08 44 13 Glazed Aluminium Curtain Wal &

Private Residence on Plot #9, Sec.
E/49, Eastern Mangrove, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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SECTION 08 44 13

GLAZED ALUMINIUM CURTAIN WALL
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MASHRABIYA

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SECTION 08 44 13

GLAZED ALUMINIUM CURTAIN WALL

&

MASHRABIYA

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Particular
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Specification Section includes aluminium glazed curtain walling system
for the Majalis (Block B), as shown on the drawings surrounding the entrance
foyer. It includes the aluminium mashrabiya shading screen surrounding it
along with the maintenance cleaning walkway in between. It also includes the
aluminium shading screen of same pattern on the same building, and as
labelled as 2d on the drawings.

B. Testing for airtightness : the same standard for site testing will apply for the
Majlis as a whole ie: the wole building will be pressurized.

C. Related Sections include but are not necessarily restricted to:

1. 01 23 01 Schedule of Approved Manufacturers/ Sub-
Contractors.
2. 01 80 00 Performance Requirements
2. 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants.
3. 08 80 00 - Glazing.
4. 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications.
5. 05.50 01 Aluminium Fabrications
6. 09 91 01 Polyester Powder Coated Finish to Aluminium.

1.3 SUBMITTALS : PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1. Proposal from the Contractor for the work of this section shall be accompanied
with drawings and data details which show how manufacturer intends to comply
with requirements of this specification section for the exterior elements as follows:
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1. Show typical head, sill jamb and corner details and typical intermediate
mullions.
2. Indicate the aluminium system type selected and glazing system also.
3. Junction with and anchorage to the building structure.
4. Air barriers and vapour barriers.
5. Dialectic separator details.
6. Thermal separator details as and wherever required.
7. Provisions for thermally induced expansion and contraction of members.
8. Provisions for absorption of the building structure movements.
9. Water drainage system
10. Detail at parapet condition, and all aluminium appings.
11. Pressure equalization system and air ventilation to the glass rebate.
12. Certified U-value calculations for glazing panels which shall include for the
aluminium framing as well.
13. Design of all flashings and roof abutments, and any miscellaneous aluminium
trim.
14. Design of metal walkway deck, including all connections.
15. Mashrabiya Panels, including detail of section and sample 200x200mm
elevation at 1:1 scale

2. By submitting a proposal, the Contractor agrees that the data submitted with the bid and
subsequent discussions do not negate the requirements of the specifications.

The drawings shall be either in CAD format or printed at a sufficiently detailed scale for
the Engineer to understand all the details. This may typically mean details at 1:20, !:5
and 1:1 scale.

The design and performance specified are minimum requirements. Methods which may
be suggested by these specifications for achieving the design and performance
requirements are not intended to limit methods of achieving the required design and
performance criteria. This shall not be construed to mean work of less quality and
performance than specified may be supplied.

1.4 OTHER SUBMITTALS

1. Product Data

1. Submit manufacturer's specifications, fabrication requirements, and installation
instructions, with amendments to obtain requirements of this section of the
specifications.
2. Include erection and glazing details, maintenance and cleaning instructions.
3. Furnish data clearly describing reglazing techniques.
4. Furnish maintenance and cleaning instructions.

2. Calculations:

.1 Submit calculations, under seal and signature of the Professional Engineer,
substantiating sizes and physical properties of the aluminium profiles,
connections to the structure, glass type and thickness and also showing
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following:

.1 Design load assumptions.

.2 Detailed engineering of mullions.

.3 Moment of inertia of mullions.

.4 Detailed engineering of anchorage hardware, clip angles, washers,
anchor bolts, welds, torque pressures.

.5 Materials proposed and their allowable sheer and bending stresses.

.6 Deflections and expansion and contractions.

2 Prepare engineers calculations in a clear, comprehensive manner to permit
easy review. Incomplete or haphazard calculations will be rejected
unreviewed.

3. Shop Drawings:

.1 Submit shop drawings as specified.

.2 Each shop drawing shall bear seal and signature of the Professional
Engineer.

.3 Show:

.1 Elevations

.2 Detailed design, dimensions, members, profiles, joint location and sizes,
arrangement of units, horizontal to vertical connections, thicknesses,
details of special shapes, reinforcing, drainage details, and flow
diagrams, baffles, flashings, insulation, anchorage system interfacing with
building structure, connections and joints and seals to adjacent building
envelope systems, provisions for thermally induced expansion and
contraction, provisions for absorption of building structure movements
and creep and thermal break details.
.3 Locations of exposed fasteners and joints.
.4 Glazing details, methods, if done in field, in shop, locations of various
types and thicknesses of glass.
.5 Panels, related reinforcements and securement methods.
.6 Sealant type and size of sealant joint.

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.4 Samples:

.1 Submit samples as specified.

.2 Submit three samples of each material with respective finishes as
follows:

.1 Extrusions : 300 long

.2 Sheets : minimum 300mm x 300mm

.3 Gaskets and tapes: 900mm long section of each type.

.4 Sealants: 150mm bead strips applied to metal sheet,
showing colours.

.5 Fasteners : Three of each type

.6 Glass: 300 mm x 300mm of each type.

.3 Samples shall represent physical and chemical properties,
finishes and colours to be supplied.

.5 Glass Stress Analysis Reports: Submit glass stress analysis performed by glass
manufacturer/supplier of all glass. Identify locations of each glass unit on building, its
stress factors and statement whether glass unit is to be annealed, heat strengthened or
tempered. Bid price shall include for providing glass consistent with minimum results as
determined by the glass stress analysis.

