Hurricane Resistant Windows and Doors

SECTION 08 57 00

HURRICANE RESISTANT WINDOWS AND DOORS

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** CGI Windows and Doors, Inc.; impact and hurricane resistant windows and doors.
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This section is based on the products of CGI Windows and Doors, Inc.
10100 NW 25th St.
Miami, FL 33172
Toll Free Tel: (800) 442-9042
Tel: (305) 593-6590
Fax: (305) 593-6592
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Since 1992, CGI has been creating high quality impact resistant windows and doors for the residential and commercial markets. CGI hurricane windows and doors can now be found in hotels, schools, office buildings, and in the finest and most elegant of homes.
CGI's line of impact windows and doors is manufactured in accordance with the most stringent impact standards in the country. Our impact products are produced by using only heavy commercial-grade aluminum, impact resistant laminated glass and the finest high-quality hardware.
CGI's products have easily passed the Miami-Dade County Large Missile test and have proven to withstand winds of nearly 300 mph and lead the industry in tested approved design pressures. Every impact resistant door and window that we manufacture offers unsurpassed impact resistance and hurricane protection.
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1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

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1.1.1 Aluminum Windows: Impact-resistant aluminum windows, including aluminum extrusions, finish, glass, operating hardware, screens, internal sealants and weather stripping, for high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) construction. (Estate, Sentinel)

1.1.2 Swing Doors: Impact-resistant aluminum swing doors, frames, sidelites, transoms, and structural mullions, including aluminum extrusions, finish, glass, door hardware, water-barrier thresholds, and weather strips, for high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) construction. (Estate, Sentinel)

1.1.3 Sliding Doors: Impact-resistant aluminum sliding glass doors, frames, fixed panels, and structural mullions, including aluminum extrusions, finish, glass, door hardware, screens, water-barrier thresholds, and weather strips, for high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) construction. (Estate, Sentinel)

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

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1.2.1 Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.

1.2.2 Section 07 91 26 - Joint Fillers.

1.2.3 Section 08 83 13 - Mirrored Glass Glazing.

1.3 REFERENCES

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1.3.1 American Architectural Manufacturers Association:

1.3.1.1 AAMA 701/702: Pile weatherstripping and replaceable weatherseals.

1.3.1.2 AAMA 2603: Organic coatings on aluminum.

1.3.1.3 AAMA 2605: High-performance organic coatings on aluminum.

1.3.2 American Society of Civil Engineers

1.3.2.1 ASCE 7: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and other Structures.

1.3.3 American Society for Testing and Materials:

1.3.3.1 ASTM B 221: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.

1.3.3.2 ASTM E 283: Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.

1.3.3.3 ASTM E 330: Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

1.3.3.4 ASTM E 331: Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

1.3.4 Florida Building Code - Building, 2004 (FBC):

1.3.4.1 Sections governing construction in a high-velocity wind zone (HVWZ).

1.3.4.1.1 FBC 1620: HVWZ Wind Loads (Structural).

1.3.4.1.2 FBC 2410: HVWZ General (Glass and Glazing).

1.3.4.1.3 FBC 2411: HVWZ Windows, Doors, Glass and Glazing.

1.3.4.2 Miami Dade County Test Application Standards (TAS) adopted by FBC:

1.3.4.2.1 TAS 201-95.1: Impact Test Procedures.

1.3.4.2.2 TAS 202-95.1: Criteria for Testing Impact Resistant Building Envelope Components (Uniform Static Air Pressure Method).

1.3.4.2.3 TAS 203-95.1: Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading.

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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1.4.1 Impact-Resistant Aluminum Window and Door Performance:

1.4.1.1 Structural Test: ASTM E 330.

1.4.1.2 Water Infiltration Resistance: ASTM ES47/E 331 and FBC TAS 202.

1.4.1.3 Air Infiltration Resistance: ASTM E 283.

1.4.1.4 Windborne Debris Impact Resistance: Pass large missile impact tests; Florida Building Code, FBC TAS 201.

1.4.1.5 Hurricane Wind Pressure Resistance: After passing large missile impact test, pass cyclic pressure tests following FBC TAS 203.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.5.1 Shop Drawings: Refer to Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements for complete submittal procedures. Indicate elevations, locations, markings, quantities, material, head jamb and sill conditions, metal thickness, sizes, shapes, dimensions, finishes and wind pressures.

