SECTION 08620
SKYLIGHTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
SUMMARY
A. The work of this Section includes all types of skylights.
1. Types:
a. Curb Mount Skylights
b. Integral Curb Skylights
c. Circular Skylights
d. Structural Ridge Skylights
e. Structural Pyramid Skylights
f. Structural Polygon Skylights
g. Tandem Grid 71-TG Skylights
h. Continuous Vault, Structural Barrel and Half Round Vault Skylights
i. Joist Rider Skylights
j. FallGuard™ Skylight Safety Screen
k. Burglar Security Bars
B.
Related Sections: Section(s) related to this section include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.02
Built-Up Bituminous Roofing: Division 7 Built-Up Roofing Sections.
Modified Bituminous Sheet Roofing: Division 7 Modified Bituminous Roofing
Sections.
Single Ply Membrane Roofing: Division 7 Single Ply Roofing Sections.
Flashing and Sheet Metal: Division 7 Flashing and Sheet Metal Section.
Sheet Metal Roofing: Division 7 Sheet Metal Roof Section.
REFERENCES
A.
B.
General: Standards listed by reference, including revisions by issuing authority, form
a part of this specification section to extent indicated. Standards listed are identified
by issuing authority, authority abbreviation, designation number, title or other
designation established by issuing authority. Standards subsequently referenced herein
are referred to by issuing authority abbreviation and standard designation.
Aluminum Association (AA):
1. Specifications for Aluminum Structures.
C. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
1. 1600 Voluntary Specification for Skylights
2. 2603-98 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures
for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.
3. 2604-98 Voluntary Specification for High Performance Organic Coatings on
Architectural Extrusions and Panels.
4. 611-98 Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum.
5. 1605.1 Voluntary Standard Uniform Load Test Procedure for Plastic Glazed
Skylights by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
D.
American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM:
1. D4802 Specification for Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic Sheet.
2. ASTM E283 Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows,
Curtain Walls and Doors.
3. ASTM E330 Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain
Walls and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
4. E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and
Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
E.
National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA):
1. Roofing and Waterproofing Manual.
1.03
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A.
Performance Requirements: Provide roof accessories which have been manufactured,
fabricated and installed to withstand loads from [Specify code/standard reference.]
and to maintain [Specify performance criteria.] performance criteria stated by
manufacturer without defects, damage or failure.
B.
Unit Skylight Performance Requirements:
1. Design framing and dome infill assembly to support the following load
requirements:
a.
b.
[30] [40] PSF snow load plus dead load.
[30] [40] PSF negative wind or uplift load plus dead load.
2. Unit skylights shall conform to recommendations of the AA Specifications for
Aluminum Structures and AAMA Publications as applicable to products specified:
AAMA 2603-98, 611-98 and 1605.1.
3. Fabrication and installation of unit skylights shall comply with sections 2409.4 and
2603.7 of the 1994 UBC Code.
1.04
SUBMITTALS
A.
General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and
Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.
B.
Product Data: Submit product data, for specified products.
C.
Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product
components, including anchorage, accessories, finishes and colors.
1. Submit shop drawings for approval prior to fabrication. Include details of
framing
members, glazing materials where applicable, sealants, fasteners, anchors
and thicknesses and types of formed flashing and closures.
D.
E.
F.
1.05
A.
Samples: Submit selection and verification samples for finishes, colors and textures.
1.
Glazing Samples: Submit a verification sample of plastic glazing material in
specified color.
2.
Finish Samples: Submit a verification sample of aluminum finish in specified
color.
Quality Assurance Submittlas: Submit the following:
1.
Test Reports: Certified test reports showing compliance with specified
performance characteristics and physical properties.
2.
Certificates: Product certificates signed by manufacturer certifying materials
comply with specified performance characteristics and criteria, and physical
requirements
3.
Manufacturer’s Instructions: Manufacturer’s installation instructions.
4.
Manufacturer’s Field Reports: Manufacturer’s field reports specified herein.
Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:
1.
Operation and Maintenance Data: Operation and maintenance data for installed
products in accordance with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Maintenance Data
and Operation Data) Section. Include methods for maintaining installed
products, and precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to
finishes and performance.
2.
Warranty: Warranty documents specified herein.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Qualifications:
1. Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced in performing work of this section
who has specialized in installation of work similar to that required for this project.
a. Installer: Unit skylights shall be installed by workmen with a minimum of 2
years experience in installation of similar units.
2. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer capable of providing field service
representation during construction, approving acceptable installer and approving
application method.
a. Manufacturer: Unit skylights shall be manufactured by a firm with a minimum
of 10 years experience in the fabrication and installation of plastic unit
skylights. Manufacturers proposed for use, which are not named in this Section,
shall submit evidence of ability to meet performance and fabrication
requirements specified not less than 10 days prior to bid date, and shall include a
list of projects of similar design and complexity completed within the past five
years.
B. Regulatory Requirements: [Specify applicable requirements of regulatory agencies]
C. Pre-installation Meetings: Conduct pre-installation meeting to verify project
requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer’s installation instructions, and
manufacturer’s warranty requirements. Comply with Division 1 Project Management
and Coordination (Project Meetings) Section.
1.06
DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING
A.
General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirements Sections.
B.
Ordering: Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead time
requirements to avoid construction delays.
C.
Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged
containers with identification labels intact. Sequence deliveries to avoid delays, but
minimize on site storage.
D.
Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather
conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by
manufacturer.
1.
1.07
Protect from damage from sunlight, weather, excessive temperatures and
construction operations.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements/openings by field measurements
before fabrication; show recorded measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate field
measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid
construction delays.
1.
1.08
Measurements: Take accurate field measurements before fabrication. Do not
delay job progress; allow for field tolerances if taking field measurements
before fabrication is not possible.
WARRANTY
A. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions.
B. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Provide written warranty signed by manufacturer, agreeing
to repair or replace work which exhibits defects in materials or workmanship and
guaranteeing weather tight and leak free performance. "Defects" is defined as
uncontrolled leakage of water and abnormal aging or deterioration.
1. Skylight Warranty: Provide written warranty signed by manufacturer, agreeing to
repair or replace work which exhibits defects in materials or workmanship
and guaranteeing weather tight and leak free performance. "Defects" is defined as
uncontrolled leakage of water and abnormal aging or deterioration.
2. Warranty Period: 5 years commencing on date of invoice.
C.
Finish Warranty: Provide written warranty signed by manufacturer and finisher,
agreeing to repair or replace work which exhibits defects in finish . "Defects" is defined
as peeling, chipping, chalking, fading, abnormal aging or deterioration, and failure to
perform as required.
1. Warranty Period for Anodized Finish: One year from date of application for film
integrity.
2. Warranty Period for Baked Enamel Finish: One year from date of application for
film
integrity.
3. Warranty Period for Fluoropolymer Finish: Five years from date of application for
color and film integrity.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
UNIT SKYLIGHTS
A.
1.
B.
Manufacturer: Plasteco Skylight Systems
Contact: P.O. Box 24158, Houston, TX 77229-4158; Telephone: (800) 231-6117,
(713) 453-8696; Fax (877) 231-6117, www.plasteco.com
Proprietary Product(s)/System(s): Plasteco Plastic Unit Skylights
1.
Materials: For each type of material required for the work of this Section,
provide primary materials which are the products of one manufacturer. Provide
secondary materials which are acceptable to the manufacturers of the primary
materials.
2.02
PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.
2.03
A.
MANUFACTURED UNITS
Curb Mount Skylights: Factory assembled units consisting of plastic dome, 0.072"
extruded aluminum curb frame, 0.062" extruded aluminum retaining angle, and
sufficient drainage slots to carry all moisture to the outside.
1. Type: [Model 100 single dome] [Model 101 double dome] [Model 120 pyramid
single dome] [Model 121 pyramid double dome] [Model 197 thermalized
double dome] [Model 197P thermalized pyramid double dome)]
2. Glazing: Acrylic plastic glazing.
3. Outer [Single] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze # 2412] [Gray #
2064].
4. Inner [Double] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447].
5. Frame Finish: Manufacturer's standard [mill finish] [A31 clear anodized coating
complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.4-0.7 mil thick minimum] [A44 dark bronze
anodized coating complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.7 mil thick minimum]
[Fluoropolymer 2-coat, 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base coating
complying with AAMA 2604-98, color to be [ ] as selected from manufacturers
standard color offering] , [polyester baked powder coat paint [] as selected
from manufacturers standard color offering]
6. Condensation Control: [Non-thermalized type shall have sufficient drainage
slots to carry all moisture to the outside.] [Thermalized type shall have poured
and debridged polyurethane thermal break without weep holes; corners shall
be factory sealed.]
7. Size: [Insert outside curb dimensions here if not indicated on drawings].
B.
