Section 13 •03
Stackwall™/Vision Vue®Walls and Canopies
Finwall™
Structural Glass Systems
Where glass becomes architecture™
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The Hawaii Convention CenterHonolulu, HawaiiArchitect: Wimberly AllisonTong & Goo
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Stackwall™/Vision Vue Applications
tackwall™/Vision Vue®, an
Oldcastle Glass® exclusive, and
Finwall™ are structural wall systems
with glass panels comprising the
facade and vertical glass mullions
to structurally resist wind load and
seismic forces. With Stackwall™,
there are no visual obstructions for
a seemingly floating glass facade.
Stackwall™ has a wide range of custom applications including:
Monumental Entrances
• Malls
• Museums
• Hotels
• Airports
• Office Buildings
• Hospitals
Building Facades
• Grandstands
• Storefronts
• Structural Glass Canopies
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Country MusicHall of FameNashville, Tennessee Architect: Tuck Hinton Architects
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Stackwall ™/Vision Vue®Glass Walls and CanopiesSpecifications
Part 1. General
SummarySection Includes: glass, glazing and connections for the structuralglazing system, in accordance with the contractdocuments. Oldcastle Architectural Systems’Stackwall™/Vision Vue® Wall Systems will be thebasis of design for this application.
Related Sections:Section 07900–Sealants: Sealants for glazingSection 08800–Glass and Glazing
Quality AssuranceSystem Sole Source Responsibility: Glazing Material and System Design: Glass, glazing, system design and accessories are the sole responsibilities of the structural glass wall provider.
Installation Sole Source Responsibility: Provide installation by glazing contractor acceptable to glass wall system supplier. 1. The installer of the structural glass system isresponsible for supplying and erecting the complete structural glazing system, coordinatingand maintaining tolerances, between the structureand glazing system, with individual suppliers and manufacturers, and the installation of the glazing system.
Safety GlassWhere safety glass is indicated or required byauthorities having jurisdiction, provide the typesof products that comply with ANSI Z97.1 and 16CFR 1201 Category II.
System DescriptionDesign Requirements1. Design windload:_____________PSF positive and negative2. Seismic zone3. Live load deflection of supporting structure (if any)
Structural glazing system:1. Fittings are designed to give a (single-pointfixed) or (flush) appearance to the outward surface of the glazing system. Attachment fittingsto be “spider” type (see pages 9-13) or conventionalpatch system assemblies (see page 21).2. The design of the structural fittings is the soleresponsibility of Oldcastle.3. All connection members are to be designed toprevent high-stress concentration at the hole positions and must cope with:
a. negative and positive wind loadingb. seismic loadsc. thermal movementd. construction tolerancese. live load and dead load movements
4. All connection assemblies for the glass facademust be designed to incorporate a durable, flexibledisc/pads, to accommodate hole sizes in fixingmembers, which allow for thermal movement andglass manufacturing tolerances.
SubmittalsSubmit the following in accordance with Section 08960: 1. Shop drawings: shop drawings shall clearlyindicate material and methods, indicate coordinationwith other trades, and bear the signed approval ofthe glazing system manufacturer and the glazingsystem installer, as well as the stamp of a licensed professional engineer registered in the State of ________.2. Product data: material description and installation instructions for tapes, compounds,gaskets and other materials.3. Samples: submit samples of glass and glazingmaterials required for the project. Samples of glassshall be 12" x 12"; samples of sealants or gaskets shall be 12" long. Submit samples of fixing hardware assemblies, complete with the glass, bolt and accessories.4. Calculations: submit calculations proving the structural glazing system’s performance and compliance with specified loads, with the stampof a licensed professional engineer registered inthe State of ________.
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Stackwall ™/Vision Vue®Glass Walls and CanopiesSpecifications (continued)
5. Test reports: submit test reports from an independent laboratory certifying that the structural glass system assemblies proposed for usehave been tested. The assemblies must be similarin the type, material and design shown on thearchitect’s drawings, utilizing (flush countersunk)or (countersunk, external disc), bolted attach-ments through the glass, or conventional patch system assemblies. If test reports are notavailable, proposed assemblies will be tested. Allcosts for testing will be borne by the glass system manufacturer.
