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Specification for Aluminium Windows

Project Ref: York House, Kings Cross


Issued to: Tom Smith / Ben
Practice: dMFK Architects
Issue Date: Friday, 24 November 2017
Revision: A
Issued by: Aaron Dehara

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Document revision record

Revision Ref Date Description of change


A 29/06/17 1st Issue
B 21/11/17 Revisions following design changes

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H11 CURTAIN WALLING

To be read with Preliminaries/General conditions and attached footnotes

The footnotes at the end of this Specification apply to the information contained herein and
the reader's attention is drawn to them.

Tendering
10 Information to be provided with tender.
 Submit the following curtain walling particulars:
- Typical plan, section and elevation drawings at suitable scales.
- Typical detailed drawings at large scales
- Technical information and certification demonstrating compliance with the specification of
proposed curtain walling, incorporated products and finishes.
- Proposals for connections to and support from the building structure and building
components.
- Proposals for amendments to primary supporting structure and for secondary supporting
structure additional to that shown on preliminary design drawings.
- Preliminary fabrication and installation method statements and programme.
- Proposals for replacing damaged or failed products.
- Areas of non-compliance with the specification.

Types of curtain walling

110 Curtain walling: Ground & Lower ground floor glazing (single span, punched openings)
 Supporting structure: Existing concrete structure
 Curtain walling system:
- Manufacturer: Wicona UK, Albert Drive, Silkwood Park, Wakefield, WF5 9TG 01684
853500. Project contact: Aaron Dehara – [email protected].
- Product Reference: Wicona WICTEC 60 System
- Type: Pressure equalised, capped 60mm wide ‘stick’ system with notched mullion/ transom
connections.
- Include all products, fixings and interfaces necessary to complete the fabrication and
installation.
- Performance criteria to comply with design/performance requirements and testing
subsections.
 Internal framing member:
- Material: Aluminium alloy to BS EN 755-9: 2016, Specification 6060 T66. Tolerances in
accordance with EN12020
- Mullion reference: 136002. (to be confirmed by specialist contractor with final design load)
- Transom reference: 136010 (to be confirmed by specialist contractor with final design load)
 External cover cap:
- Material: Aluminium alloy to BS EN 755-9: 2016, Specification 6060 T66.
- Transom cap reference and depth: 136018
- Mullion cap reference and overall depth: 133457

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110A Curtain walling: Reception curtain wall (double height unsupported span, fixing as detailed)
 Supporting structure: CLT Structural beams
 Curtain walling system:
- Manufacturer: Wicona UK, Albert Drive, Silkwood Park, Wakefield, WF5 9TG 01684
853500. Project contact: Aaron Dehara – [email protected].
- Product Reference: Wicona WICTEC 50 System
- Type: Pressure equalised, capped ‘stick’ system with 50mm wide mullions and 60mm wide
transoms. Notched mullion/transom connections.
- Include all products, fixings and interfaces necessary to complete the fabrication and
installation.
- Performance criteria to comply with design/performance requirements and testing
subsections.

 Internal framing member:


- Material: Aluminium alloy to BS EN 755-9: 2016, Specification 6060 T66. Tolerances in
accordance with EN12020
- Mullion reference (with tie-back): 136005 (+136107 where applicable)
- Mullion reference (without tie-back): 135311 (+136109 where applicable)
- Corner mullion (with tie-backs to wind post): 135018
- Transom reference: 60mm 136012 (+136109 where applicable)

 External cover cap:


- Material: Aluminium alloy to BS EN 755-9: 2016, Specification 6060 T66.
- Transom cap reference and depth: 133457
- Mullion cap reference and overall depth: 135074

 Finishes:
- System supplier to provide all profiles finally finished, not as mill finish.
- AkzoNobel Interpon D2525 Anodic III Range polyester powder coating to Qualicoat Class 1
in accordance with BS EN12206-1:2004.
- Colour: Y2214F Anodic Bronze
- Minimum film thickness: 60 microns
- Guarantees must be requested at the point of order.
- All finishing processes to be undertaken by the system supplier prior to delivery to fabricator.

 Glazing details:
- Inner Pane: XXmm Laminated safety glass
- Outer Pane: XXmm Toughened safety glass with selective solar coating
- Double / triple glass hermetically sealed double-glazed units
- Cavity: 16mm argon filled
- Spacer bar: Warm edge, Psi value of <0.050W/mK .
- G (solar) factor: XX
- vLT : >XX%
- Centre pane (Ug) value: 1.0 W/m2K
- Glass within 800mm of FFL shall be toughened or laminated. (within 1500mm of FFL if
within a door or 300mm of a door).
- Manifestation design and location to be confirmed by the Contract Administrator.
- All glass and glazing to conform to:
BS.952-1: 1999: Glass for Glazing
BS.6262: Parts 1-6: 2005 Code of Practice for Glazing Buildings;

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BS EN12600:2002 Glass in building. Pendulum test. Impact test method and
classification for flat glass.
BS EN 1279: Glass in Buildings. Insulating Glass Units.
Part 1:2004 Generalities, dimensional tolerances and rules for the system
description
Part 2:2002 Long term test method and requirements for moisture
penetration
Part 3:2002 Long term test method and requirements for gas leakage rate
and for gas concentration tolerances.
Part 4:2002 Methods of test for the physical attributes of edge seals
Part 5:2005+A2:2010 Evaluation of conformity
Part 6:2002 Factory production control and periodic tests
BS EN 14179: Parts 1-5 Heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety
glass.
BS6180: 2011 Barriers in and about buildings. Code of Practice.
- Recommendations of the Glass and Glazing Federation to be adhered to.
- Thermal safety check to be carried out by specialist contractor for all areas on non-heat soaked
glass.
- Engagement of insulated glass unit into mullion and transom profiles to be not less than 13.5mm
and clearance between edge of insulated glass unit and mullion/ transom rebates to be not less
than 11mm.

 Infill / spandrel panels: N/a

 Accessories
- Membrane carriers 135178 with push fit Wicona epdm sealing membrane to perimeter of curtain
wall.
 Incorporated Components
- Wicona Wicstyle 75 Evo rebated door sets as described in Section L20 clause 135.

135 Doors
 Refer to Section L20.

140 Louvres
Manufactured from extruded aluminium Grade AA 6063 to BS EN 755-9
- Blades to be secured to an outer frame, retained within the window by glazing beads
and gaskets.
- Louvre blades to be individually screwed in place or retained within extruded aluminium
holders. The use of plastic retention clips is not permitted.
- Louvres to be finished to match window/door framing
- Free area minimum XX%.
- 100% High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) insect/bird mesh to rear of louvres. Nominal
Xmm x Xmm mesh size. Colour black.
 Material: Extruded aluminium Grade AA 6063 to (BS EN 755-9:), secured to an outer frame, retained
within curtain wall by pressure plate and gaskets.
 Fixing: Louvre blades to be individually screwed in place or retained within extruded aluminium holders.
The use of plastic retention clips is not permitted.
 Finish: To match window/door framing
 Free area: XX%.

