Folding Glass Door and Window Systems

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FOLDING GLASS DOOR AND WINDOW SYSTEMS

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Lanai Doors; bifold doors and window systems.
This section is based on the products of Lanai Doors, which is located at:
941 N. Elm St. Suite C
Orange, CA 92867
Toll Free Tel: 866-907-DOOR (3667)
Tel: 714-744-6020
Fax: 714-744-6030
Email:HYPERLINK " info ()
Web:
Lanai Doors is a California corporation with its' manufacturing facility and corporate offices located in Orange, California. Lanai was formed with over 30 years of financial and manufacturing experience. Lanai Doors™ offers high quality custom exterior and interior bifold door and window systems.
Lanai is 100% dedicated to the folding door and window business. After over 10 years of manufacturing bifolds exclusively, Lanai Doors™ knows that custom bifolding systems require high level precision during the design and manufacturing processes. As an example of our commitment to superior design, Lanai was the first to engineer a top-hung bifold system that achieved hurricane certification by Miami-Dade County. At Lanai Doors™ precision and quality is experienced when customers deal directly with Lanai's knowledgeable and experienced staff in all phases.

1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

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1.1.1 Hurricane-resistant folding glass doors and windows.

1.1.2 Aluminum folding glass doors and windows.

1.1.3 Thermally-broken aluminum folding glass doors and windows.

1.1.4 Wood folding glass doors and windows.

1.1.5 Aluminum clad wood folding glass doors and windows.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

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1.2.1 Section 05 50 00 - Metal Fabrications.

1.2.2 Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.

1.2.3 Section 06 11 16 - Mechanically Graded Lumber.

1.2.4 Section 07 91 23 - Backer Rods.

1.2.5 Section 08 83 13 - Mirrored Glass Glazing.

1.2.6 Section 09 90 00 - Painting and Coating.

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1.3 REFERENCES

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1.3.1 Miami-Dade County & The State of Florida Building Code Compliance Office Protocol:

1.3.1.1 TAS 201, Impact Test Procedures;

1.3.1.2 TAS 202, Criteria for Testing Impact and Non-Impact Resistant Building Envelope Components Using Uniform Static Air Pressure; and

1.3.1.3 TAS 203, Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading.

1.3.2 Miami-Dade County Certificate of Appropriateness (COA):

1.3.2.1 Miami Dade Building COA (FBC 2014).

1.3.3 International Building Code (IBC) Protocol:

1.3.3.1 Section 1403, Performance Requirements.

1.3.3.2 Section 1609, Wind Loads.

1.3.3.3 Section 1715, Preconstruction Load Tests.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

1.3.4 Texas Department of Insurance Protocol.

1.3.5 American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

1.3.5.1 AAMA 611, Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum (Class I);

1.3.5.2 AAMA 1304, Voluntary Specification for Forced Entry Resistance of Side-Hinged Door Systems;

1.3.5.3 AAMA 2604, Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels;

1.3.5.4 AAMA 2605, Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels; and

1.3.5.5 AAMA CAWM 300, Forced Entry Resistance Tests for Sliding Glass Doors.

1.3.6 ASTM International (ASTM):

1.3.6.1 ASTM E 283, Test Method for Determining Rate of Airflow Through External Widows, Curtain Walls and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen;

1.3.6.2 ASTM E 330, Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference;

1.3.6.3 ASTM 331, Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference;

1.3.6.4 ASTM E 547, Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference;

1.3.6.5 ASTM E 1886, Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Window, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials;

1.3.6.6 ASTM E 1996, Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Window, Glazed Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Wind Borne Debris in Hurricanes;

1.3.6.7 ASTM E 2068, Standard Test Method for Determining of Operating Force of Sliding Windows and Doors; and

1.3.6.8 ASTM F 842, Standard Test Methods for Measuring Forced Entry Resistance of Sliding Door Assemblies.

1.3.7 American National Standards Institute (ANSI);

1.3.7.1 ANSI Z97.1, Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Material Used In Buildings.

1.3.8 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):

1.3.8.1 CPSC 16CFR-1201, Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.

1.3.9 National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC):

1.3.9.1 NFRC 100, Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-Factors;

1.3.9.2 NFRC 200, Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence; and

1.3.9.3 NFRC 500, Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Condensation Resistance Values.

1.4 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 Products shall comply with performance requirements listed with each product in Part 2 of this Section with independently certified test results.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.5.1 Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.

