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	SECTION 08810
	GLASS
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	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** ACH Glass Operations; tinted heat-absorbing and tinted heat-absorbing reflective float glass. . This section covers float glass manufactured by ACH Glass Operations, which is located at: 5555 S. 129 E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74134 Tel: (800) 331-2607 Technical Services (313) 755-0088 Fax: (918) 254-5244 http://www.versaluxglass.com . ACH Glass Operations, formerly known as Visteon Float Glass Operations, is a domestic primary float glass manufacturer. ACH's Versalux® tinted and tinted coated reflective glass products can be used monolithically or in architecturally fabricated glass products for applications in the construction market. Versalux® tinted glass is available in 7 colors. Six of the colors are available with a reflective coating with improved solar control properties. All Versalux® products can be post heat treated, laminated, bent and assembled into insulated glass units or fritted for spandrel applications. ACH markets its Versalux® product line through leading fabricators worldwide who fabricate finished products in compliance with design professional's exacting specifications. Contact ACH for the names and locations of qualified fabricators.
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select paragraphs below applicable to project. Delete those not required.
		A.	Clear float glass in monolithic applications.
		B.	Clear float glass in sealed insulating applications.
		C.	Tinted, heat-absorbing float glass in monolithic applications.
		D.	Tinted, reflective heat-absorbing float glass in monolithic applications.
		E.	Laminated glass.
		F.	Tinted, heat-absorbing float glass in sealed insulating applications.
		G.	Tinted, reflective heat-absorbing float glass in insulating glass applications.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry.
		B.	Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
		C.	Section 08110 - Steel Doors and Frames.
		D.	Section 08211 - Flush Wood Doors.
		E.	Section 08410 - Metal-Framed Storefronts
		F.	Section 08630 - Metal-Framed Skylights.
		G.	Section 08800 - Glazing: Glazing methods
		H.	Section 08910 - Metal-Framed Curtain Wall.
		I.	Section 08960 - Sloped Glazing Assemblies.
		J.	Section 08970 - Structural Glass Curtain Walls.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section; add others as required.
		A.	ANSI Z97.1 - American National Standard for Glazing Materials Used in Buildings -- Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test.
		B.	ASTM C 1036 - Standard Specification for Flat Glass.
		C.	ASTM C 1048 - Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass--Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.
		D.	ASTM C1172 - Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
		E.	ASTM E 773 - Standard Test Method for Seal Durability of Sealed Insulated Glass Units.
		F.	ASTM E 774 - Standard Specification for the Classification of the Durability of Sealed Insulating Glass Units.
		G.	ASTM E 1300 - Standard Practice for Determining the Minimum Thickness and Type of Glass.
		H.	GANA (GM) - GANA Glazing Manual; Glass Association of North America.
		I.	IGCC - Insulated Glass Certification Council.
	1.4	PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
		A.	Provide glazing systems capable of withstanding normal thermal movements, windloads and impact loads, without failure, including loss due to defective manufacture, fabrication and installation.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following paragraphs provide a basis for the selection of glass thicknesses by the Contractor. Coordinate with minimum thicknesses specified in Part 2 Products. Use wind loads required under the applicable building code.
		B.	Glass size, thickness and strength to withstand dead loads and positive and negative live loads acting normal to plane of glass:
			1.	Thickness as determined in accordance with ASTM E 1300.
			2.	Loads as calculated in accordance with applicable code.
			3.	To a design pressure of ________ lb/sq ft (________ kPa) as measured in accordance with ASTM E 330.
		C.	Limit glass deflection to 1/200 or flexure limit of glass with full recovery of glazing materials, whichever is less.
		D.	Safety Glass (fully tempered glass, laminated glass): Conform to ANSI Z97.1
	1.5	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	Product Data: Manufacturer's catalog data and specifications.
		C.	Samples: For each type specified, not less than 12 inches (305 mm) square.
		D.	Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.
		E.	Installation Instructions: Manufacturer's detailed instructions applicable to the project.
	1.6	QUALITY ASSURANCE
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select paragraphs below applicable to project. Delete those not applicable.
		A.	Perform Work in accordance with GANA Glazing Manual for glazing installation methods
		B.	Safety glass products in the US are to comply with CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201 for Category II materials.
		C.	Insulating Glass products shall be permanently marked either on spacers or at least one insulating unit component with certification label of Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC).
		D.	Single-source fabrication responsibility: All glass fabricated for each type shall be processed and supplied by a single fabricator.
	1.7	DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select paragraphs below applicable to project. Delete those not applicable.
		A.	Comply with manufacturer's instruction for receiving, handling, storing and protecting glass and glazing materials.
		B.	Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.
		C.	Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by the manufacturer.
		D.	Prevent edge damage to glass, and damage/deterioration to coating on glass.
		E.	Protect insulating glass units against substantial altitude changes in accordance with insulating glass fabricator's recommendations.