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 Insect / bird mesh: 100% High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) insect/bird mesh to rear of louvres.
Nominal Xmm x Xmm mesh size. Colour black.

General requirements / preparatory work

210 Design
 Complete the detailed design of the curtain walling and associated features shown on the general
arrangement drawings to meet the requirements of this specification.
 Coordinate detailed design with that for all related works.

215 Design proposals


 Submission of design proposals: The general arrangement drawings indicate design intent but
do not preclude submission with tender of reasonable alternative proposals for consideration.

220 Specification
 Compliance Standard: The Centre for Window and Cladding Technology 'Standard for Systemised
Building Envelopes' (hereinafter abbreviated to CWCT Standard) unless specified otherwise in this
section.
 Reference information: For the duration of the contract keep available at the design office, workshop
and on site copies of:
- The CWCT 'Standard for Building Envelopes’
- Publications invoked by the CWCT 'Standard for Building Envelopes’

230 Information to be provided during detailed design stage


 Submit the following curtain wall particulars;
- A schedule of detailed drawings and dates for submission for comments
- A schedule of loads that will be transmitted from the curtain walling o the structure
- Proposed fixing anchor details relevant to the structural design and construction
- A detailed fabrication and installation programme in compliance with the main contractor master
programme
- Proposals to support outstanding applications for Building Regulation consents or relaxations.

232 Quality plan


 Submit during the detailed design stage the following in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001;
- A quality plan in compliance with CWCT 'Guide to good practice for facades', Section 6.
- List of product information with latest revisions
- Sub-contractors involved in the work
- Sub-contractors’ quality plans
- Storage, handling, transport and protection procedures
- Procedure for registering and reporting non-compliances
- Maintenance procedures and calibration records
- Certification that completed work complies with specification
- Check list register to ensure all items have been inspected and non-compliances discharged

235 Information to be submitted before commencement of curtain wall work


 Submit the following curtain walling particulars;
- Detailed drawings to fully describe fabrication and installation.
- Detailed calculations to prove compliance with all design/performance requirements.
- Project specific fabrication, handling and installation method statements.

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- Certification for all incorporated components manufactured by others confirming their
suitability for all locations in the curtain walling.
- Recommendations for spare parts for future repairs or replacements.
- Recommendations for safe dismantling and recycling or disposal of all products.

260 Samples of fixings


 During detail design submit for approval samples of each type of anchor including casting-in restraints
and shims and manufacturers recommended torque settings.

Design / performance requirements

305 CWCT ‘Standard for systemised building envelopes’


 General: Unless specified or agreed otherwise, comply with;
Part 2 - Loads fixings and movement
Part 3 - Air water and wind resistance
Part 4 - Operable components, additional elements and means of access
Part 5 - Thermal, moisture and acoustic performance
Part 7 - Robustness, tolerances, durability and workmanship

313 Integrity
 Requirement: The curtain wall must resist wind loads, dead loads and design live loads and
accommodate deflections and movements without damage.
 Design Wind Pressure: Calculate in accordance with BS 6399-2: 1997 (standard method
including internal and external pressure coefficients) or National Annex to BS EN 1991-1-4:
2005+A1:2010.
- Basic wind speed (Vb): 22m/s
- Altitude factor (Sa): 1.013232
- Directional factor (Sd): Determine from BS 6399:Part 2, Table 3.
- Seasonal factor (Ss): 1
- Probability factor (Sp): 1
- Terrain and building factor (Sb): Determine from BS 6399:Part 2, Table 4.
- Size effect factor: Determine from BS 6399:Part 2, Figure 4.
- Internal pressure coefficient (Cpi): +0.2
- External pressure coefficient (Cpe): -1.2
 Soft body impact loads – curtain walling to BS EN 14019:2016
- class E5 external, class I5 internal
 Soft body impact loads – glass BS EN 12600:2002
- Internal class X(x)X – Depending on glass specification
- External class X(x)X – Depending on glass specification
 Permanent Imposed loads: None
 Temporary Imposed loads: None

320 Deflection under dead loads


 Requirement: Deflection of framing members parallel to the curtain walling plane must not:
- Reduce glass bite to less than 75% of the design dimension.

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- Reduce edge clearance to less than 3 mm between members and immediately adjacent
glazing units, panel/facing units or other fixed units.
- Reduce clearance to less than 2 mm between members and movable components such as
doors and windows.

325 Deflection under wind load


 Requirement: Deflection of the curtain wall members should be in accordance with CWCT
‘Standard for systemised building envelopes’ clause 3.5 2 and the following additional
requirements: None
 Additional stiffness to CWCT “Standard for systemised building envelopes” clause 3.5 4.2
- Not Allowed

330 General movement


 The curtain wall must accommodate anticipated building movement as follows; TBA by Structural
Engineers

332 Appearance and fit


 Requirement: Design curtain wall system;
- To ensure position and alignment of all parts and features as shown on the preliminary design
drawings
- To accommodate deviations in the primary support structure
- Curtain wall tolerances should be in accordance with the CWCT ‘Standard for Systemised building
envelopes’
 Primary support structure: Before commencing installation of the curtain wall system, carry out survey
sufficient to verify that the required accuracy of erection can be achieved.
- Give notice: If the structure will not allow the required accuracy or security of erection
- Design tolerances: XX
 Curtain wall envelope zone tolerances:
- Width: XX
- Critical reference location: XX
 Maximum permitted component and installation tolerances: XX – Refer to preliminaries A33

335 Thermal movement – service temperature ranges


 Requirement: To CWCT ‘Standard for Systemised building envelopes’ clause 2.7.2 amended and/or
with the addition of the following.....
- None

340 Air permeability


 Requirement: permissible air leakage rates of 1.5m3/hr/m2 for fixed lights and 2.0m3/hr/m2 for opening
lights must not be exceeded when curtain wall is subjected to the peak test pressure.
 Permeability class to BS EN 12152: 2002
- AE
- Peak test pressure: >600Pa

345 Air permeability exfiltration


 Requirement: The maximum permissible air exfiltration rate through the curtain walling must not
exceed 0.03m3/hr/m2 at 50Pa and 0.04m3/hr/m2 at 100Pa

350 Water penetration


 Water tightness in accordance with EN 12154: 2004 to class:

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- RE1200
- Peak test pressure: 1200Pa
- Additional requirements: None

370 Thermal properties


 Method of calculating the thermal transmittance (U-value) of curtain walling: Project weighted U-value
including screw effect.
 Average U-value of curtain walling 1.4w/m2k
 Curtain wall zone interfaces: Co-ordinate to achieve required average U-value
 Method for assessing thermal transmittance (U-value) of assemblies:
 Method 1- approximate method in accordance with CAB/CWCT publication “The thermal assessment
of window assemblies, curtain walling and non-traditional building envelopes”

380 Solar and light control


 Total solar energy transmission
- Maximum g-value – glazing only: XX
 Visible light transmission
- Minimum light transmission – glazing only: XX%

385 Thermal stress in glazing


 Glass panes / units: Must have adequate resistance to thermal stress generated by orientation,
shading, solar control and construction.

