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SECTION 085200 ALUMINUM DOORS AND WINDOWS
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.

1.2

Drawings, Contract Documents and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

SUMMARY
A.

This Section includes Commercial Grade aluminum doors and windows of the performance class
indicated. Window types required include the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1.3

DEFINITIONS
A.

Hinged emergency-access/egress windows are side-hinged units that swing out to provide emergency
exit.

B.

Performance class number, included as part of the window designation system, is the actual design
pressure in pascals used to determine structural test pressure and water test pressure.
1.
2.

1.4

Structural test pressure, wind load test, is equivalent to 150 percent of the design pressure.
Water-leakage-resistance test pressure is equivalent to 15 % of the design pressure with 2.86
Ibf/sq. ft. ( 137 Pa) as minimum .

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.

General: Provide aluminium windows engineered, fabricated, and installed to withstand normal
thermal movement, wind loading, and impact loading without failure, as demonstrated by testing
manufacturer's standard window assemblies representing types, grades, classes, and sizes required for
Project according to test methods indicated.

B.

Test Criteria: Testing shall be performed by a qualified independent testing agency based on the
following criteria:
1.
2.

1.5

Casement windows.
Horizontal-sliding windows.
Bottom & Top-hinged windows.
Fixed windows.
Hinged doors External Heavy Duty Aluminum Door .

Design wind velocity at Project site is 113 km/h.

Heights of window units above grade at window centerline are indicated on or can be
determined from the Drawings. Consult with the Engineer, if necessary, to confirm required
loading and test pressures.

SUBMITTALS

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A.

General: Submit each item in this Article according to the Conditions of the Contract and Division 1
Specification Sections.

B.

Product Data for each type of door and window required, including the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.

C.

Construction details and fabrication methods.

Profiles and dimensions of individual components.
Data on hardware, accessories, and finishes.
Recommendations for maintaining and cleaning exterior surfaces.

Shop Drawings showing fabrication and installation of each type of window required including
information not fully detailed in manufacturer's standard Product Data and the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Layout and installation details, including anchors.

Elevations at 1:50 scale and typical window and door unit elevations at 1:20 scale.
Full-size section details of typical composite members, including reinforcement and stiffeners.
Location of weep holes.
Panning details.
Hardware, including operators.
Window cleaning provisions.
Glazing details.
Accessories.

D.

Samples for initial color selection on 300-mm- long sections of window/door members. Where
finishes involve normal color variations, include Sample sets showing the full range of variations
expected.

E.

Samples for Verification: The Engineer reserves the right to require additional samples that show
fabrication techniques, workmanship, and design of hardware and accessories.

F.

Test reports from a qualified independent testing agency indicating that each type, grade, and size of
window unit complies with performance requirements indicated. Test results based on use of downsized test units will not be accepted.

1.6

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.

Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced ISO Certified Installer who has completed
installation of aluminium windows and doors similar in material, design, and extent to those required
for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

B.

Single-Source Responsibility: Obtain aluminium windows and doors from one source and by a
single manufacturer.

C.

Mockups: Prior to installing aluminium windows, construct mockups for each form of construction
and finish required to verify selections made under Sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic
effects as well as qualities of materials and execution. Build mockups to comply with the following
requirements, using materials indicated for final unit of Work.
1.
2.
3.

Locate mockups on-site in the location and of the size indicated or, if not indicated, as directed
by Engineer.
Notify Engineer one week in advance of the dates and times when mockups will be
constructed.
Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.

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4.
5.

Obtain Engineer's approval of mockups before start of final unit of Work.

Retain and maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard
for judging the completed Work.
a.

D.

1.7

Approved mockups in an undisturbed condition at the time of Substantial Completion

may become part of the completed Work.

Product Options: The Drawings indicate sizes, profiles, dimensional requirements, and aesthetic
effects of aluminium windows and doors and are based on the specific types and models indicated.
Other aluminium manufacturers whose products have equal performance characteristics may be
considered provided deviations in size, profile, and dimensions are minor and do not alter the
aesthetic effect. Refer to Division 1 Section "Substitutions."

PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.

Field Measurements: Check openings by field measurements before fabrication and show recorded
measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to
avoid delaying the Work.
1.

1.8

Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying the Work, guarantee opening
dimensions and proceed with fabricating aluminium windows without field measurements.
Coordinate wall construction to ensure that actual opening dimensions correspond to
guaranteed dimensions.

