Pella Corporation	JUNE 2019
102 Main Street
Pella, Iowa  50219
Toll Free	(800) 54-PELLA
Phone		(641) 621-1000
Website	www.pellaADM.com

	Product Guide Specification

Specifier Notes:  This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described in The Project Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice.

The section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect to meet the requirements of the project and local building code.  Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the Drawings.  Delete all “Specifier Notes” when editing this section.

Section numbers are from MasterFormat 2011 update.	

	SECTION 08 14 23

	ALUMINUM-CLAD WOOD FRENCH HINGED DOORS

Specifier Notes:  This section covers Pella® Architect Series® Contemporary aluminum-clad wood French hinged doors.  Consult your local Pella representative for assistance in editing this section for the specific application.	

PART 1	GENERAL

1.1	SECTION INCLUDES

Specifier Notes:  Edit the following sentence as required for the project.	

A.	Aluminum-clad wood French hinged doors.

1.2	RELATED SECTIONS

Specifier Notes:  Edit the following list of related sections as required for the project.  List other sections with work directly related to this section.  Verify section numbers and titles.	

A.	Section 07270 (07 27 00) - Air Barriers:  Water-resistant barrier.
B.	Section 07920 (07 92 00) - Joint Sealants:  Sealants and caulking.
C.	Section 08710 (08 71 00) - Door Hardware.

1.3	REFERENCES

Specifier Notes:  List standards referenced in this section, complete with designations and titles.  This article does not require compliance with standards, but is merely a listing of those used.	

A.	American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
1.	AAMA 502 - Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Windows and Sliding Doors.
2.	AAMA 2603 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.
3.	AAMA 2605 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.

B.	American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1.	ASTM B 117 - Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
2.	ASTM C 1036 - Flat Glass.
3.	ASTM C 1048 - Heat-Treated Flat Glass – Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.
4.	ASTM D 1149 - Rubber Deterioration – Surface Ozone Cracking in a Chamber.
5.	ASTM D 2803 - Filiform Corrosion Resistance of Organic Coatings on Metal.
6.	ASTM D 3656 - Insect Screening and Louver Cloth Woven from Vinyl-Coated Glass Yarns.
7.	ASTM D 4060 - Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser.
8.	ASTM E 283 - Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Under Specified Pressure Difference Across the Specimen.
9.	ASTM E 330 - Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
10.	ASTM E 547 - Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential.
11.	ASTM E 1105 –  Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
12.	ASTM G 85 - Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing.

C.	Screen Manufacturers Association (SMA):
1.	SMA 1201 - Specifications for Insect Screens for Windows, Sliding Doors and Swinging Doors.

D.	Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA):
1.	AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors and skylights
2.	WDMA I.S.4 - Industry Specification for Preservative Treatment for Millwork.

1.4	PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Specifier Notes:  Performance ratings for Pella® doors vary by product and size.  Current performance information is found in the Pella Architectural Design Manual at www.pellaadm.com on the Design Data pages of each product section.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information.	

A.	Doors shall be Hallmark certified to a rating of HGD – LC–PG[ ____ ] specifications in accordance with ANSI/AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 or ANSI/AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/A440-11.

B.	Door Unit Air Leakage, ASTM E 283, 1.57 psf (25 mph):  0.15 cfm per square foot of frame or less.

Specifier Notes:  Current performance information is found in the Pella Architectural Design Manual at www.pellaadm.com. For Architect Series and Designers Series out-swing doors with a low-profile sill (ADA), the water resistance rating will be 0 psf.	

C.	Door Unit Water Penetration:  No water penetration through door unit when tested in accordance with ASTM E 547, under static pressure of [3.75 psf (40 mph)]  [4.5 psf (42 mph)] [6.0 psf (48 mph]  [8.36 psf (57 mph]  [10.66 psf (64 mph]  [0 psf (0 mph)] after 4 cycles of 5 minutes each, with water being applied at a rate of 5 gallons per hour per square foot.

