Pella Corporation	March 2025
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 are from MasterFormat 2011 update.	

	SECTION 08262 (08 32 19)

	ALUMINUM-CLAD WOOD SLIDING GLASS DOORS

Specifier Notes:  This section covers Pella® Lifestyle Series aluminum-clad wood sliding glass doors.  Consult your local Pella representative for assistance in editing this section for the specific application.	

PART 1	GENERAL

1.1	SECTION INCLUDES

A.	Aluminum-clad wood sliding glass 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.

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 2604 - 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 SGD-[[LC] [R]]-PG[ ____ ] specifications in accordance with ANSI/AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 or ANSI/AAMA/WDMA 101/I.S.2/A440-17.

B.	Door Unit Air Leakage, ASTM E 283, 1.57 psf (25 mph):  0.10 cfm per square foot of frame or less.

C.	Window Unit Water Penetration:  No water penetration through window unit when tested in accordance with ASTM E 547, under static pressure of [3.0 psf (34 mph)]  [4.5 psf (42 mph)] [7.5 psf (52 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.pella.com.

2.2	ALUMINUM-CLAD WOOD SLIDING GLASS DOORS

A.	Aluminum-Clad Wood Sliding Glass Doors:  Pella Lifestyle [factory-assembled] [knock-down] aluminum-clad wood sliding glass doors.

B.	Frame:
1.	Jamb and Head: Interior and exterior solid aluminum extruded frame with a center fiberglass thermal break.  Sill: Fiberglass with stainless steel track
2.	Interior Exposed Surfaces:  EnduraClad finish or finished pine wood trim options available.
3.	Exterior Surfaces:  EnduraClad finish at jambs and head and black powder coat finish at the sill.
4.	Overall Frame Depth:  5-7/8 inches (149 mm).

C.	Door Panel:
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 panel.
2.	Rails are three-ply construction, randomly finger-jointed blocks laminated with water-resistant glue and cross-banded both sides. Stiles have LVL core with finger-jointed edge bands both sides, veneered interior face. Interior surfaces veneered with Pine.
3.	Corners: Silicone sealed and secured with metal fasteners and structural adhesive.
4.	Panel Thickness: 2-1/16 inches (52 mm).
5.	Dual pane panel profile is square on exterior and interior. 

D.	Weather Strip:

1.	Panel:  Dual-durometer extruded polymer with leaf and bulbs. 
2.	Vent/Fixed Interlocker:  Dual-durometer extruded polymer with bulb.

2.3	GLAZING

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following paragraph describing glazing for Lifestyle Series Triple-Pane  with Hinged Glass Panel doors.	

A.	Glazing:
1.	Float Glass:  ASTM C 1036, Quality 1.
	a.	Tempered Glass:  ASTM C 1048.
2.	Type:
a.	Triple-Pane Glazing System:  3/4-inch, fully tempered, dual-seal insulating glass, polyurethane reactive hot melt (PUR) glazed multi-layer Low-E coated [with argon]. Interior-hinged glass panel set in aluminum frame, fitted to sash with continuous gasket seal [clear]  [obscure].

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following paragraph describing glazing for Lifestyle Series Dual-Pane and Triple-pane IG doors.	

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

Specifier Notes:  Custom and high-altitude glazing is also available.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information.	

2.	Type:  Dual-seal, [3/4” dual-pane] [1-3/8” triple-pane] fully tempered, insulating glass, silicone-glazed, [multi-layer Low-E coated with argon]  [obscure].

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:  If insect screens are not specified, delete ASTM D 3656 and SMA 1201 from Article 1.3 References in this section.	

A.	Sliding Insect Screens:  Standard.
1.	Compliance:  ASTM D 3656 and SMA 1201.
2.	Screen Cloth:  Vinyl-coated fiberglass, 18/18 mesh or Vinyl coated polyester TuffScreen® by Phifer Inc. 17/12.5 mesh.
3.	Extruded-Aluminum Frame:  finish to match exterior door cladding
		4.	Adjustable frame-mounted strike.
5.	Complete with necessary hardware.
6.	Interior and Exterior Handle Finish:  Match interior door handle finish.

Specifier Notes:  For grilles-between-the-glass. Tan and Brown Interior GBG colors are available in single-tone (Brown/Brown, Tan/Tan). Other interior colors are also available with tan or brown exterior.	

B.	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] [Putty] [Ivory] [Black] [Morning Sky Gray] [Sand Dune] [Brickstone] [Harvest] [Cordovan]. 
4.	Exterior color: _______________

Specifier Notes:  Slimshade® blinds and cellular fabric shades are only available with Lifestyle Series Triple-Pane windows. Specify Slimshade blinds, cellular fabric shades or none.  Contact your local Pella representative for the current blind and shade colors.	

C.	Blinds:  Slimshade.
1.	15 mm aluminum slat raise and lower blinds with polyester cord ladder.
2.	Installed in Designer glazing system between panes of glass.
3.	Operated with cordless operator.
4.	Controlled by built-in operating mechanism.
5.	Type:  Snap-in/snap-out, attached to top of hinged-glass panel.
6.	Color:  _______________ .

D.	Cellular Fabric Shades:
1.	Spun-bond polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cellular fabric, 0.687 inch wide, hidden polyester cord.
2.	Installed in Designer glazing systems between panels of glass.
3.	Raise and Lower bottom-up type, operated with cordless operator.
4.	Controlled by built-in operating mechanism.
5.	Type:  Snap-in/snap-out, attached to top of hinged-glass panel.
6.	Color:  _______________ .

2.5	HARDWARE

A.	Handles:
1.	Interior Handle and Thumb Lock:
a.	Finish:  [[Satin brass]  [Satin nickel] PVD High Performance finish]  [Oil-rubbed bronze] [Polished Nickel] [Polished Chrome]  [Baked enamel [Brown]  [White]  [Matte Black]  [Champagne]]  [Distressed [Nickel]  [Bronze]].

2.	Exterior Handle and Key Lock: [K-keyway] pinlock cylinder.
	a.	Finish:  Baked enamel, color to match door exterior cladding.
	b.	Key Lock Finish: Chrome.

B.	Locking System:

1.	Two-Point Lock Hardware:  Electroplated steel with adjustable stainless steel strikes, suitable for seacoast applications.
2.	Secondary Lock optional on vent interlocker.

C.	Vent Panel Rollers:

Specifier Notes:  Specify one of the following two sentences for vent panel rollers.  The first sentence describes the standard rollers.  The second sentence describes the out-of-unit option.	

1.	Vent panels have two adjustable ABEC 5 sealed electroplated steel ball-bearing rollers with organic coating, set on stainless steel track, standard.
2.	Two adjustable, corrosion-resistant, stainless steel, ball-bearing rollers.

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:  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 2604 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.	Finish System:  Pella EnduraClad.
1.	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 2604 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.	Finish System:  Pella EnduraClad Plus.
1.	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 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] [Artisan Greige] 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.

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