General:
Casement windows shall be manufactured by Glass Rite, 808 Gibson SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Sizes and types as specified on plans. The windows comply with AAMA/NWWDA 101-I.S.2-97 specifications for C C-55 designation.
Material:
Main frame and panel members shall be of aluminum extruded alloy 6063-T5. All frame and panel members shall be thermally insulated with a thermal break polyurethane compound chemically and mechanically bonded to the divided aluminum extrusions.
Finish:
Frame and panel members shall be bronze. The electrostatically painted and baked enamel finish shall meet AAMA 603.8 specifications for pigmented organic finishes.
Construction:
Main frame and panel members are machined and joined at corners by screws fastens into integral screw bosses. Frame corners to be sealed full perimeter.
Hardware:
Hardware shall be of aluminum, stainless steel, or other corrosion-resistant material. Casement operators shall be manufactured by Truth inc.
Weatherstripping:
Weatherstrip shall be of only high quality materials proven to meet the environmental exposure and performance requirements. Weatherstrip shall conform to AAMA 701.
Security:
Windows over 30″ in height will be equipped with two Truth locks. Windows under 30″ will have one lock.
Glazing:
Windows shall be glazed with dual seal 3/4″ insulated glass. Insulated glass to have Edgetech warm edge spacer as a secondary seal and a butyl primary seal. Glass shall be secured and sealed in panel by a channel type, soft vinyl gasket.
Screens:
Windows shall be furnished with rollform aluminum screen frames and charcoal screening.
