<p> SECTION 08871 SOLAR CONTROL FILM</p><p>1 GENERAL</p><p>1.1 SECTION INCLUDES</p><p>1.1.1 Solar control film applied to existing glass.</p><p>1.2 SUBMITTALS</p><p>1.2.1 Submit under provisions of Section 01300.</p><p>1.2.2 Product Data: Manufacturer's data on products to be provided, showing physical properties and including installation instructions.</p><p>1.2.3 Test Data: Independent testing agency reports showing compliance with properties specified by reference to a test method.</p><p>1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE</p><p>1.3.1 Installer Qualifications: Experienced in application of self-adhesive window films, with at least 10 applications of similar size and complexity, and approved by manufacturer.</p><p>1.3.2 Mock-Up: Before proceeding with work, apply film to one window designated by Architect. 1.3.2.1 Accepted mock-up will constitute standard for workmanship for remaining work. 1.3.2.2 Accepted mock-up may remain. 1.3.2.3 Remove and replace rejected work.</p><p>1.4 WARRANTY</p><p>1.4.1 Provide film manufacturer's 10-year warranty against failure of film, including change of color, peeling, bubbling, rippling, cracking, delamination, and demetalization; include cost of material and labor for removal and reinstallation.</p><p>2 PRODUCTS</p><p>2.1 MANUFACTURERS</p><p>2.1.1 Acceptable Manufacturer: V-KOOL, Inc., which is located at: Westland Tech Center 13805 West Rd. Suite 400; Houston, TX 77041; Toll Free Tel: 800-217-7046; Tel: 713-856-8333; Fax: </p><p>08871-1 713-856-8998; Email: request info ([email protected]); Web: www.v-kool-usa.com </p><p>2.1.2 Substitutions: Not permitted.</p><p>2.1.3 Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.</p><p>2.2 MATERIALS</p><p>2.2.1 Solar Control Film: Southwall Technologies V-Kool VK-70 film; virtually clear self-adhesive polyester film, with following characteristics when applied to 1/4 inch (6 mm) clear float glass: 2.2.1.1 Visible Light Transmittance: 70 percent. 2.2.1.2 Visible Light Reflectance: 8 percent. 2.2.1.3 Ultraviolet Transmittance: 1 percent. 2.2.1.4 Infrared Rejection: 94 percent 2.2.1.5 Ultraviolet Rejected: More than 99 percent. 2.2.1.6 Shading Coefficient: 0.51. 2.2.1.7 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.37* as per NFRC. 2.2.1.8 Total Solar Energy Rejected: 55 percent. 2.2.1.9 Total Solar Transmittance: 35 percent. 2.2.1.10 Total Solar Absorption: 38 percent. 2.2.1.11 Luminous Efficacy: 1.37. 2.2.1.12 Emissivity: 0.55. 2.2.1.13 Film Thickness: 1.5 mils (0.04 mm).</p><p>2.2.2 Solar Control Security Film: Southwall Technologies V-Kool VK-70 Secure film; virtually clear self-adhesive polyester film, with following characteristics when applied to 1/4 inch (6 mm) clear float glass: 2.2.2.1 Visible Light Transmittance: 66 percent. 2.2.2.2 Visible Light Reflectance: 8.9 percent. 2.2.2.3 Ultraviolet Transmittance: 1 percent. 2.2.2.4 Infrared Rejection: 94 percent 2.2.2.5 Ultraviolet Rejected: 99 percent. 2.2.2.6 Shading Coefficient: 0.50. 2.2.2.7 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.37* as per NFRC. 2.2.2.8 Total Solar Energy Rejected: 57 percent. 2.2.2.9 </p><p>08871-2 Total Solar Transmittance: 32 percent. 2.2.2.10 Total Solar Absorption: 42 percent. 2.2.2.11 Luminous Efficacy: 1.32. 2.2.2.12 Emissivity: 0.65. 2.2.2.13 Film Thickness: 8 mils</p><p>2.2.3 Solar Control Film: Southwall Technologies V-Kool VK-55 film; gray tinted self-adhesive polyester film, with following characteristics when applied to 1/4 inch (6 mm) clear float glass: 2.2.3.1 Visible Light Transmittance: 57 percent. 