	1.8	ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
		A.	Do not install glazing when ambient temperature is less than 50 degrees F (10 degrees C).
		B.	Maintain minimum ambient temperature before, during and 24 hours after installation of glazing compounds.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select paragraph below applicable to project. Delete if not required.
	1.9	WARRANTY
		A.	Provide a 10-year limited warranty for insulating glass. Warranty covers deterioration due to normal conditions of use and not to handling, installing, protecting and maintaining practices contrary to glass manufacturer's printed instructions.
		B.	Provide a 10-year limited warranty for reflective coating. Warranty covers deterioration due to normal conditions of use and not to handling, installing, protecting and maintaining practices contrary to glass manufacturer's printed instructions.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** ACH manufactures the tinted heat absorbing glass itself, with or without the reflective coating. ACH does not offer clear float glass. Further fabrication operations, including heat-strengthening, tempering, and assembly into insulating glass units, must be accomplished by others, who are referred to as fabricators.
		A.	Primary Tinted and Tinted Reflective Glass Manufacturer: ACH Glass Operations; 5555 S. 129 E. Ave, Tulsa, OK 74134. ASD. Tel: (800) 331-2607; Fax: (918)254-5244.
		B.	Primary Clear Float Glass Manufacturer: As approved by the Architect.
		C.	Laminated Glass Manufacturers: As approved by the Architect.
		D.	Fabricators: As approved by the Architect.
		E.	Insulating Unit Manufacturers: As approved by the Architect.
		F.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph above or below; coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
		G.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		H.	Provide all tinted glass from a single manufacturer.
	2.2	MATERIALS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all the colors of glass below that are not used in any of the Glass Types specified below. In the following paragraphs, the color or tint is defined by reference to a 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness regardless of what actual thickness is required for the project. . Note that first (1st) surface reflective coatings will appear silvery when viewed from outdoors. Second (2nd) surface reflective coatings will appear the color of the substrate when viewed from outdoors.
		A.	Clear Glass:
			1.	Monolithic float glass, ASTM C 1036 Type 1, Class 1, Quality q3.
			2.	Clear Heat Strengthened Glass: ASTM C1048, Kind HS, heat strengthened, Condition A uncoated, Type 1 transparent flat, Class 1 clear, Quality q3 glazing select.
		B.	Dark Blue Glass: Monolithic float glass, ASTM C 1036.
			1.	Non-Reflective: ACH Versalux Blue 2000; dark blue tinted for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 43/30/14 percent, approximate.
			2.	Reflective: ACH Versalux Blue 2000R; dark blue tinted substrate with reflective appearance for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 16/16/4 percent, approximate.
			3.	Tinted Reflective: ACH Versalux Blue 2000T; dark blue tinted substrate with reflective appearance, for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 29/24/10 percent, approximate.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. These are the only thicknesses this color is available in. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness. . NOTE: Tinted reflective type is available in 6 mm (1/4 inch) and 8 mm (5/16 inch) thicknesses.
			4.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			5.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
			6.	Minimum Thicknesses: As indicated for each Glass Type.
		C.	Dark Green Glass: Monolithic float glass, ASTM C 1036.
			1.	Non-Reflective: ACH Versalux Green 2000; dark green tinted; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 66/33/15 percent, approximate.
			2.	Tinted Reflective: ACH Versalux Green 2000R; dark green tinted; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 25/15/4 percent, approximate.
			3.	Tinted Reflective: ACH Versalux Green 2000T; dark green tinted substrate with reflective appearance, for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 46/24/9 percent, approximate.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. These are the only thicknesses this color is available in. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness. . NOTE: Tinted reflective type is available only in 6.0 mm (1/4 in) and 8.0 mm (5/16 in) thicknesses.
			4.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			5.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			6.	Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.0 mm).
			7.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
			8.	Minimum Thicknesses: As indicated for each Glass Type.
		D.	Dark Grey Glass: Monolithic float glass, ASTM C 1036.
			1.	Non-Reflective: ACH Versalux Grey 2000; dark grey tinted; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 8/7/1 percent, approximate.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. These are the only thicknesses this color is available in. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness.
			2.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			3.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			4.	Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.0 mm).
			5.	Minimum Thicknesses: As indicated in Glass Schedule.
		E.	Blue Glass: Monolithic float glass, ASTM C 1036.
			1.	Non-Reflective: ACH Versalux Blue; blue tinted; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 57/47/33 percent, approximate.
			2.	Tinted Reflective: ACH Versalux Blue R; blue tinted reflective; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 