WarrantyManufacturer Warranty1. Provide a five-year warranty for the design and materials supplied by the system provider. Providewritten requirements for notification of the manufacturer and terms for maintaining warranty provisions.
Installer Warranty1. Warrant the installation for a period of fiveyears for installation and repairs of failures.Provide written requirements for notification ofthe installer and terms for maintaining warranty provisions. Do not contradict the requirements of the contract documents.2. The warranties submitted under this sectionshall not deprive the owner of other rights orremedies that the owner may have under otherprovisions of the contract documents and the laws of governing jurisdictions, and are in addition to and run concurrently with other warranties made by the contractor under requirements of the contract documents.
Part 2. Products
MaterialsStructural Glass (Wall) (Canopy) SystemThe system will be designed to have custom attachment plates and fasteners whereby thefacade glass will fasten to the structural support
system as depicted in the architectural drawings.The basis of this specification is the Stackwall™/Vision Vue® wall system as engineered and manufactured by Oldcastle.
GlassAll glass must be fully tempered (monolithic),(laminated) (insulating) glass. Overall thickness of the facade glass is to be determined by thestructural glass wall system provider in accordancewith specifications and drawings. Laminated glassis to be produced using laid-in-place interlayerbonded via an autoclave heat and pressureprocess. Minimum interlayer thickness is to be0.060". (Poured or cast resin laminates will not be permitted.)
All glass must be horizontally tempered, eliminating tong marks. All edges will be groundflat with a frosted appearance unless otherwisenoted. All edgework, holes and notches in thetempered glass panels will be completed beforetempering and will comply with the requirementsstated below:
1. ASTM C1036 Standard Specification for Flat Glass2. ASTM C1048 Standard Specification ForHeat-Treated Flat Glass 3. ASTM C1172 Standard Specification forLaminated Architectural Flat Glass4. Safety glazing requirements as defined in ANSIZ97.1 and CPSC 16CFR12015. Glass strength:
a. Wind Loading· Vertical–1/1,000· Sloped–1/1,000
b. Thermal stress· Design factor, 2.5 (8/1,000)
c. Deflection· Deflection must be limited to prevent
disengagement from framing members and to ensure conditionswell within the criteria defined above.
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Stackwall ™/Vision Vue®Glass Walls and CanopiesSpecifications (continued)
FinishesAll exposed surfaces will be free of scratches andother serious blemishes.Rail, channel and pan cover finishes will be (Selectone of the following):
• For extruded aluminum, an ArchitecturalClass II clear anodic coating conforming withAluminum Association standards.
• An Architectural Class I color anodic coating,conforming with Aluminum Association standards. Color: black.
• An Architectural Class I color anodic coating,conforming with Aluminum Associationstandards. Color: dark bronze.
• A fluoropolymer paint coating conformingwith the requirements of AAMA605.2.
Color will be (Specify):• Stainless Steel clad using an alloy 304 finished
as follows (specify one):polish or satin.
• Brass/Bronze clad finished (samples required) as follows (specify one):
polish or satin.
Fittings1. Conventional patch system assemblies are for wallsonly. (See finishes section from this guide specification.)“Spider” type attachment fittings are for walls andcanopies, and are predominately manufactured fromStainless Steel Grade 316. (Select type of fittings(s)from this section.)2. The subcontractor will demonstrate to thearchitect’s satisfaction that the stresses induced inthe glass by these fittings are compatible with thestrength of the glass and the needs of the performance section of this specification.3. The finish of all fittings will be as called for onthe architect’s drawings.4. Attachment plates shall be designed to thearchitect’s specification. The design shall beshown by the subcontractor to be compatiblewith the performance specification in all respects.4.1 Attachment plates shall provide a tolerancecapability which will cope with the full range ofmovements shown on top right:
a. Thermal movements occurring as a resultof differential coefficients of thermal
expansion within the range specified. The components used within the systemwill noiselessly withstand all thermalmovements without any buckling, distortion, cracking, failure of joint seals or undue stress on the glass or fixing assemblies.
b. Deflection of edge beams due to loadingapplied after the erection of the claddingto the magnitude specified.
c. Maximum side sway of the structure dueto wind load occurring to the magnitudespecified or seismic movement to thedegree specified.
d. Deflection due to self-weight of the structural glass system.
e. Inward and outward movements due tothe design wind loads specified.