1.5.2 Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1.5.2.1 Preparation instructions and recommendations.

1.5.2.2 Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

1.5.2.3 Installation methods.

1.5.3 Shop Drawings:

1.5.3.1 Submit manufacturer's typical shop drawings, indicating dimensions, configuration including number of panels, swing and folding direction, action door, plan view of typical side jambs and cross section of header and threshold.

1.5.3.2 Submit manufacturer's confirmations for each opening indicating dimensions, configurations, threshold, hardware finishes, aluminum finishes, glazing, and completion date;

1.5.4 Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square representing actual product, color, and patterns.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 10 years experience manufacturing similar products.

1.6.2 Installer Qualifications: Minimum 2 years experience installing similar products.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.

1.6.3 Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.

1.6.3.1 Finish areas designated by Architect.

1.6.3.2 Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship is approved by Architect.

1.6.3.3 Remodel mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.7.1 Deliver and store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging bearing the brand name and manufacturer's identification until ready for installation.

1.7.2 Handling: Handle materials to avoid damage.

1.7.3 Storage: Store products in secure, dry, ventilated location out of direct sunlight and away from construction activities. Avoid large temperature and humidity fluctuations.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

1.8.1 Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.

1.9 SEQUENCING

1.9.1 Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.10 WARRANTY

1.10.1 Provide manufacturer's standard warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

1.10.1.1 Products in marine or industrial environments shall be cleaned with mild detergent soap and water every three months at a minimum, and more frequently if necessary to minimize the buildup of salt or corrosive residue.

1.10.2 Manufacturer warrant glass and components against defects in material and workmanship, as follows:

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1.10.2.1 Insulated Glass: Ten years against failure of the air seal causing impaired vision due to moisture, film or dust between glass;

1.10.2.2 Laminated Glass: Five years against delaminating resulting in materially obstructed vision through the laminated glass;

1.10.2.3 Components:

1.10.2.3.1 Rollers/Hinges - Ten years against manufacturing defects, including merchantable quality or fit for its intended purpose.

1.10.2.3.2 Weather Stripping - Ten years against manufacturing defects.

1.10.2.3.3 Locking Hardware - Five years against manufacturing defects.

1.10.2.3.4 Other Components - One year against manufacturing defects.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

2.1.1 Acceptable Manufacturer: Lanai Doors, which is located at: 941 N. Elm St. Suite C; Orange, CA 92867; Toll Free Tel: 866-907-DOOR (3667); Tel: 714-744-6020; Fax: 714-744-6030; Email:request info (); Web:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

2.1.2 Substitutions: Not permitted.

2.1.3 Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Lanai Doors™ hurricane aluminum bi-fold system is DP-70 rated (165 mph winds) for Miami-Dade County HVHZ large and small missiles. Lanai's hurricane system also satisfies other wind-borne debris region building codes from the East Coast to the Gulf of Mexico to all of the Caribbean and Hawaiian Islands. Delete if not required.

2.2 FOLDING GLASS DOOR AND WINDOW SYSTEMS

2.2.1 Hurricane-Rated Folding Glass Doors and Windows:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Lanai's hurricane-certified systems are manufactured in the United States using the best component parts available. One critical part is the E3 top-hung folding hardware. Unlike bottom roller systems that bind or clog with debris, Lanai's hurricane top-hung system will open and close with ease. E3 hardware is so robust that the Lanai Doors™ hurricane systems only need three hinges between each panel. The lack of multiple hinges complements Lanai's sleek clean look

2.2.1.1 NOA Compliant Units: Miami-Dade County HVHZ & ASTM Hurricane Resistant Doors (NOA 16-0303.03 and NOA 16-0303.02 - Expires 07/21/2021).

