Guardian Industries Corp. June 2007

14600 Romine Road

Carleton, Michigan48117

Toll Free(800) 521-9040

Phone(734) 654-6264

Fax(734) 654-0935

Web Sites

NOTICE: The guide specification on the following pages is designed to assist architects and specification writers. It is provided as a guideline only. Guardian Industries does not assume any responsibility for the suitability or applicability of this guide specification to any specific building project.

Guide Specification in CSI 3-Part Format

Specifier Notes: This guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, contained in the CSI Manual of Practice.

The section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect to meet the requirements of the project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the drawings.

Delete all “Specifier Notes” when editing this section.

SECTION 088100

SOLAR CONTROL COATED GLASS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1SECTION INCLUDES

  1. Laminated Solar Control Monolithic Glass Units.

1.2RELATED SECTIONS

  1. Section 08850 - Glazing Accessories.

1.3REFERENCES

  1. ANSI Z 97.1 - Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test.
  2. ASTM C 1036 - Standard Specification for Flat Glass.
  3. ASTM C 1048 - Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass--Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.
  4. ASTM C 1172 – Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass.
  5. ASTM C 1376 - Standard Specification for Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition Coatings on Glass.
  6. ASTM E 1886 - Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Missle(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials.
  7. ASTM E 1996 - Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes.
  8. CPSC 16CFR-1201 - Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.
  9. ASTM F 1233 – Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials and Systems.
  10. Glass Association of North America (GANA) Glazing Manual.
  11. GANA Laminated Glazing Reference Manual

1.4DEFINITIONS

  1. Laminated Monolithic Glass Unit Surfaces:
  2. Surface No. 1: Exterior surface of outer lite.
  3. Surface No. 2: Interior surface of outer lite.
  4. Surface No. 3: Exterior surface of inner lite.
  5. Surface No. 4: Interior surface of inner lite.
  6. Airspace: Space between lites of an insulating glass unit that contains dehydrated air or other inert specified gas.

1.5SUBMITTALS

  1. Comply with Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.
  2. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, including performance characteristics and installation instructions.
  3. Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer's or fabricator's shop drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and details, indicating glass dimensions, tolerances, types, thicknesses, and coatings.
  4. Samples: Submit manufacturer's samples of each type, thickness, and coating.
  5. Fabricator's Certification: Submit fabricator's certification by manufacturer.
  6. Cleaning Instructions: Submit manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
  7. Warranty: Submit manufacturer's standard warranty for sealed insulating glass units.

1.6QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years experience manufacturing solar control coated glass.
  2. Fabricator's Qualifications:
  3. Minimum of 5 years experience manufacturing Laminated glass units meeting ASTM C 1172, CPSC 16CFR-1201, and ANZI Z 97.1.
  4. Certified by manufacturer.
  5. Mock-Ups:
  6. Comply with Section 01450 - Quality Control.
  7. Obtain acceptance of mock-ups by Architect before proceeding with work.

1.7DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

  1. Delivery:
  2. Deliver glass to site in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  3. Deliver glass in manufacturer's or fabricator's original containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer.
  4. Storage:
  5. Store glass in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  6. Store glass in clean, dry area indoors.
  7. Protect from exposure to direct sunlight and freezing temperatures.
  8. Apply temporary coverings loosely to allow adequate ventilation.
  9. Protect from contact with corrosive chemicals.
  10. Avoid placement of glass edge on concrete, metal, and other hard objects.
  11. Rest glass on clean, cushioned pads at 1/4-points.
  12. Handling:
  13. Handle glass in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  14. Protect glass from damage during handling and installation.
  15. Do not slide 1 lite of glass against another.
  16. Do not use sharp objects near unprotected glass.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1MANUFACTURER

  1. Guardian Industries Corp., 14600 Romine Road, Carleton, Michigan48117. Toll Free (800) 521-9040. Phone (734) 654-6264. Fax (734) 654-0935. Web Sites
  2. Substitutions:
  3. Not permitted.

