SECTION 08410

ALUMINUM ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Aluminum doors and frames.

Vision glass and [glass] [insulated metal] infill panels.

[Door hardware.]

Integral air and vapor barrier.

Perimeter sealant.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [_____-__________]: Placement of structural supporting anchors.

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [_____-__________]: Supply of [structural supporting anchors] [________________] for placement by this section.

[Section 08712 - Door Hardware: Hardware items other than specified in this section.]

Section 08721 - Automatic Door Equipment: Door operating hardware.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [______-____________]: Preparation of adjacent work to receive work of this section.

Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Metal fabricated [attachment devices] [framed openings].

Section 07190 - Vapor and Air Barriers: Perimeter vapor and air seal between glazing system and adjacent construction.

Section 07270 - Firestopping: Fire [and air/vapor] stop.

Section 07900 - Sealants: System perimeter sealant and back-up materials.

Section 08470 - Revolving Entrance Doors.

Section 08520 - Aluminum Windows: Operable sash within glazing system.

[Section 08712 - Door Hardware: Mortised hardware reinforcement requirements affecting framing members.]

Section 08721 - Automatic Door Equipment.

Section 08800 - Glazing.

Section 08920 - Glazed Aluminum Curtain Wall: Multi-story glazed aluminum wall system.

Section 08952 - Translucent Panel System.

Section 08960 - Sloped Glazing: Framed, sloped glass system.

Section 08971 - Suspended Glass.

Section 08975 - Structural Sealant Glazing System.

Section 09900 - Painting: Field painting of interior surface of infill panel [and [________]] surfaces.

Section 12512 - Horizontal Louver Blinds: Attachments to framing members.

Section 12531 - Drapery Track: Drapery or curtain track supports and attachments to framing members.

Section [______-____________]: Wall fin convectors and support saddles attached to framing members.

REFERENCES

AAMA - Metal Curtain Wall, Window, Store Front and Entrance - Guide Specifications Manual.

AAMA - Curtain Wall Manual #10 - Care and Handling of Architectural Aluminum From Shop to Site.

AAMA 501 - Methods of Test for Metal Curtain Walls.

AAMA 603.8 - Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Extruded Aluminum.

AAMA 605.2 - Specification for High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.

AAMA 606.1 - Specifications and Inspection Methods for Integral Color Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum.

AAMA 607.1 - Specifications and Inspection Methods for Clear Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum.

AAMA 608.1 - Specification and Inspection Methods for Electrolytically Deposited Color Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum.

AAMA SFM-1 - Aluminum Storefront and Entrance Manual.

ANSI A117.1 - Safety Standards for the Handicapped.

ANSI/ASTM A36 - Structural Steel.

ANSI/ASTM A386 - Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Assembled Steel Products.

ANSI/ASTM A446 - Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Structural (Physical) Quality.

ANSI/ASTM B209 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and

Plate.

ANSI/ASTM B221 - Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bar, Rod, Wire, Shape, and Tube.

ANSI/ASTM E283 - Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors.

ANSI/ASTM E330 - Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

ANSI/ASTM E331 - Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Aluminum entrances and storefront system includes tubular aluminum sections [with supplementary internal support framing], shop fabricated, factory pre-finished, vision glass, [glass] [[insulated] metal panel] infill, related flashings, anchorage and attachment devices.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Design and size components to withstand dead and live loads caused by positive and negative wind pressure acting normal to plane of wall [as calculated in accordance with [________] code] [to a design pressure of [____] lb/sq ft ([____] KPa)] [and] [as measured in accordance with ANSI/ASTM E330].

Limit mullion deflection to [flexure limit of glass] [[3/4] [____] inch ([19] [____] mm)] [1/200] [________]; with full recovery of glazing materials.

System to accommodate, without damage to components or deterioration of seals, movement within system, movement between system and peripheral construction, dynamic loading and release of loads, deflection of structural support framing.

Limit air leakage through assembly to [0.06] [____] cfm/min/sq ft ([0.0003] [____] cu m/s/sq m) of wall area, measured at a reference differential pressure across assembly of [1.57] [____] psf ([75] [____] Pa) as measured in accordance with [AAMA 501] [ANSI/ASTM E283].