Integral Curb Skylights: Factory assembled self-flashing units consisting of plastic
dome, 0.072" extruded aluminum curb frame, 0.062" extruded aluminum retaining
angle, double wall insulated curb, and sufficient drainage slots to carry all moisture to
the outside. The curb shall have a 3" roof flange and a 1 1/2" layer of polyisocyanurate
insulation.
1. Type: [Model 208 single dome] [Model 208P pyramid single dome] [Model 209
double dome] [Model 209P pyramid double dome] [Model 297 thermalized
double dome] [Model 297P thermalized pyramid double dome] .
2. Curb Height: [9"] [12"] [16”].
3. Glazing: Acrylic plastic glazing.
4. Outer [Single] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze # 2412] [Gray #
2064].
5. Inner [Double] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447].]
6. Frame Finish: Manufacturer's standard [mill finish] [A31 clear anodized coating
complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.4-0.7 mil thick minimum] [A44 dark bronze
anodized coating complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.7 mil thick minimum]
[Fluoropolymer 2-coat, 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base coating
complying with AAMA 2604-98, color to be [ ] as selected from manufacturers
standard color offering] , [polyester baked powder coat paint [] as selected
from manufacturers standard color offering]
7. Condensation Control: [Non-thermalized type shall have sufficient drainage
slots to carry all moisture to the outside.] [Thermalized type shall have poured
and debridged
8. Size: [Insert inside curb dimensions here if not indicated on drawings].
C.
Circular Integral Curb Skylights: Factory-assembled units, each consisting of plastic
glazing, 0.072" extruded aluminum retaining channel, 0.040" aluminum curb walls,
double wall insulated curb, and sufficient drainage slots to carry all moisture to the
outside. The curb shall have a 3" roof flange and a 1 1/2" layer of polyisocyanurate
insulation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Type: 4” Curb Height [Model 800 single dome] [Model 801 double dome]
Type: 9” Curb Height [Model 802 single dome] [Model 803 double dome]
Curb Height: [4"] [9"].
Glazing: Acrylic plastic glazing.
Outer [Single] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze # 2412] [Gray #
2064]
Inner [Double] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447]]
Frame Finish: Manufacturer's standard [mill finish] [A31 clear anodized coating
complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.4-0.7 mil thick minimum] [A44 dark bronze
anodized coating complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.7 mil thick minimum]
[Fluoropolymer 2-coat, 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base coating
complying with AAMA 2604-98, color to be [ ] as selected from manufacturers
standard color offering] , [polyester baked powder coat paint [ ] as selected
from manufacturers standard color offering]
Condensation Control: [Non-thermalized type shall have sufficient drainage
slots to carry all moisture to the outside.] [Thermalized type shall have poured
and debridged
Size: [Insert inside curb dimensions here if not indicated on drawings].
D. Structural Ridge Skylights: Curb mounted units, each consisting of plastic glazing,
0.072" extruded aluminum retaining channel, 0.062" aluminum retaining angle, and
sufficient drainage slots to carry all moisture to the outside.
1. Type: Acrylic, Monolithic or Structured Sheet Polycarbonate
a. Ridge Hipped Ends [Model 180 single dome] [Model 181 double dome]
b. Ridge Gabled Ends [Model 182 single dome] [Model 183 double dome]
2. Type: Glass
a. Ridge Hipped Ends [Model 184 laminated] [Model 185 insulated]
b. Ridge Gabled Ends [Model 186 laminated] [Model 187 insulated]
3. Glazing: [Acrylic, Monolithic Polycarbonate] [Structured Sheet Polycarbonate]
3A. Outer [Single] Glazing Color: [[ Acrylic: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze #
2412]
[Gray # 2064]] [ [Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White #4571] [Bronze # 2556]]
Inner [Double] Glazing Color: [[ Acrylic: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze #
2412]
[Gray # 2064]] [ [Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White #4571] [Bronze # 2556]]
3B. Structured Sheet Polycarbonate: [6, 8, 10, 16, 25 mm], [Clear, White, Bronze]
3C. Insulated Glass 1 1/8” thick: [[Exterior lite ¼” [Clear] [Tint] heat strengthened,
½” air space, Interior laminated glass [Low E] with 0.030” clear polyvinyl
butyl]]
4. Frame Finish: Manufacturer's standard [mill finish] [A31 clear anodized coating
complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.4-0.7 mil thick minimum] [A44 dark bronze
anodized coating complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.7 mil thick minimum]
[Fluoropolymer 2-coat, 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base coating
complying with AAMA 2604-98, color to be [ ] as selected from manufacturers
standard color offering] , [polyester baked powder coat paint [ ] as selected
from manufacturers standard color offering]
5. Condensation Control: [Thermalized type shall have poured and debridged
polyurethane thermal break without weep holes; corners shall be factory
sealed.]