390 Avoidance of condensation


 Requirement: Notional psychrometric conditions under which condensation must not form on building
interior surfaces of framing members or any part of infill panels/facings are:
- Notional outdoor psychrometric conditions as BS6229, table A1.
- Notional indoor psychrometric conditions:
Temperature 200C
Relative humidity: 40%
Vapour pressure: 0.93kPa

410 Sound transmittance


 Minimum weighted sound reduction index (Rw) to BS EN ISO 717-1:
- Between internal and external surfaces of curtain walling: XXdB
 Minimum weighted standardised level difference (Dn Tw) to BS EN ISO 717-1:
- Between adjacent floors abutting curtain walling: XXdB
- Between adjacent rooms on same floor abutting curtain walling: XXdB

430 Fire stopping


 Locations: At junctions of curtain walling with compartment walls and floors
 Materials and methods of fixing: To ensure fire resistance not less than specified for compartment
walls and floors

436 Doors and other access facilities


 Refer to L20 specification

445 Lightning protection system


 Curtain wall components to be used as part of lightning protection system: None

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450 Safety
 Finished surfaces of curtain walling: Accessible internal and external areas must not:
- Have any irregularities capable of inflicting personal injury.
- Release irritant or staining substances.

475 Daylight performance.


TBA
480 View out.
TBA
485 Potential for natural ventilation.
TBA

Testing

510 Comparison (type) testing


 Comply with the latest edition of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology 'Standard for
systemised building envelopes' Part 8
 Test results and reports: before commencement of curtain walling fabrication and installation, submit
proof of compliance with this specification.
 Comply with harmonised EN testing and classification standards;
- Air permeability: Classification standard EN 12152 and Test standard EN 12153
- Water tightness: Classification standard EN12154 and Test standard EN 12155
- Wind resistance (serviceability and safety): Classification standard EN 13116 and Test standard
EN12179

520 Project testing (site)


 Test results and reports: Before installation of general areas of curtain walling, submit proof of
compliance with this specification.

530 Testing authority


 Project testing must be carried out by an independent laboratory approved by the United Kingdom
Accreditation Service (UKAS) or other equivalent body belonging to the International Laboratory
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

555 Test sequence -standard laboratory (type) tests.


 Curtain wall system to have been tested to CWCT “Standard for systemised building envelopes”
sequence B, clause 8.12.2, as follows:
 Air permeability (infiltration): To CWCT clause 8.6
- Peak test pressure: As clause 340
- Method of identifying areas of concentrated air leakage: smoke
 Air permeability (exfiltration): To CWCT clause 8.6
- Peak test pressure: As clause 345
- Allowable exfiltration rates: As clause 345
- Method of identifying areas of concentrated air leakage: smoke.
 Water penetration resistance - static to CWCT clause 8.7.1
- Peak test pressure: As clause 350
 Wind resistance – serviceability: To CWCT clause 8.8
- Peak test pressure: 2400 Pa

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- Position of displacement measuring devices...as test report
- Allowable elastic and residual deformation to CWCT std Clause 3.5.2.
 Air permeability (infiltration): Repeat as above
 Air permeability (exfiltration): Repeat as above
 Water penetration resistance – static: Repeat as above
 Water penetration resistance – dynamic: To CWCT clause 8.7.2
- Test method: Dynamic (aero engine)
- Test pressure: As clause 350
 Hose test: To CWCT clause 8.16.2
- Joints tested: as test report
 Wind resistance – safety: To CWCT clause 8.8
- Peak test pressure: 3600Pa
- Position of displacement measuring devices: As test report.
- Allowable residual deformation: L/500 of span as per CWCT Std clause 3.6.2.2
 Impact (safety): to CWCT clause 8.10
- Location, sequence and number of impacts: as report
- Type of soft body impactor: Double tyre to BS EN 12600
- Energy of soft body impactor: Not applicable
- Required soft body impact classification: As clause 311 / 313
- Required hard body impact category: Not applicable.

630 Site spray bar test


 Requirement: To CWCT “Standard for systemised building envelopes” Section 8.16.2.
“Standard test methods for building envelopes” Section 9.
- Area to be tested: Curtain walling joints
- Pressure difference across curtain wall: N/a

635 Site hose bar test


 Requirement: To CWCT “Standard for systemised building envelopes” Section 8.16.2.
“Standard test methods for building envelopes” Section 9.
- Joints to be tested: refer to drawings / 1 / 5% of joints

Products

710 Aluminium alloy framing sections


 Material: Aluminium alloy to BS EN 755-9: 2016, Specification 6060 T66.
- Tolerances in accordance with EN12020.
 Standard: To relevant parts of BS EN 515, BS EN 573, BS EN 755 AND BS EN 12020
 Alloy, temper and thickness: Suitable for application and specified finish
 Structural members: To BS 8118

712 Aluminium alloy sheet


 Material to BS EN 485, BS EN 515 and BS EN 573.
 Alloy, temper and thickness suitable for the application and specified finish.

715 Carbon steel framing sections & reinforcement


 Standards: To relevant parts of BS 7668, BS EN 10029, BS EN 10113, BS EN 10137, BS EN
10155 and BS EN 10210

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 Thickness: Suitable for the application, and for galvanizing or other protective coating.

717 Carbon steel sheet


 Standards: To BS 1449-1. BS EN 10048, BS EN 10051, BS EN 10111, BS EN 10131, BS EN 10132,
BS EN 10139, BS EN 10140, BS EN 10149, BS EN 10209 and BS EN 10268.
 Grade and thickness: Suitable for the application, and suitable for galvanizing or other protective
coating.

720 Stainless steel sheet


 Standards: To relevant parts BS EN 10029, BS EN 10048, BS EN 10051, BS EN 10095 and BS EN
ISO9445
 Grade: To BS EN 10088-2 austenitic, grade 1.4301 (304) generally, 1.4401 (316) when used externally
or in extremely corrosive environments.
 Thickness: Suitable for the application.

