ambient and surface temperature is less than 5C.
.2 Maintain this minimum temperature during and after installation of sealants.
1.18 SEQUENCING
.1 Coordinate the work of this section with installation of firestopping, air barrier
placement, vapour retarder placement, flashing placement, installing duct work to rear of
louvres, and components or materials.
1.19 WARRANTY
.1 For the Work of this Section the 12 months warranty period prescribed in the General
Conditions of Contract is extended to 24 months.
.2 Contractor shall warrant that Aluminum Window System will stay in place and remain
leakproof including coverage for complete system failure in accordance with the General
Conditions of Contract, is extended to 24 months.
.3 The Aluminum Window System Contractor agrees to correct promptly at its own
expense all defects and deficiencies in the work included in this section warranted under
this clause. Defective or deficient work shall be removed and replaced with work
acceptable to the Consultant, at no cost to the Owner and at such times as the Owner may
designate.
.4 Indemnify the Owner and Consultant against any defects in the design, workmanship,
quality of materials, watertightness or performance of the Work of this Section and to
repair or replace defective design, workmanship or materials of the Work of this Section
during the warranty period(s). Defective materials and workmanship include:
.1 Defects or deficiencies in design. workmanship or materials forming part of the
work of this section.
.2 Any failure of the work of this section to remain an airtight, weathertight and
watertight installation or to fully comply with the performance and design
requirements of this section.
.3 Abnormal deterioration, aging and weathering of the Structural Glass Curtain
Wall / Skylight System.
.4 Leakage of water or air exceeding specified limits

.5 Structural failure of components resulting from exposure to pressures and forces
within specified limits
.6 With respect to sealant materials, any defects or deficiencies in sealants resulting
in adhesive, cohesive or shear failure of joints, staining of surfaces adjacent to
joints by sealant or primer migration through building materials and contact with
them, and chalking or visible colour change on the surface of cured sealed
materials.
.7 Failure of operating parts to function normally
.8 Deterioration/discoloration of finishes in excess of normal weathering and aging
.9 Glass breakage
.10 Edge separation or any other deterioration whatsoever of laminated glass
.11 Failure of the Work of this Section to meet any other specified performance
requirements
.5 The warranty does not cover damage caused by vandalism, or natural conditions
exceeding the performance requirements.
.6 Warranties for insulating glass, laminated glass, coating(s) on glass, coating(s) on
aluminum shall each be for a period of ten (10) years after the date stipulated in the
Certificate for Substantial Completion and cohesion/adhesion of structural silicone shall
be for a period of twenty (20) years after the date stipulated in the Certificate for
Substantial Completion. Replace any units failing to comply with this warranty without
cost to the Owner.
1.20 EXTRA MATERIALS
.1 Provide extra materials of glass units in accordance with Section 01 78 00- Closeout
Submittals.
.2 Provide a minimum of one percent, but not less than two lites of sealed glass units of
each size required.
.3 Provide protected and packaged in wood crates suitable for storage. Clearly identify each
crate.
.4 Deliver to Consultant, upon completion of the work of this section.
.5 Store where directed by Consultant.
PART 2 Products
2.1 MATERIALS
.1 General: Thicknesses, gauges, alloys and tempers of aluminum, and steel shall be as
required for forming and finishing operations and to meet design criteria and performance
requirements specified. Materials not specified shall be of the best quality and suitable
for purpose intended. All materials shall be free from any defect that may impair the
strength, functioning, durability, or appearance of the work of this Section or of adjacent
construction.

.2 Aluminum Window System manufacturer to confirm material compatibility. Notify
Consultant if there is discrepancy between specification and their standard system.
.3 It shall be the responsibility of the Aluminum Window System Contractor to select the
alloy, degree of alloy control, homogeneity, temper, metallurgical quality, degree of
hardness or softness, mill tolerances, cutting tolerances and flatness, required to achieve
the requirements of design, quality, and color matching of finish set forth in
Specifications and Drawings.
.4 Aluminum
.1 Extrusions: Shapes as indicated and as required to fulfill performance
requirements of suitable alloy and proper temper for extruding and fabricating
with adequate structural characteristics to meet design and performance
requirements specified, all suitable for finishing as specified. All surfaces of
extrusions shall be finished as specified. Extrusions shall be Grade AA 6063-T5
or T6; ASTM B221.

.2 Plate and Sheet: Shall be of quality suitable for application of finish specified
and of thickness to provide distortion free surface completely free of oil canning
under design loads specified.
.1 Painted Finish: AA 3003 H14, ASTM B 209
.2 Anodized Finish: AA5005 H34 (Anodizing Quality), ASTM B 209
.3 All sheet shall be stretcher-leveled and stress-relieved.
.4 All aluminum alloy for anodizing shall be of anodizing quality and shall
be specifically intended for anodized finishing.

.5 Carbon Steel
.1 Rolled shapes, plates and bars: CAN/CSA-G40.20 / ASTM A 36, ASTM A 108.
.2 Cold rolled sheet: CAN/CSA-S136M / ASTM A1008 / A1008M.
.1 Fasteners:
.1 Bolts and Screws: ASTM A 307 or A 325.
.2 Nuts: ASTM A 563.
.6 Stainless Steel
.1 For shapes, plates, bars and strip(exposed): AISI Type 316, ASTM A 666.
.2 For shapes, plates, bars and strip(concealed): AISI Type 304, ASTM A 666.
.3 Fasteners: AISI Type 303, 304 or 316 non-magnetic.
.1 Bolts and screws: ASTM F 593, Alloy Groups 1 and 4.
.2 Nuts: ASTM F 594, Alloy Groups 1 and 4.
.3 Button and countersunk head screws: ASTM F 879, Alloy Groups 1 and
4.
.4 All stainless steel shall be cleaned and passivated after fabrication per the
recommendations of ASTM A 380.
.7 Protective Treatment For Metals

.1 Galvanizing Carbon Steel (Hot Dip)
.1 For shapes, plates, bars and strip: ASTM A 123 ( 2 oz / square foot
minimum coating thickness).
.2 For fasteners and hardware: ASTM A 153.
.3 For sheet: ASTM A 653 (G90).
.4 For protection against hydrogen embrittlement: ASTM A 143.
.5 For repair of damage to HDG coatings: ASTM A 780.
.2 Zinc-rich Coating
.1 Surface preparation: SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning.
.2 Painting system: SSPC-PS12 Zinc-Rich Coating System (2 coats).
.3 Primer: SSPC-Paint 20 Zinc-Rich Primer (Type II).
.4 Acceptable products are:
.1 90-97 Tneme-Zinc as manufactured by Tnemec Company, Inc
(2.5 - 3.5 mils DFT per coat).
.2 Carboline 858 as manufactured by Carboline (2.0 - 4.0 mils DFT
per coat).
.3 Bituminous Paint
.1 SSPC-Paint 12, 30 mil minimum thickness.
.4 Surface Preparation:
.1 SSPC-SP6, as a minimum, and as required by the manufacturer of
protection material.
.5 Surface Protection Film
.1 Colored, clear, strippable PVC film specifically intended for the
temporary protection of metal.
.6 Film thickness shall be a minimum of 0.03 mil.
.8 Finishes of Aluminum: Clear Anodic Coating
.1 Extrusions: AA-M21 C22 A41, Class I, AAMA 611, AA 46 - 1 hour clear
.2 Panels: AA-C22 A41, Class I, AAMA 611, AA 46 - 1 hour clear
.3 For all anodized aluminum exposed in the finish work, the aluminum alloy
consistency shall be carefully controlled from batch to batch. All aluminum shall
be anodizing quality.
.4 Coating shall conform to the anodic coating standards described below:
.1 Workmanship and quality of extrusions and other aluminum materials
proposed for finishing shall conform to the highest standards of the
aluminum finishing industry. Such considerations shall include, but shall
not be limited to: appearance, flatness, dimensional accuracy, soundness
of welds, atmospheric corrosion, dents, scratches, abrasions, and other
forms of damage, and overall quality of fabrication.
.2 All aluminum alloy shall be of anodizing quality as specified herein.
.3 Aluminum shall be finished in accordance with the standards and
procedures developed and recommended by the alloy manufacturer.

.4 Finishing of aluminum shall be through a sulfuric acid anodizing process
approved by the alloy manufacturer. Coating shall be a Type I clear
anodic coating with a certified minimum coating thickness of 0.7 mil.
.5 Prior to start of production coating, the Contractor shall submit samples
of finished extrusion and sheet indicating the anticipated range of color
and tonality in the finished work.
.6 To assure consistency of color and tonality in the finished work, the
Contractor shall propose and implement a quality control program to
approval by the Architects. The quality control program shall be
vertically integrated and shall include controls by the alloy manufacturer
and the anodizer, as well as by the Contractor, to provide three
independent checks of color and tonality at the point of finishing, during
assembly, and during installation.
.7 No production coating application shall commence prior to approval of
this quality control program by the Architect. Notwithstanding the
implementation of an approved quality control program, any installed
work with defects in anodized coating or variation in color or tonality in
excess of the approved range will be subject to rejection.
.8 In the event that aluminum must be sourced from more than one batch of
alloy, the Contractor shall fabricate and finish components in such a way
that components from different alloy batches are not located contiguous
to each other or in the same general area.
.9 A full-time inspector shall be assigned to each production shift; the
inspector shall inspect all production material and maintain a complete
record of all inspections.
.10 Samples from production lots of finished material shall be tested in
accordance with the following ASTM and ISO standards.
.1 Stain Resistance: ASTM B 136
.2 Coating Weight: ASTM B 137
.3 Coating Thickness: ASTM B 244
.4 Seal Test: ASTM B 680, ISO 3210

.11 Tests shall be conducted at the following intervals:
.1 Coating thickness: Each rack-load of processed material shall be
inspected.
.2 Coating seal: Each rack-load of processed material shall be
inspected.
.3 Coating weight: During each production shift, one sample shall
be finished with a rack of production material and shall be tested
for minimum coating weight.
.12 Inspection shall be made in a large enclosed area, using General Electric
Natural Daylight or Sylvania Metalarc lamps at a suitable level of
illumination. Inspection shall be made by visual comparison with
previously approved samples and, if necessary, shall include the use of
coordinated empirical inspection methods, such as the use of calibrated
multi-angle spectrophotometers.