6. Size: [Insert outside curb dimensions here if not indicated on drawings].
E. Structural Pyramid Skylights: Curb mounted units, each consisting of plastic glazing,
0.072" extruded aluminum retaining channel, 0.062" aluminum retaining angle, and
sufficient drainage slots to carry all moisture to the outside.
1. Type: Acrylic, Monolithic or Structured Sheet Polycarbonate
a. Pyramid [Model 160 single dome] [Model 161 double dome]
2. Type: Glass
a. Pyramid [Model 162 laminated] [Model 163 insulated]
3. Glazing: [Acrylic, Monolithic Polycarbonate] [Structured Sheet Polycarbonate]
3A. Outer [Single] Glazing Color: [[ Acrylic: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze #
2412]
[Gray # 2064]] [ [Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White #4571] [Bronze # 2556]]
Inner [Double] Glazing Color: [[ Acrylic: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze #
2412]
[Gray # 2064]] [ [Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White #4571] [Bronze # 2556]]
3B. Structured Sheet Polycarbonate: [6, 8, 10, 16, 25 mm], [Clear, White, Bronze]
3C. Insulated Glass 1 1/8” thick: [[Exterior lite ¼” [Clear] [Tint] heat strengthened,
½” air space, Interior laminated glass [Low E] with 0.030” clear polyvinyl
butyl]]
4. Frame Finish: Manufacturer's standard [mill finish] [A31 clear anodized coating
complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.4-0.7 mil thick minimum] [A44 dark bronze
anodized coating complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.7 mil thick minimum]
[Fluoropolymer 2-coat, 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base coating
complying with AAMA 2604-98, color to be [ ] as selected from manufacturers
standard color offering] , [polyester baked powder coat paint [ ] as selected
from manufacturers standard color offering]
5. Condensation Control: [Thermalized type shall have poured and debridged
polyurethane thermal break without weep holes; corners shall be factory
sealed.]
8. Size: [Insert outside curb dimensions here if not indicated on drawings].
F. Structural Polygon Skylights: Curb mounted units, each consisting of plastic glazing,
0.072" extruded aluminum retaining channel, 0.062" aluminum retaining angle, and
sufficient drainage slots to carry all moisture to the outside.
1. Type: Acrylic, Monolithic or Structured Sheet Polycarbonate
b. Pyramid [Model 170 single dome] [Model 171 double dome]
2. Type: Glass
a. Pyramid [Model 172 laminated] [Model 173 insulated]
3. Glazing: [Acrylic, Monolithic Polycarbonate] [Structured Sheet Polycarbonate]
3A. Outer [Single] Glazing Color: [[ Acrylic: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze #
2412]
[Gray # 2064]] [ [Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White #4571] [Bronze # 2556]]
Inner [Double] Glazing Color: [[ Acrylic: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze #
2412]
[Gray # 2064]] [ [Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White #4571] [Bronze # 2556]]
3B. Structured Sheet Polycarbonate: [6, 8, 10, 16, 25 mm], [Clear, White, Bronze]
3C. Insulated Glass 1 1/8” thick: [[Exterior lite ¼” [Clear] [Tint] heat strengthened,
½” air space, Interior laminated glass [Low E] with 0.030” clear polyvinyl
butyl]]
4. Frame Finish: Manufacturer's standard [mill finish] [A31 clear anodized coating
complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.4-0.7 mil thick minimum] [A44 dark bronze
anodized coating complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.7 mil thick minimum]
[Fluoropolymer 2-coat, 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base coating
complying with AAMA 2604-98, color to be [ ] as selected from manufacturers
standard color offering] , [polyester baked powder coat paint [ ] as selected
from manufacturers standard color offering]
5. Condensation Control: [Thermalized type shall have poured and debridged
polyurethane thermal break without weep holes; corners shall be factory
sealed.]
6. Size: [Insert outside curb dimensions here if not indicated on drawings].
G.
Tandem Grid 71-TG Skylights: Curb mount units, factory assembled, pre-glazed units.
