SECTION 08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1	Work Included

A.	Furnish and install aluminum architectural windows complete with hardware and related components as shown on drawings and specified in this section.

B.	All windows shall be EFCO® Series 590X AW-PG100-FW Fixed. Other manufacturers requesting approval to bid their product as an equal must submit the following information fifteen days prior to close of bidding.
1.	A FX/PO sample window, 24" (610 mm) x 36" (914 mm) single unit, as per requirements of architect.
2.	Test reports documenting compliance with requirements of Section 1.3.

NOTE: List work and materials related to this section but specified in other sections. EFCO recommends that one manufacturer furnish all applicable Division 8 products to ensure consistent product quality and compatibility.

1.2	Related Sections:

A.	Section 08 32 13 – Sliding Aluminum – Framed Glass Doors
B.	Section 08 41 13 – Aluminum – Framed Entrances and Storefronts
C.	Section 08 44 13 – Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls
D.	Section 08 44 33 – Sloped Glazing Assemblies
E.	Section 10 71 13 – Exterior Sun Control Devices

1.3	Performance Requirements

A.	Test Units
1.	Air, water, and structural test unit shall conform to requirements set forth in AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 – 17 and manufacturer's standard locking/operating hardware and insulated glazing configuration.
2.	Thermal test unit sizes shall be 47.25" (1200 mm) x 59.125" (1502). Unit shall consist of a single typical fixed window.

B.	Test Procedures and Performances
1.	Windows shall conform to all AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 – 17 requirements for the window type referenced in 1.01.B.  In addition, the following specific performance requirements shall be met.
2.	Air Infiltration Test
a.	Test unit in accordance with ASTM E 283 at a static air pressure difference of 6.27 
psf (300 Pa).
b.	Air infiltration shall not exceed 0.10 cfm/sf (0.5 l/s•m²) of unit.
3.	Water Resistance Test
a.	Test unit in accordance with ASTM E 331/ASTM E 547 at a static air pressure difference of 15.0 psf (720 Pa).
b.	Test unit in accordance with AAMA 501.1-17 at a dynamic air pressure difference of 15.0 psf (720 Pa).
c.	There shall be no uncontrolled water leakage.

4.	Uniform Load Structural Test
a.	Test unit in accordance with ASTM E 330 at a static air pressure difference of 226.6 psf (10849 Pa), both positive and negative.
b.	At conclusion of test there shall be no glass breakage or permanent damage.
5.	Forced Entry Resistance
a.	Windows shall be tested in accordance to ASTM F 588 or AAMA 1303.5 and meet the requirements of performance level 40.
6.	Condensation Resistance Test (CRF)
a.	Test unit in accordance with AAMA 1503.1.
b.	Condensation Resistance Factor (CRF) shall not be less than ___ (frame) when glazed with ___ center of glass U-Factor.
7.	Condensation Resistance (CR)
a.	With ventilators closed and locked, test unit in accordance with NFRC 500-2017.
b.	Condensation Resistance (CR) shall not be less than ___ when glazed with ___ center of glass U-Factor.
8.	Thermal Transmittance Test (Conductive U-Factor)
a.	With ventilators closed and locked, test unit in accordance with NFRC 100-2017.
b.	Conductive thermal transmittance (U-Factor) shall not be more than ___ BTU/hr•ft2•°F
( ___ W/m²•K) when glazed with ___ center of glass U-Factor.

C.	Project Wind Loads

NOTE: Architect to specify design wind pressure, both positive and negative required by the governing building code, as calculated from ANSI A58.1, or as determined by boundary layer wind tunnel testing. Use 20.0 psf (958 Pa) as minimum.

1.	The system shall be designed to withstand the following loads normal to the plane of the wall:
a.	Positive pressure of ____ psf ( ____ Pa) at non-corner zones.
b.	Negative pressure of ____ psf ( ____ Pa) at non-corner zones.
c.	Negative pressure of ____ psf ( ____ Pa) at corner zones.