2.2FABRICATORS

  1. Laminated Glass Units, Heat-Strengthened Glass, Tempered Glass, and Spandrel Glass:
  2. Acceptable Fabricators: Certified by Guardian Industries Corp. to fabricate SunGuard Solar Control Coated Glass products.
  3. Acceptable Fabricators:

Specifier Notes: Provide names of acceptable fabricators.

  1. ______.
  2. ______.
  3. ______.

2.3SOLAR CONTROL LAMINATED COATED GLASS

  1. Monolithic Sputter-Coated Laminated Glass Units:
  2. Conformance: ASTM C 1172, CPSC 16CFR-1201, and ANSI Z 97.1.
  3. Outboard Lite: Annealed clear float glass.
  4. Annealed Clear Float Glass: ASTM C 1036, Type 1, Class 1, Quality q3.
  5. Vacuum Deposition Sputtered Coating: ASTM C 1376.

Specifier Notes: Specify edge-deletion of low-E coatings in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

  1. Coating on Surface No. 2: SunGuard Silver32.
  2. Glass Thickness: 6 mm (1/4 inch).

Specifier Notes: Specify the method of heat treatment. Guardian recommends substituting heat-strengthened float glass material for tempered fabrication, unless required by code or wind load.

  1. Heat Treatment: [None] [Heat-strengthened, ASTM C 1048, Kind HS] [Tempered; ASTM C 1048, Kind FT; CPSC 16CFR-1201; ANSI Z 97.1].
  1. Interlayer: Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) plastic interlayer, clear, 0.090 inch thick.
  2. Inboard Lite:
  3. Annealed Clear Float Glass: ASTM C 1036, Type 1, Class 1, Quality q3.
  4. Glass Thickness: 6 mm (1/4 inch).

Specifier Notes: Specify the method of heat treatment. Guardian recommends substituting heat-strengthened float glass material for tempered fabrication, unless required by code or wind load.

  1. Heat Treatment: [None] [Heat-strengthened, ASTM C 1048, Kind HS] [Tempered; ASTM C 1048, Kind FT; CPSC 16CFR-1201; ANSI Z 97.1].
  1. Glass Unit Performance Characteristics:
  2. Visible Light Transmittance: 31 percent
  3. Visible Light Reflectance Outdoors: 22 percent
  4. Direct Solar Energy Transmittance: 21 percent
  5. Direct Solar Energy Reflectance Outdoors: 20 percent
  6. Winter U-Value Nighttime: .95
  7. Summer U-Value Daytime: .87
  8. Shading Coefficient: .45
  9. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: .39
  10. Summer Relative Heat Gain: 101
  11. Sealant: Approved by glass manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION

  1. Examine areas to receive glass. Notify Architect of conditions that would adversely affect installation. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2PREPARATION

  1. Verify glazing openings are correct size and within tolerance.
  2. Verify glazing channels, recesses, and weeps are clean and free of obstructions.

3.3GLAZING

  1. Install glass in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, except where local codes or GANA Glazing Manual indicate more stringent requirements.

3.4FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

  1. Coated glass, when viewed from minimum of 10 feet, exhibiting slightly different hue or color not apparent in hand samples, will not be cause of rejection of glass units, as determined by Architect.
  2. Verify glass is free of chips, cracks, and other inclusions that could inhibit structural or aesthetic integrity.

3.5CLEANING

  1. Clean glass promptly after installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Remove labels from glass surface.
  3. Do not use harsh cleaning materials or methods that would damage glass.

3.6PROTECTION

  1. Protect installed glass from damage during construction.
  2. Protect installed glass from contact with contaminating substances resulting from construction operations.
  3. Remove and replace glass that is broken, chipped, cracked, abraded, or damaged in other ways during construction period, including natural causes, accidents, and vandalism.

END OF SECTION

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