D.

QA: Quality assurance

E. QC: Quality control
F. UV: Ultra Violet
1.05 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. ASTM C1087 - Standard Test Method for Determining Compatibility of Liquid- Applied
Sealants with Accessories Used in Structural Glazing Systems; 2016.
B. ASTM C1184 - Standard Specification for Structural Silicone Sealants; 2014.
C. ASTM C1193 - Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants; 2016.
D. ASTM C1330 - Standard Specification for Cylindrical Sealant Backing for Use with Cold
Liquid-Applied Sealants; 2002 (Reapproved 2013).
E. ASTM C1369 - Standard Specification for Secondary Edge Sealants for Structurally Glazed
Insulating Glass Units; 07 (2014).
F. ASTM C1401 - Standard Guide for Structural Sealant Glazing; 2014.
G. ASTM C794 - Standard Test Method for Adhesion-In-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants;
2015a.
H. ASTM C920 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants; 2014a.
I. BS 6093 - Design of joints and jointing in building construction. Guide; 2006+A1:2013.
J. BS EN ISO 11600 - Building construction. Jointing products. Classification and
requirements for sealants; 2003+A1:2011.
K. ETAG 002 - Guideline for European technical approval for structural sealant glazing kits
(SSGK); May 2012.

1.06 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: Coordinate installation of joint sealants with cleaning of joint sealant
substrates and other operations that may impact installation or finished joint sealant work.
B. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project Site.

1.07 SUBMITTALS
A. See Section 01 30 00.01 - Facade Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.
B. Product data:
1. Provide data indicating sealant chemical characteristics, substrate preparation,
limitations, color availability, and compatibility of adjacent materials. Provide technical
data sheets and proof of code compliance.
2. Manufacturer's instructions for installation, factory and field quality control testing and
Facade Sub Contractor's checklists for factory and field QA/QC.
C. Certificates:
1. Certificate of Manufacturer's Approval: All sealants must be used only with the prior
approval of their manufacturer for the intended application. The Facade Sub Contractor
shall be responsible for obtaining this approval and submit. Application of sealant
materials shall not commence until the approval has been obtained from the
manufacturer.
D. The certificate of approval shall indicate:
1. The drawing number, the date and any revision thereto with regards to all the relevant
design, performance and test criteria set out in this specification to which the certificate
applies.

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 2. The sealant's adhesion and compatibility with all components to which it will come into
contact and/or required to adhere to.
3. The life expectancy of the sealant materials detailed and specified.
4. Warranty confirmations for each application.
5. Approval of joint design and dimension.
6. Approval that joint can accommodate the anticipated thermal movement of the
components to which the sealant shall be applied.
7. For weather sealants: The value of the Movement Accommodation Factor (MAF) for
each type of weather sealant as per BS 6093. The MAF is defined as the total
movement which a sealant is capable of tolerating throughout its working life expressed
as a percentage of the minimum joint width.
8. Reports indicating results of pre-installation testing specified herein.
E. Calculations:
1. Structural sealant joint design: Provide calculations for structural bite, dead load support,
glue line thickness, shear, and other parameters. Show compliance with performance
criteria and applicable loads.
F. Where applicable, structural sealant calculations for cold bending induced stress.
1. Sealant joint to comply with the following as minimum:
a. Glue line thickness: 6 mm minimum.
b. Structural bite: 6 mm minimum and equal to or greater than glue line thickness.
c. Bite-to-glue line ratio: Between 1:1 and 3:1, unless otherwise approved by
manufacturer.
d. Joint shall be designed to be filled with standard sealant application procedures.
e. Avoid three-sided sealant adhesion by use of backer rod or bond breaker tape.
f. Permanent stress of sealant due to cold bending shall be considered along with
effects of movement, and any other stresses induced by other applicable loads as
well as effects of relative movement.
g. Finite element analysis shall be provided.taking into consideration modulous of the
sealant.
h. Final approval of sealant design shall be provided by sealant manufacturer and
submitted for approval.
G. IGU sealant joint design:
1. Indicate dimensions on shop drawings, in line with the following:
a. If continuous toggle rebate is used, the thickness of the outer sealant shall exceed
6mm (distance from inside of outer glass lite to outer surface of toggle rebate)
b. If localized toggle rebate channels are used, the bite behind the localized channels
shall exceed 3 mm and the total length of the independent localized toggle rebate
channels shall not exceed 40% of the perimeter of the IGU.
c. Provide justification of the sealant provided along the perimeter.
H. Weather sealant joint design:
1. Provide calculation to show the joint width and the movement capacity of the proposed
sealant adequately allows for the required movement allowances, indicate on shop
drawings.
I. Shop drawings:
1. Shop drawings shall indicate accurate detailing of sealant joints and indicating
dimensions, materials, structural bite, glueline thickness, joint profile, and support
framing.
2. Shopdrawings shall be reviewed and approved by Sealant Manufacturer as part of the
final approval criteria prior to fabrication commencement.

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 J. Test reports:
1. Compatibility statements from the manufacturer of adjacent materials, such as PVB
interlayer, gaskets, membranes, etc. stating that the proposed sealant product is
compatible with their material and deterioration of their materials will not occur.
K. Samples for material selection:
1. Two number sample boards illustrating sealant colours for selection.
L. Approval samples:
1. Two number 60 mm minimum long samples of each sealant.

1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Design structural silicone sealant joints and develop shop drawings under direct supervision
of professional structural engineer experienced in design of glazing systems.
B. All sealants used in the construction and assembly of components shall be stored, applied
and cured strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions. Expiry dates of
sealants shall be observed.
C. Sealant Manufacturer's Technical Representative shall visit during the glazing/ sealing works
minimum twice per application type and provide written report of the observations. Such visits
are required for both factory and site applications.
D. The Facade Sub Contractor shall ensure that sealants will not adversely affect the system or
any of the building components and have sufficient elongation capacity to accommodate the
required joint movements.
E. During construction period, each type of sealant and related primer and shall be products
provided by a single manufacturer.

1.09 MOCK-UP
A. Visual mock-up: All sealants contained within the specified visual mock-ups shall be matching
the visual appearance of the proposed sealants in terms of colour, joint widths, sealant bites,
surface finish, shape, etc.
B. Performance mock-up: All sealants contained within the specified performance mock-ups
shall be identical with the proposed and approved sealant in terms of colour, joint width,
sealant bites, surface finish, shape, etc as shown on the approved project shop drawing and
calculations.
1. Deviation from approved materials or design will result in rejection of the performance
mock-up test.
2. Do not proceed with installation until testing has passed and the results accepted.
3. Perform site pull adhesion test in accordance to ASTM C1193 Method A.

1.10 BENCHMARK INSTALLATION

A. In accordance with Section 01 40 00.01 - Facade Quality Requirements, install glazing and
metal cladding to structural framing, along with all attachments and features, using silicone
structural sealant and weather sealants as per approved drawings, to illustrate workmanship,
adhesion, weatherproofing, tooling, and appearance.
1. Minimum size: 30m2 of cladding area.
2. Maximum size: 60m2 of cladding area.
3. For Structural sealant, Benchmark sample to be Two consecutive balcony doors.
4. Accepted sample may remain as part of work and will be used as basis for acceptance of
remaining sealant work.
5. Unacceptable samples shall be removed.

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