Pella Corporation	MARCH 2024
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.	

Specifier Notes:  Edit the section title as required.	

	SECTION 08 52 13

	ALUMINUM-CLAD WOOD WINDOWS

Specifier Notes:  This section covers Pella® Reserve™ and Pella® Lifestyle Series aluminum-clad wood windows. 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 [double hung]  [single hung]  [fixed]  [casement]  [and]  [awning] windows.

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 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® windows 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.	Windows shall be Hallmark certified to a rating of [R] [CW]-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.	Window Unit Air Leakage, ASTM E 283, 1.57 psf (25 mph):  0.05 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 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 window 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 window performance requirements and to determine acceptability of window 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.

Specifier Notes:  Edit the following article title as required.	

2.2	ALUMINUM-CLAD WOOD WINDOWS

Specifier Notes:  Specify Pella® Reserve™ or Pella® Lifestyle Series aluminum-clad wood windows. Pine wood is standard; sections 1b and 2b specify the Pella wood collection with the addition of Mahogany and Douglas Fir. Delete if not required.	

A.	Aluminum-Clad Wood [Casement]  [and]  [Awning] Windows: [Pella Reserve]  [Lifestyle Series®] factory-assembled aluminum-clad wood windows with [outward-opening sash installed in frame] [fixed unit].

1.	Frame:
a.	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.
b.	Interior Exposed Surfaces:  [Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir].
c.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum.
d.	Overall Frame Depth:  5 inches (127 mm).

2.	Sash:
a.	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 sash.
b.	Interior Exposed Surfaces:  [Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir].
c.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum, lap-jointed at corners.
d.	Corners:  Mortised and tenoned, glued and secured with metal fasteners.

Specifier Notes:  Specify sash thickness.  Sash thickness for Pella Reserve is 1-13/16 inches (46 mm).  Sash thickness for Pella® Lifestyle Series Triple-pane is 2-3/16 inches (56 mm).  Sash thickness for Pella® Lifestyle Series Dual-pane is 1-3/4 inches (45 mm).	

e.	Sash Thickness:  [1-13/16 inches (46 mm)]  [2-3/16 inches (56 mm)]  [1-3/4 inches (45 mm)].

3.	Weather Stripping:
a.	Dual weather stripping.
b.	Continuous, flexible, Santoprene material in dual-durometer design.
c.	Units shall have welded corners, compressed between frame and sash for positive seal on all 4 sides.
d.	Secondary uPVC leaf-type weather strip between sash and frame for positive seals on all 4 sides. 

Specifier Notes:  Specify Santoprene bulb-type weather strip for Pella® Lifestyle Series Dual-Pane only.	

e.	Santoprene bulb-type weather strip between edge of sash and frame on top side.

Specifier Notes:  Specify sections 1b and 2b for the Pella Reserve wood collection. Delete if not required. Lifestyle brands are available in Clear Pine only.	

B.	Aluminum-Clad Wood Double-Hung Windows: [Pella Reserve Traditional]  [Lifestyle Series®] factory-assembled aluminum-clad wood double-hung windows.  Sash shall tilt to interior without removal for cleaning.

1.	Frame:
a.	Select softwood, 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.
b.	Interior Exposed Surfaces: [Clear Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir] with no visible fastener holes..
c.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum.
d.	Overall Frame Depth:  5 inches (127 mm).

2.	Sash:
a.	Select softwood, 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 sash.
b.	Interior Exposed Surfaces: [Clear Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir] with no visible fastener holes..
c.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum, lap-jointed at corners.
d.	Corners:  Mortised and tenoned, glued and secured with metal fasteners.
e.	Operable sash tilt to interior for cleaning or removal.

Specifier Notes:  Specify the extruded vinyl glazing flange for Pella® Lifestyle Series.	

f.	Extruded acrylonitile butadiene styprene glazing flange. Flange is located on top of wood sash members and under exterior aluminum cladding.

Specifier Notes:  Specify sash thickness of 1-3/4 inches for Pella® Reserve™.  Specify sash thickness of 1-5/8 inches for Pella® Lifestyle Series dual pane. Specify sash thickness of 2-3/32 inches for Pella® Lifestyle Series Triple pane.	

		g.	Sash Thickness:  [1-5/8 inches (41 mm)]  [1-3/4 inches (44 mm)]  [2-3/32 inches (53 mm)].