1.4 	Quality Assurance

A.	Provide test reports from AAMA accredited laboratories certifying the performance as specified in 1.05.

B.	Test reports shall be accompanied by the window manufacturer’s letter of certification, stating the tested window meets or exceeds the referenced criteria for the appropriate window type.
 
1.5	Submittals

A.	Product Data: Test reports from an AAMA accredited laboratory.

B.	Contractor shall submit shop drawings; finish samples, test reports, and warranties.
1.	Samples of materials as may be requested without cost to owner, i.e., metal, glass, fasteners, anchors, frame sections, mullion section, corner section, etc.

C.	An NFRC Component Modeling Approach (CMA) generated label certificate shall be provided by the manufacturer. The label certificate shall be project specific and will contain the thermal performance ratings of the manufacturer’s framing combined with the specified glass, and the glass spacer used in the fabrication of the glass, at NFRC standard test size as defined in table 4-3 in NFRC 100-2017.

1.6	Warranties

A.	Total Window Installation
1.	The responsible contractor shall assume full responsibility and warrant for one year the satisfactory performance of the total window installation which includes that of the windows, hardware, glass (including insulated units), glazing, anchorage and setting system, sealing, flashing, etc., as it relates to air, water, and structural adequacy as called for in the specifications and approved shop drawings.
2.	Any deficiencies due to such elements not meeting the specifications shall be corrected by the responsible contractor at their expense during the warranty period.

NOTE: Standard warranty period is 5 years or extended 10 years.

B.	Window Material and Workmanship
1.	Provide written guarantee against defects in material and workmanship for ___ years from the date of final shipment.

C.	Glass
1.	Provide written warranty for insulated glass units that they will be free from obstruction of vision as a result of dust or film formation on the internal glass surfaces caused by failure of the hermetic seal due to defects in material and workmanship.
2.	Warranty period shall be for 10 (ten) years.

D.	Finish

NOTE: Select for Anodic Finish:  Standard warranty period is 3 years, or extended 5 years, or 10 years.

1.	Warranty period shall be for ___ years from the date of final shipment.

		OR
NOTE: Select for Organic Finish:  Standard warranty period is 5 years, or extended 10 years, or 15 years, or 20 years.

1.	Warranty period shall be for ___ years from the date of final shipment.
2.	Provide organic finish warranty based on AAMA standard 2605.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1	Manufacturers

A.	Basis-of-Design Product:
1.	EFCO Corporation
2.	590X Series Steel Replica Window
3.	3-1/4” (83 mm) system depth
4.	AW-PG100-FW

B.	Equivalents: Subject to compliance with all requirements, acceptable alternative(s) include the following:
1.	Manufacturer: (______)
2.	Series: (______)
3.	System Depth: (______)
4.	Performance Grade: (______)

2.2	Materials

A.	Aluminum 
1.	Extruded aluminum shall be 6063-T6 alloy and tempered. Nominal 0.100” (2.5 mm) wall thickness for frame extrusions.

B.	Thermal Barrier
1.	All exterior aluminum shall be separated from interior aluminum by a rigid, structural thermal barrier. For purposes of this specification, a structural thermal barrier is defined as a system that shall transfer shear during bending and, therefore, promote composite action between the exterior and interior extrusions.
2.	The thermal barrier shall be thermal struts, consisting of glass reinforced polyamide nylon, mechanically crimped in raceways extruded in the exterior and interior extrusions.
3.	Pour and debridge urethane thermal barriers shall not be permitted.

C.	Fasteners
1.	All frame assembly fasteners and hardware attachment screws shall be stainless steel.

2.3 Glazing
A.	Refer to Division 08 Section “Glazing” for glass requirements.
B.	Glazing method shall be dry-glazed in accordance with manufacturer’s standard.

2.4	Fabrication 

A.	General
1.	Mechanical fasteners, welded components, and hardware items shall not bridge thermal barriers. Thermal barriers shall align at all frame and vent corners.
2.	Depth of frame shall not be less than 3 1/4” (83 mm).
3.	All frame members shall accommodate separate interior and exterior finished and colors.

