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Columbia Series 822/832
Vinyl Picture Window
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The Columbia Series 822/832 vinyl windows are affordable fully welded vinyl systems designed with both the homebuilder and homeowner in mind. Easily installed, these windows are exceptionally durable, require little or no maintenance, are simple to clean and enhance a home's energy efficiency. The Columbia Series 822/832 vinyl picture windows offer great design flexibility along with the benefits of fusion welded frames. These unites work equally well when matched and mulled with other Series 820/821 vinyl window or Series 830 vinyl window products or as stand-alone units. Custom configurations are readily available. Units come with or without integral J-channel. The Columbia Series 822/832 vinyl window is a high quality affordable choice for new construction or replacement windows. |
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Specifications: Scope: Furnish and install all 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 822/832 vinyl winodw. Material: All frame and sash members shall be manufactured of extruded, high-impact-resistant, UV stabilized, rigid virgin polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with nominal .065" masterframe and sash members. Frame members shall be of multi-chambered design. All frame and sash shall contain a weepage system for efficient water drainage to the exterior. All exposed weatherstripping, hardware and fasteners shall be stainless steel, aluminum, nylon or other suitable material compatible with rigid PVC. Construction: All sash members shall be miter-cut and fushion-welded. Glazing: ¾" insulating glass shall be double-pane and hermetically sealed meeting ASTM C1036 and ASTM E774 level C or higher standards. Non-operating lites shall be inside-bead glazed. Finish: All window members shall have an integral white color throughout the profile. 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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