.13 The Consultant shall be allowed the option of inspecting random
production components in natural light, outdoors, between the hours of
10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
.14 Complete certified inspection records for quality of finish and complete
finish process records shall be maintained and made available to the
Architect upon request.
.9 Finishes of Stainless steel :
.1 Finish shall be uniform and free from blemishes, scratches, and other defects.
.2 If exposed to view, finish for stainless steel shall be as follows:
.1 Finish Type M1: AISI No. 4 satin directional finish
.3 If concealed from view, finish for stainless steel shall be AISI No. 2D.
.4 All stainless steel shall be cleaned and passivated as per the recommendations of
ASTM A 380.
.5 The grain of all stainless steel and brushed finishes shall run in the same
(vertical) direction for contiguous or adjacent components except where noted on
drawings.
.6 Touch-up finish in field as required.
.10 Low Friction Materials
.1 Wherever materials are subject by design to relative movement, provide suitable
low friction material(s), such as:
.1 Teflon strip, 0.03 inch thick; and Teflon tape, 0.005 inch thick.
.2 High-impact polystyrene or Nylatron equal to Eel-Slip pads as
manufactured by Scan-Pac.
.2 Low friction materials shall be impervious to moisture.
.11 Sealants and Seal Backing Materials
.1 Cellular Glazing Tapes
.1 All Cellular Glazing Tapes shall be open cell, semi-rigid, adhesive-
backed foam backer tape.
.2 The following are acceptable Cellular Glazing Tape products:
.1 Norton Thermalbond V2100 for structural glazing applications.
.2 Norton Thermalbond V2200
.3 Norton Norseal V-780 for captured glazing applications.
.2 Structural Silicone Compounds
.1 All Structural Silicone Compounds shall be neutral cure, medium or high
modulus, non-staining, matte finish, color to match architects sample,
and specifically intended for use specified.
.2 Multi-component: ASTM C 920, Type M.
.3 The following are acceptable Structural Silicone Compound products:
.1 Dow Corning 983.
.2 General Electric Ultraglaze 4400.
.3 Weatherseal

.1 All Weatherseal shall be neutral cure, low or medium modulus, non-
staining, matte finish, color to match architects sample, and specifically
intended for use specified.
.2 Single-component: ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, Use A,
G, and O.
.3 The following are acceptable Weatherseal products:
.1 Dow Corning 795.
.2 General Electric Silpruf.
.4 Polyurethane Compounds
.1 All polyurethane compounds shall be neutral cure, low-modulus, non-
staining, and compatible with stone and all other components to be
sealed.
.2 All sealants shall conform to ASTM C 920, Type M.
.3 An acceptable product is Dymeric as manufactured by Tremco.
.5 Sealant Backing Materials
.1 Preformed foam plastics and synthetic rubbers, compressible, non-
gassing, non staining, and compatible with sealants and as recommended
by sealant manufacturers. Backing shall be of the sizes and shapes to
suit the various conditions and shall be a color different than the sealant
color. Backer rods shall be 25 percent wider than the joint width.
.2 Open/closed cell extruded polyolefin backer rod: SOF-ROD by Nomaco
Inc. or equal.
.3 Extruded silicone rubber: same as 2.09, C
.4 Cellular glazing tape shall conform to specifications laid out in Section
2.08, A (Cellular Glazing Tapes).
.6 Expanding Foam Sealant
.1 Preformed, expanding, adhesive-backed, polyurethane foam impregnated
with water repellant material. Acceptable products are:
.1 Greyflex as manufactured by Emseal J oint Systems, Ltd.
.2 Willseal as manufactured by illbruck, Inc.
.7 Bond Breaker Tape
.1 Bond Breaker Tape: 3M Company Lithographer Tape.
.8 Weep Hole Filter
.1 PVC-coated reticulated open cell polyurethane foam, 30 to 40 pores per
1 linear inch sized for installation at 30-50 percent compression.
.12 Preformed Synthetics
.1 The particular alloy, compound, etc. shall be appropriate to the intended function
of the preformed synthetic and is subject to approval by the Consultant.
.2 Base gasket material manufacturers and gasket extruders are subject to approval
by the Consultant.
.3 All material shall be non-staining, UV stabilized, and ozone-resistant.
.4 All corners of weather-stripping shall be vulcanized, heat-welded, or injection-
molded to form a continuous seal around the panel.

.5 Glazing Gaskets and Accessories (NOT in contact with Silicone)
.1 Interior closed cell sponge gaskets: Neoprene (polychloroprene) or
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) gaskets: ASTM C 509 (60
5 Shore A durometer).
.2 Exterior non-cellular dense wedge gaskets: Non-cellular Neoprene
(polychloroprene), EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer), or
Santoprene (EPDM-polypropylene alloy) gaskets: ASTM C 864 (70 5
Shore A durometer).
.3 Setting blocks: Non-cellular (dense) extruded Neoprene
(polychloroprene) or EPDM (ethylene propylene-diene terpolymer):
ASTM C 864 (90 5 Shore A durometer).
.4 Face spacers and jamb blocks: Non-cellular (dense) extruded Neoprene
(polychloroprene) or EPDM: ASTM C 864 (60 5 Shore A durometer
hardness).
.6 Glazing Gaskets and Accessories (in contact with silicone)
.1 Setting blocks:
.1 Non-cellular (dense) extruded silicone: ASTM C 1115 Type C
(90 5 Shore A durometer hardness).
.2 Non-cellular (dense) extruded Alcryn (silicone compatible
rubber): ASTM C 864 (90 5 Shore A durometer hardness).
.2 Face spacers and jamb blocks:
.1 Non-cellular (dense) extruded silicone: ASTM C 1115 (60 5
Shore A durometer hardness).
.2 Non-cellular (dense) extruded Alcryn (silicone compatible
rubber): ASTM C 864 (60 5 Shore A durometer hardness).
.3 Where structural silicone is to be gray in color, spacer shall be
extruded silicone to match.
.7 Expansion J oint Covers:
.1 Extruded dense silicone rubber: ASTM C 1115 Type T.
.2 Dense polychloroprene (neoprene): ASTM D 3542.
.3 EPDM Membrane: ASTM 4637 .
.4 Thermal Isolators:
.1 rigid polyvinylchloride: ASTM 4216.
.5 Cover to be custom profile and incorporate primary and secondary seals.
.6 Color to be custom color as selected by the Architect.
.7 Acceptable manufacturers are:
.1 Balco Metallines
.2 C/S Group
.8 Thermal Isolators:
.1 Rigid polyvinylchloride: ASTM 4216
.13 Elastomeric Sheet Material
.1 Elastomeric Sheet shall be a complete engineered membrane system, consisting
principally of:

.1 Cured Neoprene (polychloroprene) or EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene
terpolymer) sheet: ASTM D 4637, Class SR(60 mil. thick).
.2 Uncured Neoprene (polychloroprene) or EPDM (ethylene-propylene-
diene terpolymer) sheet flashing: ASTM D 4811.
.3 Bonding and splicing adhesives, primers, putty, sealants and all other
materials as recommended by the manufacturer.
.4 Sheet Neoprene (polychloroprene) or EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene
terpolymer) shall comply to ASTM D 4637, Class SR.
.2 Acceptable elastomeric membrane and flashing systems are:
.1 Rubbergard system as manufactured by Firestone.
.2 Bituthene as manufactured by W.R. Grace.
.14 Insulation, Firesafing and Sound Deadening
.1 High-density Semi-rigid Mineral Fiber Board
.1 Semi-rigid mineral wool fiberboard with water-resistant binders
conforming to the following requirements:
.1 ASTM C 612, Type III.
.2 ASTM C 518, thermal conductivity of k =0.23 BTU-in/hr ft
2

at 75F.
.3 Nominal density of 8 lbs/ft3.
.4 ASTM E 84, flame spread 25, smoke developed 5.
.5 Provide sizes to fit specific panel applications. Install foil tape
around perimeter of foil-facing to adjacent metal framing to
achieve positive vapor barrier. Thickness to be 2 inches
minimum unless indicated otherwise.
.2 An acceptable product is Thermafiber CW 90 (foil-faced).
.2 Mineral Fiber Firesafing:
.1 Mineral wool fiber blanket with water-resistant binders conforming to
the following requirements:
.1 ASTM C 612, Type III.
.2 ASTM C 518, thermal conductivity k =0. .23 BTU-in/hr ft
2
at
75F F.
.3 ASTM E 84; flame spread 25, smoke-developed 5.
.4 Nominal density of 4 lbs/ft
3
.
.5 Provide sizes to fit specific safing applications and galvanized
steel impaling clips. Thickness to be 4 inches minimum unless
indicated otherwise.
.2 An acceptable product is Thermafiber Foil-faced Safing Insulation
.3 Insulation
.1 All insulation shall comply with ASTM E-84; E-119 (2 hours); E-136.
.4 Smoke Seal Compound:
.1 Caulking compound specifically intended for inhibiting the passage of
smoke and conforming to the following requirements:
.1 ASTM E 84; flame spread 5, smoke-developed 0.

