Composite Wood Windows

SECTION -

COMPOSITE WOOD WINDOWS

(Andersen® A-Series)

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Andersen Windows, Inc.; windows and doors.
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This section is based on the products of Andersen Windows, Inc., which is located at:
100 Fourth Ave. N. P. O. Box 12
Bayport, MN 55003-1096
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The privately owned business was founded in 1903 by Danish immigrant Hans Andersen and his family in Hudson, Wisconsin, where logs arrived via the St. Croix River. Today, Andersen Corporation is an international enterprise employing over 9,000 people at more than 20 locations with headquarters in Bayport, Minnesota, a 2.8 million-square-foot facility that covers 65 acres. Andersen annually manufactures more than six million wood windows and doors, with sales worldwide.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.

A. Composite clad wood windows of the following types (Andersen A-Series):

1. Double-hung windows.

2. Casement windows.

3. Awning windows.

4. Picture windows.

5. Transom fixed windows.

6. Transom venting windows.

B. Gliding patio doors of the following types (Andersen A-Series):

1. Gliding patio doors.

C. Hinged patio doors of the following types (Andersen A-Series):

1. Hinged patio doors.

2. Outswing patio doors.

3. Patio door sidelights.

4. Patio door transoms.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

A. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

B. Section 03 45 13 - Faced Architectural Precast Concrete.

C. Section 04 22 00.16 - Surface-Bonded Concrete Unit Masonry.

D. Section 05 40 00 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing.

E. Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.

F. Section 06 20 00 - Finish Carpentry.

G. Section 07 21 26 - Blown Insulation.

H. Section 07 46 33 - Plastic Siding.

I. Section 07 62 00 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim.

J. Section 07 90 00 - Joint Protection.

1.3 REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

A. AAMA 511 - Voluntary Guideline for Forensic Water Penetration Testing of Fenestration Products.

B. AAMA 502 - Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Windows and Sliding Glass Doors.

C. AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 NAFS - North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights.

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. ASTM C 1036 - Standard Specification for Flat Glass.

2. ASTM C 1048 - Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass--Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.

3. ASTM E 90 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.

4. ASTM E 330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

5. ASTM E 2190 - Standard Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation

E. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

F. International Standards Organization (ISO) 14021 - Environmental Labels and Declarations -- Self-Declared Environmental Claims (Type II environmental labeling).

G. National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) 100 - Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-factors.

H. National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) 200 - Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence.

I. WDMA I.S.4 - Water-Repellent Preservative Treatment for Millwork.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Refer to website for most current product performance data. Retain, edit, or delete language below to suit project requirements. Refer to www.andersenwindows.com for performance information.

A. Performance Requirements: Provide products/systems that have been manufactured, fabricated, and installed to the following performance criteria:

1. Comply with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify performance grade.

2. Performance Grade:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify U-Factor.

3. U-Factor (NFRC 100):

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify SHGC.

4. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) (NFRC 200):

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify OITC.

5. Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC) (ASTM E90):

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify STC.

6. Sound Transmission Class (STC) (ASTM E90):

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Manufacturer recommends referring to website design pressure estimator for additional wind load information. Retain, edit, or delete language below to suit project requirements.

B. Structural Requirements: Provide products/systems capable of withstanding wind loads based on testing units representative of those indicated for Project that pass AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, Uniform Structural Load Test:

1. Design Wind Loads: Determine design wind loads applicable to Product from basic wind speed indicted in miles per hour (meters per second) at 33 feet (10 meters) above grade, according to ASCE-7, Section 6, based upon mean roof heights indicted on Drawings.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify wind speed.

a. Basic Wind Speed:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify importance factor.

b. Importance Factor:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify exposure category.

c. Exposure Category:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify design pressure requirement.

d. Wind Load Requirement:

1.5 SUBMITTALS

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

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

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3. Installation methods.

C. Shop Drawings: Provide drawings indicating direction of operable parts, typical jamb, head and sill conditions, and special mullion reinforcement details.

D. Quality Assurance/Control Submittals:

1. Performance Data: Manufacturer's published performance data for specified products.

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

E. Sustainable Building Submittals:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain subparagraph below and energy performance certification paragraph in quality assurance article if wood windows are required to be certified. Delete if not required.

1. Energy Performance:

a. Provide NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 Certified performance values meeting or exceeding values specified in Performance Criteria Article.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain subparagraph below and recycled content certification in quality assurance article. Delete if not required.