3.	Weather Stripping:

Specifier Notes:  Specify paragraphs a, b and c for Pella® Lifestyle Series.	

a. Foam with 3-mil vinyl skin at frame head and at lower sash bottom rail.
	b.	Thermal-plastic elastomer with slip-coating set into upper sash for tight contact at checkrail.
	c.	Secondary polyvinyl chloride (PVC) leaf-type weather strip on bottom sash at sill.

Specifier Notes:  Specify paragraphs d, e and f for Pella® Reserve™.	

d. Water-stop santoprene wrapped foam at head and sill.
	e.	Thermal-plastic elastomer bulb with slip coating set into lower sash for tight contact at checkrail.
	f.	Vinyl-wrapped foam inserted into jambliner or jambliner components to seal to sides of sash.

C.	 Aluminum-Clad Wood Monumental [Double-Hung]  [and]  [Single-Hung] Windows:  Pella factory-assembled aluminum-clad wood windows with sash [in unit] [out of unit].

1.	Frame:
a.	Select softwood, 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.
b.	Interior Exposed Surfaces:  [Clear Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir] with no visible fastener holes.
c.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum at head and jambs.  Solid aluminum extruded at sill.
d.	Overall Frame Depth:  5-7/8" (149 mm).

2.	Sash:
a.	Select softwood, 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 sash.
b.	Interior Exposed Surfaces:  [Clear Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir] with no visible fastener holes.
c.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum, lap-jointed at corners.
d.	Exterior sash profile is [ogee] [putty].
e.	Corners:  Mortised and tenoned, glued and secured with metal fasteners.
f.	Sash Thickness:  2-1/4" (57 mm).

3.	Weather Stripping:
a. 	Santoprene-wrapped foam at head and sill.
b.	Full length glass filled polypropylene interlocker with integrated slip-coated thermoplastic elastomer leaf.
c. 	Secondary nylon bristle rain strip on bottom sash at sill.
d.	Vinyl-wrapped foam with secondary nylon bristle rain strip inserted into jamb liner to seal against sides of sash.

D.	Aluminum-Clad Wood Fixed-Frame Windows:  Pella factory-assembled, aluminum-clad wood, fixed-frame windows.

1.	Frame:
a.	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.
b.	Interior Exposed Surfaces:  [Clear Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir].
c.	Exterior Surfaces:  Clad with aluminum.
d.	Assembled with screws.
e.	Overall Frame Depth:  5 inches (127 mm).

2.3	GLAZING

Specifier Notes:  Specify paragraphs A1 thru A3 describing glazing for Pella® Reserve™ windows, paragraphs B1 and B2 for Pella® Lifestyle Series Triple-Pane and paragraphs C1 and C2 for Pella® Lifestyle Series Dual-Pane. Tempered glass is optional, delete if not required.	

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

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

2.	Type:  Silicone-glazed 11/16-inch dual-seal, [annealed]  [tempered] insulating glass, [clear]  [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, [annealed]  [tempered] insulating glass, [clear]  [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].

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:  [5/8”] [7/8"] [1-1/4"] [2"] wide [ogee] [square] profile that are solid [Clear Pine]  [Mahogany]  [Douglas Fir].
d.	Exterior Grilles: Extruded aluminum [5/8” putty profile] [7/8" [putty] [ogee] [square] profile] [1-1/4" [putty] [ogee] [square] profile] [2" [ogee] [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.

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following paragraph describing glazing for Pella® Lifestyle Series windows.  Tempered glass is optional, delete if not required.	

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

Specifier Notes:  Pella® Lifestyle Series windows are available with a triple-pane glazing system (insulating glass exterior glazing with an interior-hinged glass panel).  Custom and high-altitude glazing is also available. Consult your local Pella representative for more information.	

a.	Triple-Pane Glazing System:  5/8-inch [annealed/heat strengthened]  [tempered] dual-seal insulating glass, silicone-glazed multi-layer, Low-E coated [with argon]. Interior-hinged glass panel set in veneer covered aluminum frame, fitted to sash with continuous gasket seal, [clear]  [obscure].

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following paragraph describing glazing for Pella® Lifestyle Series Dual-Pane windows.  Tempered glass is optional, delete if not required.	

C.	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: [multi-layer, Low-E coated with argon]  [obscure] dual-seal insulating glass, silicone-glazed.

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following for simulated-divided-light glazing and grilles for Pella® Lifestyle Series Dual Pane windows.  Simulated-divided-light grilles are available with multi-layer Low-E coated with argon glazing only.  Delete if not required.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information. Delete 3b if optional spacer is not required.	

