SECTION 08311

SLIDING GLASS DOORS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Sliding doors and frames of [wood] [extruded plastic (PVC)] [extruded aluminum] construction.

[Glass and glazing] [Glazing]; [shop glazed.] [site glazed.]

Operating hardware and insect screens.

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section 08800 - Glazing: Glass units.

RELATED SECTIONS

[Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Steel lintels.]

Section [_____-_________]:	Prepared opening.

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Section 06112 - Framing and Sheathing:	Framed openings.

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Section [06114 - Wood Blocking and Curbing] [_____-_________]: Rough wood perimeter blocking.

Section 07190 - Vapor and Air Barriers: Perimeter vapor and air seal between sliding door frame and adjacent construction.

Section 07213 - Batt and Blanket Insulation:	Fibrous stuffing insulation at door frame perimeter.

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Section 07214 - Foamed-in-Place Insulation: Foam insulation at sliding door frame perimeter.

Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Perimeter sealant and backup materials.

Section 08391 - Aluminum Storm Doors and Frames.

Section 08410 - Aluminum Entrances and Storefronts.

Section 08470 - Revolving Entrance Doors.

Section 08511 - Rolled Steel Windows.

Section 08512 - Sheet Steel Windows.

Section 08520 - Aluminum Windows.

Section 08610 - Wood Windows.

Section 08631 - Tubular Plastic Windows.

[Section 08712 - Door Hardware: Cylinder locks.]

Section 08800 - Glazing: Glass type and installation.

Section 09900 - Painting: Finishing sliding wood doors.

REFERENCES

ANSI/AAMA 101 - Aluminum Prime Windows and Sliding Glass Doors.

ANSI/AAMA 101V - Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Prime Windows and Sliding Glass Doors.

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

ASTM D4099 - Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Prime Windows.

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

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

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

ASTM F842 - Measurement of Forced Entry Resistance of Horizontal Sliding Door Assemblies.

FGMA - Glazing Manual.

FS L-S-125 - Screening, Insect, Nonmetallic.

FS RR-W-365 - Wire Fabric (Insect Screening).

[NWWDA I.S.3 - Wood Sliding Patio Doors.]

SIGMA (Sealed Insulated Glass Manufacturers Association) Sealed Insulating Glass:	Glass to Elastomer Edge, Glass to Mastic Edge, Special Glasses.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Sliding Doors: [Wood] [Extruded [tubular] plastic] [Extruded aluminum] sections, shop fabricated, vision glass, threshold, related flashings, anchorage and attachment devices.

Style: Horizontal sliding [unit] [units] and [one] [____] fixed, [one right] [and] [one left] hand unit.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Primary Performance Requirements: [ANSI/AAMA 101] [ANSI/AAMA 101V] Door Designation [________].

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

Limit member deflection to [flexure limit of glass] [1/200] [________]; with full recovery of glazing materials.

System to accommodate deflection of lintel without damage to components, deterioration of seals, or movement between door frame and perimeter framing.

Ensure 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.

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

Thermal Movement: Design sections to permit thermal expansion and contraction of components as compared to perimeter opening construction.

Limit air infiltration 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 [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.

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

Forced Entry Resistance:	ASTM F842 Type [A] [B] [C], Grade [10] [20] [30] [40].

SUBMITTALS

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

Shop Drawings: Indicate opening dimensions, [elevations of differing units,] framed opening tolerances, method for achieving air and vapor barrier seal to adjacent construction, anchorage locations, affected related work, installation requirements, and [________].

Product Data: Provide component dimensions, fastener types, glass, internal drainage details, [performance criteria tests and certificates,] cuts of hardware and accessories, and [________].

Samples:	Submit [two] [_______] samples, [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) in size illustrating typical sliding door panel corner construction, door frame corner construction, [intermediate mullion section,] [screen and frame], threshold profile, and finishes.

Submit [two] [____] samples of operating hardware.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, and [________].

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Perform Work in accordance with the following:

Fabricate door assembly in accordance with [ANSI/AAMA 101.] [ANSI/AAMA 101V.] [NWWDA I.S.3.]

[Fabricate insulated glass units in accordance with [SIGMA.] [FGMA Glazing Manual.]

