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GUIDE SPECIFICATION: IBP WINDOWS AND WALL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SCOPE

1.1.1. Furnish and install all window perimeter frame pieces, T-Bar grid members, glazing materials, expansion contraction thermal foam tape, sealants, framing, flashings, and other items necessary for complete window installation as indicated on the Drawings and specified herein.

1.1.2. Related work specified elsewhere: 1.1.2.1. Glass and Glazing 1.1.2.2. Sealants 1.1.2.3. Flashings

1.2. Guarantee.

1.2.1. Window manufacturer shall guarantee for a period of one year from the date of purchase that the Windows will be free of defects in materials and factory workmanship, and that defective materials will be repaired or replaced immediately, after proper notification.

1.2.2. The installing contractor shall guarantee for a period of one year against faulty installation workmanship or water leakage due to on-site errors.

1.3. Submittals

1.3.1. Submit assembly instruction and installation drawings as required to indicate methods on construction, location and spacing of anchorage, joinery, finishes, sizes, shape, thickness and alloy materials, glazing materials and relationship to the adjoining work.

1.4. Material Storage and Handling

1.4.1. Store material in dry place, off the ground, where temperature will not exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

1.4.2. Handle material to prevent damage to finished surfaces. Do not install scratched or damaged components.

1.4.3. After installation, protect finished surfaces from damage caused by ensuing work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1.  Materials

2.1.1. IBP Glass Block Grid System: Extruded aluminum Glass Block Grid System for Windows as manufactured by Innovative Building Products, Inc., 2917 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth. TX 76107.

2.1.2. Expansion-Contraction Thermal Foam tape: Adhesive backed, closed cell foam, 1/16'' or 3/32'' thick, furnished.

2.1.3. Sealant: TradeMate Glass Block Sealant, furnished.

2.1.4. Finish: Selected from manufacturer's standard finishes and colors.

2.1.5. Glass block units: 7-3/4" x 7-3/4" x 31/8" thick, partially evacuated hollow units, made of clear or colored glass as manufactured by Pittsburgh Corning, Solaris, or Weck.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. Field Conditions

3.1.1.  Verify all applicable field dimensions and adjust as necessary to accommodate window frame.

3.1.2. Examine supporting frame to which window will be attached. Correct any conditions which are not constructed according to installation instructions furnished by window manufacturer.

3.2. Installation

3.2.1. Assemble and seal glass block grid system for window according to instructions furnished by manufacturer.

3.2.2. Apply continuous sealant bead to back of window Z-bar. Place assembled glass block grid system frame into properly prepared and sized rough opening and adjust until plumb and level. Screw or nail grid system in place utilizing all predrilled holes in nailing flange. 

3.2.3. Adhere foam tape gasket to each glass block according to instructions furnished by glass block grid system manufacturer. Carefully insert glass blocks into grid system from exterior side of window so that each block is pressed against T-Bar and foam tape does not roll back.

3.2.4. Apply sealant to completely fill channel around each glass block and wipe flush with surface. Apply sealant to exterior frame corners according to instructions furnished by grid system manufacturer.

3.3. Cleanup

3.3.1. Clean all exposed surfaces of aluminum glass block grid system with clean, soft cloth and mild hand soap using gentle rubbing action. Do not use abrasive or solvent-type cleaners, detergents or paint removers.

3.3.2. Remove all labels from glass block and clean with soft cloth and water. 

GUIDE SPECIFICATION: IBP GRID SYSTEM FOR SKYLIGHTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.1.1. Furnish and install all window perimeter frame pieces, T-Bar grid members, glazing materials, expansion contraction thermal foam tape, sealants, framing, flashings, and other items necessary for complete window installation as indicated on the Drawings and specified herein.

1.1.2. Related work specified elsewhere: 1.1.2.1. Glass and Glazing 1.1.2.2. Sealants 1.1.2.3. Flashings

1.2. Guarantee.

1.2.1.Skylight manufacturer shall guarantee for period of one year from the date of purchase that the Windows will be free of defects in materials and factory workmanship, and that defective materials will be repaired or replaced immediately, after proper notification.

1.2.2.  The installing contractor shall guarantee for a period of one year against faulty installation workmanship or water leakage due to on-site errors.

1.3. Submittals

1.3.1. Submit assembly instruction and installation drawings as required to indicate methods on construction, location and spacing of anchorage, joinery, finishes, sizes, shape, thickness and alloy materials, glazing materials and relationship to the adjoining work.

1.4. Material Storage and Handling

1.4.1. Store material in dry place, off the ground, where temperature will not exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

1.4.2. Handle material to prevent damage to finished surfaces. Do not install scratched or damaged components.

1.4.3. After installation, protect finished surfaces from damage caused by ensuing work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1.  Materials

2.1.1. IBP Glass Block Grid System: Extruded aluminum Glass Block Grid System for Windows as manufactured by Innovative Building Products, Inc., 2917 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth. TX 76107.

