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SECTION 085200 - WOOD WINDOWS
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PART 1 - 	GENERAL
1.1	RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.	Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2	SUMMARY
A.	Section includes aluminum-clad wood windows.
1.3	PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS
A.	Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at [Project site] <Insert location>.
1.	Review and finalize construction schedule and verify availability of materials, Installer's personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.
2.	Review, discuss, and coordinate the interrelationship of wood windows with other exterior wall components. Include provisions for anchoring, flashing, weeping, sealing perimeters, and protecting finishes.
3.	Review and discuss the sequence of work required to construct a watertight and weathertight exterior building envelope.
4.	Inspect and discuss the condition of substrate and other preparatory work performed by other trades.
1.4	ACTION SUBMITTALS
A.	Product Data: For each type of product.
1.	Include construction details, material descriptions, glazing and fabrication methods, dimensions of individual components and profiles, hardware, and finishes for wood windows.
B.	Sustainable Design Submittals:
1.	Chain-of-Custody Certificates: For certified wood products. Include statement of costs.
2.	Chain-of-Custody Qualification Data: For manufacturer and vendor.
C.	Shop Drawings: For wood windows.
1.	Include plans, elevations, sections, hardware, accessories, insect screens, operational clearances, and details of installation, including anchor, flashing, and sealant installation.
D.	Samples: For each exposed product and for each specified, [2 by 4 inches (50 by 100 mm)] <Insert dimensions> in size.
E.	Samples for Initial Selection: For units with factory-applied color finishes.
1.	Include Samples of hardware and accessories involving color selection.
F.	Samples for Verification: For wood windows and components required, prepared on Samples of size indicated below:
1.	Exposed Finishes: [2 by 4 inches (50 by 100 mm)] <Insert dimensions>.
2.	Exposed Hardware: Full-size units.
G.	Product Schedule: For wood windows. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.
1.5	INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A.	Qualification Data: For Installer.
B.	Product Test Reports: For each type of wood window, for tests performed by a qualified testing agency.
C.	Field quality-control reports.
D.	Sample Warranties: For manufacturer's warranties.
1.6	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: A qualified manufacturer that is certified for chain of custody by an FSC-accredited certification body.
B.	Vendor Qualifications: A vendor that is certified for chain of custody by an FSC-accredited certification body.
C.	Installer Qualifications: An installer acceptable to wood window manufacturer or supplier for installation of units required for this Project.
D.	Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under Sample submittals, to demonstrate aesthetic effects, and to set quality standards for materials and execution.
1.	Build mockup of typical wall area as shown on Drawings.
2.	Approval of mockups does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract Documents contained in mockups unless Architect specifically approves such deviations in writing.
3.	Subject to compliance with requirements, approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.
1.7	WARRANTY
A.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace wood windows that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.
1.	Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a.	Failure to meet performance requirements.
b.	Structural failures including excessive deflection, water leakage, and air infiltration.
c.	Faulty operation of movable sash and hardware.
d.	Deterioration of materials and finishes beyond normal weathering.
e.	Failure of insulating glass.
2.	Warranty Period:
a.	Window: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.
b.	Glazing Units, Nonlaminated: 20 years from date of Substantial Completion.
c.	Glazing Units, Laminated: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.
d.	Aluminum-Cladding Finish: [10] [20] years from date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2 - 	PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURERS
A.	Source Limitations: Obtain wood windows from single source from single manufacturer.
2.2	WINDOW PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.	Product Standard: Comply with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 for definitions and minimum standards of performance, materials, components, accessories, and fabrication unless more stringent requirements are indicated.
1.	Window Certification: WDMA certified with label attached to each window.
B.	Performance Class and Grade: AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 as follows:
1.	Minimum Performance Class: [R] [LC] [CW] [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert class>.
2.	Minimum Performance Grade: [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] [40] [45] [50] [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert grade>.
C.	Thermal Transmittance: NFRC 100 maximum whole-window U-factor of [0.30 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F (1.71 W/sq. m x K)] [0.32 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F (1.83 W/sq. m x K)] [0.35 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F (2.0 W/sq. m x K)] [0.60 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F (3.43 W/sq. m x K)] <Insert value>.