WARRANTY
A.

General Warranty: The special warranty specified in this Article shall not deprive the Employer of
other rights the Employer may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in
addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of
the Contract Documents.

B.

Special Warranty: Submit a written warranty signed by aluminum window and door manufacturer
agreeing to repair or replace components that fail in materials or workmanship within the specified
warranty period. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.
2.
3.

C.

Structural failures including excessive deflection, water leakage, air infiltration, or

condensation.
Faulty operation of sash and hardware.
Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal weathering.

Warranty Period: 3 years after date of issuing the completion certificate of all works.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1

MANUFACTURERS
A.

Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the manufacturers included in
Annexure B, VENDORS LIST of Volume One Tender Particulars of the Tender Documents..

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2.2

MATERIALS
A.

Aluminum Extrusions: Aluminum Extrusions should be from A6063 aluminum alloy with T5
Temper extruded in compliance with BS 1474 , corrosion resistance, and application of required
finish, but not less than 150-MPa ultimate tensile strength and the thickness to be between 1.5mm to
1.8mm at any location for main frame and sash members.

B.

Fasteners: Provide aluminum, nonmagnetic stainless steel, epoxy adhesive, or other materials
warranted by manufacturer to be noncorrosive and compatible with aluminum window members,
trim, hardware, anchors, and other components of window units.
1.

2.

C.

Anchors, Clips, and Window Accessories: Fabricate anchors, clips, and window accessories of
aluminum, nonmagnetic stainless steel, or hot-dip zinc-coated steel or iron complying with
requirements of ASTM B 633; provide sufficient strength to withstand design pressure indicated.

D.

Compression-Type Glazing Strips and Weatherstripping: Unless otherwise indicated, and at

manufacturer's option, provide compressible stripping for glazing and weatherstripping such as
molded EPDM or neoprene gaskets complying with ASTM D 2000 Designation 2BC415 to 3BC620,
or molded PVC gaskets complying with ASTM D 2287, or molded expanded EPDM or neoprene
gaskets complying with ASTM C 509, Grade 4.

E.

Sliding-Type Weatherstripping: Provide woven-pile weatherstripping of wool, polypropylene, or

nylon pile and resin-impregnated backing fabric. Comply with AAMA 701.2.
1.

2.3

Reinforcement: Where fasteners screw anchor into aluminum less than 3.2 mm thick,
reinforce interior with aluminum or nonmagnetic stainless steel to receive screw threads or
provide standard, noncorrosive, pressed-in, splined grommet nuts.
Exposed Fasteners: Except where unavoidable for application of hardware, do not use
exposed fasteners. For application of hardware, use fasteners that match finish of member or
hardware being fastened, as appropriate.

Provide stripping with integral centerline barrier fin of semirigid plastic sheet of
polypropylene.

F.

Sealant: For sealants required within fabricated window units, provide type recommended by
manufacturer for joint size and movement. Sealant shall remain permanently elastic, nonshrinking,
and nonmigrating. Comply with Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" of these Specifications for
selection and installation of sealants.

G.

Wire-Fabric Insect Screen: 1.1-by-1.1-mm, 1.1-by-1.3-mm, or 1.1-by-1.5-mm mesh of 0.3-mmdiameter, coated aluminum wire, complying with FS RR-W-365, Type VII.

External Heavy Duty Aluminum Doors

1.
2.

Unless mentioned elsewhere provide this door for all External Aluminum Doors
Heavy weight fixed and hinged systems profiles , 2mm aluminum thickness, 60 mm

frame depth , designed to accept up to 45mm infill .

3.

All sections and profiles are made of extruded aluminum alloys free from defects

impairing strength or appearance.

4.

Aluminum alloy is 6063 - T5 which has an ultimate tensile strength of 1500 kg/cm2 and

hardness of 70 kg/cm standard.

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5.

Fabrication and Assembly:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

All units are shop fabricated and shipped for field erection
Stainless steel screws are used for hardware fixation.
Frame and sashes corner construction are mechanically sealed and clamped by means
of heavy extruded aluminum angles.
A drainage system is provided for rain and cleaning water.
All rubber gasket are made of vulcanized pure neoprene ( E.P.D.M).
Door is provided with three gaskets to prevent air, dust infiltration and help in sound
insulation too, These gaskets are :
1)
2)
3)

g.

6.

Central gasket .
Lateral gasket .
Glass beading gasket .

Use silicone to seal the glass into the sash from the outside and as the Manufacturers
written Instructions.

Glazing: Insulating-Laminating Glass

a.

Glass Type : Clear, insulating laminated glass.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Overall Unit Thickness: 24mm. (6 + 12 + 6).

Thickness of Outdoor Lite: 6.0 mm.
Outdoor Lite: Clear fully tempered float glass.
Interspace Content: Air.
Indoor Lite: Clear laminated glass with two plies of fully tempered float glass.
a)
b)

6)

Physical properties:
a)

7.
8.

Class substrate: clear.

Accessories : Manufacturers standard

Door Installation : Heavy weight aluminum frames, and will be fixed as follow :
a.

9.

Thickness of Each Glass Ply: 3.0 mm.

Interlayer Thickness: 0.76 mm.

Fixation using steel sub frame with max. dimensions of (20*40) mm .

Door Performance Requirements:

a.
b.

Comply with the BS 6375 Part 1

Air Permeability : 1 cubic m/hr per meter length of visible perimeter of glass at a

pressure difference of 200 Pa (N/M2).

c.
d.

Water tightness: No water leakage at a testing pressure of 550 Pa (N/M2).

Deflection : Members retaining an insulating glass unit shall not deflect more

than L/175 over length or height of the glass unit when submitted to the
design wind pressure and allowable factor of safety.

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2.4

HARDWARE, GENERAL
A.

General: Unless otherwise indicated, provide manufacturer's standard hardware fabricated from
aluminum, stainless steel, or other corrosion-resistant material compatible with aluminum and of
sufficient strength to perform the function for which it is intended.

Qty

Hardware Set for Heavy

Hardware set for Heavy

Duty Aluminum Door for
Duty
Aluminum Doors
the Grooms Building

Door
Type

Location

ALUM
DR

Service Door

Main entrance Door

Qty

Unit

6
1
1
1

ea
Pair
ea
ea

Item

Item Code

Description

Mfr.

Finish

B22- 3 parts
2150/300mm
2183
952

3 part hinge with eccentric pin, for aluminium doors

Aluminium flush bolt - 300mm long including cover plate 2151 and rod 2158
Aluminium dust proof strike
Narrow stile Mortise LATCH and DEADBOLT, 8mm spindle follower, 92mm center
distance, for Euro profile cylinder, 24mm square forend, 35mm backset, 20mm
single throw bolt projection, Conforms to DIN 18250-2, Class 3. with strike plate

Dorma
Giesse
Giesse
Dorma

RAL
Alum
SCP
SSS

set Lever Handle

Premium 8830A/
6611/ 6676

Dorma

SSS

ea

Cylinder

430

Dorma

SNP

ea

Door Closer

TS83/PA/HO

Dorma

Silver

2
1

ea
ea

Door stop
Threshold

TZ5000
896S

Dorma
NGP

SSS
Mill

Gasketting

Premium spring assisted cranked Lever handle, flat curved design, with
31x69x9mm rectangular roses and escutcheons, back to back fixing screws,click
&go fast fixing modular mechanism, maintanace free sleeve bearing, compliant
with EN -1906 category 4 and DN18273, non handed
Europrofile Cylinder 35/35mm with knob thumb turn one side, 6 pin tumblers under
GMK
Adjustable power EN 3-6, Conforms to EN 1154, CE Marked, Scissor arm, Rack
and pinion, Full cover, Adjustable Closing and Latching speeds. With Back check
as a standard feature, Push side bracket installatioN, Hold open arm.[NOT FIRE
RATED]
Floor mounted door stop stainless steel, 65mm dia with hard rubber insert.
Bumper Seal Threshold 5" x 1/2", 0.105" thick material,, ADA complaint, with
silicone(S) bumper seal , Acoustical tested, UL Listed for fire rating, Positive
pressure, Air infiltration tested, ANSI/BHMA certified, length as per Door width.
Jamb and header seals by Aluminum door Supplier

Hinges
Flush Bolt
D.P.Strike
Lock (Narrow
Stile)

2.5
ACCESSORIES
A.

General: Provide manufacturer's standard accessories that comply with indicated standards.

B.