1.5.2 Product Data: Provide detailed data on Manufacturers catalog data on each product to be used, including Miami Dade County Product Approval (NOA) and Florida Building Code (FBC) HVHZ Product Approval.

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1.5.3 Selection Samples: For each finish specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Manufacturer Qualifications: Not less than 10 years of experience in manufacturing impact-resistant aluminum windows and doors.

1.6.2 Installer Qualifications: Skilled and experienced to install manufacturer's units of the types specified.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.7.1 Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging in a clean, dry area until ready for installation.

1.7.2 Protect exposed metal and glass surfaces to prevent damage to finish.

1.8 WARRANTIES

1.8.1 Warranty Period: Contact CGI Windows and Doors, Inc. for details on 10 year limited warranty.

1.8.1.1 Structural, Hardware and Certain Finishes: 10 years.

1.8.1.2 Stress Cracks on Glass: 1 year.

1.8.1.3 Delamination on Laminated Glass Units: 5 years.

1.8.1.4 Insulated Glass (sealed component): 10 years.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

2.1.1 Acceptable Manufacturer: CGI Windows and Doors, Inc. , which is located at: 10100 N. W. 25th St.; Miami, FL 33172; Toll Free Tel: 800-442-9042 ; Tel: 305-593-6590; Fax: 305-593-6592; Email:; Web:

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2.1.2 Substitutions: Not permitted.

2.1.3 Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Recognized by architects as a premier line of hurricane impact windows and doors, CGI Estate collection can be found in elegant homes, prestigious resorts, hotels, schools and office buildings. The collection combines best-in-class performance against hurricane force damage with architectural-grade quality, handcrafted details and superior engineering. Delete if not required.

2.2 ALUMINUM WINDOWS (ESTATE)

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2.2.1 Fixed Windows: "Estate Collection" Series 238 Fixed Windows by CGI Windows and Doors, Inc.

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2.2.1.1 Fixed Window Types: Rectangular Fixed Windows; for example sizes and related design pressures refer to product approvals for latest results.

2.2.1.1.1 Unit Size: 24 by 54 inches, 110 psf Positive, 195 psf Negative.

2.2.1.1.2 Unit Size: 37 by 63 inches, 102.1 psf Positive, 111.3 psf Negative.

2.2.1.1.3 Unit Size: 48 by 72 inches, 90 psf Positive, 90 psf Negative.

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2.2.1.2 Fixed Window Types: Designer Fixed Windows; for example sizes and related design pressures refer to product approvals for latest results.

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2.2.1.2.1 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Half Circle.

2.2.1.2.2 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Arch Top/Eyebrow.

2.2.1.2.3 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Full Circle.

2.2.1.2.4 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Octagon.

2.2.1.2.5 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Hexagon.

2.2.1.2.6 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Chord.

2.2.1.2.7 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Tombstone.

2.2.1.2.8 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Trapezoid.

2.2.1.2.9 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Pentagon.

2.2.1.2.10 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Gothic Pentagon.

2.2.1.2.11 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Oval.

2.2.1.2.12 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Standard Colonial.

2.2.1.2.13 Designer Fixed Window Shapes: Custom Colonial as indicated on Drawings.

2.2.1.3 Air Infiltration Resistance: Air leakage no more than 0.07 cfm/sqft of glass area at pressure differential of 6.24 psf (air infiltration tests conducted at pressure differential of 1.57 psf may not be used to justify compliance).

2.2.1.4 Water Infiltration Resistance: No water penetration at a static air pressure differential of 15 percent of positive design pressure with a maximum tested performance of 16.5 psf.

2.2.1.5 Construction: Heavy extruded aluminum-alloy sections, precision cut and assembled with sealed, mitered, hairline joints.

