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SECTION 08552

WOOD WINDOWS

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Weather Shield Mfg., Inc.; Premium wood window products.
This section is based on the products of Weather Shield Mfg., Inc., which is located at:
One Weather Shield Plaza P. O. Box 309
Medford, WI 54451
Toll Free Tel: 800-538-8836
Tel: 715-748-6555
Fax: 800-390-1225
Email: request info ()
Web: www.weathershield.com
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Since 1955, we've made windows and doors at Weather Shield the best way we know how by putting the wants of our customers first. Today, this philosophy remains the heart and soul of everything we do.
Our comprehensive brands consist of aluminum-clad wood, all-wood, vinyl-clad wood and vinyl windows and patio doors. We offer more styles, shapes, sizes and options in more product lines than anyone else in the industry. It's what drives us to design, engineer and manufacture the highest quality, most energy efficient products possible.
This specification includes several premium all-wood window as follows:
Legacy Series Windows is a premium line of all-wood windows featuring an ideal balance of brawn and beauty, massive 1-3/4 inch wood window jambs and allow hardware to be seamlessly integrated within each unit.
The signature Weather Shield line includes the industry's most comprehensive collection of all-wood windows. An unwavering attention to detail results in a vast array of shapes, sizes, options and upgrades that offers a significant level of design flexibility. An integrated nailing fin makes installation easy.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

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

A. Wood Double-Hung Tilt Windows with Hardware.

B. Wood Double-Hung Tilt Transom Windows.

C. Wood Double-Hung Tilt Stationary Picture Windows.

D. Wood Awning Windows with Hardware.

E. Wood Casement Windows with Hardware.

F. Wood Casement Stationary Picture Windows.

G. Wood Picture Awning Combination Windows with Hardware.

H. Wood Direct-Set Windows.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

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

A. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Framed openings.

B. Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Interior wood casing.

C. Section 07210 - Building Insulation: Batt insulation at window perimeter.

D. Section 07460 - Siding and trim.

E. Section 07620 - Flashing and Sheet Metal: Flashing associated with windows and doors.

F. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Perimeter joint sealant and backer rod.

G. Section 08800 - Glazing.

H. Section 09900 - Painting and Coating: Site finishing wood surfaces.

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. ASTM C 1036 - Standard Specification for Flat Glass.

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

C. ASTM E 283 - Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.

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

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

F. ASTM E 987 - Standard Test Methods for Deglazing Force of Fenestration Products.

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

H. ASTM F 588 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact.

I. AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 - Standard Specifications for Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights.

J. ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S. 2-97 - Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows and Glass Doors.

K. WDMA I.S. 4-05 - Industry Standard for Water Repellent Preservative Non-Pressure Treatment for Millwork.

L. NFRC 102 - Procedure for Measuring the Steady-State Thermal Transmittance of Fenestration Systems.

M. NFRC 200 - Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence.

N. NFRC 500 - Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Condensation Resistance Values.

O. Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC).

P. Safety glass tested in accordance with ANSI Z97.1.

Q. ANSI-SMA-1004 - Aluminum Tubular Framing Screens for Windows.

R. FS L-S-125B - Screen, Insect Non-Metallic.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

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: Indicate opening dimensions, framed opening tolerances, affected related work and installation requirements.

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

D. Selection Samples: For each product specified, two complete sets of exterior finish colors and hardware finishes representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and finishes.

E. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two corner cutaway samples, including glazing system representing actual product, color, and finishes.

F. Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing residential and commercial wood windows with minimum ten years documented experience.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing residential and commercial installation of wood windows with minimum five years documented experience.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

B. Store units in a dry location, off the ground, under cover, protected from weather and construction activities.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. 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.

1.8 WARRANTY

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Applies to Legacy and Weather Shield windows. See manufacturers web site for limitation details.

A. Window: 10-year limited warranty on pre-finished exterior finish.

B. Insulating glass: 20-year limited warranty.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Weather Shield Mfg., Inc., which is located at: One Weather Shield Plaza P. O. Box 309; Medford, WI 54451; Toll Free Tel: 800-538-8836; Tel: 715-748-6555; Fax: 800-390-1225; Email: request info (); Web: www.weathershield.com

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

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the window type(s) and rating required from the following paragraphs. Delete the paragraphs not required.

2.2 WOOD WINDOWS

A. Wood Double-Hung Tilt Windows, Legacy Series as manufactured by Weather Shield Mfg., Inc. of Medford, Wisconsin.

1. Performance:

a. ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S. 2-97:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following rating paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.

1) Rating: H-LC25; maximum jamb size 45-5/16 inches by 99-1/8 inches (1151 mm by 2518 mm).

2) Rating: H-LC50; maximum jamb size 37-5/16 inches by 73-1/8 inches (948 mm by 1857 mm).

b. Air infiltration shall not exceed 0.30 cfm/ft2 (0.142 L/sm2) at 1.57 psf (75 Pa) when tested according to ASTM E 283.

1) No water penetration when tested at the following pressure according to ASTM E 547:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.

a) H-LC25 - 3.75 psf (180 Pa).

b) H-LC50 - 7.50 psf (359 Pa).

