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ALUMINUM FRAME SLIDING GLASS SKYLIGHTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:
1. Electrically operable sliding glass skylights mounted on site-erected curbs used
for ventilation and access where suitable fall protection is provided.

B. References:
1. ASTM International (ASTM):
i. ASTM E 548 – Standard Guide for General Criteria Used for Evaluating
Laboratory Competence

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Deflection limits of the entire length of framing members in direction normal to glazing
plane is limited to 1/175 of clear span.
B. Condensation Control: Insulating polyamide thermal breaks with PIR insulation mitigating
risk of internal condensation and the requirement for internal gutters.
C. Safety: Overcurrent and actuator syncing detection to prevent product damage.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop drawings available for metal-framed skylights. Including plans, details, and
attachments to other work.
B. Manufacturer’s samples available for initial selection for factory-finished aluminum and
glazing options
C. Product test reports available from a qualified testing agency indicating skylights comply
with requirements based on comprehensive testing of current products.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer: Registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Quality Standards including in-
house engineering for product design activities. A minimum of 10 years-experience
manufacturing, designing and installing standard and custom skylight products.

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B. Installation: Installer shall be trained and approved by the manufacturer or an

experienced installer who is specialized in installing metal-framed skylights like those
indicated in this specification with a minimum of 5 years-experience.
C. Commissioning: Will be carried out by personnel approved by the manufacturer.
D. Testing Agency: An independent testing agency with the experience and capability to
conduct the testing indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 548.
E. Finishes: Architectural powder coating by a Qualicoat Certified (non-chromate) applicator.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Skylights indicate fitting to other construction, verify dimensions of

other construction by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements
on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid
delaying the Work.
1. Established Dimensions: Where field measurements cannot be made without
delaying the work, establish dimensions and proceed with fabricating skylights
without field measurements. Coordinate construction to ensure that actual
dimensions correspond to established dimensions.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. General Warranty: Provide written manufacturer’s warranty covering skylights that fail in
materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. Failures include, but are not
limited to, the following:

1. Structural failures.
2. Failure of systems to meet performance requirements.
3. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal
weathering.
4. Water leakage; defined as uncontrolled water appearing on normally exposed
interior surfaces of skylights from sources other than condensation, resulting
from defects in skylight materials or workmanship. (Water controlled by flashing
and gutters and drained back to the exterior and that cannot damage adjacent
materials or finishes is not water leakage). Water leakage resulting from improper
installations do not form part of this warranty.
5. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of shipment from the manufacturer covering
glazing and framework for skylights installed by an installer approved by the
manufacture or 2 years installed by others. 2 years from date of shipment from
the manufacturer covering electronic items.

B. Finish Warranty: Provide written manufacturer’s warranty covering finish defects.

“Defects” is defined as peeling, chipping, chalking, fading, abnormal aging or
deterioration, and failure to perform as required.

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Warranty Period for Powder Coat Finish: Minimum 10 years from date of shipment from
the manufacturer.

C. Glass Warranty: Provide written manufacturer’s warrantycovering defects in the

insulating glass unit. “Defects” is defined as seal failure or delamination.

1. Warranty Period for Insulating or Laminated Glass: Minimum 10 years from date
of shipment.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Basis of Design: Provide products by Glazing Vision Inc, Hartford, CT (833-759-3667).

B. Substitutions: Manufacturers shall not be considered without prior approval in writing no
later than ten (10) calendar days prior to bid. Substitute manufacturers must have been in
the custom skylight business for not less than a period of 15 years and must submit to
the Architect the following:
1. List of similar projects successfully completed within the last five years.
2. Proof of financial capability.
3. Complete details of proposed skylight.
4. Complete specifications for Architect’s review.

2.2 FRAMING MATERIALS

A. Framing Members: Extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T6 with minimum effective thickness of
0.17 inches.
B. Fasteners and Accessories: Manufacturer’s standard corrosion-resistant, non-staining,
non-bleeding fasteners and accessories; compatible with adjacent materials.
1. Connections to Supporting Structure: 300 Series Stainless Steel.

2.3 GLAZING MATERIALS

A. Insulating Glass: Minimum 1-inch IGU consisting of tempered exterior lite, ½-inch sealed
argon filled space incorporating thermal warm-edge spacer, and laminated safety glass
with low “E” interior lite. Glass must meet the requirements of AAMA Glass Design for
Sloped Glazing for the project.
B. Glazing Sealant: Neutral-curing low modulus silicone sealant recommended by skylight
and sealant manufacturers for this use.
1. Sealant is capable of withstanding 50 percent movement in both extension and
compression (total of 100 percent movement) when tested for adhesion and
cohesion under maximum cyclic movement according to ASTM C 719.

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2. Sealant complies with ASTM C 920 for Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, Uses NT,
G, A, and O, as applicable to substrates including other sealants with which it
comes in contact.
3. Color: Black.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. Factory assemble framing

B. Factory glaze units.

2.5 ALUMINUM FINISHES

A. Powder Coated High-Performance Architectural Coating: comply with Qualicoat standard

Color: ______________________________

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine curb substrates and conditions with installer present for compliance with
requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting skylight
performance. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Where aluminum will contact concrete or masonry, protect against corrosion by painting
contact surfaces with bituminous paint.
B. Where aluminum will contact pressure-treated wood, separate dissimilar materials by
methods recommended by manufacturer.
C. Ensure main curb top surfaces are insulated from support steels and all metallic
weathering preventing thermal bridging. Track supports must be weathered with metal
capping to support the load as the product slides across.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with manufacturer’s written instructions for protecting, handling, and
installing skylight components.

B. Following manufacturer’s installations instructions and job specific drawings to ensure

proper installation.

C. Coordinate with installation of roof deck and other substrates to receive skylight units.

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D. Coordinate with installation of vapor barriers, roof insulation, roofing, and flashing as
required to assure that each element of the work performs properly and that combined
elements are waterproof and weather tight. Anchor units securely to supporting structural
substrates, adequate to withstand lateral and thermal stresses as well as inward and
outward loading pressures.

E. If product will be used for access install suitable edge fall protection and handrails as
required around skylight.

F. Complete permanent connection to line voltage.

G. Complete internal finishing post skylight installation.

3.4 COMMISSIONING

B. Final product setup and checks to be fulfilled by a manufacturer approved engineer.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Clean exposed metal and glass surfaces according to manufacturer’s instructions

during installation. Touch up damaged metal coatings.

B. Final cleaning by others.

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