.2 An acceptable products are:
.1 Thermafiber Smoke Seal Compound.
.2 3M Firebarrier Spray.
.5 Sound-deadening:
.1 Acoustical board, thickness and density as required by design, non-
combustible waterproof type, to Architects approval.
.2 Adhesive-backed, bitumen compound sheet membrane, thickness as
required by design, to Architects approval.
.15 Glass units:
.1 All glass and related glass and glazing materials and performance requirements
shall be verified by calculations and coordinated with the applicable glass
manufacturers. The type, size, thickness and design of all glass units, including
all applicable dimensions, minimum glass edge clearance and minimum frame
lap or glass coverage/grippage i.e. bite, shall be verified and documented on the
shop drawings. All glass of the same type shall be the manufactured product of
one company
.2 The thickness of glass shall be as required to meet the specified performance
criteria. Thickness of glass to be consistent throughout the Aluminum Window
System.
.3 All glass of the same type shall be the manufactured product of one company.
.4 Annealed Glass: ASTM C 1036; Type I, Class I, Glazing Select q
3
.
.5 Heat Strengthened and Fully Tempered Safety Glass:
.1 ASTM C 1048; Type I, Class I, Glazing Select q
3
, Kind FT Coated and
Uncoated Glass.
.2 Heat Soaking : Not used.
.3 All heat-strengthening and tempering shall be by the horizontal process,
and processed in such a manner as to have all roller wave distortion in a
horizontal direction when installed on the building. Roller distortion
and/or ripples shall run in the same direction for the entire job. All glass
shall be heat-treated through the horizontal tempering process.
.4 Roller wave distortion for all heat-treated glass shall be limited to a
maximum peak to valley roller wave dimensions of 0.003 in the central
area, and 0.008 within 10.5 inches of the leading and trailing edge.
.5 Ensure that the heat-treatment process does not produce iridescence,
distortion, roller wave or ripples in the glass that is unacceptable to the
Architect and the Owner. Provide full size samples as specified in Part
1.05 Item C Glass Visual Mock-ups to demonstrate the extent of such
anticipated imperfection for the Architects review and approval, prior to
commencing production of the glass.
.6 Heat strengthening shall be achieved by heat treating for a surface
compressive stress of not less than 3500 psi nor more than 7000 psi. The
level of pre-stress shall be such to resist wind and thermally induced
forces. Throughout production, the manufacturer shall maintain a quality
control program of destructive testing to ensure that allowable maximum
stresses have not been exceeded. The CWSE Contractor shall submit
this program for the Architects and the Owner's approval.

.6 Safety Glass:
.1 Glass in locations designated as hazardous locations by code shall be
safety glass in accordance with the requirements of ANSI Z97.1 or CPSC
16 CFR 1202 Category II.
.7 Insulating Glass:
.1 Insulating glass units shall be fabricated using the dual-seal system,
consisting of two or more lites of glass (primary seal of polyisobutylene
specifically intended for primary insulating glass seals and secondary
seal of silicone insulating glass sealant).
.2 Spacer frame shall be fabricated of aluminum, with sealed corners,
welded, soldered or formed by bending. Care shall be taken to produce
corners free from pinholes, gaps and other defects to ensure water vapor-
tight construction. Desiccant used within spacer shall be of type and
quantity to ensure proper performance of the unit. Spacer to be clear
anodized unless indicated otherwise.
.3 Insulating Glass units shall be certified as CBA by the Insulating Glass
Certification Council and shall comply with the following:
.1 ASTM E 773 Standard Test Method for Seal Durability of
Insulating Glass Units.
.2 ASTM E 774 Standard Specification for Sealed Insulating Glass
Units, Class A or better.
.3 Insulating glass shall meet these tests considering the climatic
conditions of the location of manufacture as well as the location
of the installation.
.4 Insulating Glass units shall be covered by manufacturers warranty for
ten (10) years.

.8 Low-e Coated Glass:
.1 Low-emissivity (low-e) coating(s) shall be neutral in transmitted and
reflected color and otherwise exhibit the visual and performance
characteristics of the products specified.
.2 The coating shall be as approved by the Consultant.
.3 Visual Quality Control acceptance criteria of the coating shall be
consistent with industry guidelines, subject to approval by the Consultant
and the Owner.
.1 Pinholes with diameters in excess of 1.5mm(1/16 inches)are not
acceptable.
.2 Clusters of pinholes are not acceptable.
.3 Scratches no longer than 3 inches in length are acceptable
provided that they occur within 3 inches of an edge.
.4 Edge deletion of reflective and low-e coatings shall be provided at all
insulating glass and structural glazing unless manufacturer submits test
data acceptable to the Consultant indicating that edge deletion is not
required.
.5 Manufacturer shall warrant that coating shall not peel, crack, fade or
deteriorate for a period of ten (10) years. Manufacturer shall warrant that

any glass that is not edge deleted will not develop loss of adhesion with
insulating glass or structural glazing sealants for a period of ten (10)
years.
.9 Laminated Glass:
.1 PVB interlayer:
.1 Two lites of glass bonded to a 1.5 mm clear plastic, puncture
resistant, polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer conforming to the
requirements of ANSI Z97.1, ASTM C 1172, and CPSC
standard 16 CFR 1201 Category II, CAN/CGSB-12.1-M90, type
1, class B, category II.
.2 Interlayer shall be compatible with all glazing sealants.
.3 Acceptable Products:
.1 Saflex as manufactured by Solutia Inc.
.2 Butacite as manufactured by E.I. Dupont de Nemours &
Co., Inc
.4 Manufacturer shall warrant that laminated glass will not develop
edge separation or other defects which may obstruct vision
through the glass or otherwise compromise the requirements of
the glass for a period of ten (10) years.
.10 Ceramic Frit Coated Glass:
.1 All ceramic frit coated glass shall be heat-strengthened (Kind HS) and
meet the minimum requirements of ASTM C 1048.
.2 Ceramic frit color shall be subject to approval by the Consultant.
.3 Custom pattern artwork shall be furnished by the Consultant.
.4 Visual Quality Control acceptance criteria of the ceramic fritted surface
shall be consistent with industry guidelines, subject to approval by the
Consultant.
.11 Glass Edges:
.1 Butt glass edges shall be ground and swiped.
.2 Structurally glazed glass edges shall be ground and polished.
.3 All other edges shall have a high quality factory cut edge.
.4 Exposed edges, such as at corners, shall be ground and polished.
.5 All glass edges shall conform to the following requirements:
.1 Shark teeth shall not penetrate more that half the glass thickness.
.2 Serration hackle shall not penetrate more than 10 percent of the
glass thickness.
.3 Flare shall not exceed 1/16 inch as measured perpendicular to the
glass surface at edge.
.4 Bevel shall not exceed 1/16 inch.
.5 Flake chips shall not exceed 1/16 inch in length or 1/4 inch in
diameter.

.6 Rough chips exceeding the dimensions listed in Item e above
shall not be permitted.
.12 Glass Products:
.1 Vision Glass
.2 Performance characteristics for insulating glass units shall be equal to or
better than the following:

U-Value
(Summer)
BTU/hr/ft/F
U-Value
(Winter)
BTU/hr/ft/F
Solar Heat
Gain
Coefficient
Visible Light
Transmittanc
e %
G-1 6mm outer lite with SN
68 high performance
low e coating #2
surface +12mm air
space +6mm clear
inner lite
0.28 0.29 0.38 68
G-2 / G-3 11mm laminated outer
lite with etch frit on #2
surface, Solar Cool
Silver Reflective
Coating
1
#4 surface +
12mm air space +6mm
clear inner lite with SN
68 high performance
low e coating on #5
surface
0.27 0.28 0.15 14
G-4 6mm outer lite with
etch frit on #2 surface +
12mm air space +6mm
clear inner lite SN 68
high performance low e
coating #3 surface
0.28 0.29 0.27 34
.3 Acceptable high-performance low-e coating products are:
.1 PPG Solarban 60
.2 Saint Gobain Planitherm
.3 Guardian SN 68
.4 Acceptable silver reflective coating:
2

.1 PPG Solarcool
.5 Acceptable Ultra Clear / Low iron Glass
3

.1 PPG Starphire Ultra Clear
.2 Guardian Ultrawhite Low iron
.13 Approved Glass Suppliers and Manufacturers:
.1 The following are approved base glass suppliers. Alternate glass
suppliers are subject to approval:

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.1 Saint Gobain
.2 PPG
.3 Guardian
.4 LOF
.2 The following are approved glass manufacturers. Alternate glass
manufacturers are subject to approval:
.1 AFGD
.2 Guardian
.3 Interpane
.4 Viracon
.5 Vitrium
.16 Glass Schedule
.1 Glass Type G-1 (System 1 and 2)
1 (25mm) minimum thickness insulating Glass unit consisting of (6mm)
minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) clear outer lite with SunGuard Super
Neutral (SN) 68 high performance low-e coating on number 2 surface,
(13mm) airspace, and (6mm) minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) clear
inner lite.

.2 Glass Type G-1a (System 1 and 2)
minimum thickness heat strengthened (HS) clear outer lite with SunGuard Super
Neutral (SN) 68 high performance low-e coating on the no. 2 surface;
(13mm) air space; and (6mm) minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) clear
inner lite.

.3 Glass Type G-1b (System 1 and 2)
minimum thickness heat strengthened (HS) clear outer lite with SunGuard Super
Neutral (SN) 68 high performance low-e coating on number 2 surface,
(13mm) airspace, and (6mm) minimum thickness heat strengthened (HS)
clear inner lite.

.4 Glass Type G-2 (System 2)
1-1/5 (30mm) minimum thickness insulating Glass unit consisting of 9/20
(11mm) minimum thickness monolithic laminated glass comprised of 1/5
(5mm) minimum thickness fully tempered PPG Starphire ultra
1
clear outer lite
with 1/8 (3mm) clear holes on (6mm) centre in etch frit on number 2 surface
60% Rev, 0.060 PVB interlayer, 1/4 (6mm) minimum thickness fully tempered
(FT) blue tinted (PPG Pacifica)
2
inner lite with PPG Solarcool (SC) Silver
Reflective
3
coating on number 4 surface; (13mm) air space; and (6mm)

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2
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minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) clear inner lite with SunGuard Super
Natural (SN) 68 high performance low-e coating on the no. 5 surface.

.5 Glass Type G-2a ( System 2)
1
clear outer lite
60% Rev, 0.060 PVB interlayer, 1/4 (6mm) minimum thickness fully tempered
(FT) blue tinted (PPG Pacifica)
2
inner lite with PPG Solarcool (SC) Silver
Reflective
3
coating on number 4
4
surface; (13mm) air space; and (6mm)
minimum thickness heat strengthened (HS) clear inner lite with SunGuard Super
Natural (SN) 68 high performance low-e coating on the no. 5 surface.

5
clear outer lite
60% Rev on half lite (in triangular shape), 0.060 PVB interlayer, 1/4 (6mm)
minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) blue tinted (PPG Pacifica)
6
inner lite
with PPG Solarcool (SC) Silver Reflective
7
coating on number 4
8
surface;
(13mm) air space; and (6mm) minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) clear
inner lite with SunGuard Super Natural (SN) 68 high performance low-e coating
on the no. 5 surface.

.7 Glass Type G-3a (System 2)
9
clear outer lite
60% Rev on half lite (in triangular shape), 0.060 PVB interlayer, 1/4 (6mm)
minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) blue tinted (PPG Pacifica)
10
inner lite
with PPG Solarcool (SC) Silver Reflective
11
coating on number 4
12
surface;
(13mm) air space; and (6mm) minimum thickness heat strengthened (HS)
clear inner lite with SunGuard Super Natural (SN) 68 high performance low-e
coating on the no. 5 surface.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

minimum thickness heat strengthened (HS) clear outer lite with 1/8 (3mm) clear
holes on (6mm) centre in etch frit on the no. 2 surface 60% Rev; (13mm)
air space; and (6mm) minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) clear inner lite
SunGuard Light Blue (LB) 63 high performance low-e coating on #3 surface.

.9 Glass Type G-4a (System 2)
holes on (6mm) centre in etch frit on the no. 2 surface 60% Rev; (13mm)
airspace, and (6mm) minimum thickness heat strengthened (HS) clear inner
lite SunGuard Light Blue (LB) 63 high performance low-e coating on #3 surface.

.10 Glass Type G-4b (System 2)
holes on (6mm) centre in etch frit on the no. 2 surface 60% Rev on half lite
(in triangular shape); (13mm) air space; and (6mm) minimum thickness
fully tempered (FT) clear inner lite SunGuard Light Blue (LB) 63 high
performance low-e coating on #3 surface.

.11 Glass Type G-4c (System 2)
holes on (6mm) centre in etch frit on the no. 2 surface 60% Rev on half lite
(in triangular shape); (13mm) airspace, and (6mm) minimum thickness
heat strengthened (HS) clear inner lite SunGuard Light Blue (LB) 63 high
performance low-e coating on #3 surface.

.12 Glass Type G-5: (Glazed Entry Doors)
5/8 (15mm) minimum thickness monolithic laminated glass comprised of 3/8
(9mm) minimum thickness heat strengthened clear outer lite, .060 PVB
interlayer, and (6mm) minimum thickness heat strengthened clear inner lite
with edge tape to prevent edge delamination.

.13 Glass Type G-6 (Glass Canopy)
Laminated Safety glass 12mm minimum thickness comprised of 6mm minimum
thickness fully tempered (FT) clear glass, 1.5mm translucent PVB interlayer,
6mm minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) clear glass polished etches and
etched sealed.


thickness fully tempered (FT) clear outer lite, 1.5mm PVB interlayer, 10mm
minimum thickness fully tempered (FT) clear inner lite, polished etches and
etched sealed.

.15 Glass Type G-8 (Glass Louvre, System 3)
thickness fully tempered (FT) clear glass 1.5mm PVB interlayer, 6mm minimum
thickness fully tempered (FT) clear glass polished etches and etched sealed.

2.2 COMPONENTS
.1 General
.1 Components shall be manufactured from extruded or sheet aluminum / stainless
steel as indicated.
.2 Mullion profile:
.1 System 1: 6 (150mm) x 3 (75 mm) nominal dimension for vertical members;
6 (150mm) x 3 (75 mm) nominal dimension for horizontal members .
.2 System 2 : 6 (150mm) x 3 (75 mm) nominal dimension for vertical members;
6 (150mm) x 3 (75 mm) nominal dimension for horizontal members;
.3 thermally broken with interior section insulated from exterior attachments;
drainage holes, deflector plates and internal flashings to accommodate internal
weep drainage system; internal mullion baffles to eliminate "stack effect" air
movement within internal spaces.
.3 Reinforced mullion: profile of extruded aluminum as above with internal reinforcement
of shaped steel structural section.
.4 Spandrel Back-up Insulation Panels:
.1 Rigid incombustible mineral fibre insulation conforming to CAN/CGSB 51.10-
92nand CAN4-S114-M80, adhered or mechanically fastened to sheet metal air
barrier attached to aluminum framing with joint between sheet metal and framing
suitably sealed to provide airtight assembly.
.2 Insulation shall be Fibrex CW70 Curtain Wall mineral fibre insulation as
supplied by Steel Industrial Products; Roxul RHF 60 Mineral Fibre Insulation; or
preapproved insulation.
.3 Insulation shall be 3 (89mm) thick to provide RSI 2.46 thermal value.
.4 Back of pan shall be minimum thickness 3 mm (1/8 inch) natural anodized
aluminum sheet where exposed to view and 1mm (1/24 inch) thick galvanized
steel sheet where not exposed to view. Front of panel shall be faced with
minimum thickness 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) natural anodized aluminum sheet (in
front of insulation). Fasterners shall be stainless steel screws. Aluminum sheet
back pan (air barrier) shall face inside of building and shall be set into head and
jamb frame sections and attached to sill section using stainless steel screws.

.5 Entire perimeter joint between aluminum sheet back pan (air barrier) and frame
sections shall be sealed on back with bead of sealant to provide air seal. Back-up
panels shall be vented to outside air.
.6 Back pans to be reinforced as required to withstand wind load pressures
specified.
.5 Glass Spandrel Cavity Construction
.1 All glass spandrel cavities shall be designed to be vented to the pressure
equalized zone of the mullions. Vent holes shall be located at the bottom and the
top of the cavity and shall be baffled as required against water penetration.
.2 Maintain a minimum clear dimension of two inches from the back surface of the
glass.
.6 Spider Connectors
.1 System description: Custom Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc S20-AC
Series configured to suit four point, two point or single point fixings. Each
assembly comprises a cast stainless steel spider support with bolts for fixing to
the structure and machined stainless steel articulating bolts for bolting glass to
the spider. The support systems shall be configured to support glass panels at all
points unrestrained by alternative systems such as channels, mullions or jambs
and it shall resist live and dead loads within specified loading tolerances in
accordance with National and local building codes. Spider Connector System
shall be a fully-engineered system specifically intended for point support of glass
and shall be designed to allow for glass fabrication tolerances, installation
tolerances, thermal movement, dead load deflection, and human impact loading.
.2 Approved supplier:
.1 Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc
128 2633 Viking Way, Richmond, BC, Canada
Tel (604) 231-5892
www.stellassemblies.com
E mail: sales@stellassemblies.com
.3 Holes in glass: Minimum distance of 90mm from glass edge to center of hole
and to comply with ASTM guidelines. Holes to be 38mm diameter countersunk
at 45 degrees for BO-AC2 series bolts.
.4 Metal components: All metal parts are to be stainless steel and shall be
minimum AISI Type 316 stainless steel provided with stainless steel nuts and
washers of matching alloy group and minimum proof stress equal to or greater
than the specified minimum full-size tensile strength of the externally threaded
fastener. Stainless steel nuts shall conform to ASTM F594 unless otherwise
specified. Cast stainless steel shall be brush finished Satin #4 and bolts to be fine
machine finished
.1 Spider Arm Fittings
Spider arm fittings connect point supported glass fittings to structural
steel components; formed from cast stainless steel. Point supported
structural glass fittings to meet the spans and loading conditions
indicated for this project.
.2 Point Supported Glass Fittings