1.5	SUBMITTALS

A.	Comply with Division 1 requirements.

B.	Product Data:  Submit manufacturer's product data, including installation instructions.

Specifier Notes:  Delete the following sentence if shop drawings are not required.	

C.	Shop Drawings:  Submit manufacturer's shop drawings, indicating dimensions, construction, component connections and locations, anchorage methods and locations, hardware locations, and installation details.

Specifier Notes:  Delete the following sentence if samples are not required.	

D.	Samples:  Submit full-size or partial full-size sample of door illustrating glazing system, quality of construction, and color of finish.

	E.	Warranty:  Submit manufacturer’s standard warranty.

1.6	QUALITY ASSURANCE

Specifier Notes:  Edit the following paragraph as required for inclusion of field testing.	

A.	Mockup:
1.	Provide sample installation for field testing door performance requirements and to determine acceptability of door installation methods.
2.	Approved mockup shall represent minimum quality required for the Work.

Specifier Notes:  Edit the following sentence as required for inclusion of the mockup.	

3.	Approved mockup shall [not] remain in place within the Work.

1.7	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.	Delivery:  Deliver materials to site undamaged in manufacturer's or sales branch's original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying manufacturer and product name.  Include installation instructions.

B.	Storage:  Store materials in an upright position, off ground, under cover, and protected from weather, direct sunlight, and construction activities.

C.	Handling:  Protect materials and finish during handling and installation to prevent damage.

PART 2	PRODUCTS

2.1	MANUFACTURER

A.	Pella Corporation, 102 Main Street, Pella, Iowa 50219.  Toll Free (800) 54-PELLA.  Phone (641) 621-1000.  Website www.pellaADM.com.

2.2	ALUMINUM-CLAD WOOD FRENCH HINGED DOORS

A.	Aluminum-Clad Wood [In-swing]  [and]  [Out-swing] French Doors:  Architect Series Contemporary factory-assembled aluminum-clad wood French doors with [inward]  [outward] swing door panels installed in frame.

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following paragraph describing frame for Pella® Architect Series® in-swing doors. Delete if not required.	

B.	Frame:
1.	Select woods, water-repellent, preservative-treated with EnduraGuard® in accordance with WDMA I.S.-4. EnduraGuard includes water-repellency, three active fungicides and an insecticide applied to the frame.
2.	Interior Exposed Surfaces:  Clear pine, veneered and edge-banded. Curved members may have visible finger joints. [Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir].
3.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum at head and jambs.
4.	Sill:  [Solid extruded aluminum sill with [Black] [Bronze] [Mill] finish]. [mahogany threshold for mahogany door] [oak] [composite black] threshold for [pine] [douglas fir] door]].  [1/2" low profile sill. Material and finish is extruded aluminum with [Mill] [Bronze anodized] finish].
5.	Overall Frame Depth:  5-7/8 inches (149 mm) to 8-5/16 inches (211 mm).

Specifier Notes:  The following three items are factory-applied options, delete if not required.	

6.	Factory-applied fold-out installation fins with flexible fin corners.
7.	Factory-applied aluminum exterior trim with finish to match exterior.

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following paragraph describing Pella® Architect Series® out-swing door frame. Delete if not required.	

C.	Frame:
1.	Select woods, water water-repellent, preservative-treated with EnduraGuard™ in accordance with WDMA I.S.-4. EnduraGuard includes water-repellency, three active fungicides and an insecticide applied to the frame.
2.	Interior Exposed Surfaces: [Clear Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir], veneered and edge-banded with no visible fastener holes..
3.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum at head and jambs.
4.	Sill:  [Solid extruded aluminum sill with [brown EnduraClad®] [mill] [satin nickel anodized] [bronze anodized] finish]. [mahogany threshold for mahogany door] [oak] [composite black] threshold for [pine] [douglas fir] door]].  [1/2" low profile sill. Material and finish is extruded aluminum with [Mill] [Bronze anodized] finish].
5.	Overall Frame Depth:  5-7/8 inches (149 mm).

Specifier Notes:  The following three items are factory-applied options, delete if not required.	