2.2.3.2 Visible Light Reflectance: 7 percent. 2.2.3.3 Ultraviolet Transmittance: 1 percent. 2.2.3.4 Ultraviolet Rejected: More than 99 percent. 2.2.3.5 Shading Coefficient: 0.47. 2.2.3.6 Infrared Rejection: 94 percent. 2.2.3.7 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.34* as per NFRC. 2.2.3.8 Total Solar Energy Rejected: 60 percent. 2.2.3.9 Total Solar Transmittance: 26 percent. 2.2.3.10 Total Solar Absorption: 41 percent. 2.2.3.11 Luminous Efficacy: 1.23. 2.2.3.12 Emissivity: 0.56. 2.2.3.13 Film Thickness: 2 mils (0.05 mm).</p><p>2.2.4 Solar Control Film: Southwall Technologies V-Kool VK-40 film; gray tinted self-adhesive polyester film, with following characteristics when applied to 1/4 inch (6 mm) clear float glass: 2.2.4.1 Visible Light Transmittance: 43 percent. 2.2.4.2 Visible Light Reflectance: 10 percent. 2.2.4.3 Ultraviolet Transmittance: 1 percent. 2.2.4.4 Ultraviolet Rejected: More than 99 percent. 2.2.4.5 Shading Coefficient: 0.41. 2.2.4.6 Infrared Rejection: 94 percent. 2.2.4.7 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.31* as per NFRC. 2.2.4.8 Total Solar Energy Rejected: 65 percent. 2.2.4.9 Total Solar Transmittance: 21 percent. 2.2.4.10 08871-3 Total Solar Absorption: 50 percent. 2.2.4.11 Luminous Efficacy: 1.05. 2.2.4.12 Emissivity: 0.88. 2.2.4.13 Film Thickness: 2 mils (0.05 mm).</p><p>2.2.5 Solar Control Film: Southwall Technologies V-Kool VK-75 film; virtually clear self-adhesive polyester film, with following characteristics when applied to 1/4 inch (6 mm) clear float glass: 2.2.5.1 Visible Light Transmittance: 77 percent. 2.2.5.2 Visible Light Reflectance: 9.5 percent. 2.2.5.3 Ultraviolet Transmittance: 1 percent. 2.2.5.4 Ultraviolet Rejected: More than 99 percent. 2.2.5.5 Shading Coefficient: 0.63. 2.2.5.6 Infrared Rejection: 77 percent. 2.2.5.7 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.48* as per NFRC. 2.2.5.8 Total Solar Energy Rejected: 45.5 percent. 2.2.5.9 Total Solar Transmittance: 47 percent. 2.2.5.10 Total Solar Absorption: 30 percent. 2.2.5.11 Luminous Efficacy: 1.22. 2.2.5.12 Emissivity: 0.61. 2.2.5.13 Film Thickness: 1.5 mils (0.04 mm).</p><p>2.2.6 Solar Control Film: Southwall Technologies V-Kool VK-65 Film; virtually clear self-adhesive polyester film, with following characteristics when applied to 1/4 inch (6mm) clear float glass: 2.2.6.1 Visible Light Transmittance: 66 percent. 2.2.6.2 Visible Light Reflectance: 11 percent. 2.2.6.3 Ultraviolet Transmittance: 1 percent. 2.2.6.4 Infrared Rejection: 68 percent. 2.2.6.5 Ultraviolet Rejected: More than 99 percent. 2.2.6.6 Shading Coefficient: 0.61. 2.2.6.7 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.47* as per the NFRC. 2.2.6.8 Total Solar Energy Rejected: 47 percent. 2.2.6.9 Total Solar Transmittance: 44 percent. 2.2.6.10 Total Solar Absorption: 36 percent. 2.2.6.11 08871-4 Luminous Efficacy: 1.1. 2.2.6.12 Emissivity: 0.62. 2.2.6.13 Film Thickness: 1.5 mils (0.04 mm).</p><p>3 EXECUTION</p><p>3.1 INSTALLATION</p><p>3.1.1 Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.</p><p>3.1.2 Install without bubbles, ripples, drips, dirt, cuts, tears, or gaps between film and frame.</p><p>3.1.3 Clean newly installed film and window frames.</p><p>3.1.4 Clean cleaning solutions, run-off cleaning water, and adhesive mounting solution from adjacent surfaces.</p><p>3.1.5 Where installed film could be damaged by subsequent construction work provide tape warning strips or barricades to prevent contact.</p><p>END OF SECTION</p><p>08871-5 </p>