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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Related Sections:
1.
Finish Carpentry: Section 06200.
2.
Building Insulation: Section 07210.
3.
Flashing and Sheet Metal: Section 07600.
4.
Sealants: Section 07920.
5.
Paints and Coatings: Section 09900.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
1.
AAMA 904.1.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
1.
E 283 - Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under
Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.
2.
E 330 - Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air
Pressure Difference.
3.
E 331 - Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure
Difference.
4.
E 547 - Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure
Differential.
5.
E 773 - Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Insulating Glass Units.
6.
E 774 - Specification for Classification of the Durability of Sealed Insulating Glass Units.
C. Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI).
1.
Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards.
D. Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA).
E. National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC).
F. Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association (SIGMA).
1.
ASTM E-774.
G. Uniform Building Code (UBC).
H. Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA).
1.
WDMA 101 I.S. 2 - Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows, and Glass Doors.
2.
WDMA 101 I.S. 4 - Water Repellent Preservative Non-Pressure Treatment for Millwork. Quantum Windows & Doors, Inc. 1-800-287-6650 www.quantumwindows.com qsales@quantumwindows.com
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1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Performance Requirements: Meet ASTM E 238, E 330, and E 331 requirements for air infiltration, structural performance, and
water resistance.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Show dimensions, construction, component connections and locations, anchorage methods and locations,
hardware locations, and installation details.
B. Shop Drawings:
1.
Elevation drawings arranged to match architectural elevations, showing alignment and proximity to framing and finish
floor.
2.
Furnish drawings to scale, with keyed details, showing all window parts, critical dimensions, glass and glazing stops,
weather-stripping, screens and similar relative information.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturers Qualifications:
1.
Meet WDMA Hallmark Program standards for wood window units and WDMA 101 I.S. 2 requirements. Provide windows
certified by NFRC and labeled accordingly.
2.
Provide windows from a single source fabricator regularly engaged, for a minimum of 10 years, in fabricating products of
the type and quality specified for the Project.
B. Regulatory Requirements: Glass and glazing shall conform with applicable requirements of UBC Chapter 24.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver in enclosed truck, trailer or container, undamaged, complete with installation instructions.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Insulating Glass Units: Manufacturers standard Fifteen (15) Year Limited Warranty from date of delivery that insulating glass
units will be free from internal moisture or foreign matter caused by defective materials or workmanship. Laminated glass units
carry a limited five (5) year warranty.
B. Hardware: Manufacturers standard Five (5) Year Limited Warranty from date of delivery that standard hardware with standard
finish will be free from flaws caused by defective materials or workmanship.
C. Wood Components: Manufacturers standard Three (3) Year Limited Warranty from date of delivery that wood components will
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Quantum Windows and Doors, Inc., 2720 34th Street, Everett, WA 98201, 800-287-6650; or approved manufacturers offering
equivalent window units in compliance with specified requirements. Quantum Windows and Doors, Inc. products are specified as
a standard of quality, function, and appearance.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. General: Comply with WDMA, 101 I.S. 2
B. Wood:
1.
Hand sanded, grain and color matched.
2.
Water-repellent preservative treated after fabrication in accordance with WDMA.
3.
Provide true divided lites as shown.
4.
Options: (Select from the following):
a.
Interior and exterior trim.
b.
Jamb liners.
c.
Mullions.
d.
Ovolo detailing.
5.
Wood Species: Due to differences in grain and cell structure some wood species are not compatible. When combining species
consult with manufacturer for compatibility.
a.
Exterior:
(1) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Menziesii). Clear vertical grain standard or (Select from the following):
(2) Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla).
(3) Teak (Tectona Grandis).
(4) Yellow Cedar (Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis).
(5) Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata).
b.
Interior:
(1) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Menziesii). Clear vertical grain standard or (Select from the following):
(2) Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla).
(3) Teak (Tectona Grandis).
(4) Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens).
(5) Yellow Cedar (Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis).
(6) Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata).
(7) Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra).
(8) Maple (Acer Saccharum).
(9) White Oak (Quercus Alba).
(10) Cherry (Prunus Serotina). C. Wood Finishes:
1.
Exterior: (Select from the following):
a.
Unfinished for job site finishing by others in the field.
b.
Factory applied Benite pre-sealer for job site finishing by others in the field.
c.
Two coats of factory applied Sikkens finish with an additional coat applied by others in the field after installation.
d.
Three coats of factory applied Sikkens finish.
e.
Factory applied stain finish as specified by Architect.
f.
One coat factory applied primer, finish coats applied by others in the field.
g.
Factory applied paint finish as specified by Architect.
2.
Interior: (Select from the following):
a.
Unfinished for job site finishing by others in the field.
b.
Factory applied Benite pre-sealer for job site finishing by others in the field.
c.
Two coats of factory applied Sikkens finish with an additional coat applied by others in the field after installation.
d.
Three coats of factory applied Sikkens finish.
e.
Factory applied stain finish as specified by Architect.
f.
One coat factory applied primer, finish coats applied by others in the field.
g.
Factory applied paint finish as specified by Architect.
D. Fasteners: Comply with WDMA 101 I.S. 2 for fabrication, and window manufacturers recommendations and standard industry
practices for type and size, and as follows:
1.
Window Fabrication and Installation: Zinc-coated or nonferrous nails and screws as recommended by window manufacturer
2.
Hardware and Accessory Installation: Stainless steel screws.
3.
Exterior Connections and Attachments: Stainless fasteners as required.
E. Hardware:
1.
Friction Hinges: Four-bar stainless steel in compliance with AAMA 904.1. Attach with stainless steel screws.
2.
Cam Action Latch Handles and Strikes: Solid bronze or brass. Attach with stainless steel screws.
3.
Finishes: (Select from the following):
U.S. Standard
BHMA Standard
US 3
605
Polished Brass.
US 4
606
Satin Brass
US 10
612
Satin (Red) Bronze.
US 10B
613
Oil Rubbed Bronze.
US 14
618
Plated Bright Nickel.
US 25D

Satin White Bronze.
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1.
General:
a.
Provide glazing materials produced, fabricat