Vapor Seal with Interior Atmospheric Pressure of 1 inch (25 mm) sp, 72 degrees F (22 degrees C), 40 Percent RH: No failure.

****** [OR] ******

Water Leakage: None, when measured in accordance with [AAMA 501] [ASTM E331] with a test pressure difference of [2.86] [____] lbf/sq ft ([136.85] [____] N/sq m).

Maintain continuous air and vapor barrier throughout assembly, primarily in line with [inside] pane of glass [and inner sheet of infill panel] and heel bead of glazing compound.

System to provide for expansion and contraction within system components caused by a cycling temperature range of [170] [____] degrees F ([95] [____] degrees C) over a [12] [____] hour period without causing detrimental affect to system components.

Drain water entering joints, condensation occurring in glazing channels, or migrating moisture occurring within system, to the exterior by a weep drainage network.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]

Shop Drawings: Indicate system dimensions, framed opening requirements and tolerances, affected related Work and expansion and contraction joint location and details.

Product Data: Provide component dimensions, describe components within assembly, anchorage and fasteners, glass and infill, [door hardware,] internal drainage details and [________].

Submit [two] [_______] samples [____x____] inches ([____x____] mm) in size illustrating pre-finished aluminum surface, glass [units], [infill panels,] glazing materials.

Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that [Products] [________] meet or exceed [specified requirements] [___________________].

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Perform Work in accordance with [AAMA SFM-1] [and] [AAMA-Metal Curtain Wall, Window, Store Front and Entrance -Guide Specifications Manual] [________].

[Conform to requirements of ANSI A117.1.]

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer [and Installer]: Company specializing in manufacturing aluminum glazing systems with minimum [three] [_______] years [documented] experience.

PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

Convene [one] [_____] week prior to commencing work of this Section, under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

[Handle work of this section in accordance with AAMA -Curtain Wall Manual #10.]

Protect pre-finished aluminum surfaces with [wrapping] [stripable coating]. Do not use adhesive papers or sprayed coatings which bond when exposed to sunlight or weather.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not install sealants when ambient temperature is less than [40] [____] degrees F ([5] [____] degrees C) during and [48] [____] hours after installation.

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

Verify that field measurements are as indicated on [shop drawings] [Drawings].

****** [OR] ******

Verify that field measurements are as instructed by the manufacturer.

COORDINATION

Coordinate Work under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Coordinate the Work with installation of [firestopping] [, air and vapor barrier] [and] [________] components or materials.

WARRANTY

Provide [three] [____] year warranty under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Warranty: Include coverage for complete system for failure to meet specified requirements.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

Other acceptable manufacturers offering equivalent Products.

[______________________________] Product [_________].

[______________________________] Product [_________].

[______________________________] Product [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

MATERIALS

Extruded Aluminum: [ANSI/ASTM B221] [________]; [6063] [________] alloy, [T5] [____] temper.

Sheet Aluminum: [ANSI/ASTM B209] [________]; [________] alloy, [________] temper.

Sheet Steel:	[ANSI/ASTM A446] [________]; galvanized in accordance with [________].

Steel Sections: [ANSI/ASTM A36] [________]; shaped to suit mullion sections.

Fasteners:	[Stainless] [Galvanized] steel.

Shop and Touch-Up Primer for Steel Components: [SSPC 15, Type 1, red oxide] [________].

Touch-Up Primer for Galvanized Steel Surfaces: [SSPS 20, zinc rich type] [________].

COMPONENTS

Frame: [__ x __] inch ([__ x __] mm) nominal dimension; [thermally broken with interior tubular section insulated from exterior;] [flush] [applied] glazing stops; drainage holes; internal weep drainage system. [Frames for interior glazing need not to be thermally broken.]

[Reinforced] [Structural] Mullion: [__ x __] inch ([__ x __] mm) nominal dimension; profile of [extruded] [sheet] aluminum [cladding] with internal reinforcement of shaped steel structural section.

Doors: [2] [____] inches ([50] [____] mm) thick, [____] inch ([____] mm) wide top rail, [____] inch ([____] mm) wide vertical stiles, [____] inch ([____] mm) wide bottom rail; [square] [bevelled] glazing stops.