2.2.1.6 Member Wall Thicknesses:

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2.2.1.6.1 Rectangular Window Fixed Frames: At least 0.080 inch (2.03 mm).

2.2.1.6.2 Designer Fixed Window Frames: At least 0.100 inch (2.54 mm).

2.2.1.6.3 Rectangular Window Vents: At least 0.090 inch (2.29 mm).

2.2.1.6.4 Designer Fixed Window Vents: At least 0.100 inch (2.54 mm).

2.2.1.7 Frame Depth: Provide 0.50 (12.7 mm) inch flanges at perimeter frames.

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2.2.1.7.1 Rectangular Fixed Windows Frames: At least 2.075 inches (53 mm).

2.2.1.7.2 Designer Fixed Window Frames: At least 2.085 (53 mm).

2.2.1.8 Sightlines:

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2.2.1.8.1 Rectangular Fixed: Jambs, sill and head - 3.5 inches (89 mm).

2.2.1.8.2 Designer Fixed: Jambs, sill and head - 3.25 inches (82.6 mm).

2.2.1.9 Corner Construction:

2.2.1.9.1 At Rectangular Fixed Window Frames: Assemble with sealed, mitered, hairline joints, made rigid by fastening with No. 10 stainless steel screws.

2.2.1.9.2 At Fixed Window Frames: 4 stainless steel corner keys and 4 aluminum corner keys.

2.2.1.9.3 At Designer Fixed Window Frames Construction: Welded corners with sealed hairline joints.

2.2.1.10 Fixed Window Frame Construction: Use the same vent and frame extrusions as are used in casement and project-out Series 238 windows, but screw vent extrusion to frame extrusion at interior using No. 10 x 1 inch (25 mm) stainless steel sheet metal screws around entire window, spaced as required by NOA.

2.2.1.10.1 Apply plastic caps matching color of finish to screw heads.

2.2.1.10.2 Provide extruded aluminum decorative screw covers for rectangular fixed windows.

2.2.1.11 Glazing Beads:

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2.2.1.11.1 Rectangular Fixed: Extruded aluminum snap-in design, with 0.500 inch (12.7 mm) glass bite for impact-resistant glazing at rectangular fixed windows.

2.2.1.11.2 Designer Fixed: Extruded aluminum 0.75 inch (19 mm) by 0.75 inch (19 mm) x 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) wall thickness square tube glazing stop.

2.2.1.12 Finishes: Uniform at all visible surfaces exterior and interior, vents open or shut.

2.2.1.13 Factory Glazing:

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2.2.1.13.1 Laminated Impact Resistant Glass Units: 7/16 inch (11 mm) thick (nominal) consisting of clear, non-yellowing, non-crazing interlayer sandwiched between two panes of glass.

2.2.1.13.1.1 Outer and Inner Panes of Laminated Units: 3/16 inch (4.8 mm).

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2.2.1.13.1.1.1 Type: Annealed.

2.2.1.13.1.1.2 Type: Tempered.

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2.2.1.13.1.2 Tint in Outer Panes: None, clear.

2.2.1.13.1.3 Tint in Outer Panes: Gray.

2.2.1.13.1.4 Tint in Outer Panes: Bronze.

2.2.1.13.1.5 Tint in Outer Panes: Green.

2.2.1.13.1.6 Tint in Outer Panes: Blue.

2.2.1.13.1.7 Tint in Outer Panes: High performance coating, Clear Low-E 366 on No. 2 surface.

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2.2.1.13.1.8 Texture in Outer Panes: Standard, none, smooth.

2.2.1.13.1.9 Texture in Outer Panes: Clear, Mist (Pattern C2).

2.2.1.13.1.10 Texture in Outer Panes: Clear, Rain.

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2.2.1.13.1.11 Interlayer Type: 0.090 inch / 90 mil (2.2 mm) Saflex PVB.