.6 Certifications:

.1 Submit statements certified by the professional Engineer
stating:

.2 Work of this sections is engineered, supplied and installed as
specified herein, including sound insulation values between
dwellings via spandrel panels and acoustic stops being
achieved in completed product.

.7 Submit statements certified by the sealant manufacturers attesting that:

.1 Sealants selected are suitable for purposes intended.

.2 Sealants will not deteriorate due to exposure to ultraviolet
radiation (sunlight).

.3 Joint designs are correct.

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.4 Sealants are compatible with other materials with which they
come in contact.

.5 Sealant are suitable for temperature and humidity conditions
at time of application.

.6 Surfaces are properly prepared and primed to accept
sealants.

.7 Project Taking-Over Data: Submit Data Books, Operating
Instructions Manual and Preventive Maintenance Manual for
work of this section and as specified.

.8 Quality Control Assurance Programme covering production,
assembly and structural glazing procedure. Contractor shall
submit for approval a quality control programme to assure
compliance with the specified finishes requirements.
Contractor shall maintain complete certified inspection, testing
and process records of finishing procedures and make them
available to Architect upon request.

7. Prequalifications

1. Submit fabricators prequalifications, which shall include company
profile, recent project references including jobs available for
inspection. Reference information shall include contract value,
product type, main consultants, architects, and completion dates

8. Glazing Suppliers Endorsement & Maintenance Instructions

1. Submit a statement from the glass supplier that each product to be furnished is
approved by them for the application shown, along with complete
instructions for installation, replacement and cleaning.

1.5 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1. This shall be a fully capped stick curtain wall system of 52mm module
from one of the manufacturers listed in 01 23 01 Schedule of
Approved Manufacturers. Use Technal MX series or equal approved
from one of the other manufacturers. The doors in this system shall be
52mm module with thermally broken profiles. The approved system for
doors is Technal FXi series or equivelant from one of the othe
approved manufacturers listed.

2. Mashrabiya Screen : to be made of aluminium perforated sheet of a
thickness sufficient for it to remain flat and undistorted when erected.
In any case at least 8mm thick. The pattern will be cut with a water jet.
The screen will be discretely connected to a secondary aluminium
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structure forming an external skin to the double height curtain wall.
The supporting structure of the mashrabiya will be connected to the
curtain wall structure providing 600mm gap between the two skins and
have cat walks for maintenance purposes.

3. Mashrabiya Panels : these are located above door/window openings
in the Majalis block as shown labeled 2d on the drawings. They shall
be made of exactly the same pattern of the perforated water jet cut
aluminium as used in the Mashrabiya but will be mounted directly onto
the wall behind using stainless steel fixings. These to be arranged to
give a 40mm airspace between rear face of screen and external face
of plastered wall behind.

4. Follow profiles, perimeter sizes and arrangements of components and
assemblies indicated on the drawings to obtain the required
appearance to the Engineer's approval.

5. All glass units of each type shall be same and shall have a consistent,
uniform colour and appearance.

6. Installed glass components shall be free of distortion, oil canning and
pillowing.

7. Exposed metal components shall be of uniform colour, sheen and
appearance, within components and from component to component
and shall match approved samples and mock-ups.

8. Exposed metal sheets, plates and extrusions shall be visually flat
under all lighting conditions.

9. Grain and rolling direction of non-painted metal sheets and plates
when installed on the building faces shall run in the same direction.

10. Grain and rolling direction of non-painted braked formed trims, sills
and reveals and the extruded direction of not painted metal reveals,
trims, sills. When installed on the building faces shall run in same
direction.

11. Engineer and install glass units so each glass unit can be removed
from the exterior side without removing adjacent glass units and metal
panels.

12. Transoms to mullions connections shall be done with cast aluminium
spigots and junction sealed with butyl sealant.

13. Accurately size mullions and cover caps at intersecting joints to obtain
minimal joints, just wide enough to permit thermal expansion and
contractions so no damages and distortions to the work occur due to
thermally induced movements.

14. Conceal securement devices. Should it be demonstrated satisfactorily
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to Engineer's approval that some exposed securement devices are
necessary, they shall be of same finish and colour of member in which
they occur.

15. Ensure components and assemblies drain to building exterior.

16. Ensure components are designed, fabricated and installed to prevent
build-up of sand with the cladding cavities and glazing pockets which
could cause blockages to drainage of water.

17. The expansion joint of the vertical aluminium profile shall be sealed to
prevent any leakage of water from the profile drainage groove to the
inside section.

18. The transom mullion joint shall be overlapped and sealed.

19. All the gasket joints shall be welded or sealed by a glue compatible to
the gasket material.

1.6 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Pressure Equalization

a. Prove pressure equalization to glazing pockets, to exterior
components of frames to column covers.

b. Provide baffles to prevent air flow within components and
spaces as may be induced by stack effect and by wind forces.
Locate baffles:

- Vertically orientated at every building corner..

- Horizontally orientated within extruded mullions at roof
level.

- Horizontally orientated at window (vision areas) sills
and heads.

- Provide baffles to prevent excessive rain entry into the
components which could lead to water ponding and the
prevention of pressure equalization.

- Provide baffles to prevent excessive sand entry into the
components which could lead to blockages, built-up
which could cause damaging expansion stresses and
which could prevent pressure equalization.