730 Mechanical fixings


 Stainless steel: To BS EN ISO 3506, grade A2 generally, grade A4 when used in severely
corrosive environments
 Carbon steel: To BS 4190 and suitable for galvanising or other protective coating.
 Aluminium brackets, rivets and shear pins: To relevant parts of BS EN 755.

732 Adhesives
 Generally: Must not be degradable by moisture or water vapour.

735 Fixing anchors


 Type and use: Reviewed and approved by fixing manufacturers. Submit confirmatory
information on request.
 Dimensions: not less than recommended by their manufacturers.
 Adjustment capability: Sufficient in three dimensional adjustment to accommodate building
structure and curtain walling fabrication/installation tolerances.

737 Glass generally


 Standards: To BS 952 and the relevant parts of;
- BS EN 572 for basic soda lime silicate glass
- BS EN 1096 for coated glass
- BS EN 1748 for borosilicate glass
- BS EN 1863 for heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass
- BS EN 12150 for thermally toughened soda lime silicate glass
- BS EN 13024 for thermally toughened borosilicate glass
- BS EN ISO 12543 for laminated glass
 Glass quality: Free from scratches, bubbles, cracks, rippling, dimples and other defects.
 Glass edges: Generally undamaged. Shells and chips not more than 2mm deep and extending not
more than 5mm across the pane are acceptable if ground out.

739 Dimensional tolerances on glass


 Glass edges: Generally undamaged. Shells and chips not more than 2mm deep and extending not
more than 5mm across the pane are acceptable if ground out.
 Measurement of tolerances: Before any thermal toughening / heat strengthening.
 Pane dimensions less than 1500mm
- For 3 to 6mm thick glass: +/- 1.0mm

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- For 8 to 12mm thick glass: +/- 1.5mm
- For 15mm thick glass: +/- 2.0mm
- For 19 and 25mm thick glass: +/- 2.5mm
 Pane dimensions more than 1500mm
- For 3 to 6mm thick glass: +/- 1.5mm
- For 8 to 12mm thick glass: +/- 2.0mm
- For 15mm thick glass: +/- 2.5mm
- For 19 and 25mm thick glass: +/- 3.0mm
 Pane squareness: Not more than 4mm difference in diagonal measurements

741 Distortional tolerances on glass


 Measurement of tolerances: After any thermal toughening / heat strengthening.
 Maximum bow: 0.2% of pane dimension
 Maximum roller wave:
- For 3 to 5mm thick glass: 0.5mm
- For 6 to 10mm thick glass: 0.3mm
- For 12mm and thicker glass: 0.15mm
 Maximum edge dip:
- For 3 top 6mm thick glass: 0.8mm
- For 6 to 10mm thick glass: 0.5mm
- For 12mm and thicker glass: 0.25mm

745 Insulating glass units


 Standard and labels for hermetically sealed units: To BS EN 1279
 Label: Each pane
 Perimeter taping: Not to be used.
 Perimeter seals:
- Resistant to UV light degradation on exposed edges
- Compatible with structural, weather and assembly sealants

760 Gaskets
 Material:
- Non-cellular rubber to BS 4255:Part 1
- Cellular rubber to ASTM-C509.
 Gaskets to be butt jointed with transom gaskets running under mullion gaskets
 Durability: Resistant to ozone, oxidisation and UV degradation.
 Internal mullion and transom gaskets must be of the same visible face depth and alignment for any
given infill thickness.

770 General sealants


 Selection: In accordance with BS 6213 from:
- Silicone
- One part polysulfide
- Two part polysulfide
- One or two part polyurethane
 Classification and requirements: To BS EN ISO 11600
 Reaction to contact products and finishes: Stable and compatible.

772 Curtain walling joint assembly sealants

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 Material: One part low modulus silicone to BS 5889, type F or G, neutral curing where in contact with
or close proximity to other products which may be adversely affected by acetoxy curing.
 Manufacturer and product reference: Refer to system manufacturer’s manual.

Finishes

810 Protective coating of carbon steel framing sections / reinforcements


 Treatment: One of the following to all surfaces;
- Hot dip galvanized to BS 729
- An appropriate equivalent coating to BS 5493, BS EN ISO 12944 or BS EN ISO 14713

820 Protective coating of carbon steel mechanical fixings


 Treatment: One of the following to all surfaces;
- Hot dip galvanized to BS 729
- Sherardized to BS 4921, class 1 coating thickness and passivated
- Zinc plated to BS 1706, coating classification Fe/Zn 12 and chromate conversion class 2C or 2D.

830 Powder coating


 Requirement: As section Z31

Fabrication and installation

910 Generally
 Electrolytic corrosion: Prevent. Submit proposed methods.
 Fixings: Concealed unless indicated on detailed drawings. Where exposed they must match material
and finish of the products fixed.
 Fabrication: Machine cut and drill products in workshop wherever possible.
 Identification of products: Mark or tag to facilitate identification during assembly, handling storage and
installation. Do not mark surfaces which are visible in the completed installation.

912 Metalwork
 Requirement: As section Z11, unless specified otherwise in this section.

840 Anodising
 Requirement: As section L40, unless specified otherwise in this section.
 Fix directional patterned/wired glass parallel to surround and align adjacent panes where seen
together at close quarters.

917 Fixings / adhesives application


 Requirement: As section Z20, unless specified otherwise in this section.

920 Sealant application9917


 Requirement: As section Z22, unless specified otherwise in this section.

930 Assembly
 Carry out as much assembly as possible in the workshop.
 Joints, other than movement joints, must be rigidly secured, reinforced where necessary and
fixed with hairline abutments.

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955 Fixing anchor installation
 Take precautions to prevent displacement of components in assembled units. Obtain approval for any
reassembly on site.

 Site drilling or cutting into structure: Submit proposals for positions other than shown on detailed
drawings.
 Concrete supporting structure:
- Cast in inserts: Provide detailed locational information. Protect cavities in inserts from entry of
concrete.
- Fixing edge distances: Not less than recommended by fixing manufacturer
 Corrective fabrication: Minimise. Where necessary submit proposals.

970 Curtain walling installation


 Set out straight, parallel and truly aligned.
 Secure to fixing anchors through holes formed during fabrication only.
 Tighten all mechanical fixings to manufacturer's recommended torque
figures. Do not over tighten fixings intended to permit differential movement.
 Remove protective coverings only where necessary to facilitate installation and from surfaces which
will be inaccessible on completion.

975 Welding
 In situ welding is not permitted

980 Interfaces
 Ensure that flashings, closers, etc are located correctly and neatly overlap the curtain walling to form a
weather tight junction.

982 Ironmongery
 Assembly and fixing: Accurately using fastenings with matching finish supplied by ironmongery
manufacturer.
 Prevent damage to ironmongery and adjacent surfaces.
 At completion check, adjust and lubricate as necessary to ensure correct functioning.

