Pella Corporation		May 2019
102 Main Street
Pella, Iowa  50219
Toll Free	(800) 54-PELLA
Phone	(641) 621-1000
Website	www.pella.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 and titles are from MasterFormat 2011 Update.

SECTION 08 14 23

IN-SWING ENTRY DOORS

Specifier Notes:  This section covers Pella® branded and Architect Series® in-swing entry doors.  Consult your local Pella representative for assistance in editing this section for the specific application.

PART 1	GENERAL

1.1	SECTION INCLUDES

A.	In-swing entry 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 07 27 00 – Air Barriers:  Water-resistant barrier.

B.	Section 07 92 00 – Joint Sealants:  Sealants and caulking.

C.	Section 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 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 368 – Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid - Salt Spray (Fog) Testing (CASS Test).
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 4060 – Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser.
7.	ASTM E 283 – Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Under Specified Pressure Difference Across the Specimen.
8.	ASTM E 330 – Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
9.	ASTM E 331 – Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
10.	ASTM G 85 – Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing.
11.	ASTM E 1300 – Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings.

C.	Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA):
1.	AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 – Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights.
2.	WDMA I.S.4 – Water Repellent Preservative Treatment for Millwork.
3.	CS2 Hallmark Program Procedural Guide for Side Hinged Exterior Door Systems

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 have a certified rating of DP [ ____ ] in accordance with WDMA CS2 Hallmark Program Guide  for Side-hinged Exterior Door Systems.

B.	Door Unit Air Leakage, ASTM E 283, 1.57 psf (25 mph):  0.30 cfm per square foot of frame or less.

C.	Door Unit Water Penetration:  No water penetration through door unit when tested in accordance with ASTM E 331 with water applied at rate of 5 gallons per hour per square foot.  Doors with standard sill shall have water resistance performance level up to 7.5 psf and low profile sill (ADA) shall have water resistance performance level of 0 psf.

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.pella.com.

2.2	IN-SWING ENTRY DOORS

A.	In-Swing Entry Doors:  Factory-assembled doors with inward-swing door panels installed in frames.

B.	Frames:
1.	Select [softwood] [hardwood Mahogany], 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 head and jambs.

Specifier Notes:  Specify interior exposed surfaces.

2.	Interior Exposed Surfaces:  [Clear pine, veneered, and edge banded] [Clear Mahogany, veneered, and edge banded] [Primed] ready for site finishing with no visible fastener holes.
3.	Exterior Surfaces:  [Aluminum Clad Wood] [wood exterior [primed pine] [unfinished Mahogany]].
4.	Sills:  Extruded aluminum.

Specifier Notes:  Specify one of the following five colors and one of the following two types of sills.

a.	Aluminum Sills with the following finishes: [Nickel]  [Bronze]  [Brass]  [Mill Finish]  [Painted Black]
a.	[Oak threshold with pine frame] [Mahogany threshold with Mahogany frame]
b.	Standard sill and ADA Approved sills are available.

5.	Frame Dimensions:
a.	Overall Frame Depth:  5-15/16 inches (150 mm).
b.	Nail-fin or Brickmould Frame Depth:  4-9/16 inches (116 mm).
c.	Other Frame Conditions available on 1/8” increments up to 7-1/4” inches (184 mm).

C.	Door Panels:

Specifier Notes:  Specify steel or fiberglass door panels. Consult your local Pella representative for more information.

1.	Steel Door Panels:
a.	24-gauge galvanized steel skins on exterior and interior surfaces with CFC-free injected foam.
b.	Rails and Stiles:  Wood top rail and stiles and wood plastic composite bottom rails secured with structural adhesive between skins at perimeter.
c.	Lock Block:  12-inches or greater, solid wood.
d.	Panel Thickness:  1-11/16 inches (43 mm).
e.	20-minute fire panels are Warnock-Hersey labeled.

2.	Fiberglass Door Panels:
a.	0.072-inch minimum fiberglass skin on exterior and interior surfaces with CFC-free injected foam insulating core.
b.	Rails and Stiles:  Wood top rails and stiles and wood plastic composite bottom rails secured with structural adhesive between skins at perimeter.
c.	Fiberglass Grain:  [Mahogany] [Oak] [Smooth].
d.	Lock Block:  12-inches or greater, solid wood.
e.	Panel Thickness:  1-11/16 inches (43 mm).
f.	20-minute fire panels are Warnock-Hersey labeled.
Specifier Notes:  Specify door panel hardware preparation and backset. 2-3/8” backset is standard, 2-3/4” backset is optional on Pella® doors only.

3.	Hardware Preparation
a.	No bore
b.	Factory prepared for latch bore
2-1/8-inch bore diameter [2-3/8] [2-3/4]-inch backsets
c.	Factory prepared for latch bore and deadbolt bore
2-1/8-inch bore diameter [2-3/8] [2-3/4]-inch backsets
5-1/2 inches on center
d.	Factory prepared Multi-point with lock installed
	2-3/8-inch backset
	6 inches on center

Specifier Notes:  Delete the following sentence if not required. Reinforcement availability varies based on panel style. Consult your local Pella representative for more information.

