DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 08 50 00
SECTION 08 50 00 – WINDOWS
WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
The contract documents shall require that the University receive a 5-year warranty on installed windows, unless a
modification to this requirement has been reviewed and approved by USA Project Manager on a case-by-case basis.
Installers shall provide a 2 year warranty.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Provide windows bearing AAMA Certification labels showing compliance with AAMA testing applicable to style and
construction of window. The Architect and a representative of the window manufacturer shall inspect all delivered
window units to reject any units that have had damage to the thermal seals. All units, which show subsequent failure
of the thermal seals during the warranty period must be replaced, or re glazed (if appropriate).
TESTING
The contract documents shall require the Contractor to perform tests on a minimum of 15% of the installed windows
to verify that each unit and its installation are watertight. The Architect and the University shall witness these tests.
Small projects will have the AAMA501.2 test performed on the first installed window. This test may be performed by
the contractor assuming they provide proper equipment and documentation.
Large projects shall conduct the AAMA502 Chamber test. A 3rd party window consultant will be used by the owner to
develop a test plan and conduct the field tests with the contractor’s assistance. The owner will pay to retest the first
failure to help identify the source of the leak, but any subsequent test required due to failed test shall be done at the
contractor’s expense.
PRODUCTS
The campus standard window frame finish is Class 2 clear anodized aluminum.
Preglazed Windows:
Products by EFCO / Pella, Graham Architectural Products, TRACO Custom Window Company, Peerless and YKK
have been reviewed and approved by the University. Other manufacturers may only be considered if reviewed and
approved by the University prior to the start of any construction activity on the project.
Storefront & Curtainwall:
Products by Kawneer, Oldcastle, YKK & Coral have been reviewed and approved by the University. Other
Manufacturers may only be considered if reviewed and approved by the University prior to the start of any
construction activity on the project.
Where impact glazing is required to meet hurricane wind loads, the inner layer should be the same as the framing
manufacturer used to achieve the appropriate wind load certification.
Exterior glass should be a clear insulated glass with a low–e coating, unless authorized otherwise by the Project
Manager.
Exterior Openings greater than 10ft tall should be curtainwall. Openings less than 10ft tall should be storefront.
Doors and hardware shall be in compliance with the manufactures tested system.
Large projects shall have job specific engineered shop drawings, detailing the anchor size, spacing and location as
well as location and size of reinforcing members.
UPDATED - OCTOBER 16, 2013
Revised May 2, 2016
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 08 50 00
SEALANTS
Sealants shall be specified to be non-hardening, non shrinking, and non-migrating materials. The caulk used in the
window installation shall be the same used in the manufacturers tested system.
Large projects will require the caulk manufacturer to perform field pull tests to ensure proper adhesion. A 20 year
warranty will be provided by the caulk manufacturer.
The window dry line shall seamlessly tie into the building envelope
HARDWARE
Hardware shall be specified to be corrosion-resistant.
WINDOW SHADING DEVICES
The design team needs to take care to ensure compatibility between mechanically operated window shading devices
and lighting control systems if integrated.
UPDATED - OCTOBER 16, 2013
Revised May 2, 2016
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