2. Make provisions to accommodate the thermal expansion and
contraction movements of the Curtain Wall for the following
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temperature range:
- Exterior - From 0
o
C to +60
o
C
- Interior - From +15
o
C to +35
o
C
.

3. Thermal Criteria (External Walls, wherever required) :

.1 Engineer work to accommodate within its components and to
accommodate between the work and the building structure and
other constructions, expansion and contractions due to cyclic
temperature changes described under mechanical design
conditions to prevent damages and distortions.

.2 Engineer work to accommodate within its components and to
accommodate between the work and the building structure and
other constructions, expansion and contractions due to cyclic
heat gain and loss from the absorption of the components of
heat which caused the components to get hotter than the
temperature described under mechanical design temperatures.

.3 Thermal conductance of the work (U-value), including
aluminium sections:

a.) Overall curtain wall assembly including windows
and doors 2.8 w/m2K.

.4 Provide thermal breaks between interior and exterior
components to prevent thermal bridges by using polythermid
insulators, as such that all exterior components shall be
condensation-free.

4. Water and moisture:

.1 Provide a watertight and air-tight assembly. Water
leakage is defined as the appearance of uncontrolled
water, other than condensation, on any inboard part of
the Curtain wall and aluminium joinery. Engineer work
to quickly drain any water and condensate moisture
which may enter within the cladding components, to the
building exterior.

.2 Engineer work to prevent entry of water and moisture to
the building interior side of the work. Water tightness
standard to be E600 when tested in accordance with
the European Standard EN1027. There is to be no
water penetration under a static air pressure of 600Pa.

5. Air Infiltration and Exfiltration:

.1 Air movement through the work, building interior to
building exterior and building exterior to building interior
shall not exceed:
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- A4 when tested in accordance with European
Standard EN1026.

- Air leakage should be less than 2.5m3/hr/m2
and less than 1.0m3/hr/m of crack joint when
tested at 600 Pa.

.2 Allow for mechanically induced air pressure at the
building interior.

.3 No detectable drafts permitted.

6. Glazing:

.1 Engineer glazing systems to allow for characteristics of
framing and effects of connections and sealant and
frame connections.

.2 Engineer work, metal, glass, glazing to ensure no more
than 8 glass units per 1000 break during the building's
life.

.3 Pressure plates and other glass retaining devices shall
apply uniform, continuous pressure to glass to prevent:

- Distortion, oil canning and pillowing of glass

- Pressure points on the glass which could
contribute to stress breakage.

.4 Metal in direct contact with glass is not permitted.

.5 Insulating glass units must not have their seals in
contact with water.

7. Acoustics: Provide completed installation free of rattles, wind whistles
and other noise due to thermal and structural movements and due to
differential atmospheric pressure. The complete curtain walling
assemblies, including frames and seals, shall provide an airborne
sound insulation rating STC 33 measured in accordance with ASTM
E 1408 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of the
Sound Transmission Loss of Door Panels and Door Systems and
rated in accordance with ASTM E 413 Classification for Rating Sound
Insulation:

8. UV and Heat Resistance: All materials provided which are exposed to
atmospheric heat and which are exposed to sunlight including
materials exposed through glass shall be formulated not to lose
properties due to exposure to heat and due to exposure to ultra-violet
radiation.

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9. Structural:

.1 Base design on pressures, positive and negative as
created by wind on a min. velocity of 45m/sec. (162
km/hr) computed in accordance to BS-CP3 Chapter V:
Part2. Allow for impact, suction, up lift and gusting of
wind.

.2 Engineer work to withstand within acceptable deflection
limits, it own weight, forces applied by building structure
movements, forces applied by adjacent components
and design loads due to wind, stack effect and rain.
The window cleaning catwalk must be able support
operatives and window cleaning equipment.

.3 Engineer work to accommodate and submit design
criteria for approval for following items:

.1 Movements within components.

.2 Movements applied due to attached
adjacent constructions.

.3 Movement applied due to the building structure,
long and short term creep, column shortening,
deflections, torsion, sway and racking.

.4 Movements due to vibrations.

Provisions shall ensure no damages, distortions,
misalignments occur to the work and that integrity of
thermal, air infiltration/exfiltration, weather and
watertightness barriers are maintained and aesthetic
considerations are maintained.

.4 Engineer work not to exceed following deflections
under full design loads:

.1 Normal to the Curtain wall plane: 1/175 of the
vertical span or 19mm whichever is the lesser
for spans less than 4.1m.For spans higher than
4.1m 1/240 + 6.35mm.
Parallel to the Curtain wall plane 1/300 of
span or or 10mm, whichever is less.
Notwithstanding the above limits, the Curtain
Wall shall not deflect sufficient to cause noise,
break seals or otherwise affect the integrity of
the glazing elements.

.5 Engineer elastic deflections to prevent reduction of
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glass bite under full load from exceeding 2.5mm.

.6 Engineer deflection limits to ensure integrity of seals
and glazing are maintained under full load, dynamically
applied.

.7 Permanent deformation of members shall not occur
under loading 1.5 times the Design Load (positive or
negative). Permanent deformation is defined as
deflection without recovery exceeding 1/500.

.8 All elements used in anchoring the Curtain Wall to the
structure including fastenersshall be designed with 50%
safety factor above the design load conditions.

.9 Engineer work to keep stresses on components,
assemblies and materials within working range of
components, assemblies and materials. Make
provisions to accommodate the relative movement of
the structure due to long term (creep) loads as well as
live loads.