2.1.2. Expansion-Contraction Thermal Foam tape: Adhesive backed, closed cell foam, 1/16'' or 3/32'' thick, furnished.

2.1.3. Sealant: TradeMate Glass Block Sealant, furnished.

2.1.4. Fasteners: Tamper-proof cadmium plated steel for attaching skylight perimeter frame to curb.

2.1.5.  Finish: Selected from manufacturer's standard finishes and colors.

2.1.6. Glass block units: 7-3/4" x 7-3/4" x 31/8" thick, partially evacuated hollow units, made of clear or colored glass as manufactured by Pittsburgh Corning, Solaris, or Weck.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. Field Conditions

3.1.1.  Verify all applicable field dimensions and adjust as necessary to accommodate window frame.

3.1.2. Examine supporting frame to which window will be attached. Correct any conditions which are not constructed according to installation instructions furnished by window manufacturer.

3.2. Installation

3.2.1. Assemble and seal glass block grid system for window according to instructions furnished by manufacturer.

3.2.2. Apply continuous sealant bead  around top of skylight  supporting curb. Place assembled glass block grid system frame on curb and press down to seat properly overlap flashings. Attach frame to cuarb with specified fasteners and tighten.

3.2.3. Adhere foam tape gasket to each glass block according to instructions furnished by glass block grid system manufacturer. Carefully insert glass blocks into grid system from exterior side of window so that each block is pressed against T-Bar and foam tape does not roll back.

3.2.4. Apply sealant to completely fill channel around each glass block and wipe flush with surface. Apply sealant to frame caps according to instructions furnished by grid system manufacturer.

3.3. Cleanup

3.3.1. Clean all exposed surfaces of aluminum glass block grid system with clean, soft cloth and mild hand soap using gentle rubbing action. Do not use abrasive or solvent-type cleaners, detergents or paint removers.

3.3.2. Remove all labels from glass block and clean with soft cloth and water. 

GUIDE SPECIFICATION: IBP  GRID SYSTEM FOR FLOORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.1.1. Furnish and install all window perimeter frame pieces, T-Bar grid members, glazing materials, expansion contraction thermal foam tape, sealants, framing, flashings, and other items necessary for complete window installation as indicated on the Drawings and specified herein.

1.1.2. Related work specified elsewhere: 1.1.2.1. Glass and Glazing 1.1.2.2. Sealants 1.1.2.3. Flashings

1.2. Guarantee.

1.2.1. Floor system manufacturer  for period of five years from the date of purchase that the floor system  will be free of defects in materials and factory workmanship, and that defective materials will be repaired or replaced immediately, after proper notification.

1.2.2. The installing contractor shall guarantee for a period of five years against faulty installation workmanship or water leakage due to on-site errors.

1.3. Submittals

1.3.1. Submit assembly instruction and shop drawings as required to indicate  methods on construction, location and spacing of anchorage, joinery, finishes, sizes, shape, thickness and alloy materials, glazing materials and relationship to the adjoining work.

1.4. Material Storage and Handling

1.4.1. Store material in dry place, off the ground, where temperature will not exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

1.4.2. Handle material to prevent damage to finished surfaces. Do not install scratched or damaged components.

1.4.3. After installation, protect finished surfaces from damage caused by ensuing work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1.  Materials

2.1.1. IBP Glass Block Grid System for Floors: Extruded aluminum Glass Block Grid System for Floors as manufactured by Innovative Building Products, Inc., 2917 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth. TX 76107.

2.1.2. Paver Unit Boots: EPDM Ethlyene Propylene Diene Terpolymer, a man-made, UV and oil resistant compound furnished with  IBP Glass Block Grid System.

2.1.3. Sealant: TradeMate Glass Block Sealant, furnished.

2.1.4.  Finish: Clear anodized matte finish

2.1.5. Glass block paver units: Nominal 6" x 6" x 1" thick,  solid glass paver units, in color and pattern as selected.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. Field Conditions

3.1.1.  Verify all applicable field dimensions and adjust as necessary to accommodate floor system.

3.1.2. Examine supporting structure and containment opening   to which floor system will be installed. Correct any conditions which are not constructed according to installation instructions and approved shop drawings furnished by floor system manufacturer.

3.2. Installation

3.2.1. Insert each paver unit into paver boot.

3.2.2. Assemble glass block grid floor system according to instructions furnished by manufacturer into prepared containment opening.  Top surface of glass pavers shall finish with adjoining  surface and exposed aluminum surface joints  unless shown otherwise on the drawings. 

3.2.3. Apply sealant to completely fill channel around each glass block paver unit and joints between aluminum grid members and wipe flush with top surface. Perform all sealant work in accord with the requirements of the Sealant Section of the specifications. 

3.3. Cleanup

3.3.1. Clean all exposed surfaces of aluminum glass block grid system with clean, soft cloth and mild hand soap using gentle rubbing action. Do not use abrasive or solvent-type cleaners, detergents or paint removers.

3.3.2. Remove all labels from glass block and clean with soft cloth and water.