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, Fifth Edition.

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” after editing this section.

Section numbers are from MasterFormat 1995 Edition, with numbers from MasterFormat 2004 Edition in parentheses.  Delete version not required.

SECTION 08261 (08 15 73)

VINYL SLIDING GLASS DOORS

Specifier Notes:  This section covers “ThermaStar by Pella” vinyl sliding glass doors.  Frame and panels are manufactured from extruded, rigid polyvinylchloride (uPVC) material, with heat-fused mitered corners for a fully welded corner assembly.  Consult your local Pella representative for assistance in editing this section for the specific application.

PART 1	GENERAL

1.1	SECTION INCLUDES

A.	Vinyl 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.

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 303 - Voluntary Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Exterior Profile
Extrusions; American Architectural Manufacturers Association.
2.	AAMA 502 – Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Windows and Sliding Doors.

B.	ASTM International:
1.	ASTM C 1036 – Flat Glass.
2.	ASTM C 1048 – Heat-Treated Flat Glass--Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.
3.	ASTM D 1929 – Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics.
4.	ASTM D 3656 – Insect Screening and Louver Cloth Woven from Vinyl-Coated Glass Yarns.
5.	ASTM E 283 – Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Under Specified Pressure Difference Across the Specimen.
6.	ASTM E 547 - Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential.
7.	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.

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.	ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2 – Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows and Glass Doors.

1.4	PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Specifier Notes:  Performance ratings for “ThermaStar by Pella” vinyl sliding glass doors vary by product and size.  Current performance information is found in the “ThermaStar by 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 meet Rating SGD-R-PG[ _____ ] specifications in accordance with ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 or ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2/A440-11.

B.	Door Air Leakage, ASTM E 283:  Door air leakage when tested at 1.57 psf (25 mph) shall be 0.30 cfm/ft2 of frame or less.

C.	Door Water Penetration, ASTM E 547:  No water penetration through door when tested under static pressure of [4.5 psf (42 mph)] [7.5 psf (54 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 vinyl sliding glass doors 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:
1.	Store materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
2.	Store materials off ground and under cover.
3.	Protect materials 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	VINYL SLIDING GLASS DOORS

A.	Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors:  ThermaStar by Pella.
1.	Factory-assembled doors with panels installed in frame.
2.	Frame and Panel Material:  Extruded, rigid polyvinylchloride (uPVC).

Specifier Notes:  Specify frame type. Integral vinyl fin on all four sides with heat-fused, mitered corners and can be used with vinyl, aluminum, or steel siding.

B.	Frame:
1.	Type: Integral fin.
2.	Overall Frame Depth: 4-1/2 inches for 3-1/16-inch wall depth.
3.	Nominal Wall Thickness, Vinyl Members:  0.065 inch to 0.075 inch.
4.	Frame Corners:
a.	Mitered.
b.	Heat-fused, fully welded corners.
5.	Sill:  Fitted with weeps.

C.	Panels:
1.	Panel Corners:
a.	Mitered.
b.	Heat-fused, fully welded corners.

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

Specifier Notes:  Specify type of glass.  Delete glass types not required. 1-inch is only available with Blinds-Between-the –Glass, and only in clear tempered.   Consult your local Pella representative for more information.

2.	Type:  Exterior face-glazed, [3/4-inch] [1-inch], sealed insulating glass.
a.	Clear tempered glass.
b.	Multi-layer, low-E coated, tempered glass.
c.	Multi-layer, low-E coated, tempered glass with argon.
d.	Obscure, multi-layer, low-E coated, tempered glass.
e.	Obscure, multi-layer, low-E coated, tempered glass with argon.
f.	Obscure tempered glass.
g.	Bronze, multi-layer, low-E coated, tempered glass with argon.

E.	Weather Stripping:
1.	Vent Panel:  Fin-type, pile around perimeter.

2.3	OPTIONS

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

A.	Grilles:

Specifier Notes:  Specify grille profile.

1.	Profile: 3/4-inch contoured.
2.	Type:  Aluminum grilles-between-the-glass.
3.	Finish:  Factory finished.
a.	Color: Match door frame.

B.	Blinds:

Specifier Notes:  Blinds-Between-the-Glass are available on 6’-0” x 6’-8” doors only.

1.	Type:  Aluminum blinds sealed between dual panel clear insulating glass.
2.	Operation:  Cordless raise, lower and tilt.
3.	Finish:  Factory finished.
a.	Color: White.

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

Standard screen frame type is standard on Integral Fin.  Heavy-duty screen frame type is optional on Integral Fin.

C.	Insect Screens:
1.	Compliance:
a.	ASTM D 3656.
b.	SMA 1201.
2.	Screen Cloth:  Full-size with black, vinyl-coated, 18/14 mesh, fiberglass screen cloth set in aluminum frame fitted to door exterior.
3.	Latch and latch handle.
4.	Rollers:  4, self-adjustable.
5.	Screen Frame Type: [Standard] [Heavy duty].
6.	Screen Frame Finish:  Baked enamel.
a.	Color:  Match door exterior.

2.4	HARDWARE

A.	Rollers:  2, adjustable, permanently sealed, electroplated steel rollers with organic-coated ball bearings.

B.	Lock:  Factory installed, single point.

2.5	TOLERANCES

A.	Doors shall accommodate the following opening tolerances:
1.	Horizontal 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.

2.6	FINISH

A.	Door Frame and Panel Vinyl Extrusions:  Integral color throughout profile.

B.	Exposed Surfaces:  Smooth, glossy, and uniform in appearance.

Specifier Notes:  Specify the color.

C.	Color:  [White]  [Almond]  [Fossil].

2.7	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.

Specifier Notes:  Factory-applied jamb extensions for 4-9/16-inch and 6-9/16-inch wall depths are optional for Integral fin vinyl double-hung windows with 4-9/16-inch frame depth only.  If not required or if specifying block frames (no fin) delete the following paragraph.

PART 3	EXECUTION

3.1	EXAMINATION

A.	Examine areas to receive vinyl sliding glass 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 vinyl sliding glass doors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B.	Install vinyl sliding glass 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.

Specifier Notes:  The following paragraph applies to vinyl sliding glass doors installed using installation fins only.  If the doors are not being installed with installation fins, delete the following paragraph.

E.	Integrate vinyl sliding glass door 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.	Seal vinyl sliding glass doors to exterior wall cladding with sealant and related backing materials at perimeter of assembly.

G.	Place interior seal around vinyl door perimeter to maintain continuity of building thermal and air barrier using [backer rod and sealant] [insulating-foam sealant].

H.	Leave vinyl sliding glass doors closed and locked.

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.

3.3	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

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 vinyl sliding glass doors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

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

C.	Remove labels and visible markings.

D.	Keep door tracks clear of dirt and debris.

E.	Keep weep holes open and clear of obstructions.

3.5	PROTECTION

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

END OF SECTION