2.2.1.2 Configuration:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete swing type not required.

2.2.1.2.1 Type: Inswing Panels (NOA 16-0303.02 - Expires 07/21/2021)

2.2.1.2.2 Type: Outswing Panels (NOA 16-0303.03 - Expires 07/21/2021)

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panels are can be sized up to 36 inches wide and 96 inches tall.

2.2.1.3 Panels

2.2.1.3.1 Maximum Number of Panels: 16 (8 in each direction).

2.2.1.3.2 Panel Thickness: 1-3/4 inches (44 mm)

2.2.1.3.3 Side Stiles: 2-15/16 inches (75 mm) wide.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Typical sizes below. Delete sizes not required.

2.2.1.3.4 Top Rail: 3-9/16 inches (90 mm) wide.

2.2.1.3.5 Top Rail: 7-3/16 inches (183 mm) wide.

2.2.1.3.6 Top Rail: 10-13/16 inches (274 mm) wide.

2.2.1.3.7 Bottom Rail (Kickplate): 3-9/16 inches (90 mm) wide.

2.2.1.3.8 Bottom Rail (Kickplate): 7-3/16 inches (183 mm) wide.

2.2.1.3.9 Bottom Rail (Kickplate): 10-13/16 inches (274 mm) wide.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Provide 4-3/8" wide frame knocked-down and fully prepped for assembly. To assist with assembly, header will include pivots and carriers, and threshold will include pivots. Jambs stops will be trimmed to accept header and threshold, and assembly holes will be drilled;

2.2.1.4 Frame and Threshold:

2.2.1.4.1 Frame width 4-3/8 inches (111 mm)

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Lanai's standard raised threshold obtained higher individual structural and cycling results. Structurally, the standard threshold achieved a DP-80 negative (177 mph winds) and DP-100 positive (198 mph winds) and successfully cycled at DP-90 (188 mph winds) for both outswing and inswing configurations. ADA low-rise and ADA flush low-rise thresholds comply with 2010 ADA code 302.3.

2.2.1.4.2 Thresholds:

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2.2.1.4.2.1 Provide raised standard threshold in clear or dark bronze anodized finish.

2.2.1.4.2.2 Provide ADA low-rise threshold in clear or dark bronze anodized finish.

2.2.1.4.2.3 Provide ADA flush low-rise threshold in clear or dark bronze anodized finish.

2.2.1.5 Framing and Panels: From manufacturer's standard extruded aluminum, provide header track, threshold, jambs and panels in dimensions shown on drawings and confirmations.

2.2.1.5.1 Aluminum extrusion with nominal thickness of .078 and alloy strength of 6063-T5;

2.2.1.5.2 Standard panels shall be fully prepped with hardware and weather stripping attached.

2.2.1.5.3 Provide panel with insulated glazing one lite.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete finish not required.

2.2.1.5.4 Aluminum Finish: Class 1 clear anodized.

2.2.1.5.5 Aluminum Finish: Class 1 dark bronze anodized;

2.2.1.5.6 Aluminum Finish: 2-Coat 70% Kynar.

2.2.1.5.7 Aluminum Finish: Custom 3-Coat 70% Kynar XL

2.2.1.5.8 Custom finish as scheduled.

2.2.1.6 Performance:

2.2.1.6.1 Test Application: Miami-Dade County and State of Florida TAS 201-94/202-94/203-94 & ASTM E 283-04/330-02/331-00/1886-05/1996-05 & ASTM F 842-04 & AAMA CAWM 300-96 & AAMA 1304-02.

