SECTION 08920

GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

A. Aluminum framing system.

B. Vision glass panels.

C. Other accessories including perimeter sealant.

1.2. REFERENCES

A. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturer Association

AAMA CWGB1 Installation Aluminum Curtain Walls

AAMA CWBDGB1 Aluminum Curtain Wall Design Guide Manual

AAMA Series No. 11 - Design Windloads for Buildings and Boundary Layer Wind
Tunnel Testing

AAMA 501 Methods of Test for Metal Curtain Walls

AAMA 603.8 Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented

Organic Coatings on Extruded Aluminum

AAMA 605.2 Specifications for High Performance Organic Coatings on

Architectural Extrusions and Panels

AAMA 606.1 Specifications and Inspection Methods for Integral Color Anodic
Finishes for Architectural Aluminum

AAMA 607.1 Specifications and Inspection Methods for Clear Anodic Finishes
for Architectural Aluminum

AAMA 608.1 Specification and Inspection Methods for Electrolytically

Deposited Color Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum

AAMA T1R - A1 Sound Control for Aluminum Curtain Walls and Windows

AAMA FC-1 Field Check of Metal Curtain Walls for Water Leakage

B. ASTM - American Society of Testing and Materials

ASTM A36 Structural Steel

ASTM A386 Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Assembled Steel Products

 ASTM A446 Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process,
Structural (Physical) Quality

ASTM B209 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

ASTM B221 Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bar, Rod, Wire, Shape, and Tube

ASTM E283 Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls,
and Doors

ASTM E330 Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and

Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

ASTM E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain
Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

ASTM E413 Classification for Determination of Sound Transmission Class

C. SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council

SP-10 Near-White Blast Cleaning

PS-12.00 Guide for Selecting Zinc-Rich Painting Systems

1.3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Glazed aluminum curtain wall system includes design, supply and installation of
tubular aluminum sections with self-supporting framing, shop fabricated, factory
prefinished, vision glass, glass spandrel infill, aluminum cladding and related
flashings, anchorage and attachment devices, and other required accessories.

1.4. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Provide glazed aluminum curtain wall system that has the following
capabilities based on pre-construction testing:

1. Withstand loads and thermal and structural movement requirements

indicated without failure. Failure includes but not limited to the following:

a) Deflection, air infiltration and water penetration exceeding the

specified limits.

b) Framing members transferring stresses, including those caused by

thermal and structural movement, to glazing units.

c) Noise or vibration created by wind and thermal and structural

movements.

B. Glazing: Physically and thermally isolated from framing members.

C. System is re-glazable from interior, except spandrel glazings are re-glazable from
exterior.

B. Wind Loads: Provide glazed aluminum curtain wall system, including anchorage,
capable of withstanding wind-load inward and outward design pressures
 calculated according to requirements of the American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE-7, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures"; 6.4.2
"Analytical procedure".

C. Design and size components to withstand applicable seismic loads and sway
displacement when wind loads effect maximum overturning moment.

D. Deflection Normal to Wall Plane: Limited to 1/175 of clear span for spans up to
4 m and to 1/240 of clear span plus 6.35 mm for spans greater than 4 m or an
amount that restricts edge deflection of individual glazing lites to 19 mm,
whichever is less.

E. System to accommodate, without damage to system, components or deterioration

of seals; movement within system; movement between system and perimeter
framing components; dynamic loading and release of loads; deflection of
structural support framing, shortening of building concrete structural columns,
creep of concrete structural members and a mid-span slab edge deflection of
1/175 of clear span, 19 mm maximum.

F. Structural Test Performance: Provide glazed aluminum curtain wall system that
does not evidence material failures, structural distress, or permanent deformation
of main framing members exceeding 0.2 percent of clear span when tested
according to ASTM E330.

1. Test Pressure: 150 percent of inward and outward wind-load design

pressure.

2. Duration: As required by design wind velocity; fastest 1 mile of wind for

relevant exposure category.

G. Condensation Resistance: Provide glazed aluminum curtain-wall systems with

condensation-resistance factor (CRF) of not less than 55 CRF when tested
according to AAMA 1503.

H. Average Thermal Conductance: Provide glazed aluminum curtain-wall systems

with average U-factor of not more than 3.75 W/sq. m x K when tested according
to AAMA 1503.

I. Sound Transmission (Exterior to Interior): STC 32 minimum, measured according

to ASTM E413.

J. Air infiltration through Assembly: Limit air infiltration to 0.3 L/s/sq. m of fixed wall
area when tested according to ASTM E283 at a minimum static-air-pressure
differential of 300 Pa.

K. Water Penetration: None, when measured in accordance with ASTM E331 at a

minimum differential static pressure of 20 percent of positive design wind load,
but not less than 479 Pa.