B.	Aluminum windows shall be re-glazable from the building interior without dismantling the vent or framing.

C.	Window Frame Joinery: Frame members shall be mechanically fastened.

D.	Water Management: Aluminum windows shall have two weep holes under each glazing pocket with a silicone heel bead forming an internal seal.

E.	Glazing
1.	All units shall be dry-glazed glazed with the manufacturer's standard sealant process provided the glass is held in place by a removable, extruded aluminum, glazing bead. The glazing bead must be isolated from the glazing material by a gasket.

F.	Finish

NOTE: See separate finish specification for more details. 

1.	Anodic 
a.	Finish all exposed areas of aluminum windows and components with electrolytically deposited color in accordance with Aluminum Association Designation 
AA-M10-C22-___ Color shall be ___.

NOTE: Available colors are clear, champagne, light bronze, medium bronze, dark bronze & black.

	AA Description	Description	Arch. Class	AAMA Guide Spec.
	AA-M10-C22-A41	Clear Anodized	1	611-14
	AA-M10-C22-A44	Color Anodized	1	611-14

	OR
1.	Organic 
a.	Finish all exposed areas of aluminum windows and components with ___. Color shall
be ___.

Note: High performance 70% PVDF fluoropolymer Ultrapon™ finishes are available in standard colors.  Reference the EFCO color brochure for assistance in color and resin selection.  Custom colors are available upon request.

	AA Description	Description	AAMA Guide Spec.
	AA-M12-C42-R1X	70% PVDF Ultrapon™	2605-17

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1	Inspection 

A.	Job Conditions 
1.	Verify that openings are dimensionally within allowable tolerances, plumb, level, clean, provide a solid anchoring surface, and are in accordance with approved shop drawings. 

NOTE: Insert at discretion of specifier

2.	Provide for manufacturer representation to conduct pre-installation site meeting.

3.2	Installation 

A.	Use only skilled tradesmen with work done in accordance with approved shop drawings and specifications.

B.	Plumb and align window faces in a single plane for each wall plane, and erect windows and materials square and true. Adequately anchor to maintain positions permanently when subjected to normal thermal movement, specified building movement, and specified wind loads.

C.	Furnish and apply sealants to provide a weather tight installation at all joints and intersections and at opening perimeters. Wipe off excess material and leave all exposed surfaces and joints clean and smooth.

3.3 Anchorage

A.	Adequately anchor to maintain positions permanently when subjected to normal thermal movement, specified building movement, and specified wind loads. 

3.4 Protection and Cleaning 

A.	After completion of window installation, windows shall be inspected, adjusted, put into working order and left clean, free of labels, dirt, etc. Protection from this point shall be the responsibility of the general contractor.

EFCO is a registered trademark of EFCO Corporation. Ultrapon is a trademark of EFCO Corporation.
SECTION 08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1	Summary

A.	Furnish and install aluminum architectural windows complete with hardware and related components as shown on drawings and specified in this section.

B.	All windows shall be EFCO® Series 590X AW-PG80-AP Projected. Other manufacturers requesting approval to bid their product as an equal must submit the following information fifteen days prior to close of bidding.
1.	A sample window, 24" (610 mm) x 36" (914 mm) single unit, as per requirements of architect.
2.	Test reports documenting compliance with requirements of Section 1.3.

C.	Single Source Requirement
1.	All products listed in Section 1.2 shall be provided by the same manufacturer.

NOTE: List work and materials related to this section but specified in other sections. EFCO recommends that one manufacturer furnish all applicable Division 8 products to ensure consistent product quality and compatibility.