7.	Factory-Jamb extensions available to adapt door to wall thickness between 4-9/16" (116 mm) to 7" (178 mm).
8.	Factory-applied fold-out installation fins with flexible fin corners.
9.	Factory-applied aluminum exterior trim with finish to match exterior.

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following paragraph describing Pella® Architect Series® in-swing and out-swing door panels.	

D.	Door Panel:
1.	Select woods, water-repellent, preservative-treated with EnduraGuard™ in accordance with WDMA I.S.-4. EnduraGuard includes water-repellency, three active fungicides and an insecticide applied to the panel.
2.	Panel Rails and Stiles:  Three-ply construction.  Randomly finger-jointed blocks laminated with water-resistant glue and veneered both sides.
3.	Interior Exposed Surfaces:  Veneered [Clear Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir].
4.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum.
5.	Corners:  Urethane-sealed and secured with metal fasteners and structural adhesive.
6.	Panel Thickness:  2-1/16 inches (52 mm).

E.	Weather Strip: Dual-durometer extruded polymer along perimeter of door frames and along the bottom of door panels.

2.3	GLAZING

A.	Glazing:
1.	Float Glass:  ASTM C 1036, Quality 1.
	a.	Tempered Glass:  ASTM C 1048.

Specifier Notes:  Specify glazing type. Delete glazing that does not apply. Custom and high-altitude glazing is also available.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information.	

2.	Type:  Urethane-glazed 13/16-inch, dual-seal, fully tempered, insulating glass, [clear] [obscure]  [multi-layer Low-E coated with argon]  [bronze air-filled multi-layer, Low-E coated]  [gray air-filled multi-layer, Low-E coated]  [green air-filled multi-layer, Low-E coated].

3.	Type:  Silicone-glazed 1” triple-pane, dual-seal, fully tempered, insulating glass, [clear]  [multi-layer Low-E coated with [argon]  [krypton].

Specifier Notes:  Delete Integral Light Technology® glazing and grilles if not required.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information.	

4.	Integral Light Technology Glazing and Grilles:
a.	Insulating glass contains non-glare spacer between the panes of glass.
b.	Grid:  Adhered to glass on double pane and a metal spacer on triple pane.

Specifier Notes:  Specify size of room side grilles. Interior factory-applied finish is available at extra cost.  Factory finished with paint or stain is available for pine interiors only. Consult your local Pella representative for stain color options.	

c.	Room Side Grilles:  7/8" wide square profile that are solid [Clear Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir].
d.	Exterior Grilles: Extruded aluminum 7/8" square profile. Dimension to match room side grilles.
e.	Bars shall be adhered to both sides of insulating glass with VHB acrylic adhesive tape and aligned with non-glare grid.
f.	Finish:  Finish color matches interior and exterior finish colors.

2.4	OPTIONS

Specifier Notes:  The following paragraphs specify optional products sold separately.  Specify required options.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information.	

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following two paragraphs describing insect screens for in-swing doors.  Insect screens are not available for out-swing doors. Hinged insect screens are available for single and double doors. Exterior sliding insect screens are available for in-swing Active/Fixed and Fixed/Active double doors only.	

A.	Hinged Insect Screens:
1.	Compliance:  ASTM D 3656 and SMA 1201.
2.	Screen Cloth:  Vinyl-coated fiberglass, 18/16 mesh.
3.	Extruded-aluminum frame, hinged to door frame.
4.	Complete with necessary hardware.
5.	Finish:  Same finish as exterior door cladding.
6.	Color:  [White]  [Tan]  [Brown] [Matte Black].

B.	Exterior Sliding Insect Screens:
1.	Compliance:  ASTM D 3656 and SMA 1201.
2.	Screen Cloth:  Vinyl-coated fiberglass, 18/16 mesh.
3.	Extruded-aluminum frame, top hung on 2 adjustable nylon rollers.
4.	Complete with necessary hardware.
5.	Color:  [White]  [Tan]  [Brown] [Matte Black].

Specifier Notes:  Tan and Brown Interior GBG colors are available in single-tone (Brown/Brown or Tan/Tan). Other interior colors are also available with tan or brown exterior. Contact your local Pella representative for the current exterior color options.	

C.	Grilles-Between-the-Glass:
1.	Profile:  3/4 inch.
2.	Contoured aluminum grilles installed between 2 panes of the sealed insulating glass.
3.	Interior Grille Color:  is [White] [Tan] [Brown] [Ivory] [Brickstone] [Harvest] [Cordovan]. 
4.	Exterior color: _______________

2.5	HARDWARE

A.	Handles:
1.	Solid brass handles on interior and exterior.
2.	Interior thumb-turn.
3.	K-keyway pinlock cylinder on exterior with a [Brass] [Chrome] [Matte Black] finish.
4.	Handle Finish:  [[Bright brass]  [Satin nickel] PVD High Performance finish]  [Antique Brass] [Polished Nickel] [Polished Chrome] [Distressed Bronze] [Distressed Nickel] [Oil-Rubbed Bronze] [baked enamel [White] [Champagne] [Brown] [Matte Black]].

B.	Locking System:
1.	Mortised and keyed multi-point locking system with shoot-bolts at head and sill that engage simultaneously.
2.	Doors 8' 0" frame height and below will have a 1-inch center dead bolt.
3.	Doors over 8' 0" frame height up to and including 10' 0" frame height will have 3 locking points at the stile

C.	Hinges:
1.	Corrosion-resistant leaves with wear-resistant hinge bushings and stainless steel pin and decorative cap.

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following two sentences describing hinges for Architect Series® doors.	

2.	Doors 7' 0" and under frame height will have 3 hinges per panel.
3.	Doors over 7' 0" frame height up to and including 8' 0" frame height will have 4 hinges per panel.
4.	Doors over 8' 0" frame height up to and including 9' 0" frame height will have 5 hinges per panel.
5.	Doors over 9' 0" frame height will have 6 hinges per panel.

Specifier Notes:  Specify hinge finish for in-swing or out-swing doors.	

6.	Finish:
	a.	In-Swing Doors:  Match handle finish.
	b.	Out-Swing Doors:  Match exterior door cladding.

2.6	TOLERANCES

A.	Doors shall accommodate the following opening tolerances:
1.	Vertical Dimensions Between High and Low Points:  Plus 1/8 inch, minus 0 inch.
2.	Width Dimensions:  Plus 1/8 inch, minus 0 inch.
3.	Building Columns or Masonry Openings:  Plus or minus 1/8 inch from plumb.

2.7	FINISH

Specifier Notes:  AAMA 2603, 2604 and 2605 are the most commonly referenced exterior finish quality standards for painted aluminum. Pella aluminum-clad products are offered with two quality levels of paint finish, EnduraClad and EnduraClad Plus. Pella EnduraClad finish meets or exceeds all AAMA 2603 requirements, which possesses the distinguishing characteristic of an elevated resistance to abrasion and corrosion. Pella EnduraClad Plus meets or exceeds all AAMA 2605 requirements, which possesses the distinguishing characteristic of an elevated resistance to fade. This quality makes EnduraClad Plus an excellent choice for deeper more fade-prone color selections in areas of high UV exposure. 

Pella® EnduraClad® and EnduraClad Plus exterior finish systems are also tested to the following ASTM G 85 test method.  Consult your local Pella representative for warranty options for seacoast applications.

Standard and custom colors are available.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information.

Specify one of the following two exterior finish systems.  Specify finish color.	