Infill Panel: Internally reinforced, glazing edge [sealed] [unsealed] permitting internal air movement to glazing space, outside air barrier line [, structurally sufficient to support wall fin radiation saddles]:

Panel Sheet:	[____] inch ([____] mm) thick [aluminum] [________________].

****** [OR] ******

Outer Face: [____] inch ([____] mm) thick [aluminum] [________________].

Core: [Glass fiber] [Rigid polystyrene] [Rigid polyurethane] [________] insulation core with R value

of [____] (RSI of [____])

Inner Face: [____] inch ([____] mm) thick [aluminum] [________________].

Flashings: [____] inch ([____] mm) thick [aluminum] [stainless steel] [galvanized steel] [________], [________] finish [as selected] [to match mullion sections where exposed].

Operable Sash: [Specified in Section [08520] [________].] [________________.]

Air and Vapor Barrier: [Specified in Section [07190] [________].] [________________.]

GLASS AND GLAZING MATERIALS

Glass and Glazing Materials:	As specified in Section 08800 of Types described below:

Glass in Exterior Lights: Type [________].

Glass in Interior Lights: Type [________].

Glass in [Door] [________] Lights:	Type [________].

[Glass Infill Panels: Type [________].]

SEALANT MATERIALS

Sealant and Backing Materials: As specified in Section 07900 of Types described below.

Perimeter Sealant:	Type [________].

Sealant Used Within System (Not Used for Glazing): Type [________].

HARDWARE

Weather Stripping, Sill Sweep Strips, Thresholds, Hinges, [, Push/Pull Handles] [, Panic Device] [, Closer] [________]: Manufacturers standard type to suit application, [________] finish.

****** [OR] ******

Weather Stripping: [Wool] [________] pile, continuous [and replaceable].

Sill Sweep Strips: [Retracting] resilient seal type, of [neoprene] [________] compound.

Threshold: Extruded aluminum, one piece per door opening, [ribbed] [non-slip] [________] surface, [________].

Hinges: [Center] [Swing clear] butt type.

****** [OR] ******

Pivots: [Center] [Offset] type.

Push/Pull:	[________________] style.

Panic Device: [________________].

Closer: [________________].

Latch Handle: [________________].

[Security Lock] [Deadlatch]: [________________].

[Cylinder Lock] [Thumb Turn]: [________________].

[Electric Strike] [Strike Keeper]:	[________________].

FABRICATION

Fabricate components with minimum clearances and shim spacing around perimeter of assembly, yet enabling installation and dynamic movement of perimeter seal.

Accurately fit and secure joints and corners. Make joints flush, hairline, [and weatherproof].

Prepare components to receive anchor devices. Fabricate anchors.

Arrange fasteners and attachments to conceal from view.

[Reinforce interior horizontal head rail to receive [drapery blind] [________] track brackets and attachments.]

Prepare components with internal reinforcement for door hardware [and door operator hinge hardware].

[Reinforce framing members for imposed loads.]

FINISHES

Finish coatings to conform to [AAMA 603.8] [AAMA 605.2] [AAMA 606.1] [AAMA 607.1] [AAMA 608.1].

Exterior Exposed Aluminum Surfaces: AAMA [A41] [A42] [A43] [A44] anodized to [215-R1] [____] thickness, prepared with a [mechanical M[____]] [chemical C[____]] pre-treatment, anodized to [clear] [________] color.

****** [OR] ******

Exterior Exposed Aluminum Surfaces: [[Exterior] [Hardcoat] [Two step] anodized to [clear] [________] color, to [0.0007] [____] inch ([0.018] [____] mm) thickness] [Organic coating to [________] color [as selected]].

Exterior Exposed Infill Panel Surfaces: AAMA [A41] [A42] [A43] [A44] anodized to [215-R1] [____] thickness, prepared with a [mechanical M[____]] [chemical C[____]] pre-treatment, anodized to [clear] [________] color.

****** [OR] ******

Exterior Exposed Infill Panel Surfaces: [[Exterior] [Hardcoat] [Two step] anodized to [clear] [________] color, to [0.0007] [____] inch ([0.018] [____] mm) thickness.] [Organic coating to [________] color [as selected]].

