SECTION 08 56 19

CUSTOM STORM WINDOWS

Display hidden notes to specifier. (Don't know how? Click Here) 
 Copyright 2003 -  2003 ARCAT, Inc. - All rights reserved

PART 1    GENERAL
1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	Historic One Lite (HOL) removable panel storm windows for exterior mounted.
B.	One Lite (AOL) removable panel storm windows for exterior application.
C.	Bank One Lite (BOL) lift-out single-frame storm windows for interior or exterior mounted.
D.	Magnetic One Lite (MOL) Magnetically attached storm windows for interior mounted.
E.	Slide-A-Way (SAW) Horizontally sliding storm windows for interior mounted.
F.	Monumental One Lite (MMOL) Magnetically attached storm windows for interior mounted.
1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 07 90 00 - Joint Protection.
B.	Section 08 80 00 - Glazing.
1.3	REFERENCES
A.	AAMA 611 - Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum; 1998.
B.	AAMA 2603 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels; 1998.
1.4	SUBMITTALS
A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.
B.	Product Data:  Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3.	Installation methods.
C.	Shop Drawings:  Show dimensions, layout, profiles and product components; details of anchoring and fastening; sealants and weatherstripping; and recorded field measurements.
D.	Finish Samples:  Submit color samples, for approval by Architect, that represent the allowable range of finish established from production material specified.
E.	Component Samples:  If requested by Architect, submit samples of anchors, fasteners, hardware, assembled corner sections and other materials and components.
F.	Operation and Maintenance Data:  Include methods for maintaining installed products and precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and performance.
G.	Executed warranty documents specified.
1.5	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.	Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.
1.	Store inside, if possible, in a clean, well-drained area free of dust and corrosive fumes.
2.	Stack vertically or on edge so that water cannot accumulate on or within materials.  Use non-staining wood or plastic shims between components to provide water drainage and air circulation.
3.	Cover materials with tarpaulins or plastic hung on frames to provide air circulation.
4.	Keep water away from stored assemblies.
1.6	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's Warranty:  Submit warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for period of 5 years from the date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2    PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Allied Window, Inc.; 11111 Canal Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241. ASD. Tel Toll Free: (800) 445-5411, Tel. (513) 559-1212; Fax: (513) 559-1883. Email: csales@alliedwindow.com; Website: www.alliedwindow.com.
B.	Substitutions:  Not permitted.
C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00.
2.2	STORM WINDOWS
A.	General:  Provide Allied Window Custom "Invisible" Storm Windows that fit existing windows without gaps of more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) in each unit.
1.	Verify actual measurements of openings by field measurement before fabrication; show recorded measurements on shop drawings.
2.	Allow for out-of-square and irregular conditions.
3.	Verify frame and sill conditions of each opening before fabrication; provide appropriate fabrication details to suit existing conditions.
B.	Historic One Lite (HOL) Removable Panel Storm Windows: Exterior mounted, aluminum framed removable panel(s) in aluminum master frame; panels removable to interior, without hardware on outside.
1.	Frame and Sash Sightline:  2-1/8 inch (54 mm) maximum.
2.	Frame Thickness:  3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
3.	Style:  Single removable panel (HOL-A).
4.	Style:  Top fixed panel and removable bottom panel (HOL-B) (top sash of prime windows must be operable to facilitate cleaning).
5.	Style:  Top and bottom removable panels (HOL-C) (top sash of prime windows must be operable to facilitate cleaning).
6.	Style:  Fixed top and operable bottom sash with exterior half screen, in aluminum master frame, with glass/screen assembly removable to interior (HOL-OP); 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) build-out to ensure adequate spacing for operation of prime window upper sash; operable bottom sash with heavy duty spring loaded latches that engage at multiple sash positions for ventilation and full width bottom rail lift handle.
7.	Style For Use Where Top Sash of Existing Double-Hung Window is Inoperable: Top panel outside-removable, and bottom panel inside-removable (HOL-C-TOR or HOLOP TOR).
8.	Removable Panels:  Easily removable, held in place with cam-action clips providing positive seal between master frame and panel frame; with full width bottom rail lift handle.
9.	Provide interchangeable heavy-duty screens for each removable panel.
10.	Approved by National Park Service for historic structures.
C.	One Lite Removable Panel Storm Windows: exterior mounted aluminum framed outside-removable panel(s) in aluminum master frame.
1.	Frame and Sash Sightline:  1-3/4 inch (44 mm) maximum, except that any glazing muntin would be 1-1/4 inches (31 mm).  Provide with:
a.	Visible swivel clips.
b.	Invisible cam-clips.
2.	Frame Thickness: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
3.	Style:  Single removable panel (AOL-A).
4.	Style:  Top and bottom removable panels (AOL-C).
5.	Style For Use Where Top Sash of Existing Double-Hung Window is Inoperable:  Top panel outside-removable, and bottom panel inside-removable (AOL-C-BIR HOL-C-TOR).