L. Thermal Movements: Provide glazed aluminum curtain-wall systems that allow

for thermal movements resulting from the following maximum change (range) in
ambient and surface temperatures. Base engineering calculation on surface
temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and nighttime-sky heat
loss.
 1. Temperature Change (Range): 67 deg C, ambient; 100 deg C, material
surfaces.

M. System to provide for expansion and contraction within system components

caused by a cycling temperature range of 95 degrees C over a 12 hour period
without causing detrimental affect to system components.

N. Drain water entering joints, condensation occurring in glazing channels, or

migrating moisture occurring within system, to the exterior by a weep drainage
network.

Q. Maintain continuous air and vapor barrier throughout assembly, primarily in line
with pane of glass and heel bead of glazing compound.

R. Reinforce curtain wall system to accommodate window washing equipment guide

rails. Provide anchors sufficiently rigid to resist loads caused by equipment
platform, without damage to wall system].

S. Not Permitted: Vibration harmonics, wind whistles, noises caused by thermal

movement, thermal movement transmitted to other building elements, loosening,
weakening, or fracturing of attachments or components of system.

1.5. SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Indicate system dimensions, framed opening requirements and

tolerances, anticipated deflection under load, affected related Work, weep
drainage network, expansion and contraction joint location and details, and field
welding required.

B. Product Data:

1. Provide component dimensions, describe components within assembly,

anchorage and fasteners, glass and infill, internal drainage details and water
flow diagrams.

2. Product Data: Provide framing member structural and physical

characteristics, dimensional limitations, special installation requirements.

C. Submit 2 samples 300 x 300 mm in size illustrating prefinished aluminum surface,

specified glass units, insulated infill panels, glazing materials illustrating edge and
corner.

D. Test Reports: Submit substantiating engineering data, test results of previous

tests which purport to meet performance criteria, and other supportive data.

E. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special installation procedures,

instruction and other recommendations.

1.6. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Drawings and Specifications: Plans, elevations and details as shown on Drawings

and the requirements specified herein, indicate design concept. The approved
manufacturer shall be responsible for complete curtain wall system design based
on the system performance requirements specified herein.
 B. Applicable Standards: Perform Work in accordance with the following:

1. AAMA - Metal Curtain Wall, Window, Store Front and Entrance - Guide
Specifications Manual.

2. AAMA - Aluminum Curtain Wall Design Guide Manual.

1.7. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing aluminum curtain wall

systems with minimum 10 years successful documented experience.

B. Installer for Total System: Company authorized by system manufacturer and

approved by the Engineer.

C. Design structural support framing components under direct supervision of a

Professional Engineer experienced in design of this work.

1.8. MOCKUP

A. Provide a floor-to-floor mock-up including intermediate mullion, corner mullion, sill,

vision glass light, and infill panel. Assemble to illustrate component assembly
including glazing materials, weep drainage system, attachments, anchors, and
perimeter sealant.

B. Mockup may not remain as part of the Work.

1.9. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site in strict accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.

B. Handle work of this Section in accordance with the requirements of AAMA -

Curtain Wall Manual #10.

C. Protect prefinished aluminum surfaces. Do not use adhesive papers or sprayed

coatings which bond when exposed to sunlight or weather.

1.10. WARRANTY

A. Provide five year for the glazed curtain wall system. Warranty shall include
coverage for complete system for failure to meet specified requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES

A. Aluminum: Alloy and temper shall be as recommended by manufacturer for type

of use and finish indicated and complying with the following requirements:

1. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209

2. Extruded Bars, Rods, Shapes, and Tubes: ASTM B221

 3. Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube: ASTM B429

4. Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes: AWS A5.10

B. Steel Reinforcement: ASTM A36 for structural shapes, plates and bars; ASTM
A611 for cold-rolled sheet and strip; ASTM A570 for hot-rolled sheet and strip.

C. Glazing: Double glazed units as indicated on Drawings and specified in BOQ.

D. Glazing Gasket: Manufacturer standard sealed-corner pressure-glazing system of

resilient elastomeric glazing gaskets, setting blocks, and shims or spacers; in
hardness as recommended by manufacturer.

E. Glazing Sealant: As recommended by manufacturer for the intended application.

F. Fasteners: Stainless steel.

G. Touch-Up Primer for Galvanized Steel Surfaces: Zinc rich type.

2.2. COMPONENTS

A. Mullion Profile: Manufacturer’s standard aluminum extrusions and tubular section

with exterior pressure plate; matching stops and pressure plate of sufficient size
and strength to provide bite on glass and infill panels; drainage holes; deflector
plates and internal flashings to accommodate internal weep drainage system;
internal mullion baffles to eliminate "stack effect" air movement within internal
spaces. Size of aluminum framing shall be as approved by Engineer.

B. Use manufacturer's standard thermal-break sections for all curtain walls.

C. Reinforced Mullion: Where required, provide profile of extruded or sheet aluminum

cladding with internal reinforcement of shaped steel structural section.