Skylight shall have an integral, interior system of condensation gutters capable of
draining across slope and down slope. Outer skylight members at split mullions and
walls shall have an integral elevated coaming, as a waterstop and for attachment of split
mullion covers and flashing. Extruded aluminum 0.094” retaining angle, 0.093"
extruded aluminum frame and condensate gutter. Main and cross gutters shall be 0.093"
extruded aluminum with manufacturer's standard glazing seals. EPDM glazing seals
required above and below all glazing. Units shall have baffled weep holes to control air
infiltration and allow all moisture to the outside. Support structure, by others, must
slope a minimum of 1/4" per foot in one direction. Support structure by others required
at perimeter and all framing members parallel to the slope (main gutter). Independent
certified testing to meet performance levels listed below.
1. Air Infiltration per ASTM E 283: .1 cfm/sqft allowable at 6.24-psf negative
pressure.
Water Penetration per ASTM E 331: No uncontrolled water at 10-psf negative
pressure.
2. Type: [Model 106 single dome] [Model 107 double dome] [Model 106P pyramid
single dome] [Model 107P pyramid double dome].
3. Glazing: Acrylic plastic glazing.
4. Outer [Single] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze # 2412] [Gray #
2064].
5. Inner [Double] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447].
6. Frame Finish: Manufacturer's standard [mill finish] [A31 clear anodized coating
complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.4-0.7 mil thick minimum] [A44 dark bronze
anodized coating complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.7 mil thick minimum]
[Fluoropolymer 2-coat, 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base coating
complying with AAMA 2604-98, color to be [ ] as selected from manufacturers
standard color offering] , [polyester baked powder coat paint [] as selected
from manufacturers standard color offering]
7. Size: [Insert outside curb dimensions here if not indicated on drawings].
H. Continuous Vault Skylights: Curb-mount units consisting of extruded aluminum frame.
Sill members shall collect and weep water to the exterior. Factory slot sill members at
anchor locations for thermal movement. Rafter members shall be spaced [4’0” on
center for uniform snow load not exceeding 30 PSF] [3’0” on center for uniform
snow load not exceeding 40 PSF]. All continuous gaskets above and below plastic
glazing material shall be black EPDM. Factory assemble units in sections not to exceed
20 lineal feet for outside curb spans of 87 inches or less. All units over 85 inches shall
be shipped unassembled for access to anchors from roof level. Systems performance to
be tested for Air Infiltration per ASTM E-283, 6.24 PSF static water resistance when
tested per ASTM E331, Structural Performance when tested to ASTM E-330.
1. Type: Continuous Vault [Model 300 single glazed] [Model 301 double glazed].
2. Type: Structural Barrel Vault [Model 310 single glazed] [Model 311 double
glazed].
3. Type: Structural Half Round Barrel Vault [Model 312 single glazed] [Model
313 double glazed].
4. Ends: [Vertical] [Domed] [Wall Abutment].
5. Glazing: [Acrylic] [Polycarbonate] [Twin Wall Polycarbonate].
6. Outer [Single] Glazing Color: [[ Acrylic: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze #
2412] [Gray # 2064]] [[Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White #4571] [Bronze #
2556]]
[[Twin Wall Structural Sheet Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White] [Bronze]
4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm]]
6. Inner [Double] Glazing Color: [[ Acrylic: [Colorless] [White # 2447]]
[[Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White #4571]] [[Twin Wall Structural Sheet
Polycarbonate: [Colorless] [White] 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm]]
7. Frame Finish: Manufacturer's standard [mill finish] [A31 clear anodized coating
complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.4-0.7 mil thick minimum] [A44 dark bronze
anodized coating complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.7 mil thick minimum]
[Fluoropolymer 2-coat, 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base coating
complying with AAMA 2604-98, color to be [ ] as selected from manufacturers
standard color offering] , [polyester baked powder coat paint [] as selected
from manufacturers standard color offering]
8. Size: [Insert outside curb dimensions here if not indicated on drawings].
Provide [standard] [custom] spacing and widths as indicated on the Drawings.
I. Joist Rider Skylight: The Joist Rider skylight is designed to install directly on the bar
joists. Designed to fit 5’ and 6’ joist spacings. No saddle required to support curb and
4” flange to
support roof decking. Inside curb is pre-painted white for maximum reflectance.
Factory
assembeled self-flashing units consisting of acrylic dome, 0.062 extruded aluminum
curb frame,
0.062 extruded aluminum retaining angle. 14” high curb with 1 1/2 “ thick
polyisocyanurate
insulation, 22 gage Galvalume exterior with 16 gage steel White Powder Coat Paint
interior.