Fittings are to be countersunk rotational fittings and will allow a
maximum of 7 degrees of rotation of the anchor perpendicular to the
plane of glass to allow glass to transfer only translational and axial loads
to supporting structure; rotation shall be provided with highly predictable
behaviour using ball and socket technology; gasket type rotational
devices will not be acceptable. Seals to be provided to ensure a complete
hermetic seal.
.3 Gaskets and washers:
Metal to glass contact shall be prevented by the use of Vulcanized fiber,
Type Vellumoid Vellotherm 650 washers placed between the circular
clamping plates and the face of the glass. Polyurethane spacer ferrules
with a minimum 90 Duro and strength of 31MPa (4500 psi) shall be
provided in holes through glass to prevent glass to metal contact.
Hermetic seals to be Viton Fluorocarbon Elastomer. All materials shall
be capable of withstanding operating temperatures in a range of -45C (-
50F) and +50C (120F) and shall withstand degradation due to ultra
violet exposure for ten years.
.7 Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel
.1 All steel exposed to view shall be Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel.
.2 Lines shall be straight, surfaces flat and without surface imperfections, corners
square and with uniform and sharp arris.
.3 All welds shall be ground smooth to match surrounding surfaces, flush welds
shall blend with adjacent surfaces.
.4 Tolerances, as a minimum, shall be consistent with the AISC tolerances for
Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel, Section 10 of the Code of Standard
Practice, except where more stringent tolerances are required by the design.
.5 Tolerances for fabrication and installation shall be half those normally acceptable
for structural steel.
.6 Surfaces shall be blast cleaned and receive the finish specified herein.
.8 Embeds
.1 Embeds shall be shop primed steel and shall incorporate minimum embed
extension of 12 inches, with hooked profile for securing to structure
reinforcement.
.2 An acceptable manufacturer is Halfen.
.9 Louvers
.1 Louvers shall be storm-proof profile, all blades and frames to be extruded
aluminum construction.
.2 Louver assembly to incorporate 4" spacing, continuous blade, hidden frames and
a minimum 50% free area.
.3 Finish of louvers to be Clear Anodic Coating.
.4 Louver assemblies shall be designed to be removable.
.5 Louver assemblies shall typically incorporate stainless steel bird-screen.
.6 Blank off panels to be painted aluminum with two-coat PVDF finish. Color to be
Black.

.10 Bird-Screen
.1 300 series stainless steel woven wire mesh, inch space, 16 gauge wire typical.
.2 Finish to be bright annealed finish or silicate hardened black oxide finish as
indicated.
.11 Skylights
.1 Not used.
.12 All Glass Entrance Doors
.1 The quality of materials, engineering and fabrication shall be of the highest
international standards, equal to Blumcraft 640.
.2 Entrance Doors shall include fully-tempered clear monolithic glass, custom
profile top and bottom rails of extruded aluminum clad with AISI Type 316
stainless steel, custom stainless steel push-pulls at Entrance Doors, panic
hardware, reinforcements, thresholds, weatherproof floor grates, closing and
operating mechanisms, pivots, locksets and all other hardware and accessories as
specified under Section 08 71 00: Door Hardware required to achieve a complete
and serviceable installation.
.3 Cladding and Framing shall be assembled with concealed fasteners to the extent
possible.
.4 Finish of all hardware to be AISI No. 4 satin directional finish, BHMA 629 or
BHMA 625.
.5 Finish of stainless steel to be AISI No. 4 satin directional finish to match
Architects sample.
.6 The following are acceptable manufacturers for Entrance Doors:
.1 Ellison Bronze Co. Inc.
.2 C.J . Rush Series
.13 Aluminum Swing Doors
.1 Construct doors of porthole extrusions with minimum wall thickness of 1/8.
.2 Door stiles 5-9/16 wide.
.3 Top rail 5-9/16wide.
.4 Mid rail 8-1/4 wide.
.5 Bottom rail 7-1/16 wide.
.6 Reinforce mechanically-joined corners of doors to produce sturdy door unit.
.7 Glazing stops: interlocking snap-in type for dry glazing. Exterior stops:
tamperproof type.
.8 Supply thermally broken doors and frames for exterior.
.9 Glazing Glass Type G-1.
.10 Acceptable manufacturer
.1 Kawneer 560 Insulclad Entrances
.14 Aluminum Sliding Doors
.1 Besam Unislide OC-S Overhead Concealed Full Breakout Narrow Stile Bi-Part
Sliding Door System.

.2 Glazing Glass Type G-1.
.3 Aluminum Frame and Extrusions minimum 0.125 consistent wall thickness
throughout.
.4 Finish Clear Anodized AA-C22A31.
.15 Automatic Door Operators
.1 Automatic Door Equipment:
Unless otherwise specified under Section 08 71 00: Door Hardware

.1 Besam Swingmaster series Overhead Concealed, Electro-Mechanically
operated with motion detector control device for swing doors.
.2 Besam Unislide OC-S Overhead Concealed, Electro-Mechanically
operated with motion detector control device for sliding doors.
.2 Type of Door Operations: Fully automatic and manual.
.3 Door: Simultaneous double swing.
.4 Thresholds for Swing and Sliding Doors: Extruded aluminum, mill finish.
.16 Door Hardware
.1 Supply and install all finish hardware as required for the Work of this Section in
accordance with the requirements of Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware and all
other hardware required to make the Work of this Section complete.
.2 All cutouts and mortises for finish hardware shall be made in the fabrication shop
and to the extent possible shall be installed in the fabrication shop.
.3 Reinforce all work for the attachment of finish hardware.
.4 Indicate all hardware on shop drawings and submit manufacturers data sheets
and physical samples as specified.
.5 Propose the proper size, model, and weight suitable for all other miscellaneous
hardware as may be required, to the approval of the Consultant. Finish hardware
shall be modified or custom designed where necessary to meet special conditions.
.6 Provide cut-outs and interfacing as required for building security system.
.17
2.3 FABRICATION
.1 General
.1 Use no materials, equipment or practices that may adversely affect the
functioning, appearance or durability of the completed Structural Glass Curtain
Wall System and related construction.
.2 The Structural Glass Curtain Wall System shall be accomplished in compliance
with the specified criteria without buckling, opening of joints, undue stress on
fasteners, sealants and gaskets, opening of welds, cracking of glass, leakage,
noises or other harmful effects.
.3 Conform strictly to the materials, finishes, shapes, profiles, sizes, thickness, and
joint locations required by the Drawings and Specifications.
.4 Match all materials to produce continuity of line, texture and color.

.5 All work shall be of the highest quality, in accordance with the best trade
practices, and performed by skilled workmen. All work shall be accomplished to
the satisfaction of the Consultant and Owner.
.6 To the fullest extent practicable, fabrication and assembly shall be executed in
the shop. All Work that is not shop-assembled shall be shop-fitted.
.7 To the extent possible, all fabrication shall be done prior to finishing. Any
exposed mill finish edges shall be finished to match adjacent construction.
.8 All components exposed in the finished work shall be free from warping and oil-
canning effects, the telegraphing of welds, studs, and other fasteners, and streaks,
tool and die marks.
.9 Exposed metal edges shall be finished to match typical finished surfaces.
.10 The Structural Glass Curtain Wall Systems design shall typically incorporate an
outside weatherseal and an inside air-seal, and provide a pressure-equalized
drainage system.
.2 Fabrication and Assembly
.1 The design of the Structural Glass Curtain Wall System shall endeavor to keep
site operations to a minimum. Manufacturing, finishing, and assembly processes
shall, wherever possible, be carried out off-site and under controlled
environmental conditions.
.2 Assembly procedures to be carried out on site shall be simple to execute and
capable of execution within the time(s) allowed in the Master Construction
Schedule.
.3 Manufacturers Standards
.1 Materials, components and systems incorporated in the Work shall be mixed,
applied, installed and otherwise used in strict accordance with the recommended
standards and procedures of the respective manufacturers.
.4 Storage and Handling
.1 Materials shall be stored in a dry, well ventilated location. Handling of materials
shall be kept to a minimum, and all materials shall be carefully protected from
soiling and from condensation and other harmful moisture.
.5 J ointing and Reinforcing
.1 Accurately fit and firmly secure all exposed metal joints with metal to metal
hairline contacts.
.2 All fastenings shall be installed at an approved spacing. Fasteners shall not
penetrate gutters and drainage systems.
.3 All screws and bolts up to and including 5/16 inch diameter, and all screws and
bolts that are drilled and/or tapped into aluminum, shall be 300 series stainless
steel.
.4 All bolts 3/8 inch diameter and heavier shall be stainless steel or hot-dip
galvanized.
.5 No self-drilling fasteners shall be allowed outboard of the air-seal line.
.6 All jointing and splicing of members shall be concealed.

.7 Exposed fasteners shall occur only where expressly permitted by the Consultant.
Where exposed in finished surfaces, screw heads shall be Phillips oval-head
countersunk type, finish to match adjacent surfaces.
.8 Conceal all joint sealants except as noted on the drawings.
.9 All work shall be properly reinforced to resist all loads imposed upon them by all
doors, hardware, anchors, and other attachments.
.6 Welding
.1 All welding of steel shall be in accordance with CSA W47 series.
.2 All welding shall be done by skilled mechanics qualified by test in the last 12
months as required by CSA W47 series and as applicable to the material
thickness and type of welded joint on which the welders will be employed.
.3 All welding shall be done with electrodes and/or methods recommended by the
suppliers of the metals being welded. The type, size, and spacing of welds shall
be as shown on the approved shop drawings. Welding materials and methods
shall be such as not to cause distortion, discoloration, or result in any other
adverse effect on the required profiles and finishes of visible surfaces of the
glazed aluminum wall and skylight assemblies.
.4 Welding of aluminum alloys and the qualifications of aluminum welders shall
conform to the requirements of the Aluminum Association Specifications for
Structures of Aluminum Alloys, Aluminum Construction Manual.
.5 Welding of Stainless Steel shall be by TIG welding or other methods subject to
approval. Use double bevel butt welds, backing bars to remove heat, jigging,
tack welds and any other measures necessary to minimize distortion.
.6 Weld splatter and welding oxides on exposed surfaces shall be removed. All
exposed welds shall be finished to match and blend with adjacent parent metal
prior to final finish application.
.7 Stud welding shall be done by mechanics trained by the manufacturer of the stud
setting system. The manufacturer shall develop specific programs and
instructions in cooperation with the fabricator to suit the needs of the specific
details. The fabricator shall exercise particular care that all recommendations of
the manufacturer are closely followed.
.8 Visible marks (telegraphing) on finished surfaces due to welding of studs shall
not be acceptable.
.9 Welded joints shall typically be confined to concealed locations. Any exposed
joints shall be ground-off.
.7 Sealant and Gasket Application
.1 Sealing mechanisms (sealants and gaskets) shall be provided where shown on the
drawing, or required for a permanently weather-tight installation. The sealing
mechanism for each location and use shall be as indicated on drawings. In those
locations where a mechanism is necessary but is not indicated, it shall be of a
type recommended by the Contractor and approved by the Consultant.
.2 The design of all sealed joints shall be in accordance with the recommendation of
the sealant and/or gasket manufacturer.

.3 Specific alloys, compounds, etc. of gasket materials shall be appropriate for the
function intended and are subject to approval by the Consultant. Gasket
manufacturers/suppliers are subject to approval by the Consultant.
.4 Submit test samples of all substrate materials to the sealant manufacturer for
compatibility and peel adhesion testing.
.5 Protect all adjoining surfaces not to receive sealants against staining by masking
and/or other methods. Sealant joints shall be concealed from view to the extent
possible.
.6 J oints and joint surfaces shall be clean, dry, and free of any materials that may
have an adverse effect on the performance of the sealant and gasket materials.
.7 Apply sealants and gaskets under the climatic conditions recommended by the
manufacturer(s). Sealant shall not be installed when substrates are wet or when
ambient temperature is below 40 F. All surfaces to receive sealants shall be
treated (cleaned, primed or unprimed) in accordance with the recommendations
of the sealant manufacturer. Use no sealant that has started to set in its container,
or any sealant that has exceeded the shelf life published by the manufacturer.
.8 All glazing gaskets shall be vulcanized, injection molded or heat-welded at the
corners to form a continuous closure.
.9 Fill all joints continuously and completely with sealant, forming a neat, uniform,
concave bead. Finish the material flush with adjoining surface unless otherwise
shown on the Drawings. All sealant surfaces shall be tooled smooth. Upon
completion of tooling, immediately remove masking tape from adjacent surfaces.
.10 Color of sealant shall match the color approved by the Consultant.
.8 Glass and Glazing
.1 Glazing shall be performed by skilled workmen in accordance with the best trade
practices, and without springing or forcing. All instructions of the glass and
glazing materials manufacturers shall be followed.
.2 Tong marks shall be concealed within sill rabbet.
.3 Glass and glazing materials shall be compatible with each other and adequate for
their intended purpose. Each material type shall be as per details and approved
Shop Drawings.
.4 Prior to glazing, all structural silicone glazed glass shall receive a continuous
25mm wide skim coat of matte gray silicone at the perimeter of the lite to conceal
sealant and glazing accessories.
.5 Protect all adjoining surfaces not to receive glazing materials against staining or
damage of any kind.
.6 Glazing rabbets shall be clean, dry, and free of any materials that might adversely
affect the bond and seal of the glazing materials or the drainage of the rabbet.
.7 Install glass and glazing materials under the climatic conditions recommended by
the fabricator.
.8 Prime all surfaces to receive glazing materials, unless recommended otherwise, in
writing, by the manufacturers and approved by the Consultant.
.9 Use no sealant that has started to set in its container, nor a sealant that has
exceeded the shelf life published by the manufacturer.
.10 Do not install sealant if the ambient temperature is below 4.4C (40 F).

.11 Sealant color shall be as selected by the Consultant.
.12 Exposed sealants shall be installed so that the top surfaces of the sealant beads
are sloped to drain water away from the glass. Exposed sealant surfaces shall be
tooled smooth.
.13 Setting blocks shall be extruded silicone rubber or Alcryn, at least 6mm in
thickness, full width of the rabbet, and placed at the glass quarter points. They
shall be of a length recommended by the glass manufacturer and be configured in
such a way as not to impede water drainage of the glazing rabbet.
.14 J amb blocks shall be used on each glass unit supported on four sides. The blocks
shall be extruded silicone rubber or Alcryn, and shall be placed at the top and
bottom of the rabbet, 3mm clear of the glass edge.
.15 Face spacers shall be extruded silicone rubber or Alcryn, applied around the
perimeter of each glazed opening on both inside and outside faces.
.16 Glass shall be centered in each opening to provide the purchases and clearances
recommended by the glass manufacturer and approved by the Consultant.
.17 Apply no tapes, ribbons or markings to the glass.
.9 Structural Glazing
.1 Structural glazing shall utilize medium or high modulus silicone sealant.
.2 Sealant shall be of the configuration and dimensions necessary to provide the
following allowable stresses and attendant safety factors when the glazed
aluminum wall and skylight assemblies are subject to the requirements of Section
1.5 (Performance Criteria), above.
Stress Type Allowable Stress Safety Factor
Including Safety factor
1

(Maximum) (Minimum)
Tension 20 psi 5
Compression 20 psi 5
Shear 20 psi 5
Dead Load Shear 1 psi 5
.3 Structural glazing shall conform to the specific requirements of Section 2.3.8
(Glass and Glazing), above.
.4 Structural silicone shall not be used for primary dead load support.
.5 Wherever possible, silicone glazing design shall permit glazing to the major
framing members in the factory.
.6 All substrate framing extrusions for structural glazing shall provide for an
aluminum insert with a finish approved for adhesion of structural glazing sealant
by the sealant manufacturer.
.7 The Contractor shall provide test samples of all substrate materials to the sealant
manufacturer for peel adhesion and accelerated weathering testing, and shall

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submit the results of all tests. All testing shall be with materials and finishes
identical in every respect to approved production materials and finishes.
.8 Provide all information and test results required by applicable authorities having
jurisdiction to obtain approval of four-sided structural silicone glazed curtain
wall systems.
.9 Completed glazed units shall be periodically de-glazed to confirm the
homogeneity and integrity of the structural seal. De-glazing shall be performed
at a rate of 1 out of the first 10 frames, followed by 1 out of the next 50 frames
and 1 out of each 100 frames for the remainder of the project.
.10 Prior to undertaking any structural glazing, the Contractor shall submit complete
structural glazing procedures, including permissible conditions, temperatures,
cure times, temporary restraint design, surface preparation and all other
procedures, including quality control inspection program that may be employed
to properly undertake the Work of this Section.
PART 3 Execution
3.1 EXAMINATION
.1 Verify dimensions, tolerances, and method of attachment with other work, and
compatibility of materials in the structural sealant glazing system.
.2 Should any conditions be found that may prohibit proper execution of the Work, the
Contractor shall immediately notify the Architect in writing of these conditions.
Installation shall not proceed until remedial action, acceptable to the Consultant, has been
executed.
.3 Verify wall openings and adjoining air barrier and vapour retarder materials are ready to
receive work of this section.
3.2 INSTALLATION
.1 General
.1 Care shall be exercised to properly brace and reinforce units against racking
during hoisting and installation.
.2 J oint widths as noted in the Contract Documents are the design joint width at an
ambient temperature of 75 F. Installation procedures should be adjusted to take
into account the ambient temperature at the time of installation.
.2 Glazed Wall and Skylight Assemblies
.1 Glazed Wall and Skylight Assemblies shall be erected plumb, square, level, and
correctly aligned within the following limitations:
.2 Offset from true horizontal, vertical, and design location shall not exceed 3mm
per 300mm (1/8 inch per 12 feet) nor 12mm (1/2 inch) over any one length or
part thereof the building.
.3 Maximum offset from true alignment between abutting components or
components separated by less than 75mm (3 inches) shall not exceed 0.8mm
(1/32 inch).

.4 All tolerances are non-cumulative.
.5 For installation of glazing to point supported glass systems, torque shall be
applied to bolts with a calibrated torque wrench. Thread locking fluid (type
Loctite 262 or equivalent) is to be applied to all threads during final assembly.
.3 Anchors and Connections
.1 Anchors and connections shall be provided to fully satisfy their required purpose
of adjustability, movement and load transfer.
.2 Connections between different materials shall be designed to allow for the
differential thermal movement of the respected materials.
.3 Anchors and connections that do not provide for movement shall prevent such
movement by appropriate means.
.4 Anchors and connections that are designed for movement shall be of such
construction that friction is low enough to allow for such movement without
buckling and other damage and without causing binding and noises.
.5 Self-drilling, self-threading fasteners shall not be permitted for use into concrete
or masonry.
.6 Metal surfaces shall be separated in such a manner that metal does not move on
metal. Materials used for this purpose shall be low friction components, sealants
or gaskets as applicable.
.7 Anchorages to Structural Steel shall not induce rotational forces in supporting
members.
.8 All anchors, connections and fixings outboard of the air-seal shall be 300 series
stainless steel.
.9 Adhere to manufacturer's recommendation for installation of anchors.
.10 Anchors shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of Part 4 - Testing.
.11 Avoid excess shimming that may induce additional stress on fasteners. The total
thickness (t) of a shim pack shall not exceed a dimension equal to the diameter
(d) of the fastener/anchor. Where t >d, the fastener/anchor shall be recalculated
to take into account the additional stress from bending on the fastener with the
assumption that the shim does not contribute to resistance to fastener bending.
Additional stress due to bending shall be added to tension stress and the tension/
shear interaction analyzed.
.12 Shim packs that resist compressive forces only may be high-impact plastic,
Korolath type or equal. Shim packs subject to shear forces shall be stainless steel
or HDG steel plates pinned together to form a monolithic shim.
.4 Corrosion Protection
.1 Ensure by design that no metals, including alloys of the same base metal, are
placed together in a manner, combination or location likely to give rise to
damage by electrolytic action or other corrosion. In particular avoid metal to
metal contact between aluminum and metals other than an appropriate grade and
composition of stainless steel as per the recommendations of the material
manufacturer and to the approval of the Consultant. Ensure that dissimilar
aluminum alloys in contact with each other are compatible with each other or
isolated. Any other dissimilar materials are to be treated or protected in such a
manner as necessary to prevent corrosive action.