Insect Screens: Provide insect screens for each operable exterior sash or ventilator. Locate screens
on inside or outside of window sash or ventilator, depending on window type. Design windows and
hardware to accommodate screens in a tight-fitting, removable arrangement, with a minimum of
exposed fasteners and latches.
1.

C.

Weatherstripping: Provide sliding-type weatherstripping where sash rails slide horizontally or

vertically along unit frame. Provide compression-type weatherstripping at perimeter of each
operating sash where sliding type is inappropriate.
1.

D.

2.6

Screen Frames: Fabricate frames of tubular-shaped, extruded- or formed-aluminum members

of 1-mm- minimum wall thickness, with mitered or coped joints and concealed mechanical
fasteners. Finish frames to match window units.

Provide weatherstripping locked into extruded grooves in sash.

Louvre: Provide manufacturer integrated louvre where shown on drawings.

FABRICATION

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A.

General: Fabricate aluminium window units to comply with indicated standards. Include a complete
system for assembly of components and anchorage of window units.
1.
2.

B.

2.7

Provide units that are reglazable without dismantling sash or ventilator framing.
Prepare window sash or ventilators for glazing, except where preglazing at the factory is
indicated.

Preglazed Fabrication: Preglaze window units at the factory where possible and practical for
applications indicated. Comply with glass and glazing requirements of Division 8 Section "Glazing"
of these Specifications and AAMA 101.

FINISHES
A.

Polyester Powder Coating System: Manufacturer's standard coat, thermocured system color coat
containing not less than 60 microns(between 60 80 microns); complying with BS 6496.
1.

Color and Gloss: As selected by Engineer from manufacturer's full range of choices for color
and gloss.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1

INSPECTION
A.

Inspect openings before installation. Verify that rough or masonry opening is correct and sill plate is
level.
1.
2.

3.

3.2

Masonry surfaces shall be visibly dry and free of excess mortar, sand, and other construction
debris.
Wood frame walls shall be dry, clean, sound, well nailed, free of voids, and without offsets at
joints. Ensure nail heads are driven flush with surfaces in opening and within 75 mm of
opening.
Metal surfaces shall be dry; clean; free of grease, oil, dirt, rust and corrosion, and welding
slag; without sharp edges or offsets at joints.

INSTALLATION
A.

Comply with manufacturer's specifications and recommendations for installing window units,
hardware, operators, and other components of the Work.

B.

Set window and doors units plumb, level, and true to line, without warp or rack of frames or sash.
Provide proper support and anchor securely in place.
1.

C.

Separate aluminum and other corrodible surfaces from sources of corrosion or electrolytic
action at points of contact with other materials by complying with requirements specified
under "Dissimilar Materials" Paragraph in appendix to AAMA 101.

Set sill members and other members in a bed of sealant or with joint fillers or gaskets, as shown on
Shop Drawings, to provide weathertight construction. Refer to Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants"
for compounds, fillers, and gaskets to be installed concurrently with window units. Coordinate
installation with wall flashings and other components of the Work.

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1.

3.3

Sealants, joint fillers, and gaskets to be installed after installation of window units are
specified in another Division 7 Section.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.

Conduct on-site tests for air and water infiltration with manufacturer's representative present. The
Engineer will select units to be tested. Tests not meeting specified requirements and units having
similar deficiencies shall be corrected at no cost to the Employer. Testing shall be performed by a
qualified independent testing agency selected by the Engineer.
1.
2.

3.4

Air-Infiltration Tests: Conduct tests according to requirements of ASTM E 783. Allowable

infiltration shall not exceed 1.5 times the amount indicated.
Water-Resistance Tests: Conduct tests according to requirements of ASTM E 1105. No
water leakage is permitted.

ADJUSTING
A.

3.5

Adjust operating sash and hardware to provide a tight fit at contact points and at weatherstripping for
smooth operation and a weathertight closure.

CLEANING
A.

Clean aluminum surfaces promptly after installing windows. Exercise care to avoid damage to
protective coatings and finishes. Remove excess glazing and sealant compounds, dirt, and other
substances. Lubricate hardware and other moving parts.

B.

Clean glass of preglazed units promptly after installing windows. Comply with requirements of
Division 8 Section "Glazing" for cleaning and maintenance.

3.6

PROTECTION
A.

Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to aluminum window
manufacturer, that ensure window units are without damage or deterioration at the time of Substantial
Completion.

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