GUIDE SPECIFICATION
Manufacturer: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® 2425 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 525-East Santa Monica, CA 90404 1-866-OLDCASTLE
SECTION 08 62 00 – UNIT SKYLIGHT (VERSALITE)
************************************************************************************************* This guide specification has been prepared by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® in printed and electronic media as an aid to specifiers in preparing written construction documents for storefront systems.
This section includes Versalite Unit Skylight applications, shop fabricated, factory pre-finished, for field glazing.
Sealants are referenced to Section 07 92 00, Joint Sealants.
Glass and glazing are referenced in Section 08 80 00, Glass and Glazing.
Where work of this section integrates with curtain wall, windows, or other glazing system, carefully coordinate both sections to function together. Air and vapor barrier continuity from this system to adjacent construction is critical to successful building air tightness; specify compatible materials in conjunction with adjacent air and vapor barriers.
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Editor notes are included within the text of this section to assist the specifier in knowledgeable decision-making. *************************************************************************************************
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. The work of this Section includes f a c t o r y f a b r i c a t e d , a s s e m b l e d , a n d glazed glass skylights.
1. Types: Versalite TM Pre-glazed [ Pyramid] [Hipped Ridge] [ Vertical End Ridge] skylights. ************************************************************************************************* This document incorporates CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) Manual of Practice principles of cross referencing to Division 1 sections and other sections. The cross references must be edited to retain only those other sections used. Other guide specifications for Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®, including those of Skylights are available as follows: Section 08 41 26 All-Glass Entrances and Storefronts Section 08 43 13 Aluminum-Framed Storefronts Section 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Wall Section 08 44 23 Structural-Sealant-Glazed Curtain Wall Section 08 44 33 Sloped Glazing Assemblies Section 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows Section 08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights *************************************************************************************************
B. Related Sections: Section(s) related to this section include:
1. Section 01 43 39 Mockup 2. Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications. 3. Section 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry. 4. Section 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 5. Section 07 50 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 6. Section 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 7. Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 8. Section 08 42 20 Entrances. 9. Section 08 45 00 Translucent Wall and Roof Assemblies. 10.Section 08 51 00 Metal Windows. 11.Section 08 81 00 Glass Glazing. 12.Section 08 85 00 Glazing Accessories. 13.Section 08 88 00 Special Function Glazing. 14.Section 08 91 19 Fixed Louvers.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. General: Standards listed by reference, including revisions by issuing authority, form a part of this specification section to extent indicated. Standards listed are identified by issuing authority, authority abbreviation, designation number, title or other designation established by issuing authority. Standards subsequently referenced herein are referred to by issuing authority abbreviation and standard designation.
B. Aluminum Association (AA):
1. Specifications for Aluminum Structures.
C. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
1. 2603-13 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels. 2. 2604-13 Voluntary Specification for High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels. 3. 611-12 Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum.
D. American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM: 1. ASTM E283 Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors. 2. ASTM E330 Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference. 3. E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
E. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA):
1. Roofing and Waterproofing Manual.
1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Performance Requirements: Provide factory fabricated, assembled, and glazed metal framed skylights which have been manufactured, and installed to withstand loads from the current edition of the International Building Code (IBC). Maintain performance criteria stated without defects, damage or failure.
B. Skylight Performance Requirements:
1. Design framing and glazing infill assembly to support the following load requirements: a. [40]-psf maximum snow load plus dead load. b. [40]-psf maximum negative wind or uplift load plus dead load. 2. Air and Water Resistance: a. ASTM E283: Allowable air infiltration shall not exceed 0.06 CFM through the total glazed surface area when system is tested in accordance with ASTM E283 at a static pressure of 6.24 psf (298 Pa). b. ASTM E331: No uncontrolled water leakage shall occur when system is tested in accordance with ASTM E331 at a static pressure of 15 psf (718 Pa). 3. Fabrication and installation of glass skylights shall comply with governing building code.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section
B. Product Data: Submit product data, for specified products.
C. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product components, including anchorage, accessories, finishes and colors.
1. Submit shop drawings for approval prior to fabrication. Include details of framing members, glazing materials where applicable, sealants, fasteners, anchors and thicknesses and types of formed flashing and closures.
D. Samples: Submit selection and verification samples for finishes, colors and textures.
1. Glazing Samples: Submit a verification sample of glass glazing material in specified color. 2. Finish Samples: Submit a verification sample of aluminum finish in specified color.
E. Quality Assurance Submittals: Submit the following: 1. Qualifications: Manufacturer: skylight system shall be manufactured by a firm with a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the fabrication and installation of factory fabricated, assembled, and glazed metal-framed skylights. 2. Installation: skylight installer shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience erecting factory fabricated, assembled, and glazed metal-framed skylights. 3. Test Reports: Certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties. 4. Certificates: Product certificates signed by manufacturer certifying materials comply with specified performance characteristics and criteria, and physical requirements. Manufacturer's Instructions: Manufacturer's installation instructions.
F. Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:
1. Maintenance Data: Maintenance data for installed products in accordance with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Maintenance Data and Operation Data) Section. Include methods for maintaining installed products, and precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and performance. 2. Warranty: Warranty documents specified herein.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Qualifications:
1. Single Source Responsibility:
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a. To ensure quality of appearance and performance, obtain materials for systems from either a single manufacturer or from manufacturer approved by systems manufacturer.
2. Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced in performing work of this section who has specialized in installation of work similar to that required for this project.
a. Installer: Skylights shall be installed by workmen with a minimum of 2 years experience in installation of similar skylights. b. Manufacturer: Skylights shall be manufactured by a firm with a minimum of 10 years experience in the fabrication and installation of pre-engineered skylights. Manufacturers proposed for use, which are not named in this Section, shall submit evidence of ability to meet performance and fabrication requirements specified not less than 10 days prior to bid date, and shall include a list of projects of similar design and complexity completed within the past five years.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING
A. General: Comply with requirements of Section 01 65 00 - 01 66 00.
B. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays. C. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact. Sequence deliveries to avoid delays, but minimize on site storage.
D. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer.
1. Protect from damage from sunlight, weather, excessive temperatures and construction operations.
1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements/openings by field measurements before fabrication; show recorded measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.
1. Measurements: Take accurate field measurements before fabrication. However, do not delay job progress; and work from guaranteed dimensions if necessary. Allow for field tolerances if taking field measurements before fabrication.
1.08 WARRANTY *************************************************************************************************
Note: Longer warranty periods are available at additional cost.
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A. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions. Provide warranties in accordance with Section 01 78 36.
B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide written warranty signed by manufacturer, agreeing to repair or replace work which exhibits defects in materials or workmanship and guaranteeing weather tight and leak free performance. "Defects" is defined as uncontrolled leakage of water and abnormal aging or deterioration.
1. Combined Skylight Framing and Glass Warranty: Provide written warranty signed by manufacturer, agreeing to repair or replace work, which exhibits defects in materials or workmanship and guaranteeing weather tight, and leak free performance. "Defects" is defined as uncontrolled leakage of water and abnormal aging or deterioration. 2. Warranty Period: 5 years commencing on date of shipment.
C. Finish Warranty: Provide written warranty signed by manufacturer and finisher, agreeing to repair or replace work that exhibits defects in finish. "Defects" is defined as peeling, chipping, chalking, fading, abnormal aging or deterioration, and failure to perform as required.
1. [Warranty Period for Anodized Finish: 2 years from date of application for film integrity] 2. [Warranty Period for Fluoropolymer Finish: Five years from date of application for color and film integrity]
PART 2- PRODUCTS
2.01 PRE-ENGINEERED GLASS SKYLIGHTS
A. Manufacturer: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope ® 1. Contact: P.O. Box 629, 803 Airport Road, Terrell, TX 75160; a. Telephone:(800) 527-4018, b. E m a i l : [email protected]. c. Website: www.Oldcastlebe.com
B. Basis of Design: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® Versalite Glazing System.
1. Materials: For each type of material required for the work of this Section, provide primary materials which are the products of one manufacturer. Provide secondary materials which are acceptable to the manufacturers of the primary materials.
2.02 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.
2.03 MANUFACTURED SKYLIGHT
A. Versalite TM Factory fabricated, assembled and glass glazed skylights:
1. Type: [ Pyramid] [ Hipped Ridge] [ Vertical End Ridge] 2. Glazing: [choose] a. Single Glazing system: 9/16 laminated glass comprised of an outboard ply of ¼: annealed glass, a .060 clear polyvinyl butryl (PVB) interlayer and an inboard ply of ¼” clear. b. Insulating Glazing System: Unit Thickness 1-1/16” - Exterior lite: ¼” heat strengthened glass (tint option)) - Air space: ½” - Interior lite: 5/16” laminated glass comprised of 2 plies of 1/8” heat strengthened glass with a .060 clear polyvinyl butryl interlayer. c. Insulating glazing system: Unit Thickness 1-3/16” - Exterior lite: ¼” heat strengthened glass (tint option) - Air space: ½” - Interior lite: 7/16 laminated glass comprised of 2 plies of 3/16” heat Strengthened glass with a .060 clear polyvinyl butryl interlayer. c. See Section 08 80 00 for other glass specifics 3. Framing System: Fabricate from 6063-T6 extruded aluminum. Provide thermally broken framing system to include integral gutters to control water infiltration and condensation. 4. Cap Glazing: Glazing caps shall be mechanically secured with glazing clips providing a thermally improved connection. System to include a "positive" stop to control compression in the glazing rabbet. Apply cap seal at corner intersections. 5. Gaskets: Provide continuous cushion below glazing materials with extruded, dense EPDM black rubber gasket with 60 plus or minus 5 Shore A durometer complying with ASTM C864. Provide continuous spacer above glazing materials with extruded, closed-cell, sponge EPDM black rubber gasket complying with ASTM C509. Fabricate gaskets of material to withstand one part per million ozone for 500 hours at 20 percent elongation at 100 degrees F when tested in accordance with ASTM 01149. 6. Finish: [choose] a. Clear Anodic Coating, Class 1: AAM10C22A41 clear anodized coating complying with AAMA 611, 0.7 mil thick minimum . b. Color Anodic Coating, Class 1: AAM10C22A44 (medium bronze, dark bronze, black) coating electrolytically deposited complying with AAMA 611, 0.7 mil thick minimum. c. Fluoropolymer Coating: 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base fluoropolymer finish complying with AAMA 2605. Color selected from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope standard colors. 7. Size: Pyramids 3' to 8' wide. Ridges 3'-0" to 8'-0" wide x unlimited length
2.04 SOURCE QUALITY
A. Source Quality: Obtain skylights and glass from a single manufacturer.
PART 3- EXECUTION
3.01 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
A. Compliance: Comply with manufacturer's product data, including product technical bulletins, product catalog installation instructions and product carton instructions for installation.
3.02 EXAMINATION
A. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify substrate conditions, which have been previously installed under other sections, are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
1. Take field dimensions or manufacture from guaranteed dimensions. Examine conditions of substrates, supports, and other conditions under which work is to be performed and notify Contractor, in writing, of circumstances detrimental to proper completion of work. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
3.03 PREPARATION
A. Adjacent Surfaces Protection: Protect adjacent work areas and finish surfaces from damage during product installation.
3.04 INSTALLATION
A. Skylight Installation:
1. Match sizes and spacings indicated on approved shop drawings. 2. Coordinate installation with adjacent work such as roofing, sheet metal and other work to ensure creation of a complete weatherproof assembly. Anchor work securely to supporting structure, but allow for differential and thermal movement. 3. Isolate between aluminum and dissimilar metals with a protective coating or plastic strip to prevent electrolytic corrosion.
B. Related Products Installation: Refer to other sections listed in Related Section paragraph herein for related products installation.
3.05 ADJUSTING A. Adjusting: Touch-up and repair minor damage to eliminate all evidence of repair. Remove and replace work which cannot be satisfactorily repaired.
3.06 CLEANING
A. Cleaning: Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Repair or replace damaged installed products. Clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions prior to owner's acceptance. Remove construction debris from project site and legally dispose of debris.
1. Clean all exposed surfaces including metal and glazing using non-abrasive materials and methods recommended by manufacturer of material or product being cleaned. Remove and replace work that cannot be successfully cleaned. 2. Reclean as necessary to prevent damage. Protect completed work from damage and deterioration and inspect immediately before final acceptance of project.
3.08 PROTECTION
A. Protection: Protect installed product and finish surfaces from damage during construction.
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