.10 Expansion joints shall be sealed to the inside with
special accessory and mastic that will allow movement
and keep the air and water tightness below the
specified limits.

.11 The joint between the transom and mullions shall be
sealed with EPDM sealing strips.

10. Acoustic:

.1 Refer to 01 80 00

1.7 TOLERANCES

1. Tolerances shall be:

.1 Vertical position : plus/minus 2mm

.2 Horizontal portion: plus/minus 2mm.

.3 Racking in elevation : nil.

.4 Deviation from true plumb over full height: max. 6mm.

.5 Deviation from true straight in plane over full length of each
building face; maximum 6mm.

2. Tolerances, not accumulative.
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1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

GENERAL

Character of these documents is intended to provide performance type
specification for design, fabrication and installation of aluminium curtain wall
systems. Contractor is responsible for engineering and design of all
components and materials as well as fabrication, installation and performance
of these systems.

a. Architectural drawings are diagrammatic. Architectural details shown
are intended as guide for aesthetic and interfacing requirements of
various components of exterior wall to and with other work.
Requirements shown by details are intended to establish basic
dimensions of module and sight lines, jointing and profiles of
members. Contractor is responsible for design and engineering of
system within these aesthetic parameters. Drawings are not to be
construed as engineering design, or adequate to meet engineering
design requirements.

b. It is recognized that architectural design details do not cover some
conditions or modifications, which may be required. It is, however,
intended that conditions not detailed shall be developed through
Contractors shop drawings to same level of aesthetics and in
compliance with performance criteria as indicated for detailed areas
and as stipulated in these specifications. Contractor, by accepting
contract for this work, acknowledges this and agrees that the Engineer
shall have final say as to all matters whether detailed or not in
architectural design details.

1. Engineering:

.1 Have work engineered by a licensed Professional Engineer.

.2 Have submittals, proposals, samples, shop drawings,
certifications, proposed substitutions bear the seal and
signature of the Professional Engineer.

.3 Have fabrication and installation of work inspected and
certified approved by the Professional Engineer.

2. Fabricator's Qualifications:

All works shall be Pre-Designed, extruded, fabricated and finished at
the Factory in country of origin of the approved system manufacturers
which has to have skilled workmen, specially trained and experienced
in this type of work.

.1 Firm must be regularly engaged in engineering, manufacturing,
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fabricating, finishing, installing, glazing and sealing of the type
of work specified in this section for minimum of five years.

.2 Firm must be able to demonstrate satisfactorily completed
works of minimum size as this project.

.3 Firm must be able to demonstrate thorough understanding of
the principles of air seals, dynamic forces, behaviour of cast-in-
place concrete structures, water and weather controls as
affecting building systems.

.4 Owner and the Engineer reserve right to visit fabricating
facilities of the approved manufacturers at any time and at
Contractor expense when work is in progress. All shop and
field materials and workmanship subject to observation by the
Engineer at all times. Such observations do not relieve
Contractor from obligations to provide work conforming to all
requirements of Documents and as specified herein.

3. Prototype for Laboratory Testing:

.1 Provide prototype of curtain wall and other glazed panel
systems for inspection and testing. Modify prototype as
necessary to pass inspection and testing.

.2 Prototype shall be 2 floors high and about 5m wide and shall
include framing, glass, spandrels, metal air/vapour barrier,
insulation, seals, gaskets, flashings, anchorages on to
structure, baffles, and all accessories as necessary to provide
a complete system.

.3 Install prototype components in same sequence and utilizing
same methods and personnel as will be used for actual on
building installations.

.4 Connect prototypes air-tight to test chambers.

.5 Should prototype fail to meet performance requirements, make
corrections and modifications for further testing at no cost to
the Owner. Costs of further tests shall be paid for by the
Aluminium works Sub-contractor.

.6 Tests to be done:

a. Air infiltration test according to ASTM E283 & AAMA.

b. Water penetration test according to ASTM E331 and
AAMA.

c. Structural deflection test according to ASTM E330 &
AAMA.
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d. Water test according to ASTM E331 & AAMA

e. Structural performance test at 1.5 times the design
load.

.7 There should be no failure or permanent deformation when
applying a load of 1.5 times the design load.

4. All production shall be done in the sub-contractor's own plant under
full time quality controlled conditions.

5. Sub-contractor shall submit for approval a quality control programme
covering all aspect of production and glazing that has been reviewed
and approved in writing by the approved silicone manufacturer.

6. A full time in plant test programme is to be implemented and
maintained for the full duration of the project, with weekly reports
submitted to the Engineer covering all aspects of the operation.

7. Sub-contracting of any work included hereunder is specifically
prohibited, except for that approved by the Engineer in writing.

1.9 PROTECTION

1. Protect work from damage.

2. Do not apply snap-on caps and spandrels until the building is closed
in, until the roofing is installed and until no possibility of alkaline
substances can be washed from the building and building structure
onto the work.

.3 Should work be prefabricated into assembled units complete with
glazing, snap-on caps, in the factory and installed on the building as
complete units, precautions shall be taken to protect units and glass
from damage due to alkaline bearing water.

.4 Clean glass as necessary to prevent etching due to alkaline bearing
water.