4.	Door Closer and Panic Hardware Reinforcement:  Solid reinforcement positioned to support surface-mounted closer and panic hardware. 

D.	Weatherstrip:
1.	Head:  Dual-seal weatherstrip shall contact interior face and side of door panel and extruded leaf rain screen shall cover the exterior face of door panel.
2.	Jambs:  Dual-seal weatherstrip shall contact interior face and side of door panel.
3.	Sill:  Single fin rain screen at exterior face of door panel with bulb weatherstrip on threshold shall contact interior face of door panel.

Specifier Notes:  Doors are available with or without glass lites.  Check availability and edit accordingly.

Consult your local Pella representative for more information.

2.3	GLAZING

A.	Glazing:
1.	Float Glass:  ASTM C 1036, Quality 1.
a.	Tempered Glass:  ASTM C 1048.
b.	ASTM E1300 compliant.
2.	Type:

Specifier Notes:  Specify type of glass.

a.	Tempered Insulating Glass:  [Clear]  [multi-layer Low-E coated with argon], dual-seal insulating glass, installed into high-performance glazing frames.
b.	1-Inch Tempered Insulating Glass:  Clear, dual-seal insulating glass, with Blinds-Between-the-Glass, installed into high-performance glazing frames.
c.	9/16 inch Tempered Insulating Glass:  Clear, dual-seal insulating glass, with Grilles-Between-the-Glass, installed into high-performance glazing frames.
d.	Tempered Insulating Glass with Decorative Panel Designs:  [Castile] [Francesca] [Homestead] [Juliet] [Madeira] [Isabella] [Sheffield] [Verona] [Artesian] [Rosetta] [Rain] [Pebbled] [Standard Obscure] [Flemish] [Granite] [Mystic] dual-seal insulating glass, installed into high-performance glazing frames.
e.	Craftsman Panel with tempered glass inserts feature [multi-layer Low-E coated with argon] [Isabella] [Madeira] [Homestead] [Standard Obscure] [Pebbled] [Flemish] [Rain].  
f.	Dual seal insulating glass shall be [direct] [flush fit rim] or [traditional rim] glazed into panel.  

2.4	GLAZING OPTIONS

Specifier Notes:  The following specifies optional products.  Specify required options.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information.

Specifier Notes:  Grilles are available for doors with clear or low-E glass.  Some grilles are not available in all door types.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information.

A.	Grilles-Between-the-Glass (Pella Brand):
1.	Profile:  3/4-inch contoured.
2.	Aluminum Grills:  Permanently installed between 2 panes of glass.
3.	Pattern:  [Traditional] [Prairie].
4.	Finish:  Factory pre-finished.
a.	Interior Color:  [[White] [Tan] [Brown] [Ivory] [Cordovan] [Harvest] [Brickstone]]
b.	Exterior Color:  [[White] [Tan] [Black] [Brown] [Brick Red] [Cranberry] [Hartford Green] [Poplar White] [Putty] [Hemlock] [Morning Sky Gray]

B. 	Simulated Divided Light
1.	Profile: [7/8-inch (Pella Brand)] [1-1/8-inch (Pella Brand)]   [1-1/4-inch (Architect Brand)].
2. 	[Expanded PVC (Pella Brand)] [Sheet Molding Compound (Architect Brand)] permanently bonded to interior and exterior of the glass.
3. 	Pattern:  [2-wide Traditional] [3-wide Traditional] [Prairie].

Specifier Notes:  Specify unfinished or factory pre-finished.  If factory pre-finished, specify paint or stain and color.  Consult your local Pella representative for pre-finished color options.

4. 	Finish:  [Unfinished, ready for site finishing] [Factory-finished to match door panel].

2.5	HARDWARE

Specifier Notes: In-swing entry doors are available with; factory installed multi-point lock, prepped for standard locking hardware or no bore.  Locking hardware is available from your local Pella representative.  Not all finishes available in all hinges types. Contact your local Pella representative for more information.

Closers, exit devices, push plates, and kick plates are not available from Pella.  These hardware items are specified in the door hardware section.  Hardware parameters and recommendations are located in the Pella Architectural Design Manual at www.pellaadm.com on the Design Data pages of the Pella In-Swing Entry Door section.  Contact your local Pella representative for more information.

A.	Hinges: Three (3) per door panel on 6' 8" and 7' 0" panel heights; four (4) per door panel on 8' 0" heights for operable units].

1.	Type:
		a. 4-inch by 4-inch by 0.100-inch thick cold-rolled steel.
		b. 4-inch by 4-inch by 0.130-inch thick aluminum.
		c. 4-inch by 4-inch by 0.100-inch thick cold-rolled steel with spring.

Specifier Notes:  Specify finish of hinges.

2.	Finish:  [Brasstone zinc dichromate]  [US3, polished brass-plated]  [US50, antique brass-plated]  [US15A, antique nickel-plated]  [US26, polished chrome-plated]  [US32D, stainless steel]  [US10B, oiled-rubbed bronze]  [US15, satin nickel].