2. Recycled Content.

a. Provide values in percent by weight of recycled content per ISO 14021 Standard for each product specified.

b. Provide statement indicating total content value for each product containing recycled content and fraction by weight that is considered recycled content.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain subparagraph below if wood windows are required to be qualified for regional materials. Delete if not required.

3. Regional Materials.

a. Provide window manufacturer's Product Data for regional materials within 500 miles of project location, indicating location and distance from Project of material manufacturer and point of extraction, harvest, or recovery and manufacture for each qualifying window component.

b. Provide statement indicating content value for each product containing regional material and the fraction by weight that is considered regional material.

4. FSC Wood-based Materials.

a. Provide third party certification that wood-based window materials retain FSC Chain-of-Custody certification.

b. Provide statement indicating total content value for each product containing FSC wood-based content and fraction by weight that is considered FSC wood-based content.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain paragraph below if windows are required to be certified for indoor air quality Delete if not required.

5. Indoor Environmental Quality.

a. Provide third party certification that window materials, including factory applied finishes, meet indoor air quality standards for low emitting materials under California CA Section 01 35 00 - Special Procedures Specifications.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.

F. Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.

1. Hardware: Submit samples indicating typical finish on window hardware.

2. Cladding: Submit color samples of vinyl cladding.

3. Interior Finishes: Submit color samples of interior finishes.

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

1. Hardware: Submit samples indicating typical finish on window hardware.

2. Cladding: Submit color samples of vinyl cladding.

3. Interior Finishes: Submit color samples of interior finishes.

H. Manufacturer's Warranty: Submit, for Owner's acceptance, manufacturer's standard limited warranty document.

I. Owner's Manual: Bound manual clearly identified with project name, location, and completion date. Identify type and size of units installed. Provide recommendations for periodic inspections, care, and maintenance. Identify common causes of damage with instructions for temporary repair.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A manufacturer capable of fabricating wood windows that meet or exceed Performance Criteria indicated and of documenting this performance by inclusion in lists and by labels, test reports, and calculations.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete FSC certification for manufacturer and vendor if not required..

1. A manufacturer who is certified for chain-of-custody by an FSC accredited certification body.

2. Vendor Qualifications: A vendor that is certified for chain of custody by an FSC accredited certification body.

B. Installer Qualifications: Utilize an installer having demonstrated experience on projects of similar size and complexity.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify applicable requirements of regulatory agencies.

C. Regulatory Requirements and Approvals:

D. Certifications:

1. National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). Products shall be certified and labeled for U-Factor, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), and Visible Transmittance per NFRC 100 and 200 Procedures. Unique glass types that are special ordered may not apply, check with Manufacturer.

2. Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA). Products shall be certified and labeled per WDMA Hallmark Certification Program to the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 industry standard.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete certification label not required.

3. Insulating Glass Units: Provide insulating glass units permanently marked with certification label of Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC) indicating compliance with ASTM E2190.

4. Insulating Glass Units: Provide insulating glass units permanently marked with certification label of Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association of Canada (IGMAC) indicating compliance with CAN/CGSB or ASTM E2190.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain paragraph below if pre-installation meeting is required. Specify requirements for pre-installation meeting.

E. Pre-Installation Meetings: Conduct meeting at Project site to comply with requirements in Division 01 Section - Project Management and Coordination.

** 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.

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

1. Finish areas designated by Architect.

2. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.

3. Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays.

B. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer's original unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

C. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by the manufacturer.

D. Store materials and accessories off ground, under cover, and protected from weather and construction activities.

E. Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify actual dimensions of openings by field measurements before fabrication. Record measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.

B. Install units in accordance with manufacturer's safety and weather requirements.

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 absolute limits.

1.9 WARRANTY

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Andersen window & doors are covered by our exclusive Owner-to-Owner limited warranty. Most other window warranties end when a home is sold, but our coverage is completely transferable from each owner to the next. And, because it is not prorated, the coverage offers full benefits, year after year, owner after owner, so it can add real value when you decide to sell your home. Plus, we have one of the largest service networks in the industry, so help is always there if you need it.

A. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project Warranty provisions.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Coordinate article below with manufacturer's warranty requirements. Visit the Andersen website for a complete description of the standard limited warranty including exclusions and limitations.

B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer's standard limited warranty.

1. Non-prorated. Transferable from owner to the next.

2. Term: 20 years on glass.

3. Term: 10 years on non-glass parts.

C. Andersen A Series window units are warranted to be free from defects in manufacturing, materials and workmanship for ten years from the date of purchase.