985 Maintenance
 Maintenance manual: Incorporate details within the building manual in accordance with CWCT
'Standard for systemised building envelopes', Section 7.6.1.
- Material certification and test reports to be included.

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L10 WINDOWS/ROOFLIGHTS/SCREENS/LOUVRES

To be read with Preliminaries/General conditions.

The footnotes at the end of this Specification apply to the information contained herein and
the reader's attention is drawn to them.

General

110 Evidence of performance


 Certification: Provide independently certified evidence that all incorporated components comply with
the specified performance requirements.
 Frames to comply with all relevant British Standard Specifications, Codes of Practice, and Statutory
Requirements (including all revisions and amendments), in addition to guides and recommendations
laid down by the relevant trade organisation relating to performance, constituent materials, methods of
assembly and use.
- Window system to have been tested in accordance with BS EN 14351-1:2006 + A1:2010.
- Certification by independent test laboratory approved by the United Kingdom Accreditation
Service (UKAS) or other national body belonging to the International Laboratory Accreditation
Cooperation (ILAC).
- Provide evidence of testing and performance
 All materials and ancillary products to be used and fitted in accordance with instructions of the relevant
manufacturer.

120 Site dimensions


 Procedure: Before starting work on designated items take site dimensions, record on shop drawings
and use to ensure accurate fabrication.
 Designated items: Window & Curtain wall systems
 Specialist Contractor to allow for site survey of dimensions and adjacent structural details of each
window to be replaced.
 All frames to be manufactured to suit existing & prepared openings.
 All frames and infills to be capable of withstanding design wind loads calculated in accordance with BS
EN 1991-1-4:2005 and imposed loads defined in BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 and BS EN 1991-1-7:2006.
Specialist Contractor to provide calculations to demonstrate this.
 Submit drawings to the Contract Administrator depicting all profiles, glazing, weather seals, gaskets,
fixings and sealants to be used and relationship to adjacent structural details for each window type.
 Window configurations as depicted within Window Schedule/Drawings as listed below.
- Drawings ref XXX
 Opening lights within 1100mm/800mm of FFL should be guarded in accordance with BS6180:2011
and BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 and BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 (or Part K2 Building Regs)

Products

205 Window materials specification


 Minimum BRE “Green Guide to Specification” online rating:
- A Rating

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330A Aluminium windows – Semi-unitised vertical ribbon windows
 Manufacturer and reference:
- Manufacturer: Wicona UK, Albert Drive, Silkwood Park, Wakefield, WF5 9TG 01684
853500. Project contact: Aaron Dehara – [email protected].
- Product range:
Wicona Wicline 75 Evo semi-unitised vertical stacked window system with saddle-gasket stack
joint. Integrated side hung, inward opening concealed sash where drawn. Perimeter mitre cut
window reveal fixed to window outer frame using pressure plate and project specific cap profile,
as detailed to meet architectural design intent.
- Primary profile references:
Outer frame:1917086
Opening light:1917113
Transom:1917235
Stack joint: 4310422
Perimeter capping: Refer to Wicona & architectural drawings

330B Aluminium windows – Concealed sash window to match semi-unitised vertical ribbon windows
 Manufacturer and reference:
- Manufacturer: Wicona UK, Albert Drive, Silkwood Park, Wakefield, WF5 9TG 01684
853500. Project contact: Aaron Dehara – [email protected].
- Product range:
Wicona Wicline 75 Evo semi-unitised vertical stacked window system with saddle-gasket stack
joint. Integrated side hung, inward opening concealed sash where drawn. Perimeter mitre cut
window reveal fixed to window outer frame. Where sash height > 1800mm the glass should be
bonded to the frame.
- Primary profile references:
Outer frame:1917082
Opening light:1917113
Transom:1917235

330C Aluminium windows – Horizontal ribbon window into CLT floor to floor
 Manufacturer and reference:
- Manufacturer: Wicona UK, Albert Drive, Silkwood Park, Wakefield, WF5 9TG 01684
853500. Project contact: Aaron Dehara – [email protected].
- Product range:
Wicona Wicline 75 Evo full height window system with side hung, inward opening visible sash.
- Primary profile references:
Outer frame: 1917062
Opening light: 1917104
Header / Cill: 1917003 + 1917060
Mullion: 191724

330D Aluminium windows – Full height double casement windows to terrace area
 Manufacturer and reference:
- Manufacturer: Wicona UK, Albert Drive, Silkwood Park, Wakefield, WF5 9TG 01684
853500. Project contact: Aaron Dehara – [email protected].
- Product range:
Wicona Wicline 75 Evo full height double casement system, inward opening visible sash.
- Primary profile references:
Outer frame: 1917003

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Opening light: 1917104
Header / Cill: 1917003 + 1917060
Mullion: 1917121 (floating)

330E Aluminium windows – Horizontal ribbon window to rear elevation terraces


 Manufacturer and reference:
- Manufacturer: Wicona UK, Albert Drive, Silkwood Park, Wakefield, WF5 9TG 01684
853500. Project contact: Aaron Dehara – [email protected].
- Product range:
Wicona Wicline 75 Evo full height window system with side hung, inward opening visible sash.
- Primary profile references:
Outer frame: 1917003
Header / Cill: 1917003
Mullion: 1917247
Transom: 1917203
Split Mullion: 1912598

 Construction:
- Meet requirements of BS4873:2016 “Specification for Aluminium Alloy Windows and Doorsets”
- Aluminium profiles extruded to BS EN 755-9: 2016, Specification 6060 T66.
- Thermal break integral to all framing profiles.
- Thermal break to be rolled within framing profiles only by the system supplier.
- Unsupported framing spans and infills to withstand wind loadings calculated in accordance with
BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 and imposed loads as defined in BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 and BS EN 1991-
1-7:2006. Specialist Contractor to provide calculations to demonstrate compliance.
- Joints to be sealed with sealants as specified and supplied by the aluminium systems company.
- Fabrication in accordance with the system company’s Fabrication and Specification Manuals and
all current Technical Bulletins.