.2 Isolation of dissimilar metal surfaces to prevent electrolytic action shall be
accomplished by materials which are impervious to moisture and non-absorptive.
.3 All steel parts shall receive a protective treatment commensurate with their
respective functions and locations. The treatment shall be one or more of those
described above, and as approved by the Consultant.
.4 Where used to the exterior of air-seals, or in any location vulnerable to moisture,
steel shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication.
.5 Field welds on galvanized steel shall be treated with an approved field cold
galvanizing process(e.g. ZRC). Remediation of finish of galvanized steel shall
be as per the requirements of ASTM A 780.
.6 Aluminum surfaces in contact with mortar, concrete, fireproofing, plaster,
masonry, or absorptive materials of any kind shall be coated with an anti-
galvanic material, impervious to moisture.
.5 Lightning Protection
.1 All metal cladding components, including panels, glazing frames, mullions,
transoms, fixings and support structures shall be fully bonded electrically to
ensure electrical continuity of the building envelope.
.2 All metal cladding components, as above, shall be connected to building ground
by earthing jumper cables and connections.
.3 Provide for the installation of lightning arrestors, air terminals and the like by
others without electrical bonding to the metal cladding components.
.6 Installation of Insulation and Firesafing
.1 Install thermal insulation and firesafing where indicated on the Contract
Documents and as required to meet overall fire separation requirements.
.2 Install insulation using welded or mechanically fixed impaling and/or retaining
clips. Adhesive attachment of insulation is not permitted.
.3 Install foil tape around perimeter of foil-face of insulation board to adjacent
metal framing to achieve positive vapor barrier.
.4 Install 4 inch thick (minimum) compacted foil-faced firesafing at perimeter of
floor slab between back of curtain wall and edge of slab onto galvanized steel
impaling clips. Seal firesafing to curtain wall and edge of slab with a continuous
layer of smoke resistant sealant to provide a positive smoke barrier.
.5 At all spandrel locations, wrap vertical mullions with thermal insulation from
horizontal at top of vision glass to slab edge firesafing to maintain a minimum 3'-
0" vertical separation.
.7 Flashings
.1 Where required or indicated on the Drawings, all copings parapets, sills, offsets
and setbacks to have continuous through wall flashing to direct water penetration
and seepage back to the exterior, unless otherwise noted. Flashing shall be
formed from appropriate thickness of stainless steel. Stainless steel flashing shall
be no thinner than 22 gauge.
.2 Where indicated on the Drawings and where required to accommodate
movement, an elastomeric flashing system shall be used.

.3 Elastomeric flashing connecting to work of other Sections shall be provided by
the Contractor for the work of this Section, including the attachment to his Work
and to other work, (except waterproofing or roofing).
.4 Where elastomeric or other flashing connects to roofing and waterproofing work
provide 8 inches of flashing beyond the point of attachment to the Work of this
Section. The connection to roofing work shall be provided by the roofing/
waterproofing sub-contractor. Connections of such flashing to other than water-
proofing work shall be provided by the Contractor for the Work of this Section.
.5 Elastomeric flashing exposed to view shall be carefully bonded to the substrates
without blistering; joints shall be neat and as infrequent as possible.
.6 Elastomeric flashing not supported by substrate material shall receive another
layer of 60 mil flashing for reinforcement, fully bonded to the finish layer and the
substrate and extending at least 1 inch beyond the unsupported area.
3.3 PROTECTION, CLEANING AND ACCEPTANCE
.1 Protection
.1 Protect the Work of this Section from any material equipment or practices that
may impair the functioning, appearance, or durability of the Work of this Section
or any other construction.
.2 Package and store the materials in such a manner that shall prevent damage,
contamination, distortion, breakage or structural weakening.
.3 Pre-glazed units shall be stored upright or shall be crated and packaged with a
rigid protection board top to prevent damage from ponding water, or by the work
of other trades.
.4 Units and related components shall not be staged more than one week in advance
of installation in order to avoid damage by other trades. Units shall not be
uncrated more than one day in advance of installation.
.5 Replace any material damaged during manufacture, shipping, storage or erection.
.6 Protect the installed Work of this Section from damage by other trades.
.7 Protection material, such as plastic membrane tapes and adhesive sheeting, shall
be suitable for the intended protection application and protection period.
.8 Protection materials shall be installed in a manner that will not trap harmful
moisture or otherwise contaminate the Work in any way.
.9 The Contractor shall submit samples and manufacturers performance data, as
well as application and removal procedures, for all protection materials.
.10 Remove and replace any portion of the glazed aluminum wall and skylight
assemblies that has been damaged by other trades. All rejected and damaged
material shall be promptly removed from the site.
.2 Cleaning
.1 Immediately prior to completion of the Work, completely clean the entire glazed
aluminum wall and skylight assemblies as follows:
.1 Clean all components of the Work as per the recommendations of the
specific product manufacturer.

.2 Clean the glazed aluminum wall and skylight assemblies from the
topmost levels down in order to avoid staining of the cleaned surfaces
from cleaning solution residue and run-off.
.3 Clean glass with approved glass cleaning solutions only, and ensure that
said cleaning solution is completely removed from the surface after
cleaning.
.4 Do not clean glass when it is exposed to direct sunlight.
.3 Acceptance
.1 Acceptance of the completed installation of the CWSE requires the installation
be sound, watertight and free from defects of material and workmanship.
PART 4 TESTING
4.1 TRIAL INSTALLATIONS
.1 Prior to general installation of any given typical portion or system of the work, the
Curtain Wall Subcontractor shall install a representative trial installation for the
Consultant and the Owners review at designated locations on the building.
.2 This Subcontractor shall propose the scope and location of trial installations for the
Consultant and the Owners review.
.3 This Subcontractor shall notify the Consultant and the Owner well in advance of each
such trial installation. If approved, this portion of the work may become part of the final
installation.
4.2 FIELD TESTS
.1 Air Leakage and Water Penetration Field Tests.
.1 Representative portions of the constructed aluminum curtain wall shall be
physically tested in accordance with the requirements of AAMA 503-92 for the
structural sealant glazing system and AAMA 502-90 for operable awnings and
sliding doors by a qualified independent testing agency retained by Owner.
.1 Air Infiltration Tests: Tests to be conducted in accordance with ASTM
E783. Allowable air infiltration shall not exceed 1.5 times the amount
indicated in the performance requirements or 0.06 cfm/ft
2
, whichever is
greater.
.2 Water Infiltration Tests: Tests to be conducted in accordance with ASTM
E1105. No uncontrolled water leakage is permitted when tested at a static
test pressure differential of 15 psf.
.2 The contractor shall assist and supply adequate means of scaffolding and
adequate access for testing agency, testing crew and reviews and shall have a
representative present at all tests.
.3 Test areas shall be as indicated on the Drawings or as directed by the Consultant.
.4 At least three (3) initially successful water tests shall be performed at different
stages of installation on each system.

.5 Approval of all test areas, test procedures, remediation measures (if required) and
test results rests with the Consultant and the Owner.
.6 The amount and extent of retesting and remediation work required due to failure
shall be in accordance with clause 4.6 Acceptance.
.2 Torque Testing of point supported bolts to Spider Connector System.
.1 Supplier to provide test certificate for cast spiders. On site testing of 10% of each
set of point supported bolts shall be torque tested to the originally specified
loads. If any of the tested systems fail to achieve the specified torque load within
the limits as defined on the Drawings, all assemblies of the same type as the
failed assembly shall be tested and rectified, unless otherwise instructed by the
Engineer.
4.3 PRODUCT ENGINEERING TESTS
.1 All products and individual or aggregate components of the work for which acceptable
engineering or test data is not available shall be physically tested.
.2 Unless otherwise specified herein, the Subcontractor shall propose the specific test
procedures for review by the Consultant and the Owner.
4.4 STRUCTURAL SILICONE TESTING
.1 In addition to mock-up specified under clause 3.9.2 silicone joint(s) proposed for
structural glazing application shall be tested for performance in tension, in shear, and
tension and shear combined.
.2 Test specimens shall be approximately 50 mm in length, full dimension in width and
depth, and be composed of the specified materials, colours and finishes.
.3 Ten specimens for each condition shall be tested and the values for elongation-to-failure
vs. stress recorded for each specimen and the mean and standard deviation calculated for
each condition.
.4 Tests shall be performed by the sealant manufacturer(s) whose product(s) are being
considered for the structural silicone joint(s).
.5 In addition to the above, production testing shall be performed at regular intervals during
assembly of the work, as specified hereinafter.
4.5 FIELD ADHESION TESTING OF SEALANTS:
.1 Field installed sealant joints shall be periodically tested to confirm the adhesion of the
sealant to the substrate.
.2 Perform ten tests for the first 1000 feet of joint length for each type of sealant and joint
substrate.
.3 Perform one test for each 1000 feet of joint length thereafter or one test per each floor per
elevation for each type of sealant and joint substrate.
.4 Tests shall be performed by the sealant manufacturer(s) whose product(s) are being
supplied for the sealant joint(s).

