SECTION ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

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1 SECTION ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Aluminum entrance doors and frames. 2. Glass infill panels. 3. Door hardware. B. Related Sections: 1. Division 01: Administrative and procedural work requirements. 2. Section Joint Sealers. 3. Section Door Hardware. 4. Section Glazing. 1.2 REFERENCES A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA): Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum Voluntary Test Method for Thermal Transmittance and Condensation Resistance of Windows, Doors and Glazed Wall Sections Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels. B. American National Standards Institute/Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (ANSI/BHMA) A Exit Devices. C. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures. D. ASTM International (ASTM): 1. B209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate. 2. B221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes. 3. E283 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors. 4. E330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors under the Influence of Wind Loads. 5. E331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Differential. 6. E547 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclical Static Air Pressure Differential. 7. E783 - Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors. 8. E Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference. E. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Safety Panic Hardware. 1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION First Baptist Church of Alma

2 A. Design Requirements: Design systems to withstand: 1. Design wind pressure in accordance with Building Code, with maximum allowable deflection of L/175 or ¾ inch maximum, tested in accordance with ASTM E Movement caused by an ambient temperature range of 120 degrees F and a surface temperature range of 160 degrees F. B. Performance Requirements: 1. Air infiltration, tested to ASTM E283. a. Entrances: 1) Single door: Maximum 0.5 CFM per minute per linear foot of perimeter crack, at static pressure differential of 6.24 PSF. 2) Pairs of doors: Maximum 1.0 CFM per minute per linear foot of perimeter crack, at static pressure differential of PSF. b. Storefront: 0.06 CFM per square foot of fixed area at static pressure differential of 6.24 PSF. 2. Water infiltration: No uncontrolled water leakage, tested to ASTM E331 at minimum test pressure of 6.24 PSF for inswing doors and 8.0 PSF for outswing doors and storefront. 3. Uniform structural loading: No glass breakage or permanent damage to fasteners or system components, tested to ASTM E330 at 1.5 times design pressure. 4. Thermal transmittance due to conduction (Uc): Maximum 0.60, tested to AAMA 1503 on two 6'- 0" x 6'-0" units with 1 inch clear insulating glass. 5. Condensation resistance factor (CRF): Minimum 50, tested to AAMA SUBMITTALS A. Submittals for Review: 1. Shop Drawings: Indicate system dimensions, framed opening requirements and tolerances, trim, sealers, hardware, and accessories. 2. Product Data: Submit product data for each type storefront series specified. 3. Samples: a. 3 x 3 inch coating samples showing available colors. B. Quality Control Submittals: 1. Test Reports: Certified results of previous tests by a recognized independent laboratory substantiating compliance with specified design and performance criteria, current within past 5 years. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: Minimum 3 years experience in work of this Section. B. Conform to accessibility code for locating hardware and for door opening force requirements. C. Pre-Installation Meetings: Conduct pre-installation meeting to verify project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer s installation instructions, and manufacturer s warranty requirements. 1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS / SITE CONDETIONS A. Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements/openings by field measurements before fabrication. 1.7 WARRANTY A. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions. B. Manufacturer s Warranty: Submit, for Owner s acceptance, manufacturer s standard warranty document executed by an authorized company official for a period of three (3) years commencing on the substantial date of completion for the project. PART 2 PRODUCTS First Baptist Church of Alma