6.	Removable Panels:  Easily removable, held in place with cam-action clips providing positive seal between master frame and panel frame; with full width bottom rail lift handle.
D.	Bank One Lite (BOL) Lift-Out Storm Windows: Interior or exterior mounted aluminum framed lift-out panels with a single frame, secured with head and sill channels.
1.	Frame Sightline:  1 inch (25 mm) maximum, except 1-1/4 inches (31 mm) glazing muntins.
2.	Frame Thickness: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
3.	Style:  Single lift-out panel (BOL).
4.	Style:  Top lift-out panel outside-removable, bottom lift-out panel inside or outside removable, (BOL-C).
5.	Mounting:  Interior.
6.	Mounting:  Exterior.
E.	Magnetic One Lite (MOL) Magnetically Attached Storm Windows: Interior mounted, aluminum framed removable panel magnetically secured and sealed at jambs and sill and in aluminum channel at head.
1.	Frame Sightline:  1 inch (25 mm) maximum, except at meeting stiles.
2.	Frame Thickness:  3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
3.	Head Channel:  1/2 inch (12 mm) by 5/8 inch (16 mm); 0.046 inch (1.2 mm) minimum wall thickness.
4.	Style:  Single panel (MOL).
5.	Style:  Two stacked panels with horizontal mullion supporting top panel; both panels magnetically attached; bottom panel easily removable (MOL-ST).
a.	Provide interchangeable screen for bottom panel.
b.	Provide half screen unit on exterior of prime window.
6.	Style:  Full height removable unit with two panels; top fixed; bottom panel operable in sash frame (MOL-OP).
a.	Provide heavy duty spring loaded latches that engage at multiple sash positions for ventilation, and full width bottom rail lift handle.
b.	Provide interchangeable operating half screen for operable panel.
c.	Provide half screen unit on exterior of prime window.
7.	Magnets:  Permanent, continuous magnetic tape on panel frame jambs.
a.	Existing Steel Windows:  Magnetically attach to steel window frame, or provide steel tape for magnet to attach to, with aluminum channel or angle for attachment to window frame.
b.	Existing Wood Windows:  Provide steel tape for magnet to attach to, with aluminum channel or angle, or steel angle, for attachment to window frame.
c.	Existing Aluminum Windows:  Provide steel tape for magnet to attach to, with aluminum channel or angle for attachment to window frame.
8.	Mounting stops: 
a.	For window stops at jambs: Steel tape mounted to aluminum channel. 
b.	For window stops at jambs: 1/2 inch by 3/4 inch aluminum angle with steel tape applied. 
9.	Sill: Full width lift rail; flexible sill-seal weatherstripping.
F.	Slide-A-Way (SAW) Horizontally Sliding Storm Windows: Interior mounted, aluminum framed horizontal sliding sash with dual track aluminum head and jamb frame and removable PVC dual sill track; lift-out sash.
1.	Sash Frame Sightline:  1 inch (25 mm).
2.	Sash Frame Depth:  3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
3.	Frame Head and Jambs:  3/4 inch (19 mm) wide sightline, 1-3/16 inches (30 mm) deep; with pile weatherstripping.
4.	Style:  Two sash unit with both sash active (SAW-2).
5.	Style:  Three sash unit with center sash active (SAW-3C).
6.	Style:  Three sash unit with both side sash active (SAW-3E).
7.	Locks:  Provide swivel lock on all units 60 inches (1525 mm) or more in height.
8.	Weatherstripping:  Pile weatherstripping in each frame channel and on meeting stiles of sash, secured to prevent movement, shrinkage, and loss; foam weatherstripping between back of frame and sill and existing construction.
9.	Provide aluminum sill channel to receive PVC track.
10.	Where sliding sash is not possible in certain locations, provide panels using Magnetic One Lite Panels (MOL).
11.	Provide self-storing sliding heavy-duty screen with separate track for each active sash.
12.	Provide interchangeable heavy-duty screen for each lift-out panel.
G.	Monumental Magnetic One Lite (MMOL) Magnetically Attached Storm Windows: Interior mounted, aluminum framed removable panel magnetically secured and sealed at jambs and sill and in aluminum channel at head. 
1.	Frame Sightline: 1-3/8 inch (35 mm) maximum, except at meeting stiles. 
2.	Frame Thickness: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). 
3.	Head Channel: 1/2 inch (12 mm) by 5/8 inch (16 mm); 0.046 inch (1.2 mm) minimum wall thickness. 
4.	Style: Single panel. 
5.	Style: Two stacked panels with horizontal mullion supporting top panel; both panels magnetically attached. 
a.	Provide interchangeable screen for bottom panel. 
b.	Provide half screen on exterior of prime window. 