2.2.1.6.1.1 Tested Unit Size: 220-5/32 inches by 98-15/32 inches (5592 mm by 2501 mm).

2.2.1.6.1.2 Tested Panel Size: Six (6) Panels, 36 inches by 96 inches (914 mm by 2438 mm).

2.2.1.6.1.3 Glass: 1 inch (25 mm) IGU.

2.2.1.6.1.4 Impact Resistance per Miami Dade Building COA (FBC 2014).

2.2.1.6.1.5 Standard Threshold:

2.2.1.6.1.5.1 Air Infiltration:

2.2.1.6.1.5.1.1 1.57 psf - 0.02 cfm/ft2outswing.

2.2.1.6.1.5.1.2 1.57 psf - 0.03 cfm/ft2inswing.

2.2.1.6.1.5.1.3 6.24 psf - 0.05 cfm/ft2outswing.

2.2.1.6.1.5.1.4 6.24 psf - 0.07 cfm/ft2inswing.

2.2.1.6.1.5.2 Water Infiltration: 8.25 psf outswing.

2.2.1.6.1.5.3 Design Pressure:

2.2.1.6.1.5.3.1 +100.0/-80.0 psf outswing.

2.2.1.6.1.5.3.2 +80.0/-100.0 psf inswing.

2.2.1.6.1.5.4 Impact & Cycling: ±90 psf outswing & inswing.

2.2.1.6.1.6 Lowrise & Flush Lowrise Threshold:

2.2.1.6.1.6.1 Air Infiltration:

2.2.1.6.1.6.1.1 1.57 psf - 0.17 cfm/ft2outswing.

2.2.1.6.1.6.1.2 1.57 psf - 0.16 cfm/ft2inswing.

2.2.1.6.1.6.2 Design Pressure: ±70 psf outswing & inswing.

2.2.1.6.1.6.3 Impact & Cycling: ±70 psf outswing & inswing.

2.2.1.6.1.7 Forced Entry: Passed

2.2.1.6.2 Test Application: NFRC 100-2010/200-2010/500-2010.

2.2.1.6.2.1 Out-Swinging Door with Frame and Standard Threshold.

2.2.1.6.2.2 Unit Size: 40-3/4 inches by 82-3/8 inches (1035 mm by 2092 mm).

2.2.1.6.2.3 Glass: 1 inch (25 mm) IGU Guardian RLE 66/27 (e=0.020 on #2 surface), ZF-S 90% Argon, clear.

2.2.1.6.2.4 Standard Thermal Transmittance: 0.61. (Architectural Testing D6115.01-301-46, dated 06/11/2014).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Lanai uses a variety of glass suppliers. Architect can specify Cardinal, Solarban, Duracon, Guardian, and others. Contact Lanai to verify that the custom glass choice is available;

2.2.1.7 Glass Selection:

2.2.1.7.1 Overall thickness 1 inch (25 mm)

2.2.1.7.2 Outboard: tempered glass

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select outboard glass options, and delete if not required;

2.2.1.7.2.1 low E coating: ______

2.2.1.7.2.2 Tint: ______

2.2.1.7.3 Space

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select glass spacer and air space options, and delete if not required;

2.2.1.7.3.1 Bronze Spacer

2.2.1.7.3.2 Silver Spacer

2.2.1.7.3.3 Air

2.2.1.7.3.4 90% Argon

2.2.1.7.4 Inboard Laminate:

2.2.1.7.4.1 3/16 inch (5 mm) heat strengthened glass laminate with SentryGlas Interlayer

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select inboard glass type, and delete if not required;

2.2.1.7.4.2 Glass Type: Large Missile Impact Glass with .090 SentryGlas Interlayer

2.2.1.7.4.3 Glass Type: Small Missile Impact Glass with .060 SentryGlas Interlayer

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select inboard glass options, and delete if not required;

2.2.1.7.4.4 Low E coating: ______

2.2.1.7.4.5 Tint: ______

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required;

2.2.1.7.5 Simulated divided lites

2.2.1.7.6 Visual Transmittance: ______

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** All even numbered panels are tied into the header with a carrier. Manufacturer's standard lever set is a four-point lever compression lock (latch, deadbolt & concealed two-point shoot-bolts). Twinbolt locks have two concealed shoot-bolts that are operated with a 90 degree turn of the handle Details as follows:

2.2.1.8 Locking Hardware and Handles:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete primary swing panel handle type not required.