.5 Testing shall comply with ASTM C1193, Test Method to Determine Sealant Adhesion
Characteristics In-Situ.
4.6 EMBEDED ANCHOR TESTING

.1 Each anchor type to be embedded into concrete may be site tested by Owners appointed
testing agency at no cost to this Subcontractor.
.2 Each anchor type shall be tested for shear, tension, and shear and tension combined to 2.0
times the design load.
.3 Testing shall comply with ASTM E488, Test Method for Strength of Anchors in
Concrete and Masonry Elements.
.4 A minimum of 5 percent (5%) but no less than five (5) anchors of each anchor type shall
be tested.
.5 There shall be no failure or permanent deformation to the anchor or the concrete or
reinforced masonry.
4.7 LABORATORY TESTING - MOCK-UPS
.1 The Owner will retain a qualified testing agency to assemble a test chamber and carry out
the tests listed under clause 4.8 on test mock-ups of the structural sealant glazing system
at the testing agencies local facility, and to prepare all reports of such tests for submission
to the Consultant.
.2 The cost of the test chamber and for initial testing will be borne by the Owner.
.3 All costs for the supply, fabrication and assembling of the aluminum curtain wall
assemblies as required for the prototypes at the local testing facility, as described under
clause 4.8 and any retests made necessary by failure of the structural sealant glazing
system or any sealant, anchorage or connection hardware forming part of the aluminum
curtain wall to meet the specified design and performance requirements, shall be borne by
this Subcontractor.
4.8 CURTAIN WALL ASSEMBLY TEST MOCK-UPS
.1 The Aluminum Curtain Wall Subcontractor shall assemble and set up at the local facility
of the testing agency a full size mock-up of the structural sealant glazing system to be
tested as specified herein. The extent of the mock-ups shall be complete with vision glass
and spandrel panels as specified and all surrounding tie-ins. Typical module for testing
to be based upon the anchor and connection design for the structural sealant glazing
system adopted for these areas. The mock-up assembly shall be complete with the
horizontal stack joint, expansion joints, split mullion assembly and continuity of the air
and vapour barriers. The prototype to be tested not be less than three (3) bays wide by 2
floors high.
.2 Mock-ups shall include all curtain wall related components including aluminum curtain
wall, glass and glazing, spandrel panels) air/vapour barriers, gaskets, tapes, sealants,
back-up panels and insulation, flashings, anchors, connectors, baffles, and attachments.
Installation and connection to adjacent envelope elements will be reviewed and tested for

integrity of air and water seals. Correct deficiencies as directed by the Consultant.
Coordinate work of mock-up installations with related work of other Subcontractors.
Allow sufficient time for visual inspection testing, evaluation, alterations and re-testing
as required so as not to interrupt the construction progress schedule of the Project.
Modify and alter mock-ups as necessary to obtain required test results. Upon successful
completion of tests the completed mock-ups may become part of finished work unless
major changes which affect the aesthetics of the unit are required to pass performance
requirements. All subsequent work shall match approved mock-up installations.
.3 Qualification of Testing Company: Testing shall be performed by an independent testing
agency having no affiliations with curtain wall erector or fabricator. Testing company
must have a minimum of five (5) years continuous experience in the type of work
specified.
.4 Test Reports: Testing company will submit a preliminary report detailing testing
methodology, test procedures and connection methods of test specimen to test chamber
prior to fabrication of mock-up. Test chamber will be supplied and installed by the
testing agency and paid by the Owner. Upon completion of all tests, testing company
will submit a certified report to Consultant and this Subcontractor. Report shall include:
.1 An identification and general description of test specimen.
.2 Scale drawings of test specimen showing:
.1 - overall dimensions, details of construction;
.2 - types of materials;
.3 - sizes and locations of all components;
.4 - types and locations of all seals;
.5 - connections to test frame and position in chamber;
.6 - location of pressure and deflection gauges and other pertinent
information.
.3 A log of construction procedures including any construction related problems
and abnormal sequencing procedures.
.4 Number of repeat tests required and modifications made accordingly to test
specimen.
.5 Photographs, labeled by subject, date and project.
.6 A statement describing any deviations from procedure specified herein.
.7 A list of tests, test results and comparative tables to specified requirements. This
must be prepared in a format which presents a clear comparison between test
results and specified performance.
.8 Effect of tests on finishes and any other deficiencies or failures disclosed by tests.
.9 Conclusion statements and recommendations.
.10 Professional seal and signature of professional Consultant responsible for testing.
.11 All information shall be in Metric units.
.5 Fabrication/Installation: Mock-ups shall be fabricated and erected in accordance with
reviewed mock-up shop drawings. Extent of mock-ups shall be as indicated on the tender
drawings:

.1 Curtain Wall Subcontractor and his fabricator and erector shall be present during
erection of mock-ups.
.2 Mock-ups shall be erected vertically and secured to test frame to simulate actual
job conditions. Ensure mock-up is erected and secured in a manner which
reflects actual conditions on building.
.3 Air seal exterior mock-ups to internal test chambers as required to obtain
workable test pressures in chambers. Make seals watertight.
.4 Photograph all aspects of mock-ups during erection. Pay particular attention to
photographing components and seals which become concealed when mock-up
erection is complete.
.6 Testing - General: The appointed testing firm will:
.1 Pretest test chambers and mock-up to ensure all conditions are suitable to start
actual testing. Notify Consultant prior to start of any pre-testing.
.2 Tests will be witnessed by representatives of the Owner, Consultant, Contractor
and Curtain Wall Subcontractor.
.3 Provide one (1) week notice of date when testing is anticipated to proceed.
Provide two (2) days notice of date when pre-testing is complete and found to be
satisfactory and actual testing is to proceed.
.4 Perform testing as per referenced ASTM, AAMA and CSA Standards as
specified.
.7 General Outline of Laboratory Mock-Up Testing:
.1 Preload: Load the test assembly to 0.5 times the specified design wind pressure
and inspect the Assembly for detrimental effects.
.2 Static Pressure Air Infiltration: ASTM E 283 Standard Test Method for Rate of
Air Leakage.
.3 Static Pressure Water Infiltration: ASTM E 331 Standard Test Method for Water
Penetration by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
.4 Dynamic Pressure Water Infiltration: AAMA 501.1 Standard Test Method for
Exterior for Water Penetration using Dynamic Pressure.
.5 Structural Loads: ASTM E 330 Structural Performance by Uniform Static Air
Pressure Difference.
.6 Repeat Static Pressure Air Infiltration.
.7 Repeat Static Pressure Water Infiltration.
.8 Lateral Interstorey Movement ( In plane of Construction)
.1 AAMA 501.4-2000 Recommended Static Test Method for Evaluating
Curtain wall and Storefront Systems Subjected to Seismic and Wind
Induced Interstory Drifts.
.2 Test for interstory drift performance by applying a horizontal load to the
frame supporting the mock-up specimen, so as to induce a deflection in
the mock-up equivalent to the specified interstory drift deflection. The
load shall be applied and released through 10 cycles. Visually inspect the
specimen at each displacement.
.9 Repeat Static Air.
.10 Repeat Static Water.

.11 Horizontal Interstory Movement (Normal to Construction)
the mock-up equivalent to the specified interstory drift deflection. The
load shall be applied and released through 10 cycles. Visually inspect the
.12 Repeat Static Air Infiltration
.13 Repeat Static Water Penetration
.14 Vertical Interstory Movement (Differential Deflection)
.2 Test for live load deflection by applying a vertical load to the frame
supporting the mock-up specimen, so as to induce a deflection in the
mock-up equivalent to the specified live load deflection. The load shall
be applied and released through 10 cycles. Visually inspect the
.15 Repeat Static Air Infiltration
.16 Repeat Static Water Penetration
.17 Structural Proof Loads: ASTM E 330 Structural Performance by Uniform Static
.1 Air Pressure Difference.
.1 Apply a load of 275 kg outward for a period of 10 seconds.
.2 Apply a load of 275 kg sideways in either direction for a period
of 10 seconds.
.2 No glass breakage, permanent damage to panels, fasteners or anchors
shall occur and permanent deformation to wall framing members shall
not exceed 0.2 percent of their clear spans (L/500) at a structural test load
equal to 1.5 times the specified design wind pressures and suctions
for field zones and/or edge zones. Test pressures/suctions shall
each be held for a period of ten (10) seconds each.
.18 Interstory Movement Lateral (Proof Load):
Induced Interstory Drifts (Proof Load).
the mock-up equal to 1.5 times the specified interstory drift deflection.
The load shall be applied and released through 10 cycles. Visually
inspect the specimen at each displacement.
.19 Energy Performance

.1 CSA A440.2-04, Energy Performance of Windows and Other
Fenestration Systems.
.2 NFRC 100-2004, Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-
Factors.

4.9 ACCEPTANCE
.1 The acceptability of the Structural Glass Curtain Wall/Skylight System mock-ups by the
Consultant shall depend on satisfactory test performance of the mock-ups. This
Subcontractor shall pay any costs for engineering and other services as may be required
to modify and retest the aluminum curtain wall assemblies should this prove to be
necessary due to the unsatisfactory results of the tests executed.
.2 All tests shall be conducted before fabrication or production of the aluminum curtain
wall.
END OF SECTION



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