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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

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ALUMINUM SLIDING GLASS DOORS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES
1.2 SUBMITTALS
1.2.1 Shop Drawing Information
1.2.2 Samples Information
1.3 TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE COVERING
1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE
1.5 EXTRA STOCK

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ALUMINUM SLIDING GLASS DOORS

2.1.1 Hardware
2.1.2 Glazing
2.1.3 Weatherstripping
2.1.4 Screens
2.1.5 Finish
2.2 CAULKING AND SEALING
2.3 FORCED ENTRY RESISTANT DOORS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION
3.1.1 Doors, Frames, and Accessories
3.1.2 Protection of Aluminum from Dissimilar Materials
3.1.2.1 Aluminum to Dissimilar Metals
3.1.2.2 Drainage from Dissimilar Metals
3.1.2.3 Aluminum to Masonry and Concrete
3.1.2.4 Aluminum to Wood

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ALUMINUM SLIDING GLASS DOORS

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NOTE: This guide specification covers the
requirements for aluminum sliding glass doors for
commercial, residential, and monumental type
buildings.

Adhere to UFC 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide

Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard when editing
this guide specification or preparing new project
specification sections. Edit this guide
specification for project specific requirements by
adding, deleting, or revising text. For bracketed
items, choose applicable item(s) or insert
appropriate information.

Remove information and requirements not required in

respective project, whether or not brackets are
present.

Comments, suggestions and recommended changes for

this guide specification are welcome and should be
submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR).
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NOTE: Aluminum sliding glass doors are intended for
use as an entrance to a patio, terraced area, or
balcony, where only primary conventional door exits
are available for use from the same interior area.
Sliding glass doors shall not be the only exit from
public use areas.
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NOTE: On the drawings show opening sizes and
schedule, arrangement of fixed and sliding panels,
and methods of anchoring frames.
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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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NOTE: This paragraph is used to list the
publications cited in the text of the guide
specification. The publications are referred to in
the text by basic designation only and listed in
this paragraph by organization, designation, date,
and title.

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be deleted from this section of the project
specification when you choose to reconcile
references in the publish print process.
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the

extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by
the basic designation only.

ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA)

AA DAF45 (2003; Reaffirmed 2009) Designation System

for Aluminum Finishes

AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AAMA)

AAMA 800 (2016) Voluntary Specifications and Test

Methods for Sealants

AAMA 1503 (2009) Voluntary Test Method for Thermal

Transmittance and Condensation Resistance
of Windows, Doors and Glazed Wall Sections

AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 (2017) North American Fenestration

Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors,
and Skylights

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C1048 (2018) Standard Specification for

Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat
Glass

ASTM D3656/D3656M (2013) Standard Specification for Insect

Screening and Louver Cloth Woven from
Vinyl-Coated Glass Yarns

ASTM E2016 (2022) Standard Specification for

Industrial Woven Wire Cloth

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 ASTM F842 (2017) Standard Test Methods for Measuring
the Forced Entry Resistance of Sliding
Door Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

16 CFR 1201 Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing

Materials

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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NOTE: Review Submittal Description (SD) definitions
in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit
the following list, and corresponding submittal
items in the text, to reflect only the submittals
required for the project. The Guide Specification
technical editors have classified those items that
require Government approval, due to their complexity
or criticality, with a "G." Generally, other
submittal items can be reviewed by the Contractor's
Quality Control System. Only add a "G" to an item
if the submittal is sufficiently important or
complex in context of the project.

For Army projects, fill in the empty brackets

following the "G" classification, with a code of up
to three characters to indicate the approving
authority. Codes for Army projects using the
Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for
Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office
(Engineering Division or other organization in the
District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for
Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes
following the "G" typically are not used for Navy,
Air Force, and NASA projects.

The "S" classification indicates submittals required

as proof of compliance for sustainability Guiding
Principles Validation or Third Party Certification
and as described in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES.

Choose the first bracketed item for Navy, Air Force,

and NASA projects, or choose the second bracketed
item for Army projects.
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Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S"

classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are
[for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When
used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that
will review the submittal for the Government.] Submit the following in
accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

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 NOTE: Select this paragraph or the paragraph
MANUFACTURER'S CATALOG DATA based on which is
appropriate for the project. Both paragraphs may be
used if necessary.
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Aluminum Sliding Glass Doors

SD-03 Product Data

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NOTE: Select this paragraph or the paragraph
DRAWINGS based on which is appropriate for the
project. Both may be used if necessary.
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Aluminum Sliding Glass Doors

Hardware

Glazing

Weatherstripping

Screens

Finish

SD-04 Samples

Finish

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Aluminum Sliding Glass Doors, Data Package 1; ; G[, [_____]]

1.2.1 Shop Drawing Information

Submit drawings for aluminum sliding glass doors[, screens,] and

accessories that indicate elevations of each door type, full size
sections, thickness, nominal gages of metal, fastenings, proposed method
of installation and anchoring, the size and spacing and method of glazing,
details of operating hardware, method and material for weatherstripping,
type of finish, and screen details.