 Weather Performance:
- Weather tightness to BS EN 14351-1:2006 + A1:2010
- Air permeability: Class 4 (600Pa)
- Water tightness: E750 (750Pa)
- Wind resistance: Class C5/B5 (2000pa)
- Mechanical strength: Class 4
- Operational force: Class 1
- Resistance to opening/closing: Class 2

 Thermal performance (max U value)


- 1.4W/m2K whole window value (Uw)
- Method of calculation: BS EN 10077-2
- Model: Project weighted average by calculation only based on IGU & Panel performance as below

 Glazing details:
- Inner Pane: XXmm Laminated safety glass
- Outer Pane: XXmm Toughened safety glass with selective solar coating
- Double / triple glass hermetically sealed double-glazed units
- Cavity: 16mm argon filled
- Spacer bar: Warm edge, Psi value of <0.050W/mK .
- G (solar) factor: XX

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- vLT : >XX%
- Centre pane (Ug) value: 1.0 W/m2K
- Glass within 800mm of FFL shall be toughened or laminated. (within 1500mm of FFL if
within a door or 300mm of a door).
- Manifestation design and location to be confirmed by the Contract Administrator.
- All glass and glazing to conform to:
BS.952-1: 1999: Glass for Glazing
BS.6262: Parts 1-6: 2005 Code of Practice for Glazing Buildings;
BS EN12600:2002 Glass in building. Pendulum test. Impact test method and
classification for flat glass.
BS EN 1279: Glass in Buildings. Insulating Glass Units.
Part 1:2004 Generalities, dimensional tolerances and rules for the system
description
Part 2:2002 Long term test method and requirements for moisture
penetration
Part 3:2002 Long term test method and requirements for gas leakage rate
and for gas concentration tolerances.
Part 4:2002 Methods of test for the physical attributes of edge seals
Part 5:2005+A2:2010 Evaluation of conformity
Part 6:2002 Factory production control and periodic tests
BS EN 14179: Parts 1-5 Heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety
glass.
BS6180: 2011 Barriers in and about buildings. Code of Practice.
- Recommendations of the Glass and Glazing Federation to be adhered to.
- Thermal safety check to be carried out by specialist contractor for all areas on non-heat soaked
glass.

 Opaque infill panels:


- Thickness: 36mm
- Facings: Polyester powder coated aluminium, finished to match framing.
- Facing and core must be confirmed by the CA.
- Panels to have rigid edges.
- Panel U value to be <0.8W/m²k.
- Surface spread of flame - Class “0” (National) rating as specified in Building Regulations Approved
Document B1 / B2

 Finishes as delivered:
- System supplier to provide all profiles finally finished, not as mill finish.
- AkzoNobel Interpon D2525 Anodic III Range polyester powder coating to Qualicoat Class 1
in accordance with BS EN12206-1:2004.
- Colour: Y2214F Anodic Bronze
- Minimum film thickness: 60 microns
- Guarantees must be requested at the point of order.
- All finishing processes to be undertaken by the system supplier prior to delivery to fabricator.

 Ironmongery / Accessories
- Side hung open-in operating mechanism with multi point locking and concealed friction hinge.
Handle options:
- Handle without escutcheon. 6960259.
- Finish to all handles: Silver
Restrictors and Limiters

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- Adjustable limiting device to restrict side hung opening to nominal 100mm (6040431)
- With anti-slam brake to prevent slamming closed under negative wind pressures (6040425)
- Keyed release to allow opening to cleaning mode with automatic re-engagement (6040426)
- Must end position catch to ensure window is held open in the cleaning position for safe cleaning
(6040424)
- Hardware and fixings to be corrosion resistant to BS EN1627:2007Class 5 (480hrs)
- Windows to incorporate central weather gasket with formed or vulcanised corner pieces, avoiding
use of adhesive in corners

 Fixing
- See clause 782

 Louvres:
- Manufactured from extruded aluminium Grade AA 6063 to BS EN 755-9
- Blades to be secured to an outer frame, retained within the window by glazing beads and gaskets.
- Louvre blades to be individually screwed in place or retained within extruded aluminium holders.
The use of plastic retention clips is not permitted.
- Louvres to be finished to match window/door framing
- Free area minimum XX%.
- 100% High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) insect/bird mesh to rear of louvres. Nominal Xmm x
Xmm mesh size. Colour black.

710 Protection of Components


 General: Do not deliver to site components which cannot be put immediately into suitable clean, dry,
floored and covered storage.
 Stored components: Stack near vertical on level bearers, separated with spacers to prevent damage
by and to projecting ironmongery, beads, etc.
 Remove any protective films within 3 months of delivery.

750 Building in
 General: Not permitted unless indicated on drawings.

760 Replacement window installation


 Standard: To BS 8213-4.

765 Window installation generally


 Installation: Into prepared openings.
 Gap between frame edge and surrounding construction:
- Minimum 5mm
- Maximum 10mm
 Distortion: Install window without twist or diagonal racking.
 Any packing sections or materials required to compensate for misaligned apertures to be agreed by
the Contract Administrator prior to manufacture.
 All installation to be in accordance with BS8213 Part 4 2007.

770 Damp proof courses in prepared openings


 Location: Ensure correct positioning in relation to window frames. Do not displace during fixing
operations.

782 Fixing of aluminium frames.

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 Standard: As section Z20
 Fasteners: Fix frames with system manufacturer’s lugs.
 Position: Fixings to be no further than 150mm from each corner and at centres not exceeding 300-
600mm, as directed by system manufacturer depending on arrangement

810 Sealant joints.


 Sealant:
- Manufacturer: Contractor’s choice
- Seal external joints between framing and structure with low modulus neutral cure silicone sealant
to BS EN ISO 11600: 2003 + A1: 2011.
- Sealant backing to be provided and detailed in drawings.
- Colour: Black
- Application: As section Z22 to prepared joints. Finish triangular fillets to flat or slightly convex
profile.

820 Ironmongery
 Fixing: Assemble and fix carefully and accurately using fastenings with matching finish supplied by
ironmongery manufacturer. Prevent damage to ironmongery and adjacent surfaces.
 At completion check, adjust and lubricate as necessary to ensure correct functioning.

L20 DOORS/SIDE SCREENS/SHUTTERS

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To be read with Preliminaries/General conditions.

The footnotes at the end of this Specification apply to the information contained herein and
the reader's attention is drawn to them.

General

110 Evidence of performances


 Certification: Provide independently certified evidence that all incorporated components comply with
specified performance requirements.