A.	Exterior Finish System:  Pella EnduraClad.
1.	Exterior aluminum surfaces shall be finished with the following multi-stage system:
a.	Clean and etch aluminum surface of oxides.
b.	Pre-treat with conversion coating.
c.	Top coat with baked-on polyester enamel.
2.	Color:  _______________.
3.	Performance Requirements:  Exterior aluminum finishes shall meet or exceed all performance requirements of AAMA 2603 and the following performance requirements of AAMA 2605:
a.	Dry Film Hardness:  Eagle Turquoise Pencil, H minimum.
b.	Film Adhesion:  1 mm crosshatch, dry, wet, boiling water.
c.	Impact Resistance:  1/10-inch distortion, no film removal.
d.	Chemical Resistance:  10 percent Muriatic acid, 15 minutes.  Mortar pat test, 24 hours.
e.	Detergent Resistance:  3 percent at 100 degrees F, 72 hours.
f.	Corrosion Resistance: ASTM G85-A5, 2000 hours.  Humidity, 3,000 hours.  Salt spray exceeds 3,000 hours.

B.	Exterior Finish System:  Pella EnduraClad Plus.
1.	Exterior aluminum surfaces shall be finished with the following multi-stage system:
a.	Clean and etch aluminum surface of oxides.
b.	Pre-treat with chrome phosphate conversion coating.
c.	Pre-treat with chromic acid sealer/rinse.
d.	Top coat with baked-on 70% fluoropolymer-based enamel.
2.	Color:  _______________.
3.	Performance Requirements:  Exterior aluminum finishes shall meet or exceed all performance requirements of AAMA 2605.

Specifier Notes:  Specify interior finish.  Doors are normally furnished with interior unfinished, ready for site finishing.  Factory-applied finish is available at extra cost.  Factory finished with acrylic latex paint or stain is available for pine interiors only. Consult your local Pella representative for stain color options.	

C.	Interior Finish:  [Unfinished, ready for site finishing]  [Factory-primed with 1 coat acrylic latex]  [Factory finished with 1 prime coat and 1 top coat of [White] [Linen White] [Bright White] acrylic latex] [Factory finished stain. Color:____________ ].

2.8	INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

A.	Flashing/Sealant Tape:  Pella SmartFlash.
1.	Aluminum-foil-backed butyl window and door flashing tape.
2.	Maximum Total Thickness:  0.013 inch.
3.	UV resistant.
4.	Verify sealant compatibility with sealant manufacturer.

B.	Interior Insulating-Foam Sealant:  Low-expansion, low-pressure polyurethane insulating window and door foam sealant.

C.	Exterior Perimeter Sealant: “Pella Window and Door Installation Sealant” or equivalent high quality, multi-purpose sealant as specified in the joints sealant section.

PART 3	EXECUTION

3.1	EXAMINATION

A.	Examine areas to receive doors.  Notify Architect of conditions that would adversely affect installation or subsequent use.  Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2	INSTALLATION
A.	Install doors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved shop drawings.
B.	Install doors to be weather-tight and freely operating.
C.	Maintain alignment with adjacent work.
D.	Secure assembly to framed openings, plumb and square, without distortion.
E.	Integrate door system installation with exterior water-resistant barrier using flashing/sealant tape. Apply and integrate flashing/sealant tape with water-resistant barrier using watershed principles in accordance with door manufacturer's instructions.
F.	Place interior seal around door perimeter to maintain continuity of building thermal and air barrier using [backer rod and sealant]  [insulating-foam sealant].
G.	Seal door to exterior wall cladding with sealant and related backing materials at perimeter of assembly.
H.	Leave doors closed and locked with shoot bolts extended.

3.3	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Specifier Notes:  Field testing is optional.  Delete Field Quality Control if field testing is not required.  If Field Quality Control is deleted, delete AAMA 502 and ASTM E1105 from Article 1.3 References in this section.	

A.	Field Testing: Field water testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM E1105 Test Procedure B. The test pressure shall be based on the maximum positive components and cladding design pressure. Utilizing the AAMA 502 field test reduction, the water test pressure is 10% of the maximum positive design pressure.

3.4	CLEANING

A.	Clean door frames and glass in accordance with Division 1 requirements.

B.	Do not use harsh cleaning materials or methods that would damage finish.

C.	Remove labels and visible markings.

3.5	PROTECTION

A.	Protect installed doors to ensure that, except for normal weathering, doors will be without damage or deterioration at time of substantial completion.

END OF SECTION