1.2.2 Samples Information

Submit color chart of factory color coatings when factory-finished color

coating is to be provided.

1.3 TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE COVERING

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NOTE: The protection specified in this paragraph is
a temporary protection for doors to be installed
during construction of new buildings. The paragraph
may be deleted when specifying doors for existing
building construction.
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 Prior to shipment from the factory, finished surfaces of aluminum sliding
glass doors must receive a protective covering of waterproof tape,
strippable plastic, or cardboard to protect against discoloration and
surface damage that may occur during transportation, storage, and
construction activities. Also, do not apply coatings or lacquers to
surfaces to which caulking and glazing compounds must adhere. Covering
must be readily removable after installation.

1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Inspect aluminum sliding glass doors,[ including screens,] hardware and

accessories, for damage and unload and store doors upright on platforms in
accessible spaces with a minimum of handling. The storage spaces must be
dry, adequately ventilated, free from heavy dust and not subject to
combustion products, sources of water or other conditions that could
damage the door. Storage spaces must have easy access for inspection and
handling of doors.

[1.5 EXTRA STOCK

Deliver an extra stock of markings for glass panels to the Government for
use in future replacement of original markings. The extra stock shall be
of the same designs, colors, and materials as the markings installed on
this project. Furnish markings in original containers or packages in a
quantity not less than [_____] percent of the amount of markings to be
installed.

]PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ALUMINUM SLIDING GLASS DOORS

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NOTE: Aluminum sliding glass doors (SDG)
designation and type in AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440
establishes a minimum Performance Class for each
door Grade: 15 for residential (R) 20 for
commercial (C); and 40 for heavy commercial (HC).
Units installed in high wind zones should be
specified in accordance with the recommendation in
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440.
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NOTE: For minimum cost, use stock designs in
standard sizes where possible. Require only minimum
changes to standard design, and use minimum number
of different sizes. Vinyl safety markings should be
used where appropriate to make personnel aware of
glass. If specific designs and colors are required
for markings, indicate on the drawings; in
monumental installation, a horizontal muntin may be
specified or indicated.
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Provide aluminum sliding glass doors with sliding panels and fixed panels
in the sizes and arrangements indicated and conforming to
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 for Type [SGD-R15] [SGD-C20] [SGD-HC40],
[SGD-_____] except frame must be equipped with thermal barrier.[ Mark

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 panels identically and permanently to visibly interrupt the span of
glass. Use markings [of the design and color indicated] [approximately
2500 square millimeters 4 square inches] of opaque, pressure-sensitive
vinyl film with precoated adhesive.] Sliding door glazing must be set in
aluminum frames and roller assemblies of sufficient strength to withstand
lateral live stresses and static load or weight requirements.

2.1.1 Hardware

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NOTE: Key-operated cylinders may be incorporated
into a master keying system provided they are: (1)
manufactured by the same manufacturer as the
manufacturer of the locks for the other doors, and
(2) the number of pin tumblers in the cylinder for
the sliding glass door locks is the same as the
number of pin tumblers provided in the cylinders of
the locks for the other doors.
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Sliding door panel must have a manually operated adjustable latch

[operable by latch handle or slide bar from inside only] [operable by a
five-pin tumbler cylinder lock on outside and thumb-turn on the inside]
[operable by a five-pin tumbler cylinder lock from either side]. Fit
sliding screen door panel with a self-latching hook or rotary-type latch
operable from [inside only] [both sides].[ Provide pulls for both inside
and outside of sliding panel and the sliding screen panel].[ Provide a
pull on the inside of the sliding door panel and the sliding screen panel
only].[ Provide auxiliary pin lock [bottom] [top and bottom] on inner
side of sliding glass door panel opposite manually operated adjustable
latch.] Exposed hardware is to be aluminum or stainless steel, color
finished to match door color finish.

2.1.2 Glazing

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NOTE: Select the thickness of glass using the Glass
Table provided in AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440.
Glass thickness must be not less than 6 mm 1/4 inch.
The Condensation Resistance Factor should be
specified in accordance with the recommendation in
AAMA 1503.
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Factory glazed sliding glass doors, including fixed panel, with

double-glazed glass conforming to ASTM C1048, Kind FT, Condition A, Type
[I] [II], Class 1, not less than [6] [_____] mm [1/4] [_____] inch
thick.[ Double glazing must have a minimum condensation resistance factor
of [_____] in accordance with AAMA 1503.] Glazing material must be
certified as meeting CPSC 16 CFR 1201, Category II. Set glazing unit in
polyvinyl-chloride or synthetic rubber glazing channels. Channels must be
reusable when replacing glass and have mitered or continuous corners.
Channels exposed to view must blend in color with the aluminum frame
finish.

2.1.3 Weatherstripping

Provide four sides of each sliding panel and interlocking stiles and jambs
with weatherstripping. Weatherstripping must conform to

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 AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 and must provide maximum protection against
the elements and be designed for ease of replacement.