Interior Exposed Aluminum Surfaces: AAMA [A41] [A42] [A43] [A44] anodized to [215-R1] [____] thickness, prepared with a [mechanical M[____]] [chemical C[____]] pre-treatment, anodized to [clear] [________] color.

****** [OR] ******

Interior Exposed Aluminum Surfaces: [[Interior] [Hardcoat] [Two step] anodized to [clear] [________] color, to [0.0007] [____] inch ([0.018] [____] mm) thickness] [Organic coating to [________] color [as selected]].

Interior Surface of Infill Panel Surfaces: [Field painted in accordance with Section 09900] [Anodized to [clear] [________] color] [Enamelled to [________] color [as selected]].

Concealed Steel Items: [Galvanized in accordance with ANSI/ASTM A386 to [2.0] [____] oz/sq ft ([610 [____] gm/sq m)] [Primed with iron oxide paint].

Apply [one coat] [[____] coats] of bituminous paint to concealed aluminum [and steel] surfaces in contact with cementitious or dissimilar materials.

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify site opening conditions under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Verify dimensions, tolerances, and method of attachment with other work.

Verify wall openings and adjoining air and vapor seal materials are ready to receive work of this Section.

INSTALLATION

Install wall system in accordance with [manufacturer's instructions] [and] [AAMA - Metal Curtain Wall, Window,

Store Front and Entrance - Guide Specifications Manual].

Attach to structure to permit sufficient adjustment to accommodate construction tolerances and other irregularities.

Provide alignment attachments and shims to permanently fasten system to building structure.

Align assembly plumb and level, free of warp or twist. Maintain assembly dimensional tolerances, [aligning with adjacent work].

Provide thermal isolation where components penetrate or disrupt building insulation.

Install [sill] [________] flashings.

Coordinate attachment and seal of perimeter air and vapor barrier materials.

Pack fibrous insulation in shim spaces at perimeter of assembly to maintain continuity of thermal barrier.

Install [operating sash] [________________].

Install flashings and [________].

Set thresholds [in bed of mastic and] secure.

Install hardware using templates provided. [Refer to Section 08712 [and 08721] for installation requirements.]

Install glass [and infill panels] in accordance with Section 08800, to [glazing method required to achieve performance criteria] [exterior [wet/dry] [dry] [________] method of glazing].

Install perimeter sealant [to method required to achieve performance criteria] [Type [____], backing materials, and installation criteria in accordance with Section 07900].

TOLERANCES

Maximum Variation from Plumb: [0.06] [____] inches every 3 ft ([1.5] [____] mm/m) non-cumulative or [1/16] [____] inches per 10 ft ([1.5] [____] mm/3 m), whichever is less.

Maximum Misalignment of Two Adjoining Members Abutting in Plane: [1/32] [____] inch ([0.8] [____] mm).

ADJUSTING

Adjust work under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Adjust operating hardware [and sash] for smooth operation.

CLEANING

Clean work under provisions of [01700.] [________.]

Remove protective material from pre-finished aluminum surfaces.

Wash down surfaces with a solution of mild detergent in warm water, applied with soft, clean wiping cloths. Take care to remove dirt from corners. Wipe surfaces clean.

Remove excess sealant by method acceptable to sealant manufacturer.

PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

Protect finished Work under provisions of Section [01500.] [________.]

Protect finished Work from damage.

SCHEDULES

Main Entrance Wall and Doors (Opening No. M101):	1 3/4 x 4 inch sections, flush glazing, thermally broken, Dark Bronze anodized finish; NoBrand #222 entrance doors with same finish, hardware specified in section 08712, automatic entrance door operators specified in Section 08721.

Main Entrance Vestibule Wall and Doors (Opening No. M102): 1 3/4 x 4 inch sections, flush glazing, non-thermally broken, Light Bronze anodized finish, NoBrand #333 entrance doors with same finish, hardware specified in section 08712.

Office Wall and Doors (Opening No. M113 and M115): 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch sections, Clear anodized finish, wood doors specified in Section 08210; 1 pair butt hinges, dull chrome handset.

END OF SECTION