D. Spandrel Panel: Internally reinforced, reflective glazing units, color to match vision
glass including rigid insulation, vapor barrier spandrel glazing or panels.

E. Wall Cladding: Aluminum with backing, plain, thickness minimum 0.7 mm; finish
as selected by the Engineer to match curtain wall mullion sections.

F. Flashings: Aluminum, thickness as recommended by manufacturer to ensure flat

surface, finish as selected to match curtain wall mullion sections where exposed,
secured with concealed fastening method.

2.3. GLASS AND GLAZING MATERIALS

A. Glass and Glazing Materials: Comply with the requirements specified in Section
08800 - GLAZING.

2.4. INSULATION: Refer to Section 07210 – BUILDING INSULATION.

2.5. VAPOR BARRIER: Provide polyethylene vapor barrier, 250 microns (10 mil) thick.

2.6. SEALANT MATERIALS

 A. Sealant and Backing Materials: Comply with the requirements of Section 07900 -
SEALANTS for perimeter sealants.

2.7. FABRICATION

A. Fabricate curtain wall components with minimum clearances and shim spacing
around perimeter of assembly, yet enabling installation and dynamic movement of
perimeter seal.

B. Accurately fit and secure joints and corners. Make joints flush, hairline, and
weatherproof.

C. Prepare components to receive anchor devices. Fabricate anchors.

D. Arrange fasteners and attachments to ensure concealment from view.

E. Where required, reinforce interior horizontal head rail to receive drapery track
brackets and attachments.

F. Reinforce framing members for external imposed loads.

2.8. FINISHES

A. Anodized Finish: Conform to AA C22A42; 22 micron thick; with shop-applied

protective coating of clear acrylic lacquer or any coating in accordance with AAMA
602.2, 0.5 mil dry film thickness, over anodized finish. Color shall be as selected
by the Engineer from manufacturer’s full range.

B. Concealed Steel Items: Galvanized in accordance with ANSI/ASTM A386 to 610

gm/sq m).

C. Apply one coat of bituminous paint to concealed aluminum and steel surfaces in
contact with cementitious or dissimilar materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify site opening conditions.

B. Verify dimensions, tolerances, and method of attachment with other work.

C. Verify wall openings and adjoining air and vapor seal materials are ready to
receive work of this Section.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install curtain wall system in strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions as

well as AAMA - Metal Curtain Wall, Window, Store Front and Entrance - Guide
Specifications Manual and AAMA - Aluminum Curtain Wall Design Guide Manual.

B. Attach to structure to permit sufficient adjustment to accommodate construction

tolerances and other irregularities.
 C. Provide alignment attachments and shims to permanently fasten system to
building structure.

D. Align assembly plumb and level, free of warp or twist. Maintain assembly
dimensional tolerances, aligning with adjacent work.

E. Provide thermal isolation where components penetrate or disrupt building

insulation.

F. Where required, install sill flashings.

G. Coordinate installation of fire and air stop insulation at each floor slab edge.

H. Coordinate attachment and seal of perimeter air and vapor barrier materials.

I. Pack fibrous insulation in shim spaces at perimeter of assembly to maintain

continuity of thermal barrier.

J. Install operating sash in accordance with Drawings.

K. Install louvers, associated flashings, blank-off plates and screening. Fit blank-off
plates tight to ductwork.

L. Install glass and infill panels in accordance with Section 08800 - GLAZING.

M. Install perimeter sealant to method required to achieve performance criteria,

backing materials, and installation criteria in accordance with Section 07900 -
SEALANTS.

3.3 TOLERANCES

A. Maximum Variation from Plumb: 1.5 mm/m non-cumulative or (12 mm/30 m),
whichever is less.

B. Maximum Misalignment of Two Adjoining Members Abutting in Plane: 0.8 mm.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspection will monitor quality of installation and glazing.

B. Air Infiltration: Test areas of installed system for compliance with system
performance requirements according to ASTM E783.

C. Water Penetration: After completing the installation of 25-m by 2-story minimum

area of glazed aluminum curtain wall system, test system for water penetration
according to AAMA 501.2 (Water Spray Test) in a 2-bay area as directed by the
Engineer.

D. Repair or remove Work that does not meet requirements or that is damaged by
testing; replace to conform to specified requirements.

3.5 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. Adjust operating sash for smooth operation.

 B. Remove protective material from prefinished aluminum surfaces.

C. Wash down surfaces with a solution of mild detergent in warm water, applied with
soft, clean wiping cloths. Take care to remove dirt from corners. Wipe surfaces
clean.

D. Remove excess sealant by moderate use of mineral spirits or other solvent

acceptable to sealant manufacturer.

3.6 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to

Manufacturer and Installer that ensure glazed aluminum curtain wall system is
without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION