Window Specifications

Part 1 — General

1.1 Description

A. Scope:  Provide all labor, equipment and materials to furnish and perform work as specified and shown on contract documents.

Edit the following listing as required for applicability to the specific project, particularly window types required and specific trim inclusions.

  1. Windows:  Fixed frame, fixed sash, storefront, casement, hopper, awning, tilt/turn, single-hung, and/or hopper-hung type operating sash.
  2. Trims (if applicable)
  3. Flat steel mullion stiffeners (if applicable).

B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere

Edit the following listings as required for applicability to the specific project.

  1. Wood blocking:  06110 Wood Blocking, Nailers, and Grounds.
  2. Interior wood trim:  06400 Architectural Woodwork.
  3. Interface weather seals:  07900 Joint Sealant.
  4. Wood doors:  08212 Wood Stile and Rail Doors.
  5. Glass and glazing:  08800 Glazing.
  6. Structural support:  05100 Miscellaneous Metals.
  7. Finish painting:  09900 Painting.
  8. Flashing:  07600 Metal Flashing.

1.2 Quality Assurance

A. Qualifications

  1. Fabricator:  Single fabricator regularly engaged for at least ten years fabricating products of the kind and quality required for the project.
  2. Installer:  Experienced carpenter contractor who has completed comparable work.

B. Design Criteria

  1. Wall openings:  Accommodate allowable building wall construction tolerances and moisture-caused brick masonry swell without stressing or deforming window units or overstressing anchorage.
  2. Moisture changes:  Accommodate wood shrinking and swelling caused by ambient conditions at the project, without stressing window units, overstressing anchorage, causing sash to bind, or exceeding air/water entry limits.
  3. Window performance:  Satisfy AAMA/NWWDA C-40 requirements for air infiltration, water penetration and physical load.
  4. Glazing provisions:  As recommended by the glass manufacturer.

C. Reference Standards

List reference standards that are included within the text of the specification.  Edit the listings below as required for applicability to the specific project.

  1. ASTM E 283 Test method for determining air leakage.
  2. ASTM E 330 Test method for determining structural performance.
  3. ASTM E 331 Test method for determining water penetration using static air pressure differential.
  4. ASTM E 547 Test method for determining water penetration using cyclic air pressure differential.
  5. ASTM F 588 Test method for forced entry resistance.
  6. AWI:  Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, 7th edition, version 1.0, 1997, of the Architectural Woodwork Institute.
  7. AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights.

D. Warranties

  1. Material and workmanship: 2 years
  2. Seal failure for insulating glass: 10 years

1.3 Submittals

A. Wood Samples:  Duplicate pairs of samples for each species of unfinished and transparent finished wood proposed for production work.

  1. Samples shall be large enough to accurately show typical appearance characteristics.
  2. Each pair of samples shall show extremes of appearance characteristic of range proposed for the work.  Wood used for production shall be within this range.

B. Sample Windows/Mock-Ups (where specified): Window assemblies for typical wall openings shall be provided, complete and ready to install.

C. Shop Drawings

  1. Schedule:  Window types, sizes, locations, and quantities, keyed to scale elevations. Identify materials, finish and species of woods, glazing types, hardware, and anchoring provisions.
  2. Details:  Full or large scale, keyed to scale elevations.  Show frame and sash construction, glazing, weep/vent provisions, hardware, weather-stripping and anchorage.
  3. Installation:  Clearly show relation to adjoining construction.  Give blocking requirements, clearances, and instructions necessary for proper installation.

D. Certifications

  1. Fabricator qualifications:  Not less than 10 years prior successful production of units similar to those required.  List projects having windows of the kind required for the project.  Installations shall have been done to meet job conditions and performance requirements of the kind shown and specified for this project.  Give installation dates, locations, contact names, addresses, and phone numbers for each project.
  2. Test report:  Certified independent testing agency reports to show compliance with specified window performance requirements. Tests shall have been made within 5 years of submission. Reports shall include test descriptions and results, as well as sufficient product descriptions to show that tested products are representative of those proposed for the project.

E. Maintenance Instructions:  Two copies of window manufacturer’s technical manual with recommendations for routine owner maintenance of window units, hardware and wood finishes; and instructions for removing and replacing sash and glass.

