SECTION 08520 ALUMINUM WINDOWS 00000000PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1. SECTION INCLUDES A. 1.2.

Aluminum windows as shown on Drawings and specified herein.

REFERENCES A. SASO Saudi Arabian Standards Organization SASO 79 Aluminum and aluminum alloys products for architectural application Part 1: Sheets, strips, bars and structural sections. Testing methods for aluminum and aluminum alloys products for building purposes Part 1: Sheets, strips, bars and structural section. Methods of test for aluminum windows and doors. Aluminum windows.

SASO 80

SASO 1032 SASO 1033 B.

AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturer Association AAMA 101 AAMA 603.8 AAMA 605.2 AAMA 606.1 AAMA 607.1 AAMA 701.2 Aluminum Prime windows and Sliding Glass Doors Pigmented Organic Coating on Extruded Aluminum High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels Color Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum Clear Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum Voluntary Specification for Pile Weather Stripping

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AA - Aluminum Association Aluminum Association Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

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ANSI - American National Standards Institute: A134.1 Specification for Aluminum Prime windows.

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ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials: ASTM B 136 ASTM B 137 Stain Resistance of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum Weight of Coatings on Anodically Coated Aluminum
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ASTM B 209 ASTM B 211 ASTM B 221 ASTM B 244 ASTM D 2287 ASTM D 3656 ASTM E 283 ASTM E 330 ASTM E 331 ASTM E 547 ASTM F 468 F.

Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bars, Rods and Wire Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes and Tubes Thickness of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum with Eddy-Current Instrument Non-Rigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds. Insect Screening and Louver Cloth Woven From Vinyl-Coated Glass fiber Yarn Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Under the Influence of Wind Loads. Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Pressure Difference Loads Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference Loads Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs for General Use

DIN - Deutsches Institut fuer Normung DIN 4108 DIN 18055 Heat Insulation in Buildings Windows; Air Permeability of Joints, Water Tightness and Mechanical Strain

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AWS - American Welding Society: D1.1 - Structural Welding Code, Steel D1.2 - Structural Welding Code, Aluminum

1.3.

SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's specifications, standard details, and installation recommendations for components of aluminum windows required for project, including data that products have been tested and comply with performance requirements.

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Certification: Submit statement certified by registered Structural engineer that systems including glass will withstand specified wind-loads.

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Samples: Submit samples of each type and color of aluminum finish, on 300 mm long sections of extrusions or formed shapes.

TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE A. Deliver aluminum window to site in packages or containers; labeled for identification with the manufacturer's name, brand and contents. Store aluminum window material in weather tight and dry storage facility. Protect from damage from handling, weather and construction operations before, during and after installation.

1.5.

WARRANTY A. Submit 2 copies of written guarantee signed by the manufacturer, installer and contractor, agreeing to replace aluminum window units which fail in material or workmanship within 1 year of date of substantial handing over.

1.6.

QUALITY ASSURANCE A. B. Standards: Comply with applicable provisions of the Metal Curtain Wall, Window, Storefront and Entrance Guide Specifications Manual - AAMA. General: Provide aluminum window units that comply with performance requirements specified, as demonstrated by testing manufacturer's corresponding stock systems according to test methods indicated. Type of windows shall be as shown on the drawings. Testing: Test each type and size of required window unit through a recognized independent testing laboratory or agency approved by Owners Representative, in accordance with ASTM E 330 for structural performance, ASTM E 283 for air infiltration, and ASTM E 331 and ASTM E 547 for water penetration. Provide certified test results. Sizes of test units for the air infiltration, water resistance, and structural performance shall conform to the AAMA Guide Specification GS-001 Chart A requirements. Tested units shall be glazed, completely assembled, and constructed in accordance with requirements indicated. Perform tests on units with window sash and ventilators closed and locked. Materials and workmanship used in test units shall be identical to those proposed for the project. Use of nonrepresentative measures or techniques is prohibited. Design Requirements: Comply with structural performance, air infiltration, and water penetration requirements indicated in AAMA 101 for type, grade and performance class of window units required. 1. In addition to AAMA design standards, component parts and completed window assemblies shall be designed, fabricated and installed to withstand design pressure of minimum 98 kg/m, for wind loads normal to wall, acting both inward and outward.

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Uniform Load Deflection: No window member (glazed) shall deflect more than 1/175 of its span at the specified design load when tested in accordance with ASTM E 330 at a static air pressure difference of at least 98 kg/m, with ventilators closed and locked and the pressure applied first on one side of the unit then on the other.
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3.

Air infiltration rate of aluminum windows shall not be more than 0.30 cfm per ft of operable sash joint for inward test pressure of 30 kg/m, when tested in accordance ASTM E 283. Water Penetration: There shall be no water penetration, as defined in ASTM E 331, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 331 at an inward test pressure of 39 kg/m. Condensation Resistance: Where window units are indicated to be of "thermal-break construction," provide units that have been tested for thermal performance in accordance with AAMA 1503.1 showing a condensation resistance factor (CRF) of 45. Forced-Entry Resistance: Provide window units having a Performance Level 10 when tested in accordance with ASTM F 588.

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6. E.