2.1.4 Screens

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NOTE: Delete paragraph and other references to
screens in this specification, if screens are not
indicated on the project drawings.
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Provide horizontal sliding aluminum screens in combination with aluminum

sliding glass doors. Provide screen frames consisting of aluminum shapes
of size and design standard with the door manufacturer. Frames must have
removable splines of aluminum or vinyl and must permit screening fabric
replacement. Screening shall be [18 by 16 mesh aluminum conforming to
ASTM E2016,] [plastic-coated fibrous glass conforming to ASTM D3656/D3656M,
Class 2, 18 by 14 mesh, [_____ color] [selected color to match doors]].
Install screening with weave parallel with frames and sufficiently tight
to present a smooth appearance. Conceal edges of screening in the spline
channel. Screens must be complete with rollers, hardware, and accessories
and must slide on or within tracks provided in the door frame members.
Design and assemble doors so that aluminum-to-aluminum contact of moving
members will not occur. Provide insect-proofing, formed of wool pile or
other suitable material, at interlocking stiles and jambs. Finish on
screen frames must be as specified for doors.

2.1.5 Finish

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NOTE: Specify AA-M-10-C22-A31 clear (natural)
anodized finish or AA-M-10-C22-A32 color anodized
finish, when doors will not be subjected to
excessive wear or abrasion and will be regularly
cleaned and maintained. Also, specify these
finishes in project locations with Environmental
Severity Classifications (ESC) of C1 or C2. See UFC
1-200-01 for determination of ESC for project
locations.

Specify AA-M-10-C22-A41 clear (natural) anodized

finish or AA-M-10-C22-A42 color anodized finish,
when doors will be subject to excessive wear and
will not be regularly cleaned and maintained, or in
highly corrosive industrial atmospheres with dust,
gases, salts, or other disruptive elements that
attack metal. Also, specify these finishes in
project locations with Environmental Severity
Classifications (ESC) of C3 thru C5. See UFC
1-200-01 for determination of ESC for project
locations.

Color anodized finishes available include medium

bronze, dark bronze, and black. Insert color
desired in blank space provided. Of the choices
indicated, black is generally most expensive.

In project locations with Environmental Severity

Classifications (ESC) of C4 or C5, specify the

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 anodized finish as 0.0175 mm 0.7 mil thickness or
greater. See UFC 1-200-01 for determination of ESC
for project locations.
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Before fabrication, clean sliding glass door units and give a

[AA-M-10-C22-A31 clear (natural) anodized finish] [AA-M-10-C22-A41 clear
(natural) anodized finish] [AA-M-10-C22-A32 [_____] (color) anodized
finish] [AA-M-10-C22-A42 [_____] (color) anodized finish] in accordance
with the requirements of the AA DAF45. The finish thickness must be [A41,
0.01 mm 0.4 mil or greater] [A42, 0.0175 mm 0.7 mil or greater].

2.2 CAULKING AND SEALING

As specified under Section 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS.

2.3 FORCED ENTRY RESISTANT DOORS

In addition to meeting AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, doors designated

forced entry resistant must conform to ASTM F842.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.1.1 Doors, Frames, and Accessories

Install doors, frames, framing members, hardware, and accessories in

accordance with approved shop drawings and the requirements specified
herein. Set frames securely anchored in place to straight, plumb, square,
level condition without distortion and in alignment. Install door panels
to retain proper weathering contact with frames. Caulk metal-to-metal
joints between frame members and remove excess material. Caulking around
perimeter of door frame and wall openings to provide weathertight
installation must be accomplished in accordance with AAMA 800 and
manufacturer's recommendations. Finished work must be rigid, neat in
appearance, and free from defects. Upon completion, adjust sliding doors
to operate properly. Thoroughly clean aluminum frames and glass in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendation. Doors damaged prior to
completion and acceptance must be restored to original manufactured
condition or replaced with new doors as directed.

3.1.2 Protection of Aluminum from Dissimilar Materials

3.1.2.1 Aluminum to Dissimilar Metals

Prevent aluminum surfaces from contacting dissimilar metals other than

stainless steel, zinc, or white bronze by one or a combination of the
following:

a. Paint dissimilar metal with one coat of heavy-bodied bituminous paint.

b. Apply caulking between aluminum and dissimilar metal.

c. Paint dissimilar metal with primer, followed by one coat of aluminum

paint or other suitable lead-free coating.

d. Use nonabsorptive tape or gasket in permanently dry locations.

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3.1.2.2 Drainage from Dissimilar Metals

Paint dissimilar metals located in areas where their drainage washes over
aluminum to prevent the staining of aluminum.

3.1.2.3 Aluminum to Masonry and Concrete

Prevent aluminum surfaces from coming into contact with mortar, concrete,
or other masonry materials by applying one coat of heavy-bodied bituminous
paint to the aluminum surfaces.

3.1.2.4 Aluminum to Wood

Prevent aluminum surfaces from coming into contact with wood, treated
wood, or similarly absorptive materials by one or a combination of the
following methods:

a. Paint aluminum surfaces with two coats of aluminum paint or one coat
of heavy-bodied bituminous paint.

b. Paint the wood, treated wood, or other absorptive surfaces with two
coats of aluminum paint and seal contiguous joints with caulking
compound.

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