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Columbia Series 600
Vinyl Casement Window
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The Columbia Series 600 vinyl casement window is an affordable fully welded vinyl window system designed with both the homebuilder and the home owner in mind. Easily installed, these durable, finished windows add beauty and value to any home, are virtually maintenance-free, easy to clean and exceptionally energy-efficient. |
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Specifications: Scope: Furnish and install all vinyl windows of the type and size shown on the drawings and called for in the specification including all necessary hardware, anchors, and trim where noted. General: Windows shall be fiberlux series 600 vinyl window. Windows shall meet or exceed ASTM D4099 grade 55 and/or AAMA 101. Material: All frame and sash members shall be manufactured of extruded, high-impact-resistant, UV stabilized, rigid virgin polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with nominal .075" masterframe and .075" sash members. Frame members shall be of multi-chambered design. Sill shall slope to the exterior for efficient water drainage. All exposed weatherstripping, hardware and fasteners shall be stainless steel, aluminum, nylon or other suitable material compatible with rigid PVC. Construction: All masterframe and sash members shall be miter-cut and fusion-welded. Glazing: Nominal 3/4" insulating glass shall be double-pane and hermetically sealed meeting ASTM C1036 and ASTM E774 level C or higher standards. The sash shall be inside-bead glazed with foam tape on the exterior glazing leg. Hardware: The hardware shall include steel two-bar hinges. The lock shall be multi-point locking. The roto-operator shall be sill mounted. Finish: All window members shall have an integral white color throughout the profile. (An option of Almond is also available.) Insect screens: All operating vents shall be designed to receive screens. Screen frames to be aluminum with baked enamel color to be compatible with PVC frames. 14"x18" fiberglass cloth meeting ASTM D3656 shall be secured to the frame using a vinyl spline. Screens shall be retained using spring-loaded plungers and shall be removed from inside the building. Insect screens are not intended to provide security or for the retention of objects or persons. Erection and Caulking (by others): All units shall be adequately and securely fastened plumb, level and square without distortion, twisting, bowing or springing of frame members. All frame members shall be properly supported, shimmed, and leveled along their entire length. All units shall be properly caulked using a good grade of non-hardening caulking that is compatible with PVC and the surface it is mounted on to provide a thoroughly water-tight seal meeting AAMA 808.3. The masterframe is to be installed square with the operating sash. The sash should be operated and the masterframe should be given any necessary final adjustment to insure proper operation and weather-tightness. |
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