1.2	Related Sections:

A.	Section 08 32 13 – Sliding Aluminum – Framed Glass Doors
B.	Section 08 41 13 – Aluminum – Framed Entrances and Storefronts
C.	Section 08 44 13 – Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls
D.	Section 08 44 33 – Sloped Glazing Assemblies
E.	Section 10 71 13 – Exterior Sun Control Devices

1.3	Performance Requirements

A.	Test Units
1.	Air, water, and structural test unit shall conform to requirements set forth in AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-17 and manufacturer's standard locking/operating hardware and insulated glazing configuration.
2.	Thermal test unit sizes shall be 60" (1524 mm) x 24" (609.6 mm). Unit shall consist of a projected vent.

B.	Test Procedures and Performances
1.	Windows shall conform to all AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-17 requirements for the window type referenced in 1.01.B.  In addition, the following specific performance requirements shall be met.

2.	Life Cycle Testing
a.	Test in accordance with AAMA 910.  There shall be no damage to fasteners, hardware parts, support arms, activating mechanisms, or any other damage that would cause the window to be inoperable.  Air infiltration and water resistance tests shall not exceed specified requirements. 

3.	Air Infiltration Test
a.	With ventilators closed and locked, test unit in accordance with ASTM E 283 at a static air pressure difference of 6.27 psf (300 Pa).
b.	Air infiltration shall not exceed .10 cfm/SF (.50 l/s•m²) of unit.

4.	Water Resistance Test
a.	With ventilators closed and locked, test unit in accordance with ASTM E 331/ASTM E 547 at a static air pressure difference of 15.0 psf (720 Pa).
b.	With ventilators closed and locked, test unit in accordance with AAMA 501.1-17 at a dynamic air pressure difference of 15.0 psf (720 Pa).
c.	There shall be no uncontrolled water leakage.

5.	Uniform Load Structural Test
a.	With ventilators closed and locked, test unit in accordance with ASTM E 330 at a static air pressure difference of 180.45 psf (8640 Pa), both positive and negative.
b.	At conclusion of test there shall be no glass breakage, permanent damage to fasteners, hardware parts, support arms or actuating mechanisms, nor any other damage that would cause the window to be inoperable.

6.	Forced Entry Resistance
a.	Windows shall be tested in accordance to ASTM F 588 and meet the requirements of performance grade 40.

7.	Accessibility: 
a.	Test unit in accordance with AAMA 513-14.
b.	As indicated on architectural drawing or project specifications, operable windows and doors as required in occupied spaces shall meet the operating force limits and motion restrictions of ICC A117.1, Section 309.4, when tested by an AAMA-accredited lab in accordance with AAMA 513-14.

8.	Condensation Resistance Test (CRF)
c.	Test unit in accordance with AAMA 1503.1.
d.	Condensation Resistance Factor (CRF) shall not be less than ___ (frame) when glazed with ___ center of glass U-Factor.

9.	Condensation Resistance (CR)
b.	Condensation Resistance (CR) shall not be less than ___ when glazed with ___ center of glass U-Factor.

10.	Thermal Transmittance Test (Conductive U-Factor)
a.	Conductive thermal transmittance (U-Factor) shall not be more than ___ BTU/hr•ft2•°F
( ___ W/m²•K) when glazed with specified glass.

C.	Project Wind Loads

NOTE: Architect to specify design wind pressure, both positive and negative required by the governing building code, as calculated from ANSI A58.1, or as determined by boundary layer wind tunnel testing. Use 20.0 psf (958 Pa) as minimum.

1.	The system shall be designed to withstand the following loads normal to the plane of the wall:
a.	Positive pressure of ____ psf ( ____ Pa) at non-corner zones.
b.	Negative pressure of ____ psf ( ____ Pa) at non-corner zones.
c.	Negative pressure of ____ psf ( ____ Pa) at corner zones.

1.4	Quality Assurance

C.	Provide test reports from AAMA accredited laboratories certifying the performance as specified in 1.3.

D.	Test reports shall be accompanied by the window manufacturer’s letter of certification, stating the tested window meets or exceeds the referenced criteria for the appropriate window type.

