Framed Skylights: Section 08 63 00, METAL-FRAMED SKYLIGHTS.// Glazing: Section 08 80 00, GLAZING. Finish Color: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES. Louvers and Wall Vents: Section 08 90 00, LOUVERS AND VENTS. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Qualifications: Approval by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is required of products or service of proposed manufacturer, suppliers and installers, and will be based upon submission by Contractor of certification that: Manufacturers Qualifications: Manufacturer with five (5) years continuous documented experience in // design, // // fabrication, // and // installation // of glazed aluminum curtain wall systems of similar type and for projects of equivalent size. Installer: Manufacturer approved in writing who has continuously installed glazed aluminum curtain walls systems of similar type and for projects of equivalent size for previous five (5) years. Manufacturer is to provide technical representation at project site, as a minimum, at start of project, during middle, towards end of project, and during field testing of field mockup panel. //Manufacturers Professional Engineer Qualifications: A Professional Engineer who is legally qualified to practice in state where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of glazed aluminum curtain walls that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.// Testing Laboratory: Contractor is to retain AAMA accredited commercial testing laboratory to perform specified. Submit information regarding testing laboratory’s facilities and qualifications of technical personnel to perform testing specified in this section. Product Options: Information on construction documents establishes requirements for aesthetic effects and performance characteristics of glazed aluminum curtain wall system.
Use only approved solvents and cleaning agents recommended by compound or gasket manufacturer and by curtain wall manufacturer. Provide sashes designed for outside glazing. Provide continuous snap in glazing beads to suit glass as specified. Insulating and tempered and glass of other types that exceed 2540 mm (100 united inches) in size: Provide void space at head and jamb to allow glass to expand or move without exuding sealant. Provide perimeter frames and ventilator sections with glazing rebates for unobstructed glazing surface 19 mm (3/4 inch) in height. Glazing rebate surfaces must be sloped to shed water. Provide adequate means to weep incidental water and condensation away from sealed edges of insulated glass units and out of wall system. Provide weeping of lockstrip gaskets in accordance with recommendation of glass manufacturer. Metal Copings: Refer to Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL for requirements of metal copings when they are not a part of glazed curtain wall system work. Coordinate curtain wall installation with coping detail on construction documents. Provide watertight seal to meet criteria set forth in this section regarding air and water penetration. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete the following article if no operating components such as windows and doors are part of curtain wall assembly. //ADJUSTING: //Adjust // windows // // doors // // revolving doors // to provide a tight fit at contact points and operate easily. // //Adjust weather-stripping to make even contact with surfaces. // //Adjust operating hardware and moving // // CLEANING: Install curtain wall frame and associated metal to avoid soiling or smudging finish. Clean metal surfaces promptly after installation, exercising care to avoid damage to coatings. Remove excess glazing and sealant compounds, dirt, and other substances.