If maintenance stock is to be required, clearly list quantities and types of stock required. Otherwise, delete section 1.3.F.

F. Maintenance Stock:  Per project requirements. Includes glass, hardware, etc.

1.4 Product Delivery Storage and Handling

A. Deliver factory-assembled windows in enclosed vans.  Bundle and label loose materials as necessary to prevent loss and damage.

B. Store products in a clean, protected, dry, well-ventilated building, on platforms or blocking at least 4 inches above floor.  Stack products so they do not warp, bend or twist.  Store windows upright, not flat or leaning, with at least ¼" air space between units.  General contractor is responsible for window storage on site.

C. Handle windows with clean hands or canvas gloves.

1.5 Job Conditions

A. Connecting Work:  Constructed to specified tolerances.  Field dimensions agreed upon, prior to fabrication.

B. Reference Points:  Benchmarks and other required reference points shall be established.

C. Environmental Conditions:  Air temperature during installations shall be at least 40° F and rising, and the wind light or still.  Work areas and materials shall be dry and free of ice and snow.

Part 2 — Products

2.1 Materials

A. Lumber:  All pieces shall be dried to an average moisture content of 12% (9-14% for individual pieces) before assembly and treatment.

B. Anchor Bolts and Screws:  Hex head through-bolts and flat head wood screws shall be of corrosion resistant type (galvanized or stainless steel).

C. Waterproof Adhesive:  Resorcinol, melamine, or polyvinyl acetate emulsion type.

D. Anchor Clips:  Teco, Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors®, or equal.

E.   Hardware

Edit the following hardware types to conform to type of operable units used on the project.  Edit finish/style/material within each listing as required.
If there are no operable window units on project, delete sections 2.1.E & 2.1.F.

  1. Sash locks (awning, out-swing casement, hopper, hopper-hung, single-hung):  Oxidized bronze alloy latch designed to be manually operated.  Finishes: Lacquered red bronze (US 20A), oil-rubbed bronze (US 10) and white bronze (US 26D).
  2. Pushbar operator (out-swing casement and awning): Comprised of oxidized bronze alloy components and a solid brass bar, copper plated and oxidized to match bronze.  The pushbar operator shall be designed to be manually operated for entire length and to hold sash at intermediate points.   Finishes: Lacquered red bronze (US 20A), oil-rubbed bronze (US 10) and white bronze (US 26D).
  3. Roto-crank operator (out-swing casement, awning): Truth Maxim® dual arm stainless steel roto-crank. Finishes: Satin nickel (US15), oil-rubbed bronze (US 10).
  4. Multi-latchpoint operating hardware (Tilt turn, in-swing casement): G-U single lever handle and exposed or concealed hinging. Finishes: Lever handle style and finish per project requirements.
  5. Hinges (awing, out-swing casement, hopper, hopper-hung):  Heavy-duty stainless steel extension type.  Heavy-duty zinc chromate coated steel or solid brass available for oversized units.
  6. Sash balances (single-hung):  Concealed heavy-duty tube / spring balances mounted within sash stile with no exposed cables or chains, or, exposed weight and chain and pulley operating system.
  7. Insect screens (all unit types):  Frames – 1" x 5/16" tubular aluminum extrusions in manufacturer’s standard colors.  Mesh – 18 x 16 screen mesh in manufacturer’s standard materials and finishes: charcoal aluminum, mill finish aluminum, stainless steel, bright brass, or bright copper. Optional wood framed insect screens available.
  8. Specialty hardware (per project requirements):  Egress, sash restrictors, security locks, remote operators.

F. Weather-stripping:  Extruded ethylene propylene, neoprene or other plastic that remains flexible and non-sticky at project ambient temperature extremes.

2.2 Fabrication

A. General

  1. Windows:  Produced from standard components.  Wood components shall be solid lumber.  Like parts shall be interchangeable.  Fitting, machining for hardware and glazing shall be done in the factory.
  2. Frames:  AWI Premium Grade Exterior Frames.
  3. Sash:  AWI Premium Grade Finished Exterior Sash.  Fixed and operable sash incorporate removable interior glass stops for ease of reglazing.
  4. Acceptable fabricator:
    Artistic Windows and Doors Inc.