3.	Simulated-Divided-Light Glazing and Grilles:
a.	Room Side Grilles:  Solid 7/8-inch wide clear pine, water-repellent, preservative-treated in accordance with WDMA I.S.4.
b.	Insulating glass contains non-glare spacer between the panes of glass.
c.	Exterior Grilles:  7/8-inch wide extruded aluminum.
d.	Adhere bars to both sides of insulating glass with VHB acrylic adhesive tape.
e.	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:  If insect screens are required, specify one of the following five types.  Rolscreen® insect screens are not available for clad awnings or Pella® Lifestyle Series dual-pane windows. Wood Wrapped finishes are not available in the Pella® Lifestyle Series dual-pane.  Pella® Lifestyle Series dual-pane windows have an option for a retractable hidden screen. If insect screens are not specified, delete ASTM D 3656 and SMA 1201 from Article 1.3 References in this section.	

A.	Casement and Awning Insect Screens:  Standard.
1.	Compliance:  ASTM D 3656 and SMA 1201.
2.	Screen Cloth:  Vinyl-coated fiberglass, 18/18 mesh.
3.	Set in aluminum frame fitted to inside of window.
4.	Complete with necessary hardware.
5.	Screen Frame Finish:  [Baked enamel [Brown]  [White]  [Black]  [Champagne]] [Wood Wrapped].

B.	Hung Insect Screens:  Standard
1.	[Half-Size] [Full-Size] black vinyl-coated 18/18 mesh fiberglass screen cloth complying with the performance requirements of SMA 1201, set in a [standard roll-form] [premium extruded] aluminum frame fitted to outside of window, supplied complete with all necessary hardware.
2.	Full screen spreader bar placed on units > 37" width or > 65" height.
3.	Screen frame finish is [standard screen: baked enamel] [premium extruded: baked enamel], color to match window cladding.

C.	Insect Screens:  Casement Rolscreen® retractable screen.
1.	Compliance:  ASTM D 3656 and SMA 1201.
2.	Screen Cloth:  Self-storing, rolling, black, vinyl-coated fiberglass, 18/18 mesh.
3.	Mounted behind overhead cover.
4.	Cover:  Unfinished clear pine veneer on extruded aluminum.
5.	Guides: [Unfinished clear pine veneer on extruded aluminum.]  [White extruded aluminum.]

D.	Insect Screens:  Double-hung Rolscreen® retractable screen.
1.	Compliance:  ASTM D 3656 and SMA 1201.
2.	Screen Cloth:  Self-storing, rolling, black, vinyl-coated fiberglass, 18/18 mesh.
3.	Retractable screen integrated into [lower sash] [both upper and lower sash]. Screen rollers are fixed and concealed within the frame, screen is held to the sash by magnets which release when the bottom sash is tilted for cleaning, and when the upper sash is opened past 18".

E.	Insect Screens:  Double-hung Hidden Screen
	1. 	Compliance:  ASTM D 3656 and SMA 1201.
	2. 	Screen Cloth:  Black vinyl-coated Fiberglass, 18/18 mesh.
	3.	Set in exterior mounted aluminum channels with retractable screen cloth.
	4.	Frame color:  [White] [Black] [Brown] [Fossil] [Iron Ore].   

Specifier Notes:  Slimshade® blinds and cellular fabric shades are only available with Pella® 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.	

F.	Blinds:  Slimshade.
1.	15 mm aluminum slat raise and lower blinds with polyester cord ladder.
2.	Installed in Pella® Lifestyle Series triple-pane 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:  _______________ .

G.	Cellular Fabric Shades:
1.	Spun-bond polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cellular fabric, 0.687 inch wide, hidden polyester cord.
2.	Installed in Pella® Lifestyle Series triple-pane glazing systems between panes 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:  _______________ .

Specifier Notes:  Removable between-the-glass grilles are available with Pella® Lifestyle Series triple-pane only. Specify removable between-the-glass grilles or delete. Consult your local Pella representative for stain color options.	

H.	Removable Between-the-Glass Grilles:
	1.  Profile:  3/4 inch by 3/16 inch.
	2.  Contoured aluminum grille installed with clips on to edge of interior-hinged glass panel.
	3.  Joined with stainless steel pins at intersections.
4.  Grille Interior Color:  [Unfinished wood veneer]  [Factory-primed]  [Factory finished with 1 prime coat and 1 top coat of [White] [Linen White] [Bright White] acrylic latex] [Factory finished stain. Color:____________ ].
5.	Aluminum Grille Exterior Color:  Match exterior cladding color.

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. Pella® Lifestyle Series dual-pane grille exterior color must match cladding color. Contact your local Pella representative for the current feature colors.	

I.	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] [Brown] [Fossil] [Ivory] [Black] [Harvest] [Cordovan]. 
4.	Exterior color: _______________

2.5	HARDWARE

A.	Casement

1.	Casement Operator:
a.	Steel worm-gear operator with hardened gears.
b.	Operator Base:  Zinc die cast with painted finish.
c.	Operator Linkage, Hinge Slide, and Hinge Arms: Stainless steel.
d.	Exposed Fasteners:  Stainless steel.
e.	External Hardware Salt Spray Exposure, ASTM B 117:  Exceed 1,000 hours.

2.	Casement Locking System:  SureLock System.
a.	Single-handle locking system.
b.	Operate positive-acting arms that reach out and pull sash into locked position.

Specifier Notes:  Specify locking system for casement or awning windows.	

c.	Casement Windows:  One installed on sash 29 inches and smaller in frame height, 2 unison operating locks installed on sash over 29 inches in frame height.
d.	Awning Windows:  One installed on sash 29 inches and smaller in frame width, 2 unison operating locks installed on sash over 29 inches in frame width.

B.	Hung 

Specifier Notes:  Specify locking system for hung windows. Option 1c and 1d are for Monumental Hung only.	

1.	Balances: Comply with AAMA 902 specification
a.	Block-and-tackle balances connected to self-locking shoes with zinc die cast terminals concealed within the frame.
b.	Balances are attached to frame and connected to sash with polyester cord.
c.	Class 5 hybrid balance attached to [locking] [non-locking] balance shoes connected to the sashes using zinc die cast terminals and concealed within the frame.
d.	Galvanized block-and-tackle balances combined with a Class 5 hybrid balance attached to non-locking balance shoes connected to the sashes using zinc die cast terminals and concealed within the frame

2.	Locking System:

Specifier Notes:  Specify the following two sentences describing the sash locks.	

a.	Two-piece locking system with lock and keeper [standard (cam-action)] [historic spoon-style] [air-conditioner lock] [simulated lock (Single-piece lock ties upper and lower sash together. When removed, lower sash becomes operable)]
b.	One installed on units with frame width less than 37 inches, 2 locks installed on units with frame width of 37 inches or greater.

Specifier Notes:  Sash lifts are optional.  Delete if not required.	

3.	Sash Lifts:
a.	Sash lift furnished for field installation.
b.	One sash lift on units with frame width less than 37 inches, 2 sash lifts on units with frame width of 37 inches or greater.

Specifier Notes:  Specify finish. Bright Brass finish is not available in Pella® Lifestyle Series dual-pane window.	

	C.	Hardware Finish
	1. 	[Baked enamel [Brown]  [White]  [Matte Black]  [Champagne]]  [Satin brass]  [Oil-rubbed bronze]  [Satin nickel].

2.6	TOLERANCES

A.	Windows 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 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.  Pella EnduraClad Plus finish is not available on Pella® Lifestyle Series dual-pane.  

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.  Windows 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] 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.

Specifier Notes:  Specify one of the following interior lines of perimeter sealant. Interior backer rod and sealant is recommended for commercial and multi-family residential construction. Interior insulating-foam sealant is acceptable for single-family residential construction.	

B.	Interior Perimeter Backer Rod and Sealant: “Pella Window and Door Installation Sealant” or equivalent high quality, multi-purpose sealant as specified in the joint sealant section.

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

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

2.9	SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

Specifier Notes:  Some Pella® Lifestyle Series triple-pane venting transoms are not factory tested.  Consult your local Pella representative for more information.	

A.	Factory Testing:  Factory test individual standard operable windows for air infiltration in accordance with ASTM E 283, to ensure compliance with this specification.

PART 3	EXECUTION

3.1	EXAMINATION

A.	Examine areas to receive windows.  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 windows in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved shop drawings.

B.	Install windows 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 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 instructions.

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

G.	Seal window to exterior wall cladding with sealant and related backing materials at perimeter of assembly.

H.	Leave windows closed and locked.

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 window 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 windows to ensure that, except for normal weathering, windows will be without damage or deterioration at time of substantial completion.

END OF SECTION