D.	Solar Heat-Gain Coefficient (SHGC): NFRC 200 maximum whole-window SHGC of [0.40] [0.30] [0.27] <Insert value>.
E.	Sound Transmission Class (STC): Rated for not less than [26] [30] <Insert rating> STC when tested for laboratory sound transmission loss according to ASTM E90 and determined by ASTM E413.
F.	Outside-Inside Transmission Class (OITC): Rated for not less than [22] [26] [30] <Insert rating> OITC when tested for laboratory sound transmission loss according to ASTM E90 and determined by ASTM E1332.
G.	Windborne-Debris Impact Resistance: Passes ASTM E1886 missile-impact and cyclic-pressure tests in accordance with ASTM E1996 for Wind Zone [1] [2] [3] [4] for [basic] [enhanced] protection.
1.	Large-Missile Test: For glazing located within [30 feet (9.1 m)] <Insert dimension> of grade.
2.	Small-Missile Test: For glazing located between 30 feet (9.1 m) and [60 feet (18.3 m)] <Insert dimension> above grade.
2.3	WOOD WINDOWS
A.	Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Pella Corporation [Architect Series] [Lifestyle Series] [Pella Reserve] or comparable product by one of the following:
1.	Aluminum-Clad Wood Windows:
a.	EAGLE Window & Door, Inc.; an Andersen Window & Door company.
b.	Marvin Windows and Doors.
c.	<Insert manufacturer's name>.
2.	Wood Windows:
a.	Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc.
b.	Marvin Windows and Doors.
c.	<Insert manufacturer's name>.
B.	Operating Types: Provide the following operating types in locations indicated on Drawings:
1.	Casement: Project out.
2.	Awning: Project out.
3.	Single hung.
4.	Double hung.
5.	Fixed.
6.	<Insert operating type>.
C.	Certified Wood: Wood products shall be certified as "FSC Pure"[ or "FSC Mixed Credit"] in accordance with FSC STD-01-001 and FSC STD-40-004.
D.	Frames and Sashes: Fine-grained wood lumber complying with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440; kiln dried to a moisture content of not more than 12 percent at time of fabrication; free of visible finger joints on linear members, blue stain, knots, pitch pockets, and surface checks larger than 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) deep by 2 inches (51 mm) wide; water-repellent preservative treated.
1.	Exterior Finish: [Aluminum-clad] [Manufacturer's standard factory-prime coat] [Unfinished] wood.
a.	Aluminum Finish: [Manufacturer's standard baked-on enamel finish] [Manufacturer's standard fluoropolymer two-coat system with fluoropolymer color topcoat containing not less than 70 percent PVDF resin by weight and complying with AAMA 2605].
b.	Exposed Unfinished Wood Surfaces: [Mahogany] <Insert species>.
c.	Color: [White] [Tan] [Brown] [Classic White] [Vanilla Cream] [Poplar White] [Almond] [Sand Dune] [Honeysuckle] [Fossil] [Putty] [Portobello] [Deep Olive] [Auburn Brown] [French Roast] [Summer Sage] [Hemlock] [Hartford Green] [Morning Sky Grey] [Eldridge Grey] [Iron Ore] [Black] [Naval] [Stormy Blue] [Real Red] [Brick Red] [Cranberry] [Custom color as selected by Architect] <Insert color>.
2.	Interior Finish: [Unfinished] [Manufacturer's standard factory-prime coat] [Manufacturer's standard color-coated finish] [Manufacturer's standard stain-and varnish-finish].
a.	Exposed Unfinished Wood Surfaces: [Manufacturer's standard species] [Pine] [Mahogany] [Douglas fir] <Insert species>.
b.	Painted Color: [White] [Bright White] [Linen White] <Insert color>.
c.	Stain Color: [Natural] [Golden Oak] [Early American] [Provincial] [Red Mahogany] [Dark Mahogany] [Black] <Insert color>.