5. Exterior countersunk discs, flush countersunkbolts and articulated swivel bolts will be machinefinished; socket head bolt will be with hexagonalshank, stainless steel grade 316, or conventionalpatch system assemblies (for walls).6. Bushings will be UV-resistant nylon.7. Gaskets will be fully vulcanized fiber, neopreneor precured silicone.
Part 3. Execution
ExaminationExamine surfaces receiving the work. Verifydimensions of in-place and subsequent construction. Follow the recommendations ofGANA (Glass Association of North America) asto inspection procedures. Do not begin workuntil unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Installation of work will constituteacceptance of the related construction.
PreparationPreinstallation review: the representatives of theglass system provider, the architectural exposed- structural-steel fabricator and erector, the sealantmanufacturer, the glazing installer, the architect’s representative and the owner’s representative shallreview the glazing procedure and schedule,including the method of delivering and handling
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Stackwall ™/Vision Vue®Glass Walls and CanopiesSpecifications (continued)
glass, and installing glazing materials. The chemicalcompatibility of all glazing materials and framingsealants with each other and with like materialsused in glass fabrication will be established.
Installation of Glass1. Install in accordance with the glass systemprovider’s requirements and the shop drawings.2. Employ only experienced glaziers who havehad previous experience with the materials andsystems being applied. Use tools and equipmentrecommended by the manufacturer.3. Plate-to-plate joints of glass are to be sealedwith silicone sealant. Joint dimensions will bedesigned to be compatible with sealant propertiesand live load movement of the structure.4. Bolt torque: torque bolts to torques specifiedon shop drawings using a calibrated tool. Locktorque bolts into position to prevent back-off.Reset calibrations regularly to ensure anaccurate torque.
5. Clean glazing connectors receiving glazingmaterials of deleterious substances that mightimpair the work. Remove protective coatings thatmight fail in adhesion or interfere with the bondingof materials of deleterious substances that mightimpair the work. Remove protective coatings thatmight fail in adhesion or interfere with bond ofsealants. Comply with the manufacturer’s instructions for final wiping of surfaces immediately before the application of primer and glazing sealants. Wipe metal surfaces with an appropriate cleaning agent.6. Inspect each unit of glass immediately beforeinstallation. Glass that has significant impactdamage at edges, scratches, abrasion of faces
or any other evidence of damage will not be installed.7. Sealants: prime surfaces are to receive glazingsealants where required, in accordance with themanufacturer’s recommendations, using recommended primers.8. Locate setting blocks, if required by the drawings, at the quarter points of the sill, but no closer than 6 inches to corners of the glass.Use blocks of proper sizes to support the glass in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.9. Provide spacers to separate the glass from attachment plates.10. Set the glass in a manner that produces thegreatest possible degree of uniformity in appearance.Face all glass which has a dissimilar face withmatching faces in the same direction.11. Use masking tape or other suitable protectionto limit the coverage of glazing materials on the surfaces intended for sealants.12. Tool the exposed surfaces of glazing materials. 13. Clean excess sealant from the glass and support members immediately after the application,using solvents or cleaners recommended bythe manufacturers.
Curing, Protection and Cleaning1. Cure sealants in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to attain maximumdurability and adhesion to glass.2. Clean all surfaces after the installation, leavingall in a clean and workmanlike manner.3. Final cleaning and protection after installationare the responsibilities of others.
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Stackwall ™/Vision Vue® Glass Walls and Canopies: Sample Elevations
To select what type of wall best fits your needs, follow these instructions:
1. Select your support condition (see page 8). 2. Select the look you want:
A. Spider attachments (see pages 9-13).B. Patch system assemblies (see page 21).
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Stackwall ™/Vision Vue® Glass Walls and Canopies: Facade Support-Condition Options
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What support condition does your project require?
STRUCTURAL STEEL FULL HEIGHT GLASS FINSCANTILEVERED GLASS FINS TRUSS SYSTEM
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Stainless Steel Fitting: OG-445 4
4-11/32"
3/16" GLASS JOINT
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- Attaches to a glass mullion or asteel tab bracket
- Suitable for canopy applications- Available with laminated glass- Contact Oldcastle Glass® for
insulating glass applications
FOR USE IN THESE SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
(See page 8.)
