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Specifications
General:
Our Aluminum Thermal
Break Series 500 /DH-35 Single Hung Windows
shall comply and bear the Quality Certification label in accordance with the
ANSI/AAMA Certification Program 101-93.
Material: Series 500
aluminum windows frames and sash members shall be of 6063-T5 extruded aluminum alloy
having a minimum thickness of .050", the sill to have a minimum thickness of
.062" within commercial tolerances.
Finish: Aluminum
windows
to be finished in bronze, white or sandstone acrylic electrostastically applied enamel finish.
Construction: All
joints of frame and sash members
shall be neatly fitted, securely connected and permanently watertight.
Frames shall have step point construction for maximum rigidity. Both frames
and sash members shall use an extruded screw boss that is an integral part
of the extruded section. The operating sash shall interlock at both meeting
rail and closing jamb. Sash shall be easily removable from inside when in open
position and not removable when in locked position. Mullions to be furnished
as required. Fixed and movable sash glazed drop in type.
Weatherstripping: Weatherstripping shall be
silicon treated, fungus, mildew and moth resistant high performance poly
bond fin seal around the complete perimeter of the movable sash with a
permanent poly fin in the middle of the poly pile to minimize air
infiltration. Vertical stiles are weatherstripped. The poly pile
weatherstripping shall use a poly bond backing to insure against shrinkage.
Hardware:
Aluminum windows shall be factory equipped with an
automatic lock made of non-corrosive material.
Screens: Screens shall be available on all windows
and shall be easily installed or removed from inside without removing
operating sash. Screen frames shall be aluminum sections securely joined at
the corners. Screen cloth shall be 18x16 mesh fiberglass.
Installation: All
aluminum window frames shall be set in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations without springing,
forcing or distorting. Head and sill shall be aligned parallel and square
with jambs. A non-hardening sealant compatible with aluminum shall be
provided by the window erector, and applied in sufficient quantity to
provide a water tight seal between window and surrounding construction.
Fiberglass or a like insulation shall be installed around all four sides of
product to insure a tight seal. Manufacturer assumes no liability for damage
by the trades or final cleaning of aluminum.
Glazing: Clear ½" sealed insulated thermo-cell glass
is standard. ¾" or 5/8" thick insulated glass and triple glazing are
available at an extra cost. Also available bronze tint, low E and muntin
bars between the glass at an extra cost. |
