AAMA/NWWDA Structural Test - Page 1

REPORT TO:

Seattle Glass Block
12532 Aurora Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133 

TEST DATE:

08/07/1997

SPECIFICATION:

AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows and Glass Doors.

PERFORMANCE CLASS:

F-R70 49 x 49

MODEL/TYPE:

All Vinyl Window System.

CONFIGURATION:

O (36 TIDL Lites).

FRAME SIZE:

49 1/8" wide by 49 1/8" high.

FIXED DAYLIGHT OPENING:

Not Applicable.

FRAME TYPE:

Vinyl.

JOINT CONSTRUCTION:

All corners were mitered, fitted with metal corner keys, and screw-connected. All corner joints were silicone sealed.

GLAZING COMPONENTS:

BLOCK SIZE:

7-3/4" wide by 7-3/4" high each.

BLOCK DEPTH:

3-1/8" deep.

MORTAR COMPOUND:

None.

GLAZING SYSTEM:

The 36 glass blocks were arranged 6 columns wide by 6 rows high, bedded against double sided foam glazing tape and silicone sealant on the interior side of the glazing pocket and retained by vinyl snap bead on the exterior side. Silicone sealant was also used around the entire perimeter interior frame to glass joint, all vinyl spacer to glass block joints, and all interior and exterior glass block joints. The glass blocks were separated by a vinyl stack spacer system.

WEATHERSTRIP:

None.

INTEGRAL VENTILATING
SYSTEMS/DEVICES:

None.

REINFORCEMENT:

None.

WEEP SLOTS:

SIZE:

1/2" wide by 1/8" high slots.

LOCATION:

From the fixed glazing pocket, draining through the exterior bottom snap bead at 9-1/4" from each end.

WEEP COVERS:

None.

2.1.2

Air Infiltration at 1.57 psf.
ASTM E283-91

The tested specimen meets or exceeds the performance levels specified in AAA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 for air infiltration.

Maximum Allowable = 0.3 CFM/FT²
Optional Information

Total CFM = <0.10 CFM
Infiltration Rate = <0.01 CFM/ft² 

2.1.3/4.3

Water Resistance Test.
ASTM E547-96 and ASTM E331-96 when applicable. 

No Leakage after 4 cycles of 5 minutes each at 15.00 psf.
No Leakage after 1 cycle of 15 minutes at 15.00 psf. 

2.1.4/4.4

Uniform Load Structural Test
ASTM E330-90

No damage after positive 105.0 psf.
No damage after negative 105.0 psf. 

2.1.7

Welded Corner Test (PVC Products Only)

Not Applicable.

2.1.8

FORCED ENTRY RESISTANCE