3 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable Aluminum Storefront Manufacturers: Basis of Design: YKK Y.E.S. 45 F-I 1. EFCO Corporation. ( 2. Kawneer Co., Inc. ( 3. Tubelite, Inc. ( 4. YKK AP America, Inc. ( 2.2 MATERIALS A. Extrusions: ASTM B221, 6063-T5 Aluminum alloy and temper. B. Sheet: ASTM B209, Aluminum alloy and temper best suited to application. 1. Anodized Finish: 5005 H14, inch minimum thickness. 2. Painted Finish: 3003 H14, inch minimum thickness. C. Aluminum Sliding Window Materials: Frame and sliding sections shall be extrusions of 6063-T5 alloy aluminum. Frame members shall be 3-5/8" in depth. Panel members not less than l" in depth. Panels adjacent to the walls shall be stationary. All other panels shall be sliding type. Color to be selected by Architect. 2.3 COMPONENTS A. Entrances Doors: Wide stile configuration with nominal 5 inch vertical stiles and top rail and 6 inch bottom rail. B. Storefront: Flush glazing system designed to receive 1 inch glass by means of elastomeric gaskets; 2 inch face width x 4-1/2 inch depth, center glass application, thermally broken. 1. Vertical tubing at wall shall be 2 x 4½. No. E9-1013, E1-1054, E Intermediate horizontal tubing shall be 2 x 4½. No. E9-1013, E9-1012, E Intermediate horizontal tubing shall be 2 x 4½. No. E9-1016, E9-1015, E2-0020, E Horizontal tubing at head shall be 2 x 4½. No. E9-1013, E1-1054, E Horizontal tubing at window sill as detailed 2 x 4½. No. E9-1015, E9-1030, E2-0020, E9-1014, E Door jamb (hinge side) AS-0411, No. E9-1019, E Door jamb (strike side) AS-0411, No. E9-1019, E C. Door Hardware: 1. Push and pull: To be selected from manufacturer's full range of selections. 2. Door closers, locksets, continuous hinges, cylinders and thresholds furnished under Section Finish Hardware. Doors shall be prepared for hardware specified. 2.4 ACCESSORIES A. Fasteners: 1. Series 300 stainless steel for wet locations. 2. Stainless, Zinc plated steel concealed fasteners or Hardened aluminum alloys for other locations. When exposed at door jambs, color to match storefront. B. Joint Sealers: Specified in Section C. Glass Accessories: Specified in Section D. Weatherstripping: Replaceable, resilient bulb type. E. Glazing: Setting blocks, edge blocks, and spacers in accordance with ASTM C 864, shore durometer hardness as recommended by manufacturer; Glazing gaskets in accordance with ASTM C 864. F Aluminum Sill Flashing End Dams must have 3 point attachment. First Baptist Church of Alma

4 2.5 FABRICATION A. Fabricate with minimal clearances and shim spaces around perimeter. B. Accurately fit and secure joints and intersections. Make joints flush, hairline, and weathertight. C. Fabricate in largest practical units. D. Conceal fasteners and attachments from view. E. Fabricate aluminum components with integral low conductance thermal barrier located between exterior and interior exposed components that eliminates metal-to-metal contact. F. Doors: 1. Mechanically fastened and welded corner construction. 2. Fabricate stiles and rails of minimum inch thick extrusions and glass stops from minimum inch thick extrusions. 3. Provide weatherstripping at door head, jambs, meeting stiles, and sills. 4. Prepare with internal reinforcements for door hardware. 2.6 FINISHES A. Aluminum: AAMA 2605, fluoropolymer coating containing minimum 70 percent Kynar resins, two coat system,(kynar 500) color to be selected from manufacturer's full color range. Products by Valspar are acceptable. B. Aluminum: AAMA 612, Architectural Class I anodized to inch minimum thickness, clear. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved Shop Drawings. After installation aluminum storefront system shall be free from movement and shall be watertight. B. Install components plumb and level, in proper plane, free from warp and twist. C. During installation and assembly of components, completely butter edges of all horizontal members that intersect vertical members with full bead of caulk. Failure to construct system as specified will require demolition. D. Anchor to supporting construction. See details, Frame Elevations and Window Elevations for minimum locations of anchors. Screws exposed to view will not be permitted on framing except on inside face at door jambs. Secure as follows: 36 inches on center with a minimum of 2 per side. 1. No. 14 wood screws for wood 2. ¼ inch diameter tapcons for masonry 3. ¼ inch diameter bolts for steel. E. Set thresholds and sill members exposed to weather in full bed of mastic or caulk and secure. Thresholds shall be set over finish flooring material, not butted to it. F. Install hardware using templates provided by manufacturer. G. Install glass and accessories in accordance with Section H. Install hardware in accordance with Section I. Aluminum Storefront shall be caulked on top and sides. Backer rods shall be used at caulk joints to provide a secure caulking base. First Baptist Church of Alma

5 J. Installation Tolerances: 1. Maximum variation from plumb or level: 1/8 inch in 3 feet or 1/4 inch in any 10 feet, whichever is less. 2. Maximum misalignment of members abutting end to end: 1/32 inch. 3. Sealant space between framing members and adjacent construction: 3/8 inch plus or minus 1/8 inch. 3.2 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING A. Adjust hardware for smooth operation. B. Touch up minor scratches and abrasions to match original finish. C. Adjust weatherstripping to contact appropriate surfaces and form weather seal. D. Cleaning: Contractor shall clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. E. Protection: Contractor shall protect the installed product s finish surfaces from damage during construction. END OF SECTION First Baptist Church of Alma