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SECTION 084513 STRUCTURED-POLYCARBONATE-PANEL ASSEMBLIES

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1  RELATED DOCUMENTS

Retain or delete this article in all Sections of Project Manual.

  1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2  SUMMARY

  1. Section includes aluminum-framed assemblies glazed with translucent polycarbonate panels as follows:
  2. Wall assemblies.
  3. Roof and skylight assemblies.

1.3  PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

Retain "Preinstallation Conference" Paragraph below if Work of this Section is extensive or complex enough to justify a conference.

  1. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at [Project site] <Insert location>.

1.4  ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each type of product. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for aluminum components of panel assemblies.

For potential LEED design credits when using CPI Daylighting products, go to: www.cpidaylighting.com/sustainability-leed.php.

  1. Sustainable Design Submittals:
  2. Product Data: For recycled content, indicating postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content and cost.

"Product Data" Subparagraph below applies to LEED 2009 NC, CI, and CS; LEEDv4; IgCC; ASHRAE189.1; and Green Globes. Coordinate with requirements for sealants.

  1. Product Data: For sealants, indicating VOC content.

"Laboratory Test Reports" Subparagraph below applies to LEED 2009 for Schools, LEEDv4, IgCC, ASHRAE189.1, and Green Globes. Coordinate with requirements for sealants.

  1. Laboratory Test Reports: For sealants, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials.

"Product Certificates" Subparagraph below applies to LEEDv4.

  1. Product Certificates: For regional materials, indicating location of material manufacturer and point of extraction, harvest, or recovery for each raw material. Include distance to Project and cost for each regional material.
  2. Shop Drawings: For panel assemblies.
  3. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.
  4. Include details of provisions for assembly expansion and contraction and for draining moisture within the assembly to the exterior.
  5. Samples: In manufacturer's standard size.
  6. For each type of structured-polycarbonate panel.
  7. For each type of exposed finish for framing members.

Retain "Fabrication Samples" Paragraph below to verify details of assembly if required.

  1. Fabrication Samples: Of each framing system intersection and adjacent panels, made from 12-inch (305-mm) lengths of full-size framing members and showing details of the following:
  2. Joinery.
  3. Anchorage.
  4. Expansion provisions.
  5. Translucent polycarbonate panels.
  6. Flashing and drainage.

Retain option in "Submittal" Paragraph below for large projects [more than 1000 sq. ft. (92.9 sq.m)]. Consider that retaining a qualified professional engineer in lieu of using standard cut sheets adds a premium to product costs and increases submittal lead times for small projects [less than 1000 sq. ft. (92.9 sq.m)].

  1. Submittal: For panel assemblies indicated to comply with performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data[signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation].

1.5  INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

Coordinate "Qualification Data" Paragraph below with qualification requirements in Section014000 "Quality Requirements" and as may be supplemented in "Quality Assurance" Article.

  1. Qualification Data: For [Installer] [testing agency].

Retain "Product Test Report" Paragraph below for standard panel assemblies.

  1. Product Test Reports: For each translucent polycarbonate-panel assembly, for tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

Retain "Evaluation Reports" Paragraph below; not all manufacturers have evaluation reports for all products. Verify availability by visiting www.icc-es.org/Evaluation_Reports.

Requiring an evaluation report can help ensure that the panel assembly meets life-safety code requirements and reduces professional liability for Architect.

See www.icc-es.org/Evaluation_Reports for published evaluation reports.

  1. Evaluation Reports: For translucent polycarbonate-panel assemblies from ICC-ES.

Retain "Field quality-control reports" Paragraph below if Contractor is responsible for field quality-control testing and inspecting.

  1. Field quality-control reports.
  2. Sample Warranties: For special warranties.

1.6  CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

  1. Maintenance Data: For panel assemblies to include in maintenance manuals.

1.7  QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Installer Qualifications: An authorized representative who is trained and approved by manufacturer.

Retain "Mockups" Paragraph below for projects with more than 5000 sq. ft. (464.5 sq.m) of glazing and to meet Project requirements. Because large mockups or mockups that will not be allowed to become part of the completed Work can add considerable expense, it is suggested to define the size and scope of the mockup requirements.

  1. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under Sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for fabrication and installation.

Retain first subparagraph below for large-scale mockup. Indicate panel assemblies represented by mockup on Drawings or draw mockup as separate element.

  1. Build mockup of typical panel assemblies as shown on Drawings.
  2. Approval of mockups does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract Documents contained in mockups unless Architect specifically approves such deviations in writing.

Retain subparagraph below if the intention is to make an exception to the default requirement in Section014000 "Quality Requirements" for demolishing and removing mockups.

  1. Subject to compliance with requirements, approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.

1.8  WARRANTY

When warranties are required, verify with Owner's counsel that special warranties stated in this article are not less than remedies available to Owner under prevailing local laws.

  1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of panel assemblies that fail in materials or fabrication workmanship within specified warranty period.
  2. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
  3. Structural failures including, but not limited to, excessive deflection.

Delete option in first subparagraph below if retaining "Special Aluminum-Finish Warranty" Paragraph below.

  1. Deterioration of metals[,metal finishes,] and other materials beyond normal weathering.
  2. Water leakage.

Verify available warranties and warranty periods for panel assemblies with manufacturers listed in Part2 articles.

  1. Warranty Period: [Two] [Five] years from date of Substantial Completion.
  2. Manufacturer's Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace translucent polycarbonate panels that exhibit defects in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.
  3. Defects include, but are not limited to, the following:
  4. Delamination.
  5. Color changes exceeding requirements.
  6. Losses in light transmission beyond 6 percent from original when measured after 10 years according to ASTMD1003.
  7. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.
  8. Warranty Period for Hail Damage: Five years from date of Substantial Completion for hail stone penetration exceeding requirements.
  9. Special Aluminum-Finish Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components on which finishes fail within specified warranty period. Warranty does not include normal weathering.
  10. Failures include, but are not limited to, checking, crazing, peeling, chalking, and fading of finishes.

Verify available warranties and warranty periods for finishes with manufacturers listed in Part2 articles and coordinated with "Aluminum Finishes" Article. Anodized and AAMA2603 paint finishes provide a one-year standard warranty with an option for a maximum five-year extended warranty. AAMA2604 paint can provide a maximum 10-year warranty. AAMA2605 can provide from 10- to 20-year warranties, with most colors at a 20-year warranty.

  1. Warranty Period: [Five] [10] [20] <Insert number> years from date of Substantial Completion.
  2. Installer's Warranty: Installer agrees to repair or replace components of panel assemblies that fail in installation workmanship within specified warranty period.
  3. Failures include, but are not limited to, installation defects and water leakage.
  4. Warranty Period: [Two] [Five] years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Manufacturers and products listed in SpecAgent and MasterWorks Paragraph Builder are neither recommended nor endorsed by the AIA or ARCOM. Before inserting names, verify that manufacturers and products listed there comply with requirements retained or revised in descriptions and are both available and suitable for the intended applications. For definitions of terms and requirements for Contractor's product selection, see Section016000 "Product Requirements."

2.1  PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Retain "Delegated Design" Paragraph below if Contractor is required to assume responsibility for design.

For delegated design, Contractor is to engage a qualified professional engineer. Consider that, for large projects [more than 1000 sq. ft. (92.9 sq.m)], retaining a qualified professional engineer in lieu of using standard cut sheets adds a premium to product costs and increases submittal lead times for small projects [less than 1000 sq. ft. (92.9 sq.m)].

  1. Delegated Design: Engage a qualified professional engineer, as defined in Section014000 "Quality Requirements," to design translucent polycarbonate-panel assemblies.

Specify loads for Project to establish positive wind, negative wind, snow and snow drift. Recommend that a professional engineer calculate loads for projects more than 1000 sq. ft. (92.9 sq.m).

  1. Structural Loads: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert loads>.
  2. Deflection Limits:

Deflection limits entered are according to IBC, Table1604.3. Based on Project conditions or requirements of authorities having jurisdiction, more stringent deflection criteria may be required than those specified in "Vertical Panel Assemblies" and "Overhead Panel Assemblies" subparagraphs below.

  1. Vertical Panel Assemblies: Limited to 1/120 of clear span for each assembly component of aluminum framing and panel joint according to the IBC, Table1604.3 for exterior walls with flexible materials.
  2. Overhead Panel Assemblies: Limited to 1/60 of clear span for each assembly component of aluminum framing and panel joint according to the IBC, Table1604.3, footnoteh.
  3. Structural-Test Performance: Panel assemblies tested according to ASTME330, as follows:
  4. When tested at positive and negative wind-load design pressures, assemblies do not show evidence of deflection exceeding specified deflection limits.
  5. When tested at [150] <Insert number> percent of positive and negative wind-load design pressures, assemblies, including anchorage, do not show evidence of material failures, structural distress, and permanent deformation of main framing members exceeding [0.2] <Insert number> percent of span.
  6. Test Durations: As required by design wind velocity, but not less than [10] <Insert number> seconds.

Retain "Windborne-Debris-Impact-Resistance Performance" Paragraph below if required. The International Building Code establishes criteria for buildings in hurricane-prone regions. Verify requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

  1. Windborne-Debris-Impact-Resistance Performance: Panel assemblies that pass missile-impact and cyclic-pressure tests when tested according to ASTME1886 and the testing information in ASTME1996 for Wind [Zone1] [Zone2] [Zone3] [and] [Zone4].
  2. Large-Missile Test: For glazed openings located within 30 feet (9.1m) of grade.
  3. Small-Missile Test: For glazed openings located more than 30 feet (9.1m) above grade.
  4. Hail-Stone Impact Resistance: Panel assemblies that resist penetration by hail stone smaller than 1-3/16 inches (30 mm) in diameter, impacting panel surface at a final velocity up to 44 fps (13.4m/s) per ASTME822.
  5. Panel Clip Performance: Corrosion-resistant clips tested to meet a minimum 90-lb/sq. ft. (4.3-kPa) wind uplift when tested according to ASTME330.

Standard, self-adhered micro-filter tape is recommended for most Project conditions. Consult manufacturer for recommendations on use of factory heat-sealed method.

  1. Panel End Seals: [Continuous factory-applied, self-adhered micro-filter tape over open panel cells] [and] [factory heat-seal-crimped open panel cells].
  2. Panel Performance:
  3. Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less according to ASTME84, or 75 or less according to ASTMD2843.
  4. Flame Spread: 25 or less when tested according to ASTME84.

ClassCC1 in "Combustibility Classification" Subparagraph below has a burning extent of 1 inch (25 mm) or less.

  1. Combustibility Classification: ClassCC1 based on testing according to ASTMD635.

See "Code Considerations" Article in the Evaluations.

  1. Interior Finish Classification: ClassA based on testing according to ASTME84.
  2. Visible Light Transmittance (VT) Loss: 6 percent maximum over 10 years, measured according to ASTMD1003.
  3. Thermal Aging: When exposed to 300 degF (149 degC) for 25 minutes, interior and exterior panels tested according to ASTMD2244.
  4. Color Retention: 0.75 (Hunter) units ΔE maximum fade.
  5. Color Darkening: 0.3 (Hunter) units ΔL maximum.
  6. Cracking or Crazing: None when exposed to 300 degF (149 degC) for 25 minutes.
  7. Delamination: None when exposed to 300 degF and 0degF (plus 149 and minus 17.8 degC) for 25 minutes.

Coordinate with code requirements in hurricane-prone areas that are subject to windborne debris.

  1. Impact Resistance: No failure at an impact of 500 lbf (677.9 Nm) when tested according to ASTME695.
  2. Concentrated Loading: No damage while applying a load of 600 lbf (813.5 Nm) over 1 sq. ft. (0.093 sq.m.) when tested according to 29CFR1910.23(e)(8); and no damage while applying a load of 400 lbf (542.3 Nm) over 3 inches (152 mm) in diameter according to ASTME661.

Usually, retain "Water Penetration under Static Pressure" Paragraph below. For water penetration under static pressure tests, an air-pressure difference of 20 percent of wind-load design pressure provides satisfactory performance in most parts of the United States. Locations where high winds frequently occur simultaneously with heavy rains require higher test-pressure differences. Lower test-pressure differences are acceptable for some locations. Revise to suit Project.