1.5 Submittals

C.	Product Data: Test reports from an AAMA accredited laboratory.

D.	Contractor shall submit shop drawings; finish samples, test reports, and warranties.
1.	Samples of materials as may be requested without cost to owner, i.e., metal, glass, fasteners, anchors, frame sections, mullion section, corner section, etc.

C.	An NFRC Component Modeling Approach (CMA) generated label certificate shall be provided by the manufacturer. The label certificate shall be project specific and will contain the thermal performance ratings of the manufacturer’s framing combined with the specified glass, and the glass spacer used in the fabrication of the glass, at NFRC standard test size as defined in table 4-3 in NFRC 100-2010.

1.6	Warranties

A.	Total Window Installation
1.	The responsible contractor shall assume full responsibility and warrant for one year the satisfactory performance of the total window installation which includes that of the windows, hardware, glass (including insulated units), glazing, anchorage and setting system, sealing, flashing, etc., as it relates to air, water, and structural adequacy as called for in the specifications and approved shop drawings.
2.	Any deficiencies due to such elements not meeting the specifications shall be corrected by the responsible contractor at their expense during the warranty period.

NOTE: Standard warranty period is 5 years or extended 10 years.

B.	Window Material and Workmanship
1.	Provide written guarantee against defects in material and workmanship for ___ years from the date of final shipment.

C.	Glass
1.	Provide written warranty for insulated glass units that they will be free from obstruction of vision as a result of dust or film formation on the internal glass surfaces caused by failure of the hermetic seal due to defects in material and workmanship.
2.	Warranty period shall be for 10 (ten) years.

D.	Finish

NOTE: Select for Anodic Finish:  Standard warranty period is 3 years or extended 5 years or 10 years.

1.	Warranty period shall be for ___ years from the date of final shipment.
	OR
NOTE: Select for Organic Finish:  Standard warranty period is 5 years or extended 10 years or 15 years or 20 years.

1.	Warranty period shall be for ___ years from the date of final shipment.
2.	Provide organic finish warranty based on AAMA standard 2605.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Manufacturers

A.	Basis-of-Design Product:
1.	EFCO Corporation
2.	590X Series Steel Replica Window
3.	3-1/4” (83 mm) system depth
4.	AW-PG80-AP

B.	Equivalents: Subject to compliance with all requirements, acceptable alternative(s) include the following:
1.	Manufacturer: (______)
2.	Series: (______)
3.	System Depth: (______)
4.	Performance Grade: (______)

2.2 Materials

A.	Aluminum Extrusions:
1.	Extruded aluminum shall be 6063-T6 alloy and tempered. Nominal 0.100” (2.5 mm) wall thickness for frame and vent extrusions.

B.	Thermal Barrier
1.	All exterior aluminum shall be separated from interior aluminum by a rigid, structural thermal barrier.  For purposes of this specification, a structural thermal barrier is defined as a system that shall transfer shear during bending and, therefore, promote composite action between the exterior and interior extrusions.
2.	The thermal barrier shall be thermal struts, consisting of glass reinforced polyamide nylon, mechanically crimped in raceways extruded in the exterior and interior extrusions.
3.	Pour and debridge urethane thermal barriers shall not be permitted.

C.	Fasteners
1.	All frame assembly fasteners and hardware attachment screws shall be stainless steel.

2.3	Glazing

A.	Refer to Division 08 Section “Glazing” for glass requirements.

B.	Glazing method shall be dry-glazed in accordance with manufacturer’s standard.

2.4	Hardware

A.	General: Provide manufacturer’s standard hardware.

B.	Standard Hardware:
NOTE: Select from the options listed below.
1.	White Bronze Cam Locks with metal strikes
2.	(Optional): Lift-handle
3.	(Optional): Dual-shoe roto operator
4.	Stainless steel 4-bar arm hinges
5.	(Optional): Limit device

2.5	Fabrication 

A.	General
1.	Mechanical fasteners, welded components, and hardware items shall not bridge thermal barriers. Thermal barriers shall align at all frame and vent corners.
2.	Depth of frame and vent shall not be less than 3 1/4” (83 mm).
3.	All frame and vent members shall accommodate separate interior and exterior finishes and colors.