6.	Magnets: Permanent, continuous magnetic tape on panel frame jambs. 
a.	Existing Steel Windows: Magnetically attach to steel window frame, or provide steel tape for magnet to attach to, with aluminum channel or angle for attachment to window frame. 
b.	Existing Wood Windows: Provide steel tape for magnet to attach to, with aluminum channel or angle, or steel angle, for attachment to window frame. 
c.	Existing Aluminum Windows: Provide steel tape for magnet to attach to, with aluminum channel or angle for attachment to window frame. 
7.	Sill: Full width heavy duty lift rail; flexible sill-seal weatherstripping. 
2.3	COMPONENTS
A.	Master Frame and Panel and Sash Frame Members:  Extruded aluminum with wall thickness not less than 0.062 inches (1.6 mm); miter corners and join with corner keys.
1.	Aluminum:  6063-T5 alloy and temper with minimum ultimate strength of 22,000 psi (152 MPa) and yield strength of 16,000 psi (110 MPa).
2.	Corner Keys:  Extruded aluminum.
3.	Sill Expander:  Where necessary to fit existing sloping sill, provide H-shaped member below master frame with weep holes.
4.	Finish:  Clear anodized finish (201-R1).
5.	Finish:  Baked acrylic enamel, complying with AAMA 2603, electrostatically applied; 15 year warranty.
a.	Color:  White.
b.	Color:  Colonial White.
c.	Color:  Black.
d.	Color:  Bronze.
e.	Color:  Beige.
f.	Color:  Alodine (primed for painting).
g.	Color:  Match color sample provided; two part, polyurethane finish, with 5-year warranty.
6.	Finish:  Clear anodized, complying with AAMA 611, Class 1, AA-M12C22A32 (204-R1).
7.	Finish:  Bronze anodized, complying with AAMA 611, Class 1, AA-M12C22A42.
8.	Finish: Coroflan ADS (Kynar equivalent finish which meets the durability criteria of AAMA 2605, with 15-year warranty. Custom color to match sample provided.
B.	Screens:  Extruded aluminum frame of same type of construction and finish as panel frames; screen cloth held in place with vinyl splines.
1.	Frame Dimensions:  3/8 inch (9.5 mm) thick by 1-1/16 inches (27 mm) wide.
2.	Screen Cloth:  Aluminum wire, 18 by 16 mesh; charcoal color.
3.	Screen Cloth:  Aluminum wire, 18 by 16 mesh; black.
4.	Screen Cloth:  Aluminum wire, 18 by 16 mesh; bright aluminum finish.
5.	Screen Cloth:  Fiberglass, 18 by 16 mesh; charcoal color.
6.	Screen Cloth:  Bronze wire, 18 by 16 mesh.
7.	Screen Cloth:  Stainless steel wire, 18 by 18 mesh; bright color.
8.	Screen Cloth: See-View black stainless steel.
C.	Fasteners:  Zinc plated, cadmium plated or other non-corrosive metal compatible with aluminum.
D.	Hardware:  Nylon or zinc die-cast.
E.	Glass Type:  Annealed glass.
1.	Standard Glazing: 
a.	Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
b.	Thickness: 5/32 inch (4 mm).
2.	Monumental One Lite Glazing:
a.	Thickness: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
b.	Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm). 
F.	Type:  Tempered float glass, ASTM C1048, quality Q3.
1.	Standard Glazing: 
a.	Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
b.	Thickness: 5/32 inch (4 mm).
2.	Monumental One Lite Glazing:
a.	Thickness: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
b.	Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm). 
G.	Type:  Annealed float glass with Low-E pyrolytic hard coating.
1.	Standard Glazing: 
a.	Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
b.	Thickness: 5/32 inch (4 mm).
2.	Monumental One Lite Glazing:
a.	Thickness: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
b.	Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm). 
H.	Type:  Tempered float glass with Low-E pyrolytic hard coating.
1.	Standard Glazing: 
a.	Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
b.	Thickness: 5/32 inch (4 mm).
2.	Monumental One Lite Glazing:
a.	Thickness: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
b.	Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm). 
I.	Type:  Laminated glass.
1.	Monumental One Lite Glazing:
a.	Thickness: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
b.	Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm). 
J.	Type:  Acrylic plastic (Plexiglas).
1.	Standard Glazing: 
a.	Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
b.	Thickness: 5/32 inch (4 mm).
2.	Monumental One Lite Glazing:
a.	Thickness: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
b.	Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
K.	Type:  Polycarbonate plastic (Lexan).
1.	Standard Glazing: 
a.	Thickness: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
b.	Thickness: 5/32 inch (4 mm).
2.	Monumental One Lite Glazing:
a.	Thickness: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
b.	Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
L.	Glazing Gaskets:  Removable and reusable virgin vinyl glazing splines with neatly mitered corners.
M.	Weatherstripping: Pile type for operating units. Tracks lined with Amesbury P/N 19018738WHGD 525-160, and with Amesbury P/N 32018745GYWP at meeting rail.
PART 3    EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2	PREPARATION
A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B.	Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
3.3	INSTALLATION
A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
3.4	PROTECTION
A.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION