Clear Wall Planning Guide
December 2020
Clear Wall Planning Guide 1 Contents
Five steps to specs...... 3 Design and Installation Planning...... 4 - 11 Space Planning, Site Survey and Measurement...... 6 - 10 Planning Checklist...... 11 Components...... 12 - 25 Framing Elements...... 13 -15 Transition Connectors...... 15 - 16 Glass Inserts...... 17-18 Copolymer Strips...... 19 Doors...... 20 Door Sections...... 21 - 23 Door Hardware...... 24 - 25 Power/Data...... 26 Installation...... 27 - 40
Clear Wall Planning Guide 2 5 Steps
Five steps to specs:
1. Pre-qualify the project
2. Select Framing Elements
3. Select Door and Door Hardware
4. Select Glass Insert sizes and color
5. Select Electrical and Data components
Clear Wall Planning Guide 3 Design and Installation Planning
Proper planning and preparation is key to successful and profitable Clear Wall projects. Take the time to fully understand the customer’s needs and requirements. Use the AP Project File tool to pre-qualify the project and select the product that suits the client's price parameters. Have their Request for Bid documentation on hand when performing site surveys and during design and installation. It is critical to document all decisions made from start to finish.
Installation and Trendway Field Support Trendway offers Field Technical Support for a nominal fee. Approved Trendway Technicians can take field measurements, train and lead during the actual installation at the customer location. Using this resource assures accurate product design and planning, as well as fast, expert installation. Contact the Trendway Architectural Product team for more details.
Clear Wall Planning Guide 4 Before You Begin • Use the AP Budget Estimator tool to generate pricing for customer approval.
• Clear Wall measurements are based on center-to-center locations.
• If you are working with an existing space, you must make an onsite inspection to determine the ceiling height and amount of floor runout within the area where product will be installed. See pages 8 to 9. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP OF ANY SUCCESSFUL CLEAR WALL INSTALLATION.
• While you (or a approved installer or Trendway Technician) are at the site measuring the ceiling height and floor runout, it is also a good idea to inspect for building mechanicals and utilities that may affect the installation and need to be addressed prior to placing the order. See pages 10 - 11.
• Utilize the AP Budget Estimator's Product Install Planning Checklist to ensure you have all necessary information.
• If you are working with new construction, note that the areas of concern noted above may not be able to be addressed at the time of pre-order quotation, but will affect the final outcome of the installation. Be prepared to address them prior to placing the order. For pre-order quota- tion purposes, all new construction requests for quotes must be accompanied by a cad model of the space with the partition location and type of Architectural Wall Product clearly noted. This should come from a licensed interior designer or architect to ensure all applicable codes have been addressed.
Ceiling height – a critical measurement
• Measurements must be taken on the final site floor treatment (after carpet or other flooring is installed) for accuracy. • IMPORTANT: Measure ceiling height at every door location. • Measure ceiling heights every 10', along the line the wall will run. • If there is variance greater than 1/2" over a 10' measurement, take additional mea- surements at 5' intervals. • Specify ceiling heights in 1/8" increments. • Note heights accurately on the floor plan.
Clear Wall Planning Guide 5 Space Planning • First, define the location of the partition run. Clear Wall is 3-1/4" thick, so using construction lines that are offset by 1-5/8" is a good place to start (center of Glass Insert). (Step 1, page 7.) • Once the location of Clear Wall has been determined, the framing layout and elevations can be developed using CAP, GIZA or other office product planning software that is supported with Trendway symbol libraries. • Locate all vertical elements (vertical posts and door sections) The horizontal beams can be added last, using the 2020 Auto Hardware function (Step 2, page 7). • Plan the Glass Inserts, based on the sizes established by the vertical elements (Step 3, page 7). • TrendWall and Clear Wall can be integrated with the use of In-Line Posts. • Volo and Clear Wall can be integrated with the use of a variety of Posts: In-Line, 90° and 3-way conditions. Remember that the systems have different thicknesses, so that when bringing two together, there will be a setback on one or both sides where they join. • Remember to plan for insertion of Copolymer Strips if specified by the customer.
Floor plans
Accurate floor plans with key dimensions and conditions within the building architecture are essential. They should include: • Overall space dimensions • Wall locations and distance from columns • Wall runs that terminate flush with building wall surfaces • Door locations for ceiling height measurements is crucial for accuracy • Existing corridor widths and runs that bypass building columns
Site survey and verified field measurements
• A thorough pre-installation survey is required. • Ensures fast, accurate, effective space planning and design. • Allows effective scheduling, timely completion, no lost time on the job. • Problem-free installations, happy customers and return business improve profit.
PLEASE NOTE: Clear Wall can not be used in a freestanding application. It must be attached to a ceiling or soffit (no special blocking required).
Clear Wall Planning Guide 6 Planning Steps
STEP 1: LOCATE OFFICE CENTERLINES STEP 2: PLACE VERTICAL POSTS
11'-7"
12'-3" Door
8" Insert Minimum
STEP 3: PLAN GLASS INSERTS STEP 4: ADD COVERS
Clear Wall Planning Guide 7 Site Ceiling Flat Lay-In Tile Grid Determine the installation site's ceiling type and grid (if applicable), which will determine attachment requirements. If you are not certain, or encounter a different type of ceiling than described here, send a photo to your Trendway Technical Support team for assistance. Information you will need: • Identify ceiling type: Grid and Tile, Gypsum or other material (e.g. wood). This will deter- mine the type of ceiling anchors you require. Tegular/Reveal Tile Grid • Identify Grid ceiling tile type (if applicable): - Flat - Tegular/Reveal - Armstrong Silhouette • Tegular/Reveal grids require the use of Grid Blocks for installation. Determine if the Tegular tile has a 1/4" or 3/8" tile recess dimension (how high it sits proud of the grid). There are Grid Blocks for Traditional and Reveal style crowns. Specify the 1/4" or 3/8" Block, depending on the tile recess. Specify one Block Armstrong Silhouette for every 2' of panel run, or 6 for every Crown section on order. • Identify Grid type (if applicable): 1" Standard or 9/16" Thinline
Grid Block Installed
Tegular/Reveal Tile
Flat Tile
Clear Wall Planning Guide 8 Site Ceiling
Clear Wall elements are secured to the ceiling or ceiling grid using appropriate fasteners. Ceiling Grid See INS484 installation instructions for details.
Clear Wall Crown Channel
Upper Beam Upper Beam Upper Beam
Ceiling Grid Ceiling Grid Ceiling Grid Screw Grid Clip Caddy Clip
Caddy Clips impact adjustment range
*Recommended* Self Tapping Screw Attachment Grid Clip Attachment Caddy Clip Attachment Use #8 self-drilling sheet Armstrong Silhouette Caddy Clips metal screws to attach the ceiling grid requires may be used Crown Channel to a ceiling the use of Grid Clips to attach the grid (see right for Armstrong to attach the Crown Crown Channel Silhouette grid). Channel to the grid, to many ceil- available for order ing grids. Use Select appropriate screw from Trendway (Special part one every 2' of fastener type for other ceiling number 404765). Armstrong Sil- Crown. Caution: conditions. houette ceiling requires the use There will be a loss of 1/2" to 5/8" of Grid Clips to attach the Crown ceiling height adjustment when Channel to the grid, available for using Caddy Clips. order from Trendway (Special part number 404765).
Clear Wall Planning Guide 9 Physical building conditions Site conditions may affect wall placement or require special planning to accommodate. In- spect the site and note any situations that may impact or interfere with the layout, or require special wall connection treatment due to site wall conditions. The AP Products Install Planning Checklist is a valuable aid in identifying these. Conditions may include: • ADA requirements • Building walls and columns • Building electrical and data access • Convector Units (baseboard heating units) • Perimeter Wall Start conditions • Air-handling diffusers • Floor Type HVAC Supply and Return Grills • Light fixtures • Soffits • Sprinkler heads • Unusual Baseboard Configurations • Wall or floor outlets • Window conditions • Ceiling type • Flooring type • Window sill and drapery pockets
Ask the customer to look for obstructions before the product is ordered. It will be their responsibility to remove obstructions or relocate the wall. Once the site observation and measurements are complete: • Identify any design modifications that should be anticipated due to site conditions. • Review modifications with the designer before any design or layout begins • Review modifications with the installers before installation work begins. Once the design is finalized, it’s essential to do a thorough onsite verification of the installation drawings to actual site dimensioning prior to installation.
Compliance with relevant regulations Before any work is performed, be certain you are in compliance with local and/or Government project or contract regulations. These may include, but are not limited to: • Building Codes (see the AP Codes and Construction Requirements document on Trendealer) • Building Permits • Technical specs, test data or product sample submissions for approval • Certificates of Occupancy • Labor requirements (security clearance, trade union jurisdictions for tasks, etc.) • Dealer- or customer-supplied verification of seismic bracing if required by local code
Clear Wall Planning Guide 10 Installation planning checklist
___ Where will material be received, and who will receive?
___ Check all products received against the packing list and Bingo sheet.
___ Where will material be stored?
___ Are there any access or security rules governing time that installation may take place?
___ Where are walls to be installed?
___ Is the environment (i.e. heat, light, humidity, etc.) satisfactory?
___ Are there any power complications?
___ Are there any material handling obstacles (e.g. elevator/stairwell/corridor dimensions)?
___ What preparation is required for cleanliness of metal trim and component cutting?
___ Are there any special tools or equipment required? Refer to the Recommended list of installation tools on page 27.
___ Are there complications or timing conflicts with other trades?
___ Are floor loading limitations satisfactory?
___ Ceiling type (drywall, drop Flat, drop Tegular/Reveal etc.)?
___ Obtain accurate minimum/maximum ceiling heights in 1/8" increments.
___ Is there anything on this job that requires extraordinary preparation?
Post-Installation
• Obtain post-installation verification of product delivery, ownership, and security. • Complete any punch list items and “turnover” procedures (Certificate of Occupancy, etc.). • If promotional photography is desired, obtain permission (signed release) and schedule.
Clear Wall Planning Guide 11 Components
Clear Wall delivers a sophisticated aesthetic in a simple wall with just a few components.
Framing Elements Glass Inserts Doors
CROWN CHANNEL UPPER BEAM COMPONENTS Upper Beam
ADJUSTABLE WALL START GLASS
DOOR 90 DEGREE POST SINGLE DOOR JAMB
ELECTRICAL ADDER POST FLOOR COVER FLOOR BEAM 3-WAY ELECTRICAL COVER POST IN-LINE POST
LOWER BEAM COMPONENTS
Clear Wall Planning Guide 12 Framing Elements
Beams | Upper and lower beam assemblies include all structural and decorative trim pieces, as well as all required connectors. All beam covers are made from the highest-grade extruded aluminum and are 3 1/4" thick. All beam covers are field-cut to ensure the best possible fit and finish. Beams can be specified in Satin Etch (brushed aluminum look) or in any of Trendway’s standard powder coat finishes. Upper beams are 4-1/2" tall and mount to a ceiling. The Upper Beam assembly consists of Crown Channel, Upper Beam, Inline Splice Plate, Spring Clip, Gaskets and Glass Cam. Lower beams rest on the finished floor and vary between 4" and 5" tall, depending on the extension required to accommodate any floor run out. The Lower Beam assembly includes Lower Beam, Floor Beam, Inline Splice Plate, Load Saddle, Floor Cover, Micro Plumb Bolt and Gaskets. All Beam components can also be ordered separately as Accessories.
CROWN CHANNEL
IN-LINE SPLICE PLATE
GLASS CAM CROWN COVER
UPPER BEAM
GASKETS
GASKETS
MICRO PLUMB FLOOR BOLT COVER
LOAD SADDLE
FLOOR BEAM IN-LINE SPLICE FLOOR LOWER BEAM PLATE CHANNEL
Clear Wall Planning Guide 13 Vertical Posts | Clear Wall Vertical Posts are Vertical Post Height Matrix divided into three categories: Hardwall Transition Full Sub-Crown Post/Wall Start, Transition, and Electrical. Height Height Transition Posts are used to transition from Clear 3-Way Post Wall into Volo, TrendWall frames or into existing • 90 Post building elements. They can be used aesthetically • Electrical Adder Post or functionally. •• End of Run Post All Electrical Posts are 3-1/4" thick and designed • with vertical wire management capability and In-Line Post • come with an integral electrical cover. Hardwall Transition Post/ Wall Start • Door jambs are always included as part of the door section, but, as with Hardwall Transition Posts/Wall Transition Connectors (Clear Wall/Volo/TrendWall) Starts and Transition Posts, do not have the ability to • house power or data.
Electrical Posts | Electrical Posts allow power access via Ceiling Feeds. They include the End of Run Post, In- Line Post, 3-Way Post, 90° Post and Electrical Adder Post. Adder Posts are used to locate power next to Door Jambs. Electrical posts can be used either functionally as powered posts or aesthetically to add vertical mullions to the Clear Wall elevation. When used functionally as a power post, remember to specify the height(s) of the power access cover punch-outs.
IN-LINE All Electrical Posts are made from the highest-grade 3-WAY POST 90 DEGREE POST extruded aluminum and are 3-1/4" thick. They can be POST specified in Satin Etch, or in one of Trendway's many powder coat finishes. NOTE: All vertical posts are field cut to ensure the best possible fit and finish.
NOTE: The punch-out dimension is 2.7" x 1.38". Punch-out heights available are: C C 6" – Data Height 18" – Standard Height Power (ADA compliant) 32" – Work Height Power 45" – Switch Height 72" – AV Height END-OF-RUN POST Punch-out Description: C C1 45" Switch Height
C2A 18" Standard Height
C3 32" Work Height C C C C C4 6" Data Height C5A 18" Standard and 32" Work Height C6A 18" Standard and 6" Data Height C C C C C C7 6" Data and 32" Work Height C8 Special Punch Out location AV 72" AV Height C C C AVC5A 72" AV, 18" Standard and 32" Work Height ELECTRICAL AVC6A 72" AV, 6" Data and 18" Standard Height ADDER POST
Clear Wall Planning Guide 14 Building Termination Connectors | Clear Wall can be terminated into existing building elements by using a Hardwall Transition Post/Wall Start, which allows 1" of adjustment (FIG A).
(FIG A) HARDWALL TRANSITION POST/WALL START (Planned at 3")
2-1/2" 3" 4"
Fully Compressed Nominal Dimension Fully Extended
Transition Connectors — Clear Wall to TrendWall | Remember that TrendWall is 2-3/4" and Clear Wall is 3-1/4" thick, so that when bringing the two systems together, there will be a 1/4" step on both sides of the Connector (see illustration below). To transition into TrendWall, specify a GWPTWALL10. When transitioning into a building wall, use the GWWS10, which includes both a Transition Post and mating wall channel.
TRENDWALL TO HARDWALL CLEAR WALL TRANSITION POST/ TRANSITION WALL START POST GWWS10 TRENDWALL TRANSITION POST GWPTWALL10
Clear Wall to TrendWall Transition Post
Post Plan View
1/2"
2-3/4" 3-1/4"
Clear Wall Planning Guide 15 Transition Connectors — Clear Wall to Volo
Clear Wall to Volo Frame Connectors provide an easy connection and clean lines when transitioning between Volo and Clear Wall Glass Insert runs. Remember that Volo is 2-1/4" and Clear Wall is 3-1/4" thick, so that when bringing the two systems together, the centerlines will not align perfectly and there will be a step on both sides of the connectors (see Fig 1 below).
CLEAR WALL TO VOLO TRANSITION POSTS
3-Way Connector - CVC
FIG. 1 Volo Clear Centerline Post 7/8 " Clear Clear 3/8" TOP VIEW
3.75" Volo Volo Clear Centerline
3"
3-Way Connector - VCC Inline Connector
Clear Volo Clear
Volo Clear
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
3.375" 3.375"
3.75" 2.5"
3-Way Connector - VVC 90 Degree Connector
Volo Clear
Volo Clear Volo
TOP VIEW TOP VIEW
3.375" 2.75"
2.75" 3.375"
Clear Wall Planning Guide 16 Glass Inserts
Clear Wall Glass Inserts are 1/2" tempered glass that can be specified to any width from 8" to 48" in 1/8" increments. They come standard in three distinct glazing color options: Clear, Low Iron and Frost. Clear is standard tempered glass that has a slight hint of color. Low Iron tempered glass is as colorless as glass can get. Frost gives visual privacy, while allowing some light transfer between spaces.
GLASS Note: Clear Wall STC acoustic rating is a factor of the Glass Panel INSERT thickness. The 1/2" glass has an STC of 35 - 36.
NOTE — COM Glass: Customers may choose to source COM glass panels locally. To specify Clear Wall with COM glass, customers must order all components that are not Glass Insert part numbers in the usual manner. Must also order the Glass Hardware Kit (below - CWGLASSKIT). Glass Hardware Kit The Clear Wall Glass Hardware Kit provides all the necessary hardware to support the glass insert when the customer orders their own glass inserts.
Important note on Glass Deflection Due to its intrinsic nature, glass naturally displays a degree of deflection (bowing). Clear Wall glass is no exception, but any deflection that may occur is well within accepted tolerances (see the chart below). Optional Copolymer Strips may be used to minimize the appearance of deflection (see page 19).
Glass Deflection Tolerances — Industry Standards
1/4" Glass 3/8" Glass 1/2" Glass
8' 15/32" 9/32" 13/64"
9' 17/32" 11/32" 9/32" 3/8" 10' 21/32" 15/32" re a ring r raig edge r NOTE: Clear Wall standard Glass Panel thickness is 1/2" n a e ide