B.	Aluminum windows shall be re-glazable from the building interior without dismantling the vent or framing.

C.	Window Frame Joinery: Frame members shall be mechanically fastened.

D.	Vents
1.	All vent extrusions shall be tubular.
2.	Each corner shall be mitered, reinforced with an extruded corner key, hydraulically crimped, and "cold welded" with epoxy adhesive.
3.	Each vent shall utilize two rows of weather stripping installed in specifically designed dovetail grooves in the extrusion. The exterior gasket will be omitted at the vent bottom rail for project-out vents, allowing air to pressure equalize the void between the vents and frame.
4.	The vent shall overlap the frame when in the closed position.

E.	Water Management: Aluminum windows shall have two weep holes under each glazing pocket with a silicone heel bead forming an internal seal.

F.	Glazing 
1.	All units shall be dry-glazed glazed with the manufacturer's standard sealant process provided the glass is held in place by a removable, extruded aluminum, glazing bead. The glazing bead must be isolated from the glazing material by a gasket.

NOTE: Insert for windows requiring screens 

G.	Screens
1.	Screen frames shall be extruded.
2.	Screen mounting holes in the window frame shall be factory drilled.
3.	Screen mesh shall be aluminum or fiberglass.

NOTE: Series 590X windows have dual finish capability. The specifier can choose separate finish types and colors for interior and exterior.

H.	Finish

NOTE: See separate finish specification for more details. 

1.	Anodic 
a.	Finish all exposed areas of aluminum windows and components with electrolytically deposited color in accordance with Aluminum Association Designation AA-M10-C22-
___.  Color shall be ___.

NOTE: Available colors are clear, champagne, light bronze, medium bronze, dark bronze & black.

	AA Description	Description	Arch. Class	AAMA Guide Spec.
	AA-M10-C22-A41	Clear Anodized	1	611-14
	AA-M10-C22-A44	Color Anodized	1	611-14
	OR
1.	Organic 
a.	Finish all exposed areas of aluminum windows and components with ___. Color shall
be ___.

NOTE: High performance 70% PVDF fluoropolymer Ultrapon™ finishes are available in standard colors.  Reference the EFCO color brochure for assistance in color and resin selection.  Custom colors are available upon request.

	AA Description	Description	AAMA Guide Spec.
	AA-M12-C42-R1X	70% PVDF Ultrapon™	2605-17

PART 3 EXECUTION 

3.1	Inspection 

A.	Job Conditions 
1.	Verify that openings are dimensionally within allowable tolerances, plumb, level, clean, provide a solid anchoring surface, and are in accordance with approved shop drawings. 

NOTE: Insert at discretion of specifier

2.	Provide for manufacturer representation to conduct pre-installation site meeting.

3.2	Installation 

A.	Use only skilled tradesmen with work done in accordance with approved shop drawings and specifications.

B.	Plumb and align window faces in a single plane for each wall plane, and erect windows and materials square and true. Adequately anchor to maintain positions permanently when subjected to normal thermal movement, specified building movement, and specified wind loads.

C.	Adjust windows for proper operation after installation.

D.	Furnish and apply sealants to provide a weather tight installation at all joints and intersections and at opening perimeters. Wipe off excess material and leave all exposed surfaces and joints clean and smooth.

3.3	Anchorage

A.	Adequately anchor to maintain positions permanently when subjected to normal thermal movement, specified building movement, and specified wind loads. 

3.4	Protection and Cleaning 

A.	After completion of window installation, windows shall be inspected, adjusted, put into working order and left clean, free of labels, dirt, etc. Protection from this point shall be the responsibility of the general contractor.

EFCO is a registered trademark of EFCO Corporation. Ultrapon is a trademark of EFCO Corporation.