RECOMMENDED GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 08620
PREGLAZED UNIT SKYLIGHTS
Part 1 General
1.01
Description of Work
A.
B.
1.02
Performance Requirements
A.
B.
C.
D.
1.03
Air Infiltration – Complies with testing per ASTM-E283
Static Water Resistance – Complies with testing per ASTM-E331
Dynamic Water Resistance – Complies with testing per AAMA-501.1
Glazing Performance Requirements:
SilverCoat E-140 E-Z CleanTM over 1/4” Lami (or Crystal Shield)
Visible Light Transmittance
.40 or greater
Shading Coefficient
.25
Relative Heat Gain
59
R Value
4.2
U Value
.26
Submittals
A.
B.
1.04
Furnish all materials, labor, and related services required to provide
skylight(s) as specified on drawings and in this section.
Work is limited to the skylight units only and includes preglazed, preengineered skylight that is ready to install on a prepared curb (curb by
others)
Shop Drawings – Submit at least 5 copies of the skylight cut sheets for the
specified model(s)
Samples
1.
2 ea. 12” x 12” glass units
2.
2 ea. frame color samples
Warranty
A.
B.
Skylight manufacturer shall warrant that the skylight system shall be free
of defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten years.
Skylight manufacturer shall warrant glass against seal failure for a period
of ten years.
Part 2 Products
2.01
Acceptable Manufacturers
Preglazed unit skylight is based on model _______ Galaxy Skylight as
manufactured by
Sunshine Rooms, Inc.
3333 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67219
1-800-222-1598
Fax 316-838-0839
2.02
Materials
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Structural Framing System
1.
Aluminum members shall be extruded aluminum 6005-T5 alloy;
non-structural members shall be 6063-T5.
2.
System shall be thermally broken throughout. Thermal breaks
shall be polyurethane.
3.
Color Selection
a.
All exposed aluminum extrusions shall be finished with
electrostatically applied baked PPG Polycron enamel.
Finish to meet AAMA specification 603.8. Choose from
the manufacturer’s standard colors (bronze or white).
b.
Or clear anodized
Glazing
1.
Glass shall consist of insulated glass panels with an overall
nominal thickness of 1”.
2.
Insulated glass units shall be manufactured in accordance with the
standard and procedures outlined by FGMA and IGCC. All glass
panels shall carry a manufacturer’s warranty to the Owner that the
factory-sealed insulated glass of the product will be free from
defects in material for a period of ten years from the date of
Substantial Completion.
3.
The outboard lite shall consist of 3/16” fully tempered clear glass
4.
In overhead glazing, the inboard lite shall consist of ¼” heatstrengthened laminated glass
5.
All glass shall be treated with multiple low-emissivity coatings.
Recommended coating to be SilverCoat E-140 E-Z CleanTM by
Sunshine Rooms, Inc.
Fasteners
All fasteners shall be stainless steel. Exposed fasteners are not acceptable.
Gaskets
1.
Gaskets are to be 60-70 durometer Santoprene.
2.
Glass setting blocks shall be 90 durometer EDPM.
Sealants
Sealants shall be 100% silicone to match the color of the exterior frame.
Part 3 Execution
3.01
Inspection
A.
B.
C.
3.02
Installation
A.
B.
3.03
Inspect area to receive skylight to ensure that all conditions are in
accordance with specification sheets.
Verify that the flashed curb is in accordance with specification sheets.
Inspect material upon arrival at the job site for condition and that the
quantity of material is in agreement with the packing slip.
Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
Align unit plumb, level, and flush with the adjacent surfaces.
Cleaning and Protection
A.
B.
Glazing should be installed clean. For additional cleaning, follow
manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
The General Contractor shall exercise caution to prevent alkaline
substances, paint, abrasive, or other substances or objects from damaging
the finish or glass during and after the skylight installation.