120 Non fire resisting doors/door assemblies/doorsets


 Provide certified evidence in the form of a product conformity certificate or engineering assessment
that each door/doorset/assembly supplied will comply with specified requirements to BS EN 14351-1.
Such certification must cover door and frame materials, glass and glazing materials and their
installation, essential and ancillary ironmongery, hinges and seals.
 Components and assemblies to be marked to relevant product standard and/or third party certificate
rating
 Frames to comply with all relevant British Standard Specifications, Codes of Practice, and Statutory
Requirements (including all revisions and amendments), in addition to guides and recommendations
laid down by the relevant trade organisation relating to performance, constituent materials, methods of
assembly and use.
- Door system to have been tested in accordance with BS EN 14351-1:2006 + A1:2010.
- Certification by independent test laboratory approved by the United Kingdom Accreditation
Service (UKAS) or other national body belonging to the International Laboratory Accreditation
Cooperation (ILAC).
- Provide evidence of testing and performance
 All materials and ancillary products to be used and fitted in accordance with instructions of the relevant
manufacturer.
 All framing and infills shall be capable of withstanding the design wind loadings calculated in
accordance with BS6399 Pt2: 1997or BS EN 1991-1-1 and imposed loads as defined in BS6399 Pt1:
1996 or BS EN 1991-1-4, and the Specialist Contractor shall carry out calculations to demonstrate this.
 Submit drawings to Contract Administrator depicting all profiles, glazing, weather seals, gaskets, fixings
and sealants and relationship to adjacent structural details for each door type.
 Door configurations as depicted within Door Schedule/Drawings listed below.
- Drawings ref TBC

Products

480 Aluminium Doorsets


 Manufacturer and reference:
- Wicona UK, Albert Drive, Silkwood Park, Wakefield, WF5 9TG 01684 853500. Project
contact: Aaron Dehara – [email protected].
- Product range: Wicona Wicstyle 75 Evo hinged door sets (opening outwards)
- Primary profile references:
Door frame: 1927507
Threshold: 1927524
Door leaf: 1927513
Note: Bonded glass door sets as shown on the architectural drawings to sub-contractor design.

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 Construction:
- Meet requirements of BS4873:2016 “Specification for Aluminium Alloy Windows and Doorsets”
- Aluminium profiles extruded to BS EN 755-9: 2016, Specification 6060 T66.
- Thermal break integral to all framing and ancillary profiles.

 Thermal break:
- Single compound profiles mechanically joining separate aluminium extrusions and two glass
reinforced polyamide extrusions to PA6.6 GF25.
- Joining to be carried out only by the system supplier.
- Thermal break to all profiles, including vents, couplers and cills.
- Frames and infills to be capable of withstanding design wind loads calculated in accordance with
BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 and imposed loads defined in BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 and BS EN 1991-1-
7:2006. Specialist Contractor to provide calculations to demonstrate this.

 Glazing details:
- Inner Pane: XXmm Laminated safety glass
- Outer Pane: XXmm Toughened safety glass with selective solar coating
- Double / triple glass hermetically sealed double-glazed units
- Cavity: 16mm argon filled
- Spacer bar: Warm edge, Psi value of <0.050W/mK .
- G (solar) factor: XX
- vLT : >XX%
- Centre pane (Ug) value: 1.0 W/m2K
- Glass within 800mm of FFL shall be toughened or laminated. (within 1500mm of FFL if
within a door or 300mm of a door).
- Manifestation design and location to be confirmed by the Contract Administrator.
- All glass and glazing to conform to:
BS.952-1: 1999: Glass for Glazing
BS.6262: Parts 1-6: 2005 Code of Practice for Glazing Buildings;
BS EN12600:2002 Glass in building. Pendulum test. Impact test method and
classification for flat glass.
BS EN 1279: Glass in Buildings. Insulating Glass Units.
Part 1:2004 Generalities, dimensional tolerances and rules for the system
description
Part 2:2002 Long term test method and requirements for moisture
penetration
Part 3:2002 Long term test method and requirements for gas leakage rate
and for gas concentration tolerances.
Part 4:2002 Methods of test for the physical attributes of edge seals
Part 5:2005+A2:2010 Evaluation of conformity
Part 6:2002 Factory production control and periodic tests
BS EN 14179: Parts 1-5 Heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety
glass.
BS6180: 2011 Barriers in and about buildings. Code of Practice.
- Recommendations of the Glass and Glazing Federation to be adhered to.
- Thermal safety check to be carried out by specialist contractor for all areas on non-heat soaked
glass.
- Full height barrier glazing must comply with; BS6180: 2011 Barriers in and about buildings. Code
of practice.

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 Finishes as delivered:
- System supplier to provide all profiles finally finished, not as mill finish.
- AkzoNobel Interpon D2525 Anodic III Range polyester powder coating to Qualicoat Class 1
in accordance with BS EN12206-1:2004.
- Colour: Y2214F Anodic Bronze
- Minimum film thickness: 60 microns
- Guarantees must be requested at the point of order.
- All finishing processes to be undertaken by the system supplier prior to delivery to fabricator.

 Ironmongery:
Location: Main Entrance and Terrace door sets (manual operation)
- 3 piece face fix hinge 6910012. 200kg.
- Hinge guard 4930077.
- 855GL Type 11 multi point lock, central latch and deadbolt, additional upper and lower hook bolts
and dual locking pins. Key deadlocking locking with two turns inside and out. Lever handle to
retract latch inside, External latch retraction by key only or by external lever. Adjustable strikes
and keep plate. Inactive leaf with central lock 6920792 and shootbolts 6920086+6920267
Europrofile (PZ) cylinder.
- OR Locking for access controlled system
- 881 Type 11 Multitronic electrically driven multi point lock (eg 6023118) with central latch
and deadbolt, upper and lower additional hook bolts and dual locking pins. All lock
points engage to automatically via motor on closing. External opening by access
control system or key, internal opening by lever handle, wall mounted radio push button,
electrical push button release or access control. Cylinder to be FZG marked non-
restricted with cam-forced decoupling
- External & internal handle 6930068/86 to active leaf.
- Geze Boxer concealed slide arm closers 6910014 or 6910015. Adjustable closing force and
speed and opening force (EN2-4 (up to 130kg) or EN3-6 up to 180kg). Optional hold open
device 6910020 adjustable from 80-1300 with override.
 Security:
- Complete system tested to PAS 24:2016. Provide test evidence from independent test laboratory
approved by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) or national body belonging to the
International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

 Thermal performance (max U value)


- 1.4W/m2K whole door value (Ud)
- Method of calculation: BS EN 10077-2
- Model: project weighted average.
.
 Weather tightness to BS EN 14351-1:2006 + A1:2010
- Air permeability (EN12207:1999): Class 2 (300Pa)
- Watertightness (EN12208:1999): Class 6A (250Pa)
- Wind resistance (EN12210:1999/AC:2002) Class C2 (800Pa)

 Acoustic performance
- TBA
 Mechanical durability (EN12046)
- Class 5
 Mechanical strength

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- Class 3
 Impact resistance to EN13409 (soft body)
- Class 1
 Operating forces
- Class 2
 Accessibility:
- Thermally broken low threshold 1927524, max height 15mm, transition ramp 150 or less.
 Unsupported framing spans and infills to withstand wind loadings calculated in accordance with BS EN
1991-1-4:2005 and imposed loads as defined in BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 and BS EN 1991-1-7:2006.
Specialist Contractor to provide calculations to demonstrate compliance.
 Joints to be sealed with sealants as specified and supplied by the aluminium systems company.
 Fabricate in accordance with the system company’s Fabrication and Specification Manuals and all
current Technical Bulletins.

