Finish:
For maximum resistance to corrosion sliding door frame and vent sections
shall be painted bronze or white acrylic electrostatic enamel finish as
specified.
Construction:
All joints of the frame and vent sections shall be neatly fitted and secured
to fully utilize the strength of the members and provide permanent
watertight joints. Both sliding and fixed panels shall be constructed so
that the location and direction of the slide for the panels can be changed
after installation without replacement or reglazing. The sliding panel when
in a locked position shall not be removable from the outside. Both sliding
and fixed panels shall be removable for glazing and maintenance. The sliding
panel shall be equipped with ball-bearing bottom-rolling type adjustable
sheaves at each end to allow for proper alignment of the sliding vent with
the frame. The sheaves shall be adjustable without removing sliding vent.
The threshold shall have a removable stainless steel track to provide ease
of operation and lasting quality.
Weatherstripping:
Columbia uses a full perimeter double weatherstripping on both the frame and
panels to insure a positive seal. The weatherstripping shall be a high
performance poly bond fin seal.
Hardware: The
hardware used on Columbia's sliding glass aluminum doors shall be of a non-corrosive
material. The sliding vent panel shall be equipped with an adjustable
locking device which will not permit the sliding vent panel to be locked
automatically or permit damage to lock if sliding vent panel is closed with
latch in locked position. A Stainless steel strike plate is furnished for
the lock jamb where the lock latches to the jamb, giving an added dimension
of security. The outside pull and latch shall be easily adaptable for a
cylinder lock, when specified (available at an extra cost).
Glazing: All
glass will be tempered (safety) glass. The fixed and sliding panels shall be
constructed to allow either shop or field glazing with "virgin" vinyl
glazing channel. The glazing channel with be furnished with the door for
3/16" single glaze glass or 5/8" dual insulated glass as specified. All
insulated glass panels are marine type glazing with virgin vinyl glazing
channels and welded corners to prevent water and air leakage.
Screens: Screens
shall be extruded hollow aluminum fitted with 18x16 fiberglass screen cloth
or mesh aluminum wire (available at extra cost). The screens shall be
furnished with four tension mounted ball bearing rollers, interior and
exterior pulls, or handle and latching device. Screen shall also have vinyl
insect-proofing at the interlocking stiles.
Erection:
(included under another contract) These sliding doors shall be erected in
prepared openings according to manufacturer's instructions. All door frames
shall be installed plumb, level, and square to allow proper functioning in
regard to sliding, locking and weathering. All necessary screws shall be
furnished by manufacturer.
Certification:
Columbia's 2200 Jet Aluminum sliding glass doors shall conform to all
requirements of the AAMA Certification Program.
Guarantee: The
sliding aluminum doors and components as represented are unconditionally guaranteed
against defective material or workmanship for one year provided that the
installation is in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and
instructions.