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Stainless Steel Fitting: OG-445 2
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- Attaches to a glass mullion or asteel tab bracket
- Suitable for canopy applications- Available with laminated glass- Contact Oldcastle Glass® for
insulating glass applications
FOR USE IN THESE SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
(See page 8.)
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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- Attaches to a glass mullion or asteel tab bracket
- Suitable for canopy applications- Available with laminated glass- Contact Oldcastle Glass® for
insulating glass applications
FOR USE IN THESE SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
(See page 8.)
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Stainless Steel Fitting: OG-446 4
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- Attaches to steel rod coupling ontension truss or steel supports
- Suitable for canopy applications- Available with laminated glass- Contact Oldcastle Glass® for
insulating glass applications
FOR USE IN THESE SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
(See page 8.)
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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- Attaches to steel rod coupling ontension truss or steel supports
- Suitable for canopy applications- Available with laminated glass- Contact Oldcastle Glass® for
insulating glass applications
FOR USE IN THESE SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
(See page 8.)
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS MUST BE CAPABLE OFRESISTING A MAINPLATE AND FIN REACTION AS REQUIRED.STEEL SUPPLIED BY OTHERS.
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Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Fin Connections: Suspension Fin
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Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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GLAS
S DI
MEN
SION
6-3/
16"
1/2" TEMPEREDGLASS
1/4" 1/4"
1-3/4"
1/2"
FINISHEDCEILING
SGW-001 ALUMINUM RAILCLAD IN 18GA
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
1/2" TEMPEREDGLASS
1-7/8"
5-13
/16"
NTS
FACADE SUSPENSIONSECTION VIEW
STACK FACADE SECTIONVIEW AT HEAD
STEEL SUPPLIED BY OTHERS.
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Sill Conditions: Exposed Sill and Embedded Sill
DIM
ENSI
ON P
OINT
NET
GLAS
S DI
M1"
1/4"
SHIM
3-5/
8"
1-7/8"
1-3/4"
1/2"
1-3/4"
1/2"
FINISHED FLOOR
SGW-001 ALUMINUM RAILCLAD IN 18GA
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
1/2" TEMPEREDGLASS
FINISHEDFLOOR
SILL CAN BE EMBEDDED TO ANY DEPTH REQUIRED
SGW-001 ALUMINUM RAIL
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
1/2" TEMPEREDGLASS
DIM
ENSI
ON P
OINT
4-1/
8"
NET
GLAS
S DI
M1"
1/4"
1/4"
SHIM
3-5/
8"
EXPOSED SILL EMBEDDED SILL
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Sill Conditions: Exposed Sill with Fin
DIM
ENSI
ON P
OINT
NET
GLAS
S DI
M1"
1/4"
SHIM
3-5/
8"
1-7/8" AS REQUIREDAS REQUIRED
AS REQUIRED 1/2" 7/16"
AS REQUIRED
1-3/4"
1/2" 1/4"
FINISHED FLOOR
SGW-001 ALUMINUM RAILCLAD IN 18GA
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
1/2" TEMPEREDGLASS
DIM
ENSI
ON P
OINT
NET
GLAS
S DI
M1"
1/4"
SHIM
3-5/
8"