2) Positive/negative structural test pressure without damage when tested according to ASTM E 330:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.

a) H-LC25 - plus 37.5/minus 37.5 psf (plus 1796/minus 1796 Pa).

b) H-LC50 - plus 75.0/minus 75.0 psf (plus 3591/minus 3591 Pa).

3) Pass a forced entry resistance test of at least Level 10 to meet requirements set forth in ASTM F 588.

2. Frame: Includes solid one-piece jambs and applied inside sash stops at sides and sill.

a. Frame corners square cut, rabbetted at head, dadoed at sill, chemically and mechanically fastened.

b. Frame thickness: 1-1/16 inch (27 mm) head, 9/16 inch (14 mm) side jambs and 1-3/16 inch (30 mm) sill.

c. Frame shall have standard jamb depth of 4-9/16 inch (116 mm).

d. Frame shall have 2 inch (51 mm) brick mould factory applied to head and side jambs; sill shall have 1-1/16 inch (27 mm) sill nose.

e. Sill includes a .045 inch (1.1 mm) tan vinyl sill riser that interlocks into a .070 inch (1.8 mm) white aluminum sill cover.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the following optional paragraph as required. Pine is standard. Delete if not required.

f. Jamb Extensions: Provide with jamb extensions up to and including 12 inch (305 mm) overall jamb depth.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.

1) Provide factory applied (standard).

2) Provide shipped loose.

3) Jamb extensions match interior frame finish (with the exception of knotty pine).

3. Sash: Corners mortised and tenoned and mechanically fastened.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two sash lift paragraphs. Delete the paragraph not required.

a. Sash Lift: Provide with two finger lift routs in the bottom rail of the bottom sash (standard).

b. Sash Lift: Provide with no finger lift routs.

c. Sash shall be 1-5/8 inch (41 mm) thick; 1-3/4 inch (44 mm) at top and bottom check rails.

d. Top sash rail shall be 3 inches (76 mm) wide; bottom sash bottom rail shall be 3 inches (76 mm) wide; stiles for both sash shall be 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide.

e. Top and bottom sash must tilt in from the inside for cleaning purposes without removal of screens.

4. Hardware:

a. Balance System: Self-contained, calibrated block and tackle balance system housed in a foam-backed rigid vinyl jamb liner with solid wood inserts. Windows with pine, knotty pine and American fir interiors shall have maple inserts in jamb liner; all other hardwood interior windows shall have coordinating wood inserts in jamb liners.

b. Lock Handles: Two lock handles per window mounted on bottom sash check rail with concealed locking mechanisms in check rail. Lock handles shall operate integral sash release latches at check rail.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following sash hardware material and finish paragraphs. Goldtone/beige is standard. Delete the paragraphs not required.

1) Zinc die-cast handle/keeper finish:

a) Goldtone/beige (standard).

b) White/beige.

c) Bright brass/bright brass.

d) Adobe/beige.

e) Oil-rubbed bronze/beige.

f) Brushed nickel/beige.

g) Brushed chrome/beige.

2) Stone river bronze alloy hand-cast handle/keeper finish:

a) Natural nickel #70.

b) Dark antique #73.

c. Top sash shall have two zinc die-cast flush-mounted tilt latches factory-applied. Tilt latch finish is goldtone.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the following optional sash lift paragraph only for factory applied sash lifts. Delete if not required.

d. Factory-applied sash lifts:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following sash lift material and finish paragraphs. Goldtone is standard. Delete the paragraphs not required.

1) Zinc die-cast sash lift finish:

a) Goldtone.

b) White.

c) Bright brass.

d) Adobe.

e) Oil-rubbed bronze.

f) Brushed nickel.

g) Brushed chrome.

2) Stone river bronze alloy hand-cast sash lift finish:

a) Natural nickel #70.

b) Dark antique #73.

5. Weather Stripping:

a. Flexible beige vinyl-wrapped, foam-filled leaf weather strip at head.

b. Two vertical pile weather strips with cloth fin located on each vinyl jamb liner providing contact with top sash stiles.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two vertical weather stripping/jamb liner paragraphs. Delete the paragraph not required.

1) Beige weather strips with beige vinyl jamb liner (standard).

2) White weather strips with white vinyl jamb liner.

c. Tan vinyl bulb weather strip at bottom sash check rail.

d. Flexible tan vinyl bulb and beige vinyl-wrapped, foam-filled leaf weather strips at bottom of bottom rail.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three screen or screen/combination paragraphs. Delete the paragraphs not required.

6. Screens:

a. Screen consists of .019 inch (0.5 mm) thick formed aluminum frames with baked-on acrylic coating, injection molded vinyl corner keys.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs. Delete the paragraph not required.

1) Full screen.

2) Half screen.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Delete the paragraph not required. Fiberglass 18/16 mesh is standard.

3) Mesh type/color: 18 x 16 mesh charcoal fiberglass.

4) Mesh type/color: 18 x 16 mesh black aluminum non-glare.

5) Mesh type/color: 20 x 20 mesh vinyl coated, high-visiblity charcoal fiberglass.

b. Frame finish: matches exterior frame/sash.

7. Retractable Screens:

a. Retractable screen consisting of aluminum cassette housing with baked-on acrylic coating.

b. Retractable screen shall be factory applied:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs. Delete the paragraph not required. Half screen is available on stationary top sash units only.