B.	Frames are prepared for hardware to match door panel boring

Specifier Notes:  Multipoint locking system is optional. Delete if not required.

C. 	Locking Hardware:
1.	Multi-point lock mechanism includes stainless steel face plate.
2. 	Multi-point lock handle set hardware, with Schlage 5-pin configured keyway, is [Brass] [Satin Nickel] [Oil-Rubbed Bronze].

2.6	TOLERANCES

A.	Doors shall accommodate the following opening tolerances:
1.	Vertical Dimensions Between High and Low Points:  Plus 1/4 inch, minus 0 inch.
2.	Width Dimensions:  Plus 1/4 inch, minus 0 inch.
3.	Building Columns or Masonry Openings:  Plus or minus 1/4 inch from plumb.

2.7	FINISH

Specifier Notes:  Exterior frame finish system is Pella® EnduraClad® baked-on polyester enamel.  Of the current AAMA standards for paint on aluminum substrates, AAMA 2605, as referenced below, has the most rigorous performance specifications.  Two other standards, which have a lower level of performance, are AAMA 2603 and AAMA 2604.

Standard and feature colors are available.  Consult your local Pella representative for color options.  Specify finish color.

A.	Door Frame Exterior Finish System:  Pella EnduraClad.
1.	Exterior aluminum door frame surfaces shall be finished with the following multi-stage system:
a.	Clean and etch aluminum surface of oxides.
b.	Pre-treat conversion coating.
c.	Prime with baked-on modified polyester primer.
d.	Top coat with baked-on polyester enamel.
2.	Color:  _______________ .
3.	Performance Requirements:  Exterior aluminum finishes shall meet or exceed the following performance requirements of AAMA 2605:
a.	Dry Film Hardness:  Eagle Turquoise Pencil, F minimum.
b.	Film Adhesion:  1/16-inch crosshatch, dry, wet, boiling water.
c.	Impact Resistance:  1/10-inch distortion, no film removal.
d.	Abrasion Resistance:  Falling sand coefficient value of 20 minimum.
e.	Chemical Resistance:  10 percent Muriatic acid, 15 minutes.  Mortar pat test, 24 hours.
f.	Detergent Resistance:  3 percent at 100 degrees F, 72 hours.
g.	Corrosion Resistance:  Humidity, 3,000 hours.  Salt spray exceeds 3,000 hours.

Specifier Notes:  Pella® EnduraClad® exterior finish systems are also tested to the following ASTM test methods.  Consult your local Pella representative for performance level for ASTM B 368 and G 85.

B.	Exterior Finish System Performance Requirements:
1.	Exterior aluminum finishes shall meet or exceed the following performance requirements:
a.	Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt Spray (Fog) Testing (CASS Test), ASTM B 368.
b.	Ozone Deterioration, ASTM D 1149, Modified:  5 ppm ozone, 160 degrees F, 60 percent relative humidity, 100 hours exposure, little or no loss of cure.
c.	Filiform Corrosion Resistance of Organic Coatings on Metal, ASTM D 2803:  No corrosion.
d.	Taber Abrasion Resistance, ASTM D 4060:  500 g weight, CS-10 wheel, 500 cycles, less than 25 g weight loss.
e.	Cyclic Acidified Salt Fog Test, ASTM G 85, Appendix A-2.

C.	Door Panel Exterior Finish:

Specifier Notes:  Specify exterior finish for steel or fiberglass door panels.  If factory pre-finished, specify color.  Consult your local Pella representative for pre-finished color options.

1.	Steel Door Panels:  [Factory-primed, ready for site finishing] [Factory pre-finished, satin polyurethane paint; color __________ ].
2.	Fiberglass Door Panels:  [Unfinished, ready for site finishing] [Factory pre-finished stain; color __________ ] [Factory pre-finished, paint; color __________ ].

Specifier Notes:  Specify interior finish for door frames.  If factory pre-finished, specify color.  Consult your local Pella representative for pre-finished color options.

D.	Door Frame Interior Finish:  [Unfinished, ready for site finishing] [Factory-primed, 1 coat, ready for site finishing]  [Factory pre-finished, stain color__________ ] [Factory pre-finished, paint; [White] [Bright white] [Linen].

E.	Door Panel Interior Finish:

Specifier Notes:  Specify interior finish for steel or fiberglass door panels.  If factory pre-finished, specify color.  Consult your local Pella representative for pre-finished color options.

1.	Steel Door Panels:  [Factory-primed, ready for site finishing] [Factory pre-finished paint; color __________ ].
2.	Fiberglass Door Panels:  [Unfinished, ready for site finishing] [Factory pre-finished stain; color __________ ] [Factory pre-finished paint; 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 weather-resistant barrier using flashing/sealant tape.  Apply and integrate flashing/sealant tape with weather-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.

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 from Article 1.3 References in this section.

A.	Field Testing: Field-test doors in accordance with AAMA 502, Test Method A.  Manufacturer’s representative shall be present.

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 manufacturer’s proprietary 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