Built-In security bars to meet OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.501. ASTM tested to
meet ASTM E283 air infiltration, E330-96 structural performance and E331 water
resistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Type: 5” Joist Spacing [Model 397-6060] [Model 397-6096]
Type: 6’ Joist Spacing [Model 397-7272] [Model 397-7296]
Glazing: Acrylic plastic glazing.
Outer [Single] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447] [Bronze # 2412] [Gray #
2064].
5. Inner [Double] Dome Color: [Colorless] [White # 2447].
6. Frame Finish: Manufacturer's standard [mill finish] [A31 clear anodized coating
complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.4-0.7 mil thick minimum] [A44 dark bronze
anodized coating complying with AAMA 611-98, 0.7 mil thick minimum]
[Fluoropolymer 2-coat, 70% Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 resin base coating
complying with AAMA 2604-98, color to be [ ] as selected from manufacturers
standard color offering] , [polyester baked powder coat paint [] as selected
from manufacturers standard color offering]
7. Condensation Control: [Thermalized type shall have poured and debridged
polyurethane thermal break without weep holes; corners shall be factory
sealed.]
8. Size: [Insert outside curb dimensions here if not indicated on drawings].
2.04
ACCESSORIES
A. FallGuard™ Skylight Safety Screen: Skylight Fall protection screen shall be of welded
wire construction using 0.195 dia. galvanized wire with a 3” x 4” grid pattern. The
screen shall be hot dipped galvanized to meet ASTM A123. Skylight safety screens
shall comply with OSHA Regulations CFR 1910.23 and CFR 1926.501.
B.
Burglar Bars/Security Grill: Burglar Bars shall be of steel angle 1½” x 2” x 1/8” and ½”
diameter steel bars at [8” x 8” O.C] [8” x 12” O.C.] [12” x 12” O.C.] and are prime
painted white.
2.05
RELATED MATERIALS
A.
2.06
Related Materials: Refer to other sections listed in Related Section paragraph herein
for related materials.
SOURCE QUALITY
A.
Source Quality: Obtain unit skylights from a single manufacturer.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
A.
3.02
Compliance: Comply with manufacturer's product data, including product technical
bulletins, product catalog installation instructions and product carton instructions for
installation.
EXAMINATION
A.
Site Verification of Conditions: Verify substrate conditions, which have been
previously installed under other sections, are acceptable for product installation in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
1. Take field dimensions and examine conditions of substrates, supports, and other
conditions under which work is to be performed and notify Contractor, in writing,
of circumstances detrimental to proper completion of work. Do not proceed with
work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
3.03
PREPARATION
A.
3.04
Adjacent Surfaces Protection: Protect adjacent work areas and finish surfaces from
damage during product installation.
INSTALLATION
A.
Unit Skylight Installation:
1.
2.
3.
B.
Match profiles, sizes and spacings indicated on approved shop drawings.
Coordinate installation with adjacent work such as roofing, sheet metal and
other work to ensure creation of a complete weatherproof assembly. Anchor
work securely to supporting structure, but allow for differential and thermal
movement.
Isolate between aluminum and dissimilar metals with a protective coating or
plastic strip to prevent electrolytic corrosion.
Related Products Installation: Refer to other sections listed in Related Section
paragraph herein for related products installation.
3.05
FIELD QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
A.
3.06
Site Tests (Installation and Post Installation Testing): [Specify applicable test
requirements to be performed during and/or after product installation.]
ADJUSTING
A.
Adjusting: After installation, remove shipping clips from components. Do not remove
"risk-of-fall" labels from units. Touch-up and repair minor damage to eliminate all
evidence of repair. Remove and replace work which cannot be satisfactorily repaired.
3.07
CLEANING
A.
Cleaning: Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Repair
or replace damaged installed products. Clean installed products in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions prior to owner's acceptance. Remove construction debris
from project site and legally dispose of debris.
1.
Clean all exposed surfaces including metal and glazing using non-abrasive
materials and methods recommended by manufacturer of material or product
being cleaned. Remove and replace work that cannot be successfully cleaned.
6. Reclean as necessary to prevent damage. Protect completed work from damage and
deterioration and inspect immediately before final acceptance of project.
3.08
PROTECTION
A.
Protection: Protect installed product and finish surfaces from damage during
construction.
END OF SECTION 08620