1.9.1 WARRANTIES

1. Submit written warranty in form acceptable to Owner as described on
Spec Section 05 50 01 Aluminum Fabrications, jointly signed by
Contractor and by sub-contractor for the work, warranting against
defective materials, products, workmanship, watertightness, design,
performance and glass breakage, due to defective engineering
fabrication and installation and for Ten Year period following date of
substantial performance of the work. This to extend to include all
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glazing, windows and doors incorporated into the curtain walling
system.

2. Ten Year warranty shall include but not necessarily be limited to:

.1 Complete watertight and airtight work within specified
tolerances.

.2 Structural soundness and freedom and distortion, and within
elastic deflection limits specified.

.3 Glass or snap-on mullion covers will not break or 'pop' from
frames due to design wind loads, expansion or contraction
movements, or structural loading.

.4 Metal finish will not crack, peel, pit, corrode, or discolour.

.5 Sealants and gaskets shall remain free from deterioration,
oxidation or dislocation due to sunlight and weather conditions.

.6 Completed installation shall remain free from rattles, wind
whistles, and noise due to thermal and structural movements
and wind pressure.

3. Warrant the seals on insulated glass units for ten years. Units shall be
free from condensation, fogging, and obstruction of vision due to film
on internal surfaces.

4. Warrant the polyester powder coatings or anodized surfaces will be
free from peeling, cracking, pitting, corroding, or non-uniformity of
colour, or gloss deterioration per approved paint manufacturer's for a
period of Ten Years.

5. Warranty for Ten years, the metallic oxide coating on light and heat
reflecting glass.

6. Coating shall be free of oxidation, delamination, colour change,
streaks, disintegration and Scratches.

2.00 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

These descriptions apply in addition to or amplification of those in Spec Section 05 50 01

1. Materials: Inorganic, resistant to rodents, vermin, mildew, fungus and
algae, as necessary to obtain design and performance requirements
and as follows:

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2. Framing, Trim and Flashings:

.1 Aluminium Components:

a. Extrusions: Aluminium Alloy 6063-T6 Temper.

b. Sheet: Alloy 5005 H14 Temper or equal.

.2 Steel : Structural Steel ASTM A36 or equal.
Stainless Steel ASTM A167, type 304 or 316, or equal.
Fasteners : stainless steel 300 series or hot dipped galvanized
steel.

.3 Slip Washers : nylon

.4 Thermal Separator (thermal break): Use Polythermid insulator,
sized to conform to extruded aluminium members and to
provide required U-Value.

.5 Dielectric Separator: Bituminous paint, tape or dielectric
coating.

.6 Bituminous paint : cold applied meeting BS 6949, minimum 30
mil thick.

.7 Insulation for packing between frames and adjacent
construction: light weight, inorganic mineral wool of 50 kg/m cu
nominal density or as otherwise directed by Contractors
Cladding Design Engineer to achieve required sound and fire
stopping. Continuous foil vapour barrier externally.

2.02 SEALANTS

A. Non-Structural:

1. All joints, which are sealed with sealant as part of the
fabrication or erection procedure, shall be sealed with
an approved medium modules silicone (exposed or
concealed)sealant. All perimeter sealant (metal to
adjacent construction) shall be medium modules
silicone sealant. Silicone sealant shall meet the
requirements of ASTM C 920 and shall be as
manufactured as per 01 23 01 Schedule of Approved
Manufacturers.

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2. In using specified sealants, strictly observe the printed
instructions of sealant manufacturer and ASTM C 962
regarding joint size, limitations, backer rod, mixing,
cleaning, surface preparation, priming and application.
A primer shall be used only if required by sealant
manufacturer to obtain specified adhesion and
performance. Sealant shall not be applied when
substrates are wet or when the temperature is below 40
Deg. F. unless special low temperature application
procedures, as recommended in writing by the sealant
manufacturer are adhered to.

3. Where required, care shall be exercised to prevent
'three surface adhesion', bond barkers shall be
provided where necessary.

4. Contractor shall provide certification from sealant
manufacturer that the sealant manufacturer has
reviewed the Contractor's shop drawings and sealant
details, and finds same suitable for the purpose for the
purpose intended, and has tested all components in
contact with sealant for compatibility and will not satin
the surfaces with which they are in contact. Statement
as to compatibility by ASTM C 1087, adhesion by
ASTM C 794 and non-staining by manufacturers
standard stain test shall be accompanied by actual
results on the project production materials and finishes
performed in accord with applicable test procedures.

B. Structural Sealant:

1. All structural glazing, shall be done with an approved
structural silicone sealant meeting the requirements of
ASTM, C 920, black colour, approved products are in
01 23 01 Schedule of Approved Manufacturers. All
glazing with structural silicone sealant shall be
accomplished in the shop under controlled conditions
and with full time quality control monitoring and testing
taking place.

2. In using specified sealants, strictly observe the printed
instructions of sealant manufacturer and ASTM C962
regarding joint size, limitations, backet rod, mixing,
cleaning, surface preparation, priming and application.
A primer shall be used only if required by sealant
manufacturer to obtain specified adhesion and
performance. Sealant shall not be applied when
substrates are wet or when the temperature is below 40
Deg. F. Units shall not be moved until structural silicone
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seal has achieved full cure, the parameter of when
units may be moved to be established and confirmed
with silicone manufacture in writing.