Maintain [one copy] [[____] copies] of [each] document on site.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer [and Installer]: Company specializing in [residential] [commercial] fabrication of sliding doors with [three] [_______] years minimum experience.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not install sealants when ambient temperature is less than [40] [____] degrees F ([5] [____] degrees C).

Maintain this minimum temperature during and [24] [____] hours after installation of sealants.

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

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

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Verify that field measurements are as instructed by the manufacturer.

WARRANTY

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

Warranty: Include coverage for insulated glass units from seal failure, interpane dusting or misting, and replacement of same.

Warranty: Include coverage for degradation of color finish.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

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

MATERIALS

Extruded Aluminum: [ANSI/ASTM B221] [________], [6063] [________] alloy, [T5] [____] temper, [hollow tubular] [solid] sections, [thermally broken].

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Extruded Plastic: [ASTM D4099, Grade [15] [20] [30] [40] [50] [60];] [hollow tubular] [solid] sections of extruded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) [, with [integral] [surface applied] ultra-violet resistant color coating].

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Wood: Clear [pine] [cedar] [fir] [_________] species, [clear] [__________] preservative treated, of type suitable for [transparent] [opaque] finish.

Plastic Cladding: Extruded PVC, low sheen surface, shop fit to profile of exterior exposed surfaces.

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Metal Cladding: Formed [aluminum] [galvanized steel] shop fit to profile of exterior exposed surfaces.

GLASS

Glass and Glazing Materials:	Specified in Section [08800.] [________.]

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Insulating Glass: Sealed [double] [triple] pane units:

Outer Pane: [Clear] [________] tempered [float] [________] glass.

Inner [and Middle] Pane:	[Clear] [________] tempered [float] [________] glass.

Pane Thickness: [[____] inch ([____] mm) thick.] [Determined by size or wind and suction loads.]

Minimum Total Unit Thickness: [5/8] [1] [____] inch ([15] [25] [____] mm).

Glass: Single pane of [clear] [________] tempered [float] [________] glass, [[____] inch ([____] mm) thick.] [thickness governed by size or wind and suction loads.]

Glass in Fixed Lights: [Single pane.] [Insulating glass unit.] [Fixed single pane with [outer] [inner] framed removable pane.]

Glass in Sliding Lights:	[Single pane.] [Insulating glass unit.] [Fixed tempered single pane with [outer] [inner] framed removable pane.]

ACCESSORIES

Anchors: [Galvanized] [Corrosion resistant] steel.

Bituminous Paint: Fibered asphaltic type.

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

Pull Handles: [Manufacturer's standard type] [________], [lockable].

Threshold: [Extruded aluminum [thermally broken]] [stainless steel], sloped to exterior.

Sliding Panel Bottom Rollers: [Stainless steel] [Steel] [Nylon] [________], adjustable from interior.

Limit Stops: Resilient [rubber] [__________].

Cylinder Locks: [Specified in Section [08712.] [________].] [To manufacturer's standard.]

COMPONENTS

Unit Frame [and Intermediate Mullions]:

Profile: [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) size.

Construction: [Wood with [mortise and tenon] [dowelled] [slot mortise] joint construction.] [Extruded tubular plastic with [spigoted] [bracketed] corner construction.] [Extruded aluminum with [screw lock] [spigoted] [bracketed] corner construction.]

Fixed and Sliding Frame:

Profile: [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) size.

Construction: [Wood with [mortise and tenon] [glued and steel pinned] joint construction.] [Extruded tubular plastic with [spigoted] [bracketed] corner construction.] [Extruded aluminum with [screw lock] [spigoted] [bracketed] corner construction].

Glass Stops:	Formed [extruded PVC to match cladding] [metal to match cladding] [of solid wood] [________], sloped for wash. [Form weather stop flange.]

Insect Screen Frame:	Rolled [aluminum] [steel] frame, size of operable glazed unit.

Insect Screens: [FS RR-W-365, woven [copper] [aluminum] [________] mesh] [FS L-S-125, woven plastic mesh]; [14/18] [____] mesh size.

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Insect Screens: [14/18] [_______] mesh, [steel] [aluminum] [glass fiber] strands.

