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Section 08920
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1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications:
1. Minimum 3 years experience in work of this Section.
2. Provide single source responsibility for installation of all components of system, including curtainwall,
glazing and sealants.
1.06 WARRANTIES
A. Provide 2 year warranty against water leakage through curtainwall system and reduction of performance.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURES
A. Contract Documents are based on “ 1600 Wall” system by Kawneer Company, Inc.
B. Equivalent products by the following manufacturers are acceptable.
1. Bruce Wall Systems Corp.
2. EFCO Corporation.
3. PPG Industries, Inc.
4. Vistawall Architectural Products
5. Wausau Metals Corporation.
C. Substitutions: Under provisions of Division 1.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Aluminum Components: Alloy and temper best suited to application.
1. Extrusions: ASTM B 221.
2. Sheet: ASTM B 209.
3. J. Provide material with maximum amount of recycled content available that achieves performance
requirements of this Section,
B. Glass, Glazing Gaskets, and Accessories: Specified in Section 08800.
C. Aluminum Finish for Curtainwall Components:
1. Material shall be free from scratches and other serious blemishes and chemically cleaned.
2. Exposed Aluminum surfaces shall be finished Medium Bronze Anodized.
3. The minimum coating thickness shall be 0.70 mil when measured per ASTM B244-79, and the density
shall be at least 32 mg. per square inch when measured per ASTM B137-95.
2.03 ACCESSORIES
A. Fasteners:
1. Exposed: Series 300 stainless steel.
2. Concealed: Stainless or plated steel.
B. Sealants:
1. Perimeter: Specified in Section 07900.
2. Integral: Single component polyurethane or silicone.
C. Anchors: Cast iron, malleable iron, or galvanized steel.
D. Primer Paint: Zinc rich type.
2.04 FABRICATION
A. General:
1. Fabricate with minimum clearances and shim spaces around perimeter, yet enabling installation and
dynamic movement.
2. Accurately fit and secure joints and intersections. Make joints flush, hairline, and weather tight.
3. Fabricate in largest practical units.
4. Conceal fasteners and attachments from view.
5. Reinforce framing members with internal steel when required to support imposed loads.
6. Fabricate sot that components will not be excessively strained under normal conditions of use.
7. Provide slotted holes for erection adjustment.
8. Furnish fascias, covers, closures, ad trim members which are attached to curtainwall.
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