3. Contractor shall provide certification from sealant
manufacturer that the sealant manufacturer has
reviewed the Contractor's shop drawings and sealant
details and has tested all components, materials,
finishes, etc., in contact with sealant, and finds same
compatible and suitable for the purpose intended.
Sealant manufacturer's certification as to compatibility
and adhesion shall be accompanied by actual test
results on production substrates performed in
accordance with applicable ASTM procedures and shall
include the following based upon tests performed on
the project production run materials:

.a Adhesion of each structural sealant to
production samples of each metal finish and
glass type, when tested in accordance with
ASTM C 794, establishing adhesion over the
temperature range as described under the
performance criteria section of this specification.

.b Compatibility of production samples of each
material and finish in contact with the sealants
such as other sealants, gaskets, spacers, and
setting blocks when tested in accordance with
ASTM C 1087.

.c Stress statement for sealant profile (per shop
details), that when exposed to the specified
windload, the design stress on the silicone
sealant does not exceed the permissible
stresses specified by the manufacturer.

4. Sub-Contractor shall establish and submit for review a
quality control programme covering the cleaning,
priming, silicone sealant application, gaskets, spacers,
setting blocks and other materials and finishes.

Programme shall, cover the initial testing for
adhesion/compatibility, and also regular periodic testing
to be done during the production of the project on
production run materials, etc. Specifically including shop
'peel and adhesion' test of silicone, prior to its use.
Reports of such tests shall be kept in file available for
review by the Engineer. Also include methods which will
be employed to monitor workmanship such as substrate
cleaning and priming and sealant application both for
shop fabrication and necessary job site replacement
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glazing, repair and remedial work. No sealant or glazing
work shall be performed prior to sealant manufacturer's
written acceptance of the Quality Control Programme.

. Sealant manufacturer shall be requested to make
periodic inspections of glazing work, the initial one being
at the start of glazing for job production units, to verify
that sealant work is proceeding in accordance with its
recommendations, including de-glazing of randomly
selected units to inspect and verify quality of sealant
and workmanship. Sealant manufacturer shall submit
inspection reports covering his observations and any
recommendations.

2.04 GLAZING

General

All the glass shall be float quality, with a minimum thickness of 6mm.

All the glass shall be heat strengthened or tempered in accordance with the suppliers
recommendation.

Definitions: Heat Strengthened Glass: To BS 952-1, BS 952-2 and ASTM C-1048 or CAN2-
12.1-M76, tong free, with strength mid-way between annealed glass and fully tempered
glass. Glass shall bear a factory applied permanently stamped impression in one corner and
visible when glass is installed, which identifies the glass as being heat-strengthed.

Definitions: Fully Tempered Glass: To BS 952-1, BS 952-2 and ASTM C-1048 or CAN2-
12.1-M76, tong free. Glass shall bear a factory applied permanently stamped impression in
one corner and visible when glass is installed, which identifies the glass as being fully-
tempered.

Glazing materials, whether in monolithic state or as lite of thermal insulating unit shall be
heat-strengththened or tempered where required by glass manufacturers design
calculations to resist stress caused by glass orientations, sizes and configurations, heat
stress, inherent imperfections, wind loading, glazing conditions, temperature differential,
inside window treatment and other conditions affecting breakage probability.

1 For heat treated glass, orient lits with roll-distortion parallel to head and sill members.
2 Tempered and wire glazing materials must comply with BS 952-1, BS 952-2 and
ANSI Z97-1.
3 Labels: Identify glass panes and insulating glass units with labels, showing thickness,
glass type and manufacturer's name. Labels on insulating glass units shall also
show orientation and location of outer light.
4 Vision through glass: Distortion free.
5 Shims: Pressure sensitive, resilient, extruded synthetic rubber as recommended by
glass manufacturer.
6 Spacers and setting blocks: 50 to 70 Durometer A hardness plus/minus 5
respectively, neoprene rubber, resistant to sunlight, weathering, oxidation, and
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permanent deformation under load.
7 Glazing compound: Use two components silicone from Dow Corning or any other
approved supplier, which shall be suitable for the structural glazing application as
secondary seal. The primary seal should be polyisobutylene.
8 Glazing Tapes: Extruded, ribbon shaped, non-drying, non-skinning, non-oxidizing,
UV blocked, reinforced with internal shim rod, of sufficient width and thickness to
permit continuous void-free seal between metal and glass.
9 Glazing Wedges : EPDM or Neoprene 150mm long, 80-90 durometer Shore and/or
rigid silicone wedges for Structural Glazed Panle 80-90 durometer Shore and/or
aluminium wedges 150mm long with EDPD adhesive tape, as applicable.
10 Glazing Gaskets: shall be made from high performance quality EPDM or neoprene.
Hardness 50-60 durometer Shore. At corners use single piece vulcanized gaskets.
Use special sealing adhesive to joint the gasket and to fill grooves below the corner
vulcanized gasket.
11 Colours of glazing compounds, gaskets: As designated by the Engineer from the
manufacturers standard colour range.

Glass shall be fixed into frames by means of extruded neoprene
glazing gaskets of proper profiles, sections and sizes to fit the various
aluminium sections and to ensure a tight and waterproof seal against
the glass.

Glass must rest on purpose made PVV glazing blocks which suits
sections design.

All units shall be installed in the positions assigned to them plumb
square and level and in alignments with the surrounding work. They
shall be securely fixed and all opening parts shall function properly
without there being any to use force for operating them.

All glazing work has to comply with DIN 18361, 18545, 18055 and
other relevant codes.

The Contractor shall provide and fix all necessary silicone sealers to
effectively seal junctions between masonry and aluminium frames.