Weatherstripping: [Roll formed [stainless steel] [brass] [______], spring folded for flexible fit] [Wool pile type] [Hollow vinyl type] profiled to effect weather seal.

Threshold: [____] inch ([____] mm) nominal thickness, [[extruded] [brake formed] aluminum] [tubular plastic] [wood of [________] species]; sloped for positive wash; fit under frame to [1/2] [____] inch ([12] [____] mm) beyond wall face; one piece full width of opening.

FABRICATION

Size and fabricate door assembly to allow for tolerances of rough framed openings, clearances, shim spacing and shims around perimeter of assemblies.

Ensure joints and connections are flush, hairline, and waterproof.

[Scarf] [Finger] joints permitted if wood matches in color and grain texture. [Finger joints acceptable in plastic clad units.]

Form sills and stools in one piece. Slope sills for wash.

Assemble insect screen frames with mesh set into frame and secured. Fit frames with adjustable roller hardware.

Accurately and rigidly fit joints and corners. [Match and align cladding joints for continuity of line and design.]

Match components to ensure continuity of line.

Provide drainage to exterior for moisture entering joints and glazing spaces and condensation occurring within frame construction.

Install glass in fixed and sliding units in accordance with [manufacturer's standard method.] [________.]

FINISHES

Exterior Surfaces: [Finish with [transparent] [paint] materials as specified in Section [09900] [________].] [Plastic clad of [white] [________] color [as selected].] [Clear anodized] [Anodized to [________] color [as selected].]

Interior Surfaces: [Finish with [transparent] [paint] materials as specified in Section [09900] [________].] [Plastic clad of [white] [________] color [as selected].] [Clear anodized] [Anodized to [________] color [as selected].]

Threshold: [Mill finish.] [Clear anodized] [Anodized to [________] color [as selected].]

Screens: [Black] [________] color.

Pull Handles: [Prefinished wood with aluminum brackets.] [Baked enamel [________] color [as selected].] [________.]

Locks: [Baked enamel [________] color [as selected].] [________.]

Apply coat of bituminous paint on concealed aluminum surfaces in contact with cementitious or dissimilar

materials.

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify openings under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Verify that openings are ready to receive work and opening dimensions and clearances are as indicated on [shop drawings.] [Drawings.]

PREPARATION

Prepare opening to permit correct installation of door unit in conjunction with air and vapor seal.

INSTALLATION

Install door unit assembly [, glass and glazing] [, and hardware] in accordance with [manufacturer's instructions.] [________.]

Attach frame and shims to perimeter opening to accommodate construction tolerances and other irregularities.

Use anchorage devices to securely fasten sliding door assembly to wall construction without distortion or imposed stresses.

Coordinate installation with placement of air and vapor seal at frame perimeter as specified in Section [07190.] [________.]

Coordinate installation of [loose fibrous] [foamed] thermal insulation at shim spaces at frame perimeter as specified in Section [07213.] [07214.]

Place threshold in bed of [butyl] [________] sealant.

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

Install perimeter trim and [interior closures] [stools] [________].

Install glass in fixed and sliding units in accordance with [manufacturer's standard method.] [________.]

ERECTION TOLERANCES

Maintain dimensional tolerances and alignment with adjacent work.

Maximum Variation from Plumb: [1/16] [____] inch ([1.5] [____] mm).

Maximum Variation from Level: [1/16] [____] inch ([1.5] [____] mm).

Longitudinal or Diagonal Warp: Plus or minus [1/8] [___] inch ([3] [___] mm) from 10 foot (3 m) straight edge.

CLEANING

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

[Remove protective material from pre-finished surfaces.]

Remove labels and visible markings.

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 moderate use of mineral spirits or other solvent acceptable to sealant manufacturer.

PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

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

Do not permit continuing construction activities near unprotected finish surfaces.

SCHEDULE

East Exterior Wall: Three 72 x 84 inch units, wood construction, one fixed and one sliding right hand unit, both units of two pane clear tempered insulating glass, anodized aluminum cladding on exterior surfaces, transparent finish on interior surfaces.

South Lobby Wall: One 72 x 96 inch unit, extruded aluminum construction, one fixed and one sliding left hand unit, both units of single pane bronze tint tempered glass, anodized finish all exposed surfaces.

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