E.	Glass: Clear annealed glass, ASTM C1036, Type 1, Class 1, q3.
1.	Kind: Fully tempered, ASTM C1048, [where indicated on Drawings] <Insert requirements>.
F.	Windborne-Debris-Impact-Resistant Laminated Glass: ASTM C1172 with two plies of float glass.
1.	Float Glass: [Annealed] [Heat strengthened] [Fully tempered] [As required by performance requirements indicated].
2.	Inner Ply: Clear.
3.	Interlayer: [0.090 inch (2.29 mm)] [As required by performance requirements indicated] <Insert requirements>.
4.	Outer Ply: [Clear] [Gray] [Bronze] [Green] <Insert tint>.
5.	Low-E Coating: [Pyrolytic on second surface] [Sputtered on second surface] [Sputtered on third surface] [Sputtered on second or third surface] <Insert coating>.
G.	Insulating-Glass Units: ASTM E2190.
1.	Glass: ASTM C1036, Type 1, Class 1, q3.
a.	Tint or Pattern: [Clear] [Obscure] [Gray] [Bronze] [Green] <Insert tint>.
b.	Kind: Fully tempered, ASTM C1048, [where indicated on Drawings] <Insert requirements>.
2.	Lites: Two.
3.	Filling: Fill space between glass lites with [air] [argon].
4.	Low-E Coating: [Sputtered on second or third surface] <Insert coating>.
H.	Windborne-Debris-Impact-Resistant Insulating-Glass Units: ASTM E2190 with two lites and complying with impact-resistance requirements in "Window Performance Requirements" Article.
1.	Exterior Lite: ASTM C1036, Type 1, Class 1, q3.
a.	Tint: [Clear] [Gray] [Bronze] [Green] <Insert tint>.
b.	Kind: [Heat strengthened] [Fully tempered].
2.	Interior Lite: ASTM C1172 clear laminated glass with two plies of float glass.
a.	Float Glass: [Annealed] [Heat strengthened] [Fully tempered] [As required by performance requirements indicated].
b.	Interlayer Thickness: [0.090 inch (2.29 mm)] [As required by performance requirements indicated] <Insert requirements>.
3.	Filling: Fill space between glass lites with [air] [argon].
4.	Low-E Coating: [Pyrolytic on second surface] [Sputtered on second surface] [Sputtered on third surface] [Sputtered on second or third surface] <Insert coating>.
I.	Glazing System: [Manufacturer's standard factory-glazing system that produces weathertight seal] <Insert glazing requirements>.
1.	Triple Glazing:
a.	Exterior Lite: Insulating-glass unit <Insert type>.
1)	Tint or Pattern: [Clear] [Obscure] [Gray] [Bronze] [Green] <Insert tint>.
2)	Kind: Fully tempered, ASTM C1048, [where indicated on Drawings] <Insert requirements>.
b.	Interior Lite: [Glass] <Insert type>.
1)	Tint or Pattern: [Clear] [Obscure] [Gray] [Bronze] [Green] <Insert tint>.
2)	Kind: Fully tempered, ASTM C1048, [where indicated on Drawings] <Insert requirements>.
c.	Lites: Three.
d.	Filling: Fill space between glass lites with [air] [argon].
e.	Low-E Coating: [Sputtered on second or third surface] <Insert coating>.
2.	Integral Louver Blinds: Glass manufacturer's standard, horizontal louver blinds with aluminum slats and polyester fiber cords, located in space between glass lites, and operated by hardware located on inside face of sash.
a.	Operation: Tilt, raising, and lowering.
b.	Color: [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range] <Insert color>.
3.	Integral Pleated Shades: Glass manufacturer's standard, horizontal pleated shades with cellular fabric shade and polyester fiber cords, located in space between glass lites, and operated by hardware located on inside face of sash.
a.	Operation: Raise and lower top-down.
b.	Color: [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range] <Insert color>.
J.	Hardware, General: Provide manufacturer's standard hardware fabricated from aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel complying with AAMA 907, or other corrosion-resistant material compatible with adjacent materials; designed to smoothly operate, tightly close, and securely lock windows, and sized to accommodate sash weight and dimensions.
1.	Exposed Hardware Color and Finish: [Bright Brass] [Brown] [Champagne] [Distressed Bronze] [Distressed Nickel] [Matte Black] [Oil-Rubbed Bronze] [Polished Chrome] [Satin Nickel] [White] <Insert color and finish>.
K.	Projected Window Hardware:
1.	Gear-Type Rotary Operators: Complying with AAMA 901 when tested in accordance with ASTM E405, Method A. Provide operators that function without requiring removal of interior screens.
a.	Type and Style: [Match Architect's sample] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of types and styles] <Insert type and style>.
2.	Hinges: [Manufacturer's standard type for sash weight and size indicated] [Stainless steel hinges with stainless steel-reinforced, sliding nylon shoes] <Insert description>.
3.	Single-Handle Locking System: Operates positive-acting arms that pull sash into locked position. Provide one lock on sashes up to 29 inches (735 mm) tall and two locks on taller sashes.
4.	Limit Devices: [Concealed friction adjustor, adjustable stay bar] [Concealed support arms with adjustable, limited, hold-open] <Insert type> limit devices designed to restrict sash opening.
a.	Limit clear opening to [4 inches (100 mm)] <Insert dimension> for ventilation; with custodial key release.
5.	Operator Stud Cover: Matching operator handle finish. Provide in locations where operator handle is removed for controlled access.
6.	Pole Operators: Tubular-shaped anodized aluminum; with rubber-capped lower end and standard push-pull hook at top to match hardware design; of sufficient length to operate window without reaching more than 60 inches (1500 mm) above floor; one pole operator and pole hanger per room that has operable windows more than 72 inches (1800 mm) above floor.
L.	Hung Window Hardware:
1.	Counterbalancing Mechanism: Complying with AAMA 902, concealed, of size and capacity to hold sash stationary at any open position.
2.	Locks and Latches: Allow unobstructed movement of the sash across adjacent sash in direction indicated and operated from the inside only.[ Provide custodial locks.]
3.	Tilt Hardware: Releasing tilt latch allows sash to pivot about horizontal axis to facilitate cleaning exterior surfaces from the interior.
M.	Weather Stripping: Provide full-perimeter weather stripping for each operable sash unless otherwise indicated.
N.	Fasteners: Noncorrosive and compatible with window members, trim, hardware, anchors, and other components.
1.	Exposed Fasteners: Do not use exposed fasteners to greatest extent possible. For application of hardware, use fasteners that match finish hardware being fastened.
2.4	ACCESSORIES
A.	Dividers (False Muntins): Provide divider grilles in designs indicated for each sash lite.
1.	Quantity and Type: [One per sash, removable from exposed surface of interior lite] [Two per sash, permanently located at exterior and interior lites] [One permanently located between insulating-glass lites] [Three per sash, two permanently located at exterior and interior lites and one permanently located between insulating-glass lites] <Insert requirements>.
2.	Material: [Manufacturer's standard] <Insert material>.
3.	Pattern: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert pattern>.
4.	Profile: [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range] <Insert profile>.
5.	Color: [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range] <Insert color>.
2.5	INSECT SCREENS
A.	General: Fabricate insect screens to integrate with window frame. Provide screen for each operable exterior sash. Screen wickets are not permitted.
1.	Type and Location: [Full, inside for project-out] [Full, outside for double-hung] [Half, outside for single-hung] sashes.
B.	Aluminum Frames: Manufacturer's standard aluminum alloy complying with SMA 1004 or SMA 1201. Fabricate frames with mitered or coped joints or corner extrusions, concealed fasteners, and removable PVC spline/anchor concealing edge of frame.
1.	Tubular Framing Sections and Cross Braces: Roll formed from aluminum sheet.
2.	Finish for Interior Screens: Baked-on organic coating in [color selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range] <Insert color>.
3.	Finish for Exterior Screens: [Baked-on organic coating in color selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range] [Matching color and finish of cladding] <Insert finish>.
C.	Glass-Fiber Mesh Fabric: [18-by-16 (1.1-by-1.3-mm) or 18-by-18 (1.0-by-1.0-mm)] [20-by-20 (0.85-by-0.85-mm) or 20-by-30 (0.85-by-0.42-mm)] <Insert type> mesh of PVC-coated, glass-fiber threads; woven and fused to form a fabric mesh resistant to corrosion, shrinkage, stretch, impact damage, and weather deterioration. Comply with ASTM D3656/D3656M and SMA 1201.
1.	Mesh Color: [Manufacturer's standard] <Insert color>.
2.6	FABRICATION
A.	Fabricate wood windows in sizes indicated. Include a complete system for installing and anchoring windows.
B.	Glaze wood windows in the factory.
C.	Weather strip each operable sash to provide weathertight installation.
D.	Mullions: Provide mullions and cover plates, matching window units, complete with anchors for support to structure and installation of window units. Allow for erection tolerances and provide for movement of window units due to thermal expansion and building deflections. Provide mullions and cover plates capable of withstanding design wind loads of window units.
E.	[Bow] [Bay] Window Assemblies: Provide [operating] [and] [fixed] units in configuration indicated. Provide window frames, sashes, hardware, and other trim and components necessary for a complete, secure, and weathertight installation, including the following:
1.	Angled mullion posts with interior and exterior trim.
2.	Angled interior and exterior extension and trim.
3.	Clear [maple] [oak] head and seat boards.
4.	Top and bottom plywood platforms.
5.	Exterior head and sill casings and trim.
6.	Support brackets.
F.	Complete fabrication, assembly, finishing, hardware application, and other work in the factory to greatest extent possible. Disassemble components only as necessary for shipment and installation. Allow for scribing, trimming, and fitting at Project site.
PART 3 - 	EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Examine openings, substrates, structural support, anchorage, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.
B.	Verify rough opening dimensions, levelness of sill plate, and operational clearances.
C.	Examine wall flashings, vapor retarders, water and weather barriers, and other built-in components to ensure weathertight window installation.
D.	Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2	INSTALLATION
A.	Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing windows, hardware, accessories, and other components. For installation procedures and requirements not addressed in manufacturer's written instructions, comply with installation requirements in ASTM E2112.
B.	Install windows level, plumb, square, true to line, without distortion, anchored securely in place to structural support, and in proper relation to wall flashing and other adjacent construction to produce weathertight construction.
C.	Separate aluminum and other corrodible surfaces from sources of corrosion or electrolytic action (dissimilar materials, treated lumber, etc.) at the points of contact with other materials.
D.	For fin method of attachment, integrate window 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 window manufacturer's written instructions.
E.	Place interior seal around window perimeter to maintain continuity of building thermal and air barrier using insulating-foam sealant.
F.	Seal window to exterior wall cladding with sealant and related backing materials at perimeter of assembly.
G.	Leave windows closed and locked.
3.3	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.	Testing Agency: [Owner will engage] [Engage] a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.
1.	Testing and inspecting agency will interpret tests and state in each report whether tested work complies with or deviates from requirements.
B.	Testing Services: Testing and inspecting of installed windows shall take place as follows:
1.	Testing Methodology: Testing of windows for air infiltration and water resistance shall be performed in accordance with AAMA 502.
2.	Air-Infiltration Testing:
a.	Test Pressure: That required to determine compliance with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 performance class indicated.
b.	Allowable Air-Leakage Rate: [1.5] <Insert number> times the applicable AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 rate for product type and performance class rounded down to one decimal place.
3.	Water-Resistance Testing:
a.	Test Pressure: [Two-thirds] <Insert number> times test pressure required to determine compliance with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 performance grade indicated.
b.	Allowable Water Infiltration: No water penetration.
4.	Testing Extent: [Three] [Three mockup] <Insert number or description> windows of each type as selected by Architect and a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency. Windows shall be tested after perimeter sealants have cured.
5.	Test Reports: Prepared in accordance with AAMA 502.
C.	Windows will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.
D.	Prepare test and inspection reports.
3.4	ADJUSTING, CLEANING, AND PROTECTION
A.	Adjust operating sashes and hardware for a tight fit at contact points and weather stripping for smooth operation and weathertight closure.
B.	Clean exposed surfaces immediately after installing windows. Remove excess sealants, glazing materials, dirt, and other substances.
1.	Keep protective films and coverings in place until final cleaning.
C.	Remove and replace sashes if glass has been broken, chipped, cracked, abraded, or damaged during construction period.
D.	Protect window surfaces from contact with contaminating substances resulting from construction operations. If contaminating substances do contact window surfaces, remove contaminants immediately in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.
END OF SECTION 085200