2.2.1.8.1 Primary Swing Panel: Lever compression lock (LCL) is available on Active Leaf ("Man Doors"), allowing exterior and interior access, only allowed on an odd sequenced panel (1, 3, 5, & 7). Exterior has keyed access and interior has a thumb turn. In double swing door configurations, only one of the swing panels (left or right) can have an LCL.

2.2.1.8.2 Primary Swing Panel: Twinbolt lock (TBL) is available on swing panels (Active Leaf) and even panel configurations. TBL's will provide interior access only and are common in window applications. Keyed access is available.

2.2.1.8.3 Primary Swing Concealed Bolts are stainless steel tips.

2.2.1.8.4 Primary Swing Handle Finish:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete primary handle finish not required.

2.2.1.8.4.1 Dark Bronze Powdercoat.

2.2.1.8.4.2 Brushed Chrome.

2.2.1.8.4.3 Satin Chrome.

2.2.1.8.4.4 Satin White Powdercoat.

2.2.1.8.5 LCL Door handle will be placed at 36 inches (914 mm) on the panel. TBL handle will be place at the same height as the other TBL handles on the inactive, hinged folding leaf panels.

2.2.1.8.6 Inactive Folding Leaf Locking Hardware: Twinbolt lock (TBL) is standard on folding panels (Inactive Leaf) and even panel configurations. TBL's will provide interior access only and are common in window applications. Keyed access is available.

2.2.1.8.7 Folding Panel Handle Finish:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete TBL handle finish not required.

2.2.1.8.7.1 Dark Bronze Powdercoat.

2.2.1.8.7.2 Brushed Chrome.

2.2.1.8.7.3 Satin Chrome.

2.2.1.8.7.4 Satin White Powdercoat.

2.2.1.9 Weather Stripping: Provide manufacturer's standard weather stripping at frame and door components.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Metal on metal screws for moving or vibrating parts should always have some form of locking adhesive to prevent screws from loosening and damaging metal products over time.

2.2.1.10 Provide stainless steel frame assembly screws and hinge screws with pre-applied Loctite DRI-LOC 2045.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Purpose of the door magnet and door catch is to keep odd numbered end panels (3, 5 & 7) in an open position. Delete if not required.

2.2.1.11 Door Magnet for Odd Sequenced Panel without handle.

2.2.1.12 Door Latch for Odd Sequenced Panel with a handle.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Lanai Doors™ top-hung aluminum folding door and window systems are a great alternative to traditional French doors, sliders, pocket doors and pass-thru windows in residential, hospitality and commercial applications.

2.2.2 Aluminum Folding Glass Doors and Windows:

2.2.2.1 Configuration

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete swing type not required.

2.2.2.1.1 Type: Inswing Panels

2.2.2.1.2 Type: Outswing Panels

2.2.2.2 Panels

2.2.2.2.1 Maximum Number of Panels: 16 (8 in each direction).

2.2.2.2.2 Panel thickness: 1-3/4 inches (44 mm)

2.2.2.2.3 Side Stiles: 2-15/16 inches (75 mm) wide

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Typical sizes below. Delete sizes not required.

2.2.2.2.4 Top Rail: 3-9/16 inches (90 mm) wide.

2.2.2.2.5 Top Rail: 7-3/16 inches (183 mm) wide.

2.2.2.2.6 Top Rail: 10-13/16 inches (274 mm) wide.

2.2.2.2.7 Bottom Rail (Kickplate): 3-9/16 inches (90 mm) wide.