Specifications

Specifications

SECTION 08810A

GLASS AND GLAZING

PART 1   GENERAL

  1.1   REFERENCES

  1.2   SUBMITTALS

  1.3   SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

  1.4   DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

  1.5   PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

  1.6   WARRANTY

    1.6.1   Insulating Glass

PART 2   PRODUCTS

  2.1   INSULATING GLASS

    2.1.1   Clear Insulating Glass

  2.2   LAMINATED GLAZINGS

    2.2.1   Laminated Glass

  2.3   CLERESTORY POLYCARBONATE GLAZING

  2.4   GLAZING ACCESSORIES

    2.4.1   Preformed Tape

    2.4.2   Sealant

    2.4.3   Glazing Gaskets

      2.4.3.1   Fixed Glazing Gaskets

      2.4.3.2   Wedge Glazing Gaskets

      2.4.3.3   Aluminum Framing Glazing Gaskets

    2.4.4   Putty and Glazing Compound

    2.4.5   Setting and Edge Blocking

PART 3   EXECUTION

  3.1   PREPARATION

  3.2   INSTALLATION

  3.3   CLEANING

  3.4   PROTECTION

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SECTION 08810A

GLASS AND GLAZING

PART 1   GENERAL

1.1   REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.  The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI Z97.1                        (1984; R 1994) Safety Performance 

Specifications and Methods of Test for 

Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings 

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM C 509

(1994) Elastomeric Cellular Preformed 

Gasket and Sealing Material

ASTM C 669

(1995) Glazing Compounds for Back Bedding 

and Face Glazing of Metal Sash 

ASTM C 864

(1999) Dense Elastomeric Compression Seal 

Gaskets, Setting Blocks, and Spacers

ASTM C 920

(2002) Elastomeric Joint Sealants

ASTM C 1036

(1991; R 1997) Flat Glass

ASTM C 1172

(1996el) Laminated Architectural Flat Glass

ASTM D 395

(1998) Rubber Property - Compression Set

ASTM E 773

(1997) Accelerated Weathering of Sealed 

Insulating Glass Units

ASTM E 774

(1997) Classification of the Durability of 

Sealed Insulating Glass Units

ASTM E 1300

(1998) Determining the Minimum Thickness and Type of Glass Required to Resist a Specified Load 

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

16 CFR 1201                 Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing 

Materials

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

CID A-A-378                     (Basic) Putty Linseed Oil Type, (for Wood-Sash-Glazing)

GLASS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA (GANA)

GANA Glazing Manual               (1997) Glazing Manual 

1.2   SUBMITTALS

Architect approval is required for submittals with a "A" designation; submittals not having a "A" designation are for information only.  When used, a designation following the "A" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal.  The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Installation

  Drawings showing complete details of the proposed setting methods, mullion details, edge blocking, size of openings, frame details, materials, and types and thickness of glass.

SD-03 Product Data

Insulating Glass

Clerestory Polycarbonate Glazing

Glazing Accessories

  Manufacturer's descriptive product data, handling and storage recommendations, installation instructions, and cleaning instructions.

SD-04 Samples

Insulating Glass

Clerestory Polycarbonate Glazing

Two 203 x 254 mm samples of each of the following:  insulating glass units and polycarbonate glazing units.

SD-07 Certificates

Insulating Glass

  Certificates stating that the glass meets the specified requirements.  Labels or manufacturers marking affixed to the glass will be accepted in lieu of certificates.

Glazing Accessories

1.3   SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Glazing systems shall be fabricated and installed watertight and airtight to withstand thermal movement and wind loading without glass breakage, gasket failure, deterioration of glazing accessories, and defects in the work.  Glazed panels shall comply with the safety standards, as indicated in accordance with ANSI Z97.1.  Glazed panels shall comply with indicated wind loading in accordance with ASTM E 1300. 

1.4   DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Glazing compounds shall be delivered to the site in the manufacturer's unopened containers.  Glass shall be stored indoors in a safe, well ventilated dry location in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, and shall not be unpacked until needed for installation.  Glass shall not be stored on site over 1 month.

1.5   PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

Glazing work shall not be started until outdoor temperature is above 5 degrees C and rising, unless procedures recommended by glass manufacturer and approved by Contracting Officer are made to warm the glass and rabbet surfaces.  Ventilation shall be provided to prevent condensation of moisture on glazing work during installation.  Glazing work shall not be performed during damp or raining weather.

1.6   WARRANTY

1.6.1   Insulating Glass

Manufacturer shall warrant the insulating glass to be free of fogging or film formation on the internal glass surfaces caused by failure of the hermetic seal for a period of 10 years from Date of Substantial Completion. Warranty shall be signed by manufacturer.

PART 2   PRODUCTS

2.1   INSULATING GLASS

Insulating glass shall be Class A preassembled units of dual-seal construction consisting of lites of glass separated by an aluminum, steel, or stainless steel, spacer and dehydrated space conforming to ASTM E 773 and ASTM E 774.  Spacer shall be roll-formed, with bent or tightly welded or keyed and sealed joints to completely seal the spacer periphery and eliminate moisture and hydrocarbon vapor transmission into airspace through the corners.  Primary seal shall be compressed polyisobutylene and the secondary seal shall be a specially formulated silicone.  Glass types shall be as follows:

2.1.1   Clear Insulating Glass

Glass for two-pane insulating units shall be tempered glass. tempered glass must have a surface compression of 10,000 psi 

- clear, Quality q3 - glazing select, conforming to ASTM C 1036 for exterior pane and laminated glass as specified hereinafter for interior pane.  Glass performance shall be U-Value/Winter Nighttime 0.5; R-Value/Winter Nighttime 2.0.

2.2   LAMINATED GLAZINGS

2.2.1   Laminated Glass

Laminated glass shall consist of two layers of Type I transparent float glass, Class 1-clear, Quality q3 - glazing select, conforming to

ASTM C 1036.  Glass shall be bonded together with 0.76 mm thick PVB interlayer under pressure, or alternatives such as resin laminates, conforming to requirements of 16 CFR 1201 and ASTM C 1172.

2.3   CLERESTORY POLYCARBONATE GLAZING

Clerestory polycarbonate glazing shall be Polygal ThermoGal, 25 mm thick with 25 mm rib spacing, clear with 55 percent light transmission and 0.31 U Factory, or equal.  Provide units with matching polycarbonate and aluminum trims.

2.4   GLAZING ACCESSORIES

2.4.1   Preformed Tape

Preformed tape shall be elastomeric rubber extruded into a ribbon of a width and thickness suitable for specific application.  Tape shall be of type which will remain resilient, have excellent adhesion, and be chemically compatible to glass, metal, or wood.

2.4.2   Sealant

Sealant shall be elastomeric conforming to ASTM C 920, Type S or M, Grade NS, Class 12.5, Use G, of type chemically compatible with setting blocks, preformed sealing tape and sealants used in manufacturing insulating glass.  Color of sealant shall be as selected.

2.4.3   Glazing Gaskets

Glazing gaskets shall be extruded with continuous integral locking projection designed to engage into metal glass holding members to provide a watertight seal during dynamic loading, building movements and thermal movements.  Glazing gaskets for a single glazed opening shall be continuous one-piece units with factory-fabricated injection-molded corners free of flashing and burrs.  Glazing gaskets shall be in lengths or units recommended by manufacturer to ensure against pull-back at corners.

2.4.3.1   Fixed Glazing Gaskets

Fixed glazing gaskets shall be closed-cell (sponge) smooth extruded compression gaskets of cured elastomeric virgin neoprene compounds conforming to ASTM C 509, Type 2, Option 1.

2.4.3.2   Wedge Glazing Gaskets

Wedge glazing gaskets shall be high-quality extrusions of cured elastomeric virgin neoprene compounds, ozone resistant, conforming to ASTM C 864, Option 1, Shore A durometer between 65 and 75.

2.4.3.3   Aluminum Framing Glazing Gaskets

Glazing gaskets for aluminum framing shall be permanent, elastic, non-shrinking, non-migrating, watertight and weathertight.

2.4.4   Putty and Glazing Compound

Glazing compound shall conform to ASTM C 669 for face-glazing metal sash.  Putty shall be linseed oil type conforming to CID A-A-378 for face-glazing primed wood sash.  Putty and glazing compounds shall not be used with insulating glass or laminated glass.

2.4.5   Setting and Edge Blocking

Neoprene setting blocks shall be dense extruded type conforming to ASTM D 

395, Method B, Shore A durometer between 70 and 90.  Edge blocking shall be 

Shore A durometer of 50 (+ or - 5).  Silicone setting blocks shall be required when blocks are in contact with silicone sealant.  Profiles, lengths and locations shall be as required and recommended in writing by glass manufacturer.

PART 3   EXECUTION

3.1   PREPARATION

Openings and framing systems scheduled to receive glass shall be examined for compliance with approved shop drawings, GANA Glazing Manual and glass manufacturer's recommendations including size, squareness, offsets at corners, presence and function of weep system, face and edge clearance requirements and effective sealing between joints of glass-framing members. Detrimental materials shall be removed from glazing rabbet and glass surfaces and wiped dry with solvent.  Glazing surfaces shall be dry.

3.2   INSTALLATION

Glass and glazing work shall be performed in accordance with approved shop drawings, GANA Glazing Manual, glass manufacturer's instructions and warranty requirements.  Glass shall be installed with factory labels intact and removed only when instructed.  Edges and corners shall not be ground, nipped or cut after leaving factory.  Springing, forcing or twisting of units during installation will not be permitted.

3.3   CLEANING

Upon completion of project, outside surfaces of glass shall be washed clean and the inside surfaces of glass shall be washed and polished in accordance with glass manufacturer's recommendations.

3.4   PROTECTION

Glass work shall be protected immediately after installation.  Glazed openings shall be identified with suitable warning tapes, cloth or paper flags, attached with non-staining adhesives.  Glass units which are broken, chipped, cracked, abraded, or otherwise damaged during construction activities shall be removed and replaced with new units.

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