2.2.1.13.1.12 Interlayer Type: 0.090 inch / 90 mil (2.2 mm) Sentry Glass Plus.

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2.2.1.13.1.13 Interlayer Opacity: Standard, clear.

2.2.1.13.1.14 Interlayer Opacity: White, translucent.

2.2.1.13.1.15 Interlayer Opacity: Dark gray (turtle code).

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2.2.1.13.1.16 Tint in Inner Panes: None, clear.

2.2.1.13.1.17 Tint in Inner Panes: ______.

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2.2.1.13.2 Insulated Laminated Impact Resistant Glass Units: 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick (nominal) consisting of a sacrificial exterior lite, air space and a clear, non-yellowing, non-crazing interlayer sandwiched between two panes of glass.

2.2.1.13.2.1 Exterior Sacrificial Lites/Panes: 1/8 Inch (3.2 mm) tempered.

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2.2.1.13.2.2 Tint in Sacrificial Lites/Panes: None, clear.

2.2.1.13.2.3 Tint in Sacrificial Lites/Panes: Gray.

2.2.1.13.2.4 Tint in Sacrificial Lites/Panes: Bronze.

2.2.1.13.2.5 Tint in Sacrificial Lites/Panes: Green.

2.2.1.13.2.6 Tint in Sacrificial Lites/Panes: Blue.

2.2.1.13.2.7 Tint in Sacrificial Lites/Panes: High performance coating, Clear Low-E 366 on No. 2 surface.

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2.2.1.13.2.8 Texture in Outer Panes: Standard, none, smooth.

2.2.1.13.2.9 Texture in Outer Panes: Clear, Mist (Pattern C2).

2.2.1.13.2.10 Texture in Outer Panes: Clear, Rain.

2.2.1.13.2.11 Airspace: 1/4 inch (6 mm) minimum, Argon filled air space.

2.2.1.13.2.12 Laminated Units: Consisting of clear, non-yellowing, non-crazing interlayer sandwiched between two panes of glass.

2.2.1.13.2.12.1 Outer and Inner Panes of Laminated Units: 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).

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2.2.1.13.2.12.1.1 Type: Annealed.

2.2.1.13.2.12.1.2 Type: Tempered.

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2.2.1.13.2.12.2 Tinting in Outer Pane: None, clear.

2.2.1.13.2.12.3 Tint in Inner Panes: ______.

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2.2.1.14 Window Features:

2.2.1.14.1 Raised profile muntins.

2.2.1.14.2 Muntins: 3.5 inch (89 mm) muntins at rectangular fixed windows.

2.2.1.14.3 Extruded double applied raised profile 1 inch (25.4 mm)

2.2.1.14.4 Glazing Beads: Ogee glazing bead profile (colonial) at rectangular fixed windows.

2.2.1.14.5 Glazing Beads: Square glazing bead profile (contemporary) at rectangular fixed windows..

2.2.1.14.6 Standards: Miami Dade County NOA (Notices of Acceptance).

2.2.1.14.7 Aluminum Alloy and Temper: AA 6063-T5 and T6 temper.

2.2.1.14.8 Glazing Beads: Square tube glazing stops at Designer fixed windows.

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2.2.2 Fixed Windows: "Estate Collection"Series 410 Rectangular Fixed Windows by CGI Windows and Doors, Inc.

2.2.2.1 Rectangular Fixed Windows: For example sizes and related design pressures, refer to product approvals for latest results.

2.2.2.1.1 Large Missile Impact:

2.2.2.1.1.1 Unit Size: 42 by 72 inches, 133 psf Pos, 150 psf Neg.

2.2.2.1.1.2 Unit Size: 60 by 96 inches, 103.6 psf Pos, 103.6 psf Neg.

2.2.2.1.1.3 Unit Size: 72 by 120 inches, 75 psf Pos, 75 psf Neg.

2.2.2.1.2 Small Missile Impact:

2.2.2.1.2.1 Unit Size 36 by 54 inches, 133 psf Pos, 210 psf Neg.

2.2.2.1.2.2 Unit Size: 42 by 72 inches, 133 psf Pos, 171.4 psf Neg.

2.2.2.1.2.3 Unit Size: 60 by 96 inches, 107 psf Pos, 107 psf Neg.

2.2.2.1.2.4 Unit Size: 72 by 120 inches, 75 psf Pos, 75 psf Neg.

2.2.2.2 Air Infiltration Resistance: Air leakage no more than 0.02 cfm/sqft of glass area at pressure differential of 6.24 psf (air infiltration tests conducted at pressure differential of 1.57 psf may not be used to justify compliance).