1-7/8"
1-3/4"
3/4"
SGW-001 ALUMINUM RAILCLAD IN 18GA
SECTION THROUGH FACADE
SECTION THROUGH FIN
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Sill Conditions: Embedded Sill with FinDI
MEN
SION
POI
NT
NET
GLAS
S DI
M1"
1/4"
SHIM
3-5/
8"1/
4"
AS REQUIRED
AS REQUIRED
AS REQUIRED
1-3/4"
1/2" 1/4" 1/2" 3/8"
FINISHED FLOOR
SGW-001 ALUMINUM RAIL
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
1/2" TEMPEREDGLASS
DIM
ENSI
ON P
OINT
4-1/
8"
NET
GLAS
S DI
M1"
1/4"
SHIM
3-5/
8"1/
4"
1-3/4"
3/4"
SGW-001 ALUMINUM RAIL
SECTION THROUGH FACADE
SECTION THROUGH FIN
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Splice Plates with Cover PansNE
T GL
ASS
FIN
DIM
ENSI
ON A
S RE
QUIR
ED1/
2" 1/4"
1/8" 3/8"
3/8"
1/4" 2-
1/4"
2-1/
4"1/
8"3-
1/4"
OC
3-1/
4" O
C
GLASS FIN
3/8" FORMEDALUMINUM PLATE
1/16" VULCANIZEDGASKET(LAMINATED WITHADHESIVE IN FIELD TOGLASS AND ALUMINUMBY OTHERS)
5/8"-11X2-3/4" GRADE 8ZINC PLATED HHMB, 1/8"ZINC PLATED FLAT WASHER,5/8"-11 PLATED NYLOCK NUT
18GA CLADDING
1/8" NYLON PAD
GLASS
1/4" SILICONE PAD
3/8" ALUMINUM PLATE3/16"1-1/4" 1-1/4"2-1/4"
7-1/4" FORMED ALUMINUM PLATE
7-1/2" CLADDING COVER
7-1/2"
NET GLASS DIMENSIONMODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION MODULAR DIMENSION
2-1/4"
1-3/8" 1-3/8"2-1/4" 2-1/4"3/16" GLASS JOINT
5/8"-11 GRADE8 ZINC PLATEDHHMB
18GACLADDING
3/8"X1/2"X2"LONG 85DUROMETERSILICONECOMPATIBLESETTINGBLOCK
1/4"X1/2"X2"LONG 85DUROMETERSILICONECOMPATIBLESETTINGBLOCK
4-5/8"1-7/8"
1/16"3/8" 3/8"
1/16"3-4" 1-7/8"
MOD
ULAR
DIM
ENSI
ON
NET
GLAS
S DI
MEN
SION
2-1/
4"2-
1/4"
1-5/
16"
MOD
ULAR
DIM
ENSI
ON
NET
GLAS
S DI
MEN
SION
1-5/
16"
2-1/
4"2-
1/4"
3/8"
1-3/
16"
1-3/
16"
7-1/
2"
MOD
ULAR
DIM
ENSI
ONNE
T GL
ASS
DIM
ENSI
ONM
ODUL
AR D
IMEN
SION
NET
GLAS
S DI
MEN
SION
7-1/
2" C
LADD
ING
COVE
R
7-1/
4" F
ORM
ED A
LUM
INUM
PLA
TE
3/8" ALUMINUMPLATE 1-7/16"
3/8"1/4"
1/2" 1-15/16"1/4"
1/8"3/8"
18GA CLADDING
2-1/4" 2-1/4"1/8"
FORMED ALUMINUM PLATE AS REQUIREDNET FIN DIMENSION AS REQUIRED
3-1/4" OC 3-1/4" OC
5/8"-11X2-3/4" GRADE 8 ZINC PLATED HHMB, 1/8" ZINCPLATED FLAT WASHER, 5/8"-11 PLATED NYLOCK NUT
3/8"X3/4"X4" LONG 85 DUROMETER SILICONECOMPATIBLE SETTING BLOCK
1/8" NYLON PAD
GLASS FIN
1/4" SILICONEPAD
GLASS
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
STRUCTURAL STEEL
CANTILEVERED GLASS FINS
FULL-HEIGHT GLASS FINS
- Attaches to a glass mullion or asteel tab bracket
- Available with laminated glass- Contact Oldcastle Glass® for
insulating glass applications
FOR USE IN THESE SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
(See page 8.)
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Custom Options: Contact Sheet
For all custom concepts, please call 1-866-OLDCASTLE(653-2278)or log on to www.oldcastleglass.com.
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Finwall ™ SystemSpecifications
Part 1. General
Description of Work1. Complete structural glazing system: temperedmonolithic, laminated or insulating glass mainplates; glass stiffeners; glass entrance doors (whereapplicable); metal framing for doors (where applicable); metal support members for perimeterof system; metal fasteners and sealants.2. Labor and equipment, and services necessary toinstall all the work of this section as shown on theapproved shop drawings, as specified, and asrequired by job conditions.
Related Work Specified Elsewhere1. Structural steel2. Perimeter caulking3. Curtain wall systems
Quality Assurance and Performance1. General - The manufacturer will design and fabricate the Finwall™ or IG Finwall™ in accordance with the manufacturer’s establishedpractices and as shown on the approved shop drawings.2. Installation must be performed by an installation company approved by Oldcastle and in accordance with Oldcastle’s erection and glazing instructions.3. Structural performance: a test report will besubmitted that provides the basis for the structural calculations. For earthquake-proneareas, the Finwall™ system will be designed toallow for lateral racking for seismic requirements.Test reports by an independent testing laboratory,which show results of tests of structural performance, in accordance with ASTM E330,that have been made for substantially identical system, will be submitted, as required by architect.4. There will be no uncontrollable air or waterinfiltration through the assembly when tested inaccordance with ASTM E331.5. System will provide for live loads imposed bythe operation of doors. Doors will comply withapplicable handicap and fire codes.
6. System will be floor loaded and will not be suspended from the structure above.
Submittals1. Submit shop drawings including elevationdrawings, sections and details at no less than a1/4" scale, showing glass types and thicknesses,metal types and thicknesses, joining details,anchorage fastening and sealing methods, metalfinishes, door hardware, glazing sealants, settingblocks, shims and spacers.2. Submit substantiating engineering calculationsand test reports by state-licensed engineer.3. Submit samples as requested
a. Glazing materialsb. Metal components and finishes
Warranty1. Provide a two-year warranty, cosigned by manufacturer and the installer.2. Warranty: cover the complete system for failureto meet specified requirements, including materialsand installation costs. Insulating glass units willbe warranted for a period of five years.
Part 2. Products
ManufacturerThe structural glass wall system will be Finwall™,as manufactured by Oldcastle Glass®.
Main Plate Insulating GlassWill be constructed using fully tempered glass inaccordance with ASTM C1048. The thickness ofthe glass lites for the insulating units will be either3/8" or 1/4" thick. Glass or coating color will beselected by the architect. The insulating glass willbe dual sealed with polyisobutylene primary sealand a silicone secondary seal with an aluminum spacer. The insulating glass unit will be certifiedby the IGCC to a Class CBA rating.
Monolithic or Laminated glass may also be used; see Glass section on page 4.
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Finwall ™ System Specifications (continued)
FinishesAll exposed surfaces will be free of scratches andother serious blemishes.Rail, channel and pan cover finishes will be (Selectone of the following):
• For extruded aluminum, an ArchitecturalClass II clear anodic coating conforming withAluminum Association standards.
• An Architectural Class I color anodic coating,conforming with Aluminum Association standards. Color: black.
• An Architectural Class I color anodic coating,conforming with Aluminum Associationstandards. Color: dark bronze.
• A fluoropolymer paint coating conformingwith the requirements of AAMA605.2.
Color will be (Specify):• Stainless Steel clad using an alloy 304 finished
as follows (specify one):polish or satin.
• Brass/Bronze clad finished (samples required) as follows (specify one):
polish or satin.
StabilizersWill be 3/4" fully tempered glass in accordancewith ASTM C1048. Stabilizer end blocks will bedesigned so that the shear load is not transferredthrough the insulating glass main plate.
Perimeter Glazing ChannelsWill be 6063-T5 aluminum alloy meeting ASTMB221, matching the profile on the approved shopdrawings; size is as required by the insulating glassthickness and glazing requirements.
SealantsStructural glazing joints must be glazed with anapproved structural glazing sealant, such as GEUltraglaze 4000, Dow Corning 795 or 995.Perimeter weather seal will be a silicone weather seal product, such as GE Silglaze or Dow Corning 790.
Setting BlocksWill be silicone-compatible material, as shown onshop drawings.
Part 3. Execution
InspectionVerify that the openings are of the correct size andthat adjacent materials are plumb and level.
Preglazing ConferenceVerify the glazing sequence and protection of the completed work.
InstallationInstall Finwall™ and related work using experienced work crews, as specified, as detailed on the approved shop drawings, and in accordance with Finwall™ erection and glazinginstructions provided by Oldcastle Glass®. Finwall™
will be installed plumb, level, square and true,securely anchored in place, with all joints neatlysiliconed smooth.