10 South Inman Ave, Avenel New Jersey 07001

1-800-278-3667p – 1-732-726-9400 p – 1-732-726-9494f

Contact: Gaetano Cichy, guyc@adwnj.com

B. Wood Species, Use

1. Exterior:  Extension sill nosing and ¾" thick facing on weather side.

Edit the following list of exterior wood species according to material used on project. If more than one exterior wood type is used, give indication as to where the different woods are used.

  1. Teak (Tectona grandis)
  2. African Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis)
  3. Honduran Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
  4. Sapele mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  5. Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
  6. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
  7. Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata)

2. Interior:  All inside frame and sash components.

Edit the following list of interior wood species according to material used on project. If more than one interior wood type is used, give indication as to where the different woods are used.

  1. African Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis)
  2. Honduran Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
  3. Sapele mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  4. Cherry (Prunus serotina)
  5. Maple (Acer saccharum)
  6. White Oak (Quercus alba)
  7. Red Oak (Quercus vubra)
  8. Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
  9. Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata)
  10. Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
  11. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
  12. Teak (Tectona grandis)

C. Permanent Joints and Facings:  Bonded with water-resistant adhesive.

D. Wood Finish:

Edit the following list of exterior wood finish options according to finish used on project. If more than one exterior finish type is used, give indication as to where the different finishes are used.

  1. One coat factory-stained or primed, with additional coats applied by others in field after installation.
  2. Unfinished for jobsite finish by others in field.
  3. Four coat Sikkens finish:  Two (2) coats Sikkens Cetol® 1 and two (2) coats Sikkens Cetol® 23.
  4. Three coat Sikkens Cetol® Door and Window finish.
  5. Full prime all sides and Exterior Paint only (one color)
  6. Full prime all side and Full paint all sides, same color
  7. Full prime all sides and full paint all sides, different interior color.
  8. Spilt finish Stain / Paint,  Exterior / Interior, Visa - Versa

2. Interior

Edit the following list of interior wood finish options according to finish used on project. If more than one interior finish type is used, give indication as to where the different finishes are used.

  1. Unfinished.
  2. One (1) coat oil based primer and 2 coats finish paint, D-Dur by Chemcraft.
  3. Factory-finished with one sealer coat of sanding sealer for jobsite sanding and recoat by others in the field after installation.
  4. Factory-oiled with one coat exterior grade wood oil for jobsite re-coat by others in field after installation.
  5. Factory-primed for sanding and finish by others in field after installation.

E. Glazing

  1. Products and installation:  Satisfy requirements specified in Section 08800 Glazing.
    1. All units to be factory-pre-glazed.
  2. Where required, glass at heat absorbent unit to be suitably tempered.
  3. Where required, glass at windows with blinds to be suitably tempered.
  4. Insulated units for high elevation projects to include breather tubes. Tubes to be sealed by others within two days of arrival at jobsite following manufacturer’s written instructions.

Part 3 — Execution

3.1 Installation

  1. General:  Install windows per approved shop drawings, in proper relation to adjoining construction.  Do not twist frames or force fit them into poorly prepared openings.  Anchor windows as required to satisfy design requirements.  See manufacturer’s installation instructions and shop drawings.
  2. Center window units in wall openings leaving a uniform interface caulking recess on all four sides.  The manufacturer strongly suggests that sealant be selected for its adhesion compatibility with the specified exterior wood and adjacent wall materials.  Consult the manufacturer for recommended sealant.
  3. Level Units:  Install shims at bearing locations, anchors, and latch-point, so they are not dislodged by subsequent operations.  Test sash operation and sash alignment before permanently anchoring units.
  4. Anchorage:  Install anchors through frame centerline beside shims.  Anchor window units to wood blocking with wood screws and to metal framing with toggle bolts; countersink anchor heads.  All anchors shall be concealed by closed sash or, in the case of fixed units, with plugs.
  5. Installation to conform to window manufacturer’s requirements as indicated in the manufacturer’s technical manual.

3.2 Cleaning

After installation is complete and surrounding work is substantially complete, installation contractor is to clean and lubricate all hinges and pivots.

3.3 Protection

Institute protective measures required throughout the construction period to ensure that both interior and exterior of wood windows will be without damage or deterioration, other than normal weathering.