General: All of our
Aluminum Thermal Break Series C-900 HS-C20 Sliding (Rolling) Windows
shall comply and bear the Quality Certification label in accordance with the
ANSI/AAMA Certification Program 101-93.
Material: Series
C-900 aluminum window frames and sash members shall have a minimum thickness of
.062". Integral fins to have suitable break-off and nailing grooves.
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 roll on self-lubricating ball bearing adjustable rollers, and 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.