Storage and Handling:

All glass must be installed using procedure and materials that comply
with normal industry practice.

It is glazing Contractors responsibility to ensure that all glazing
materials are compatible with the units and that the methods used are
appropriate for the type of installation, wind loads and other
conditions.

Thermal Stress:

The potential risk of thermal breakage shall be calculated by a thermal
stress analysis (or thermal check) which should be carried out by the
glazing manufacturer. A copy of this should be submitted to the
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Engineer for approval.

The edge of all type of glass, especially heat strengthened and solar
control glazing must remain clean cut for optimal resistance to
thermal breakage.

Particular Glazing Specifications:

Refer to 08 81 00 Glazing.

2.05 FINISHES

All exposed aluminium shall be powder polyester coated finish as Section 09 91 01. Colour
RAL as approved mock-up colour to be permanent and free from "banding" or "streaking"
and to the approval of the Engineer. Any aluminium sections which are completely
concealed and therefore do not require the facing colour shall be clear (silver) anodised to a
minimum standard of BS EN 12373: 2001.

1. Exposed fastenings if occurring: Finished and coloured to match the
finish and colour of the material in which they appear. The finish
provided shall be permanent and durable.

All non-exposed steel to be hot-dipped galvanized.

Provide separation between all steel and aluminium elements in order to avoid
electrochemical corrosion.

Make provisions for differential expansion of aluminium and stell elements.

2.06 FABRICATION : GENERAL

1. Fabricate all components in compliance with shop drawings submitted
and cleared with Engineers stamp. Do not commence until Engineer
has cleared all samples. Fabricate and assemble units with joints at
intersections of members with uniform hairline connections. Shop
fabricate units to greatest extent practicable. Submit to the Engineer
prior to commencement the names of all suppliers of materials,
including hardware. Submit samples and finishes of hardware to the
Engineer.

2. Insofar as practical, execute fitting and assembly in the shop with the
various parts or assemblies ready for erection at the building site.

3. Take field measurements and levels required to varify or supplement
those shown on the drawings for the proper layout and installation of
the work.

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4. Coordinate dimensional tolerances in adjacent building elements and
confirm prior to the commencement of the work. Commencement of
installation floor by floor shall be construed as acceptance of building
conditions. Work shall not deviate from tolerances specified.

5. Accurately machine, file, fit and securely frame together all joints,
corners, mitres. Match components carefully to produce perfect
continuity of lines and design. Make all joints weathertight. Maximum
allowable tolerance at joints 1mm

6. Location of exposed joints shall be submitted to the Engineer.

7. Make exposed work free of machine marks and dimpling. All the
screws, bolts, rivets reinforcing, as well as the connections shall be
concealed. Exposed fasteners will not be allowed.

8. Fabricate components to avoid force fitting to obtain alignment with
adjacent components.

9. Fabricate curtain/window wall system to allow for thermal movement
within construction.

Fabricate curtain/window wall components allowing for accurate and
rigid fit of joints and corners. Match components carefully ensuring
continuity of line and design. Ensure joints and connections will be
flush, hairline and weatherproof.

10 Fabricate curtain/window wall system to collect and remove all water
from within system to weep to exterior. Provide weep holes of
sufficient size and in sufficient number in order to achieve both the
instant pressure equalization and the drainage of water from the
system.

Fabricate horizontal strip windows with continuous gutter and weep
holes at glass sill, and with continuous gutter at glass head which
drains directly to exterior.

Fabricate corner pieces, filler pieces, flashings, capping and closures
to the profiles shown on the drawings. Make corners square and use
concealed fixings. Provide backing plates at all joints

11. Reinforcement: Reinforce aluminium work at anchorage and support-
points, at joints and attachment points for interfacing work. Provide
noncorrosive anchors for fasteners in aluminium less than 3mm thick.

12. Reinforce all frames by concealed means as necessary to meet the
specified design requirements.

13. Provide steel brackets and support framing to fasten frames in place
in opening. Provide slotted connections as required to accommodate
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defection of opening components.

14. Where frame members are lapped, the faces exposed to the weather
shall be in full, tight contact. Allow minimal clearance for snap-on
components.

15. Where mullions are extended and connected to the underside of the
building structure above, provide slotted connections to accommodate
structure deflection.

16. Fabricate corner pieces and filler pieces of thick plate aluminium to the
profiles shown, by welding prior to application of finish.

17. Provide concealed clips for fastening plate assemblies in place.

18. Identify units with corresponding opening code. Mark only on frame
parts to be concealed in installation process.

19. Ship units packaged in polyethylene bags with cardboard ears.

20. All metalwork shall be accurately set out, cut, framed and executed
using proper rivets, bolts or self tapping stainless steel screws.

21. Aluminium elements in curtain/window wall systems, doors, windows
and screens shall be of the dimensions, sizes and sections as shown
on the drawings, fabricated and supplied only by one of the approved
nominated system - manufacturers.

22. All the Aluminium elements of the project has to be fabricated in the
own plant of the approved system manufacturer. No local fabrication
shall be allowed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Co-ordinate and provide details of the work as necessary to ensure co-
ordination with related building elements and services. Liase as necessary
to help ensure coordination of the work with related building elements and
services, provide fabrication/installation drawings and other information
requested, submit sufficient copies of drawings, etc., for approval. Make
any necessary amendments in accordance with any comments of the
Engineer and without delay and resubmit unless it is confirmed that this is
not necessary and submit sufficient copies of final version of drawings,
etc., for distribution to all affected parties.