ProtectionFinwall™ installation will be protected from damage during construction in accordance with provisions of the contract and the general contractor’s instructions. Protecting devices willbe removed upon completion of the project andthe glass will be cleaned to the satisfaction of thearchitect. Final cleaning is done by others.
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Finwall ™ System: Sample Elevations
ROUGH OPENING
ROUG
H OP
ENIN
G
MODULAR DIMENSION
TEMPERED MONOLITHIC,LAMINATED OR INSULATING
GLASS UNITS
3/4" TEMPEREDGLASS, TYPICAL
MODULAR DIMENSION MODULAR DIMENSION
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Finwall ™ System: Isometric View
TEMPERED MONOLITHIC,LAMINATED OR INSULATINGGLASS UNITS
3/4" TEMPEREDGLASS, TYPICAL
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Finwall ™ System: Head and Sill Details
STRUCTURE TO BE CAPABLEOF WITHSTANDING LOADSIMPOSED BY WALL
ANCHOR BOLTS ASENGINEERED BY
OLDCASTLE AND SUPPLIED BY OTHERS
STRUCTURAL SILICONEBY OTHERS
SHIM AS REQUIRED BYOTHERS
3/8-13 GRADE 8BOLT BY OLDCASTLE
3-5/
8"
1/8" ALUMINUMSHIM BY OLDCASTLE
3/8-13 GRADE 8BOLT BY OLDCASTLE
SHIM AS REQUIREDBY OTHERS
STRUCTURAL SILICONEBY OTHERS
ANCHOR BOLTS ASENGINEERED BY OTHERS
2"X3-5/8" ALUMINUMCHANNEL BY OLDCASTLE
CLADDING AS NEEDED,BY OLDCASTLE
1-1/4"X2"X6" NEGATIVELOAD BEARING BLOCK BYOLDCASTLE
SILICONE AND RODBY OTHERS
3/4" CLEAR TEMPEREDGLASS FIN BY OLDCASTLE
TEMPERED MONOLITHIC,LAMINATED OR INSULATINGGLASS UNITS
TEMPERED MONOLITHIC,LAMINATED OR INSULATINGGLASS UNITS
3/4" CLEAR TEMPEREDGLASS FIN BY OLDCASTLE
SILICONE AND RODBY OTHERS
1/4" SETTING BLOCK AT QUARTERPOINTS BY OLDCASTLE
1-1/4"X2"X6" NEGATIVE LOADBEARING BLOCK BY OLDCASTLE
CLADDING AS NEEDED,BY OLDCASTLE
2"X3-5/8" ALUMINUM CHANNELBY OLDCASTLE
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Finwall ™ System: Fin Detail
1-3/4"X3-5/8" ALUMINUM CHANNEL CLADDING AS NEEDED, BY OLDCASTLE
1/4"
GLA
SS J
OINT
1/4" GLASS JOINTTEMPERED MONOLITHIC,LAMINATED OR INSULATINGGLASS UNITS
2"X3-5/8" ALUMINUMCHANNEL AS NEEDED,BY OLDCASTLE GLASS®
STRUCTURAL SILICONEBY OTHERS
3/4" CLEAR TEMPEREDGLASS FIN BY OLDCASTLE
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.
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Finwall ™ System: Isometric Detail
1-3/4"X3-5/8" ALUMINUMCHANNEL CLADDING ASNEEDED, BY OLDCASTLE
TEMPERED MONOLITHIC,LAMINATED OR INSULATINGGLASS UNITS
2"X3-5/8" ALUMINUMCHANNEL AS NEEDED,BY OLDCASTLE
SILICONEBY OTHERS
3/4" CLEAR TEMPEREDGLASS FIN BY OLDCASTLE
SILICONE ANDROD BY OTHERS
1/4" SETTING BLOCK AT QUARTERPOINTS BY OLDCASTLE
1-1/4"X2"X6" NEGATIVELOAD BEARING BLOCK
BY OLDCASTLE 1/8" ALUMINUM SHIMBY OLDCASTLE
Note: Drawings not to scale.All dimensions for referenceonly. Actual values based onproject design and conditions.