Manufacturer and Installer Qualifications: Engage on experienced manufacturer and installer who has minimum 5 years experience of manufacturing and installing aluminum windows similar in design and finish to those required for the project and which has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance. Manufacturer and installer shall be subject to approval of Owners Representative. Single Source Responsibility: Provide aluminum window units from one source and produced by a single manufacturer. Field Measurements: Check actual window openings by accurate field measurements before fabrication. Show recorded measurements on final shop drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delay.

F. G.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 2.2 GENERAL: Window types shall be as shown on Drawings. MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES A. General: 1. 2. Provide manufacturer's standard windows complete with members, hardware, weatherstripping, glazing beads, setting blocks, and glazing wedges. Exterior windows and sliders shall have dead locks. Sliders shall have stainless steel V-channel over the slider track with nylon roller.

3. B.

Operable exterior sections of sliding windows shall have aluminum insect screens.

Aluminum members: 1. Extrusions of bars, rods and tubes: 6063-T6 alloy conforming to ASTM B 221.
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2. 3. C.

Sheets and plates: 5005-H14 alloy conforming to ASTM B 209. Window frames and sashes shall be manufacturer standard systems of extrusions not less than 2.2 mm thick.

Fasteners: Aluminum, or non-magnetic stainless steel, or a non-corrosive material, compatible with the aluminum components and warranted by manufacturer. 1. 2. Do not use exposed fasteners except where unavoidable for application of hardware. Match finish of adjoining metal. Provide Phillips flat-head machine screws for exposed fasteners.

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Brackets and Reinforcements: Manufacturer standard high-strength aluminum units where feasible; otherwise, non-magnetic stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized complying with ASTM A 386. Concrete/Masonry Inserts: Cast iron, malleable iron, or hot-dip galvanized steel conforming to ASTM A 386. Bituminous Coatings: Cold-applied asphalt mastic complying with SSPC - Paint 12, compounded for 20 mil thickness per coat. Sealants: Aluminum frames shall be sealed using a sealant of a type conforming to Section 07900 - SEALANTS, and a color matching with the aluminum profiles. Glass: Conform to Section 08800 - GLAZING. Type of glazing shall be as shown on the Drawings. Weatherstripping: For horizontal sliding or double-wing window units provide sliding type woven pile weatherstripping of wood, polypropylene or nylon pile and resinimpregnated backing fabric, and aluminum backing strip complying with AAMA 701.2. For other types of windows provide compression-type weatherstripping, compressible molded expanded EPDM or neoprene weatherstripping gaskets in accordance with ASTM C 509. Glazing Gasket: Manufacturer's standard vinyl glazing gasket. Hardware: Provide manufacturers standard hardware fabricated from aluminum or stainless steel compatible with aluminum and of sufficient strength to perform and function as intended.

E. F. G. H. I.

J. K.

2.3

FINISHES A. Exposed aluminum surfaces shall have the manufacturer's standard finish, unless otherwise indicated on Drawings and in accordance with the following: 1. Exposed aluminum surfaces shall have the manufacturer's standard anodized finish conforming to AA C22A42; 22 micron thick; with shop-applied protective coating of clear acrylic lacquer or any coating in accordance with
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AAMA 602.2, 0.5 mil dry film thickness, over anodized finish. Color shall be as approved by the Engineer. 2.4 FABRICATION A. General: Provide manufacturer's standard fabrication and accessories which comply with indicated standards and are reglazable without dismantling of sash framing, except to extent more specific or more stringent requirements are indicated. Include complete system for assembly of components and anchorage of window units, and prepare sash for glazing except where pre-glazing at factory is indicated. Fabrication and installation of aluminum windows shall be executed by an approved specialized firm having at least 5 years experience of successfully completed projects. Sizes and Profiles: Required sizes for window units and profile requirements are shown on the drawings. Details, where shown, are based upon standard details by one or more manufacturers. It is intended that similar details by other manufacturers shall be acceptable, provided they comply with size requirements, minimum/maximum profile requirements and performance standards as shown or specified. Pre-glazed Fabrication: Pre-glaze window units at factory where possible and practical for applications indicated. Comply with requirements of Section 08800 GLAZING in addition to requirements of ANSI/AAMA 302.9. Provide weep-holes and internal passages to drain infiltrating water and condensation to exterior. Weatherstripping: Provide compression-type weather-stripping at perimeter of each operating sash where sliding-type is not appropriate. Provide sliding-type weatherstripping at all locations where sash rails slide horizontally or vertically along frame of units. Provide mullions and cover plates as shown matching window units, and complete with anchors for support and installation. Allow for erection, tolerances and provide for movements of window units due to thermal expansion and building deflections.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSPECTION A. Window openings shall conform to dimensions and tolerances shown on the drawings.

B.

Examine substrates, adjoining construction, and the conditions under which work is to be installed. Installation shall not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2

INSTALLATION A. B. C. D. Comply with the manufacturer's written instructions for installation of units and other components. Units shall be set plumb, level and true to line, without warp or rack of frames. Frames shall be anchored solidly to surrounding construction to prevent distortion or misalignment. Apply protective coating to separate aluminum from galvanically incompatible materials, including concrete and steel casting as recommended by aluminum manufacturer.

3.3

CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. Upon completion of installation of aluminum windows, clean exposed metal and glass surfaces of excess sealants, dirt and other substances. Exercise care to avoid damage to protective coatings and finishes. Lubricate hardware. Protect the installed work until substantial completion and replace all damaged work as required by the Engineer. END OF SECTION

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