B. Take field measurements from actual structure and verify prior to
commencement of fabrication.
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C. Remove dust and other loose material from openings.

3.2 INSTALLATION: GENERAL

1. Installation will be supervised continuously and carried-out only by
skilled mechanics with successful experience in installing the
proposed system. Erect all work plumb and true and in proper
alignment and relationship to established lines and grades and to
specified tolerances. Bear the cost of surveying the work, using state-
of-the-art equipment during the whole installation.

2. All devices for anchoring the frame assemblies to the building
structure shall have sufficient adjustment to permit correct accurate
alignment. After alignment, rivet, weld or positively lock anchorage
devices to prevent movement other than those designed for expansion
and contraction. The temperature prevailing at the time of erection
must be taken into consideration.

3. Site located fixings to the in-situ structure shall be an approved
material. Perform drilling of concrete as required to install fixings. Bear
cost of repair satisfactory to the Engineer of concrete chipped by
drilling or fixing operations.

4. Supply and install aluminium/stainless steel parapets, copings
flashings, cap flashings and base and waterproofing membrane to all
joints between the aluminium and the building structure.

5. Provide continuity of thermal and air barriers with adjacent thermal
and air/vapour systems.

a. Gun-apply a continuous 6mm bead of sealant to all joints and
barrier junctions with adjacent construction Liberally butter
screw fastenings with sealant.

b. Apply insulation to the building interior side (metal on warm
side) of the metal air barriers erected. Cut insulation slightly
over-size as required to ensure tight butt joints.

6. Ensure air tight seal at air barrier penetrations for mechanical and
electrical services. Provide water and airtight seals between the
Curtain wall and adjacent construction.

3.2 INSTALLATION: GLAZING

1. Clean all surfaces of dust, dirt, moisture, oil and all other foreign
matter detrimental to glazing material adhesion. Ensure that no
drainage holes are blocked.
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2. Mask surfaces subject to staining, to ensure a neat appearance of the
glazing bead. Remove masking after application.

3. Accurately size glass to fit openings, allowing clearances according to
trade practices and specifications.

4. Inspect glass edges and verify that they are clean-cut. Do not install
glass with damaged edges. For all heat strengthened and
tempered glass, the edges must be polished.

5. Replace all materials damaged due to faulty installation, careless
handling or other causes resulting from the work.

6. Use spacers, setting blocks and shims of sizes recommended by the
glass manufacturer, to support and hold the glass in position. Place
only two setting blocks under each glass unit and quarter points.
Avoid blocking the water drainage from the system.

7. Install glazing gaskets in continuous length between corners, not
stretched, and seal vulcanize or weld joints at corners to prevent air
and water entry.

8. Set glass properly centred, with uniform bite and face and edge
clearances, free from twist, warp or other distortion likely to develop
stress in the glass.

9. Ensure a weathertight and rattle-free seal for glass-cusioning.
Minimum clearances allowable:
Edge Clearance : 6mm
Face Clearance : 5mm
Glazing should be executed only at temperatures between 5 and 38
degrees Celsius.

10. Spares: provide 2% of typical glazing units as spares.

3.2 INSTALLATION: SEALANT

1. Make surfaces to be sealed, sound, dry, free from dirt, water, frost,
loose scale, corrosion, asphalt, paints or other contaminants which
may adversely affect the performance of the sealing materials.

2. Perform cleaning to the extent required to achieve acceptable joints
surfaces.

3. Joints and spaces which are to receive sealing compound shall in no
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case be less than 4mm deep; nor shall they be less than 6mm nor
more than 15mm wide.

4. Fill joints to within 5mm of the surface with backup material.

5. Mask areas adjacent to the joints as required. Prevent contamination
of adjacent surfaces. Remove masking promptly after the joint has
been completed.

6. Perform priming immediately before installation of sealant.

7. Before any sealing is commenced, test the materials for indications of
staining or poor adhesion.

8. Use sufficient pressure to fill all voids and joints. Sealants shall bond
to all sides of joint except where backup material is used, sealant shall
bond to both sides of joint and shall not adhere to the backup material.

9. Sealant installations shall be a full bead free from air pockets and
embedded impurities and having smooth surfaces, free from ridges,
wrinkles, sags, and imbedded impurities.

10. After joints have been completely filled, tool them neatly to a slight
concave profile.

11. Cover all fasteners penetrating the air seal with sealant.

12. Seal all gasketting at sills.

13. Immediately clean adjacent surfaces which have been soiled and
leave work in a neat, clean condition. Remove excess materials and
droppings using recommended cleaners and solvent.

14. The fact that the drawings do not show all locations to be sealed does
not limit responsibility to seal all locations required to create and
secure a continuous enclosure.

15. Apply sealant only when the ambient temperature is between 5 and
38degrees Celsius and in low humidity.

3.2 ADJUSTMENTS AND CLEANING

1. Clean regularly during progress. Remove concrete and alkali wash-
offs to prevent etching of glass and metal finishes. Upon completion of
the project and just prior to the handing over of the building of the
Owner or at a time as directed, inspect and make good installation.

2. Adjust all operating devices and doors to proper and trouble free
operating condition.

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3. Inspect all units for damage and correct same immediately.

4. When building completed, clean metal and glass thoroughly. Remove
excess sealant using solvent approved by the sealant manufacturer
and without damaging finishes or coatings.

5. Upon completion remove all debris, equipment and excess materials
from the site..

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