2.2.2.3 Water Infiltration Resistance: No water penetration at a static air pressure differential of 15 percent of positive design pressure with a maximum tested performance of 20 psf.

2.2.2.4 Construction: Heavy extruded aluminum-alloy sections, precision cut and assembled with sealed, hairline joints. System is inside glazed.

2.2.2.5 Member Wall Thicknesses: Window frames, at least 0.090 inch (2.29 mm).

2.2.2.6 Frame Depth: Windows frames, at least 4.1 inches (104.1 mm).

2.2.2.7 Sightlines for Flange Window: 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) for jambs, sill and head.

2.2.2.8 Sightlines for Equal Leg Windows: 2 inches (50.8 mm) for jambs sills and heads.

2.2.2.9 Corner Construction: Assemble with sealed, hairline joints, made rigid by fastening with No. 12 stainless steel screws.

2.2.2.10 Glazing Beads: Extruded aluminum concealed glass stops fastened to frame at interior with #10 stainless steel screws with 1 inch (nominal) glass bite.

2.2.2.11 Finishes: Uniform at all visible surfaces exterior and interior.

2.2.2.12 Factory Glazing:

2.2.2.12.1 Laminated Impact Resistant Glass Units: 7/16 inch (11 mm) thick (nominal) consisting of clear, non-yellowing, non-crazing interlayer sandwiched between two panes of glass.

2.2.2.12.1.1 Outer and Inner Panes of Laminated Units: 3/16 inch (4.8 mm).

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2.2.2.12.1.1.1 Type: Annealed.

2.2.2.12.1.1.2 Type: Heat strengthened.

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2.2.2.12.1.2 Tint in Outer Panes: None, clear.

2.2.2.12.1.3 Tint in Outer Panes: Gray.

2.2.2.12.1.4 Tint in Outer Panes: Bronze.

2.2.2.12.1.5 Tint in Outer Panes: Green.

2.2.2.12.1.6 Tint in Outer Panes: Blue.

2.2.2.12.1.7 Tint in Outer Panes: High performance coating, Clear Low-E 366 on No. 2 surface.

2.2.2.12.1.8 Interlayer Type: 0.090 inch / 90 mil (2.2 mm) Sentry Glass Plus.

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2.2.2.12.1.9 Interlayer Opacity: Standard, clear.

2.2.2.12.1.10 Interlayer Opacity: White, translucent.

2.2.2.12.1.11 Interlayer Opacity: Dark gray (turtle code).

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2.2.2.12.1.12 Tint in Inner Panes: None, clear.

2.2.2.12.1.13 Tint in Inner Panes: ______.

2.2.2.12.2 Insulated Laminated Impact Resistant Glass Units: 1.2 inch (31.75 mm) thick (nominal) consisting of a clear, non-yellowing, non-crazing interlayer sandwiched between two panes of glass, airspace and a sacrificial interior lite.

2.2.2.12.2.1 Interior Sacrificial Lites/Panes:

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2.2.2.12.2.1.1 Thickness: 3/16 Inch (4.8 mm).

2.2.2.12.2.1.2 Thickness: 1/4 Inch (6.4 mm).

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2.2.2.12.2.1.3 Type: Annealed.

2.2.2.12.2.1.4 Type: Heat Strengthened.

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2.2.2.12.2.1.5 Tint in Outer Panes: None, clear.

2.2.2.12.2.1.6 Tint in Outer Panes: Gray.

2.2.2.12.2.1.7 Tint in Outer Panes: Bronze.