Execution

710 Protection of components


 General: Do not deliver to site components which cannot be put immediately into suitable
clean, dry, floored and covered storage.
 Stack near vertical on level bearers, separated with spacers to prevent damage by and to
projecting ironmongery, beads, etc.
 Remove protective films within 3 months of delivery.

750 Fixing doorsets


 As section Z20 using appropriate fixings.
 Door framing to be securely fixed direct to the building structure, no further than 150mm from each
corner and at centres laid down in procedures issued by the systems company.
 Frames are to be positioned to cover the cavity within the reveals, and level with the existing external
window line wherever possible, ensuring that they are plumb, level and without bow.
 Upon completion of the installation of each door, all glazing, handles and all other surfaces are to be
cleaned with a mild detergent. All components are to be checked for security of fixings, adequacy of
clearances, adjustment of hinges, locks etc. as may be necessary to leave the door units in good
working order.

760 Building in
 Building in will not be permitted except where specifically stated on the drawings.

780 Damp proof courses in prepared openings


 Ensure dpcs are positioned correctly in relation to frames. Do not displace during fixing
operations.

820 Sealant joints


 Seal all external joints between framing and structure with low modulus neutral cure silicone
sealant to BS EN ISO 11600: 2003 + A1:2011. Sealant backing to be provided and detailed in
drawings.

730 Fixing ironmongery generally


 Fasteners: Supplied by ironmongery manufacturer.
 Fixing holes: no larger than required for satisfactory fit / operation
 Leave adjacent surfaces undamaged

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 Moving parts: adjusted, lubricated and functioning correctly at completion

860 Installation of emergency exit devices


 Unless stated otherwise, install panic bolts and latches in accordance with BS EN 1125: 2008
 Unless stated otherwise, install emergency exit devices in accordance with BS EN 179: 2008

Footnotes for Specifiers only

Footnotes to be used on all specifications which includes NBS

Information is given on an advisory basis only and specifiers are particularly recommended to contact suppliers
of non-Sapa Building Systems Limited products to ensure that such products are suitable.

Application:
This specification refers to items described below. Any variation to the documentation may necessitate a revision
to the specification.
Elevations - #2065 / A2000 / A2010 / A2020 Rev B May 17

Sapa Building Systems recommends that a pilot window be installed prior to the commencement of the works.

Glazing
Wicona recommends heatsoak testing is carried out where required in accordance with European Standard BS
EN 14179: Heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass. The emphasis of this procedure is
to ensure that the glass temperature is maintained at 290ºC ± 10ºC during the holding phase of the process cycle.

The heat soak process cycle consists of a heating phase, a holding phase and a cooling phase. In summary the
procedure consists of controlled heating of a complete volume of toughened glass from ambient room
temperature to a temperature of 290ºC ± 10ºC and then holding it at that temperature for a minimum period of 2
hours before then allowing it to cool naturally. The procedure is carried out at various locations in audited ovens
to ensure that the glass temperature during the holding phase is maintained at 290ºC ± 10ºC.

Thermal Safety Check Requirement


As with all laminated on non heat treated glass types we strongly recommend that a thermal safety check is
carried out by via the Installer. This should be carried out where blinds, external brise soleil, ceiling trench or
similar may trap warm air pockets close to the non heat treated pane. It is to be noted that laminated or non heat
treated glass are not compatible in spandrel areas.

Solar Shading
Specifiers are advised to check as to whether solar control glass is required to comply with Approved Document
L (October 2016) of the Building Regulations in respect of solar overheating, or if other methods of solar shading
are necessary).

Schedules/ Quantities
Any Window and Door Schedules are issued by Sapa Building Systems Limited for the principal purpose of
defining the window and door sizes and configurations that this specification refers to. Sapa Building Systems
Limited are not liable for the accuracy of any quantities shown on the Schedule, which should be re-assessed by
the Specifier.

Calculation
Due to possible changes of design and usage after the compilation of this specification we recommend that the
window fabricator/installer calculate framing requirements to comply with Approved Document K3 and BS6180
with regard to loading and barriers. Wind load calculations relating to framing and profile specifications have been
carried out on a preliminary basis only using information available at the time, and a basic form of calculation to
BS6399 Pt2 1995 or BS EN1991-1-4. The fabricator/installation contractor should provide detailed wind load

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calculations based on full and final information at the point of order, based on BS6399 Part 2 1997 or BS EN
1991-1-4.

Fire Escape
Certain Window configurations may not meet the requirement of Approved Document B (2000) of the Building
Regulations for a fire escape window. Altering the configurations may achieve compliance.

Safety in Use
Due to client preference or conflicting regulations and standards the windows described above may not comply
with the safe internal cleaning requirements of BS8213-1:2004.
Introducing alternative window configurations may result in a greater degree of compliance with BS8213 Pt.1.
BS8213: Part 1 2004 (Code of Practice for Design For Safety In Use and During Cleaning of Windows…) requires
a Risk Assessment to be carried out. Please note that Sapa Building Systems cannot carry out such an
assessment as we have insufficient knowledge of the occupation and operation of the building. However we will
be happy to contribute our specialist knowledge to a Risk Assessment carried out by others. Consult your Sapa
Building Systems Project Consultant for more details.

The information contained in this Specification is given on an advisory basis only and specifiers should contact
suppliers of non-Sapa Building Systems Limited products to ensure that such products are suitable.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing by Sapa Building Systems Limited, specifiers and/or any third party
to whom this Specification may be provided must carry out their own design work (including calculations etc) to
ensure that Sapa Building System Limited's products are suitable for their particular project. Sapa Building
Systems Limited accepts no liability to specifiers and/or any third party in contract, tort (including negligence or
breach of statutory duty) or otherwise howsoever in respect of the design of the particular project.

In respect of the information contained in this Specification, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing by Sapa
Building Systems Limited:

(a) specifiers and/or any third party to whom this Specification may be provided should satisfy themselves as to
suitability or not of Sapa Building System Limited's products for their particular project; and

(b) Sapa Building Systems Limited shall not be liable to specifiers and/or any third party in contract, tort (including
negligence or breach of statutory duty) or otherwise howsoever, and whatever the cause thereof, (i) for any
increased costs or expenses, or (ii) for any loss of profit, business, contracts, revenues or anticipated savings, or
(iii) for any special indirect or consequential damage of any nature whatsoever."

In any event, specifiers will (unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing by Sapa Building Systems Limited)
indemnify Sapa Building Systems Limited against all actions, proceedings, claims or demands in any way
connected with the information contained in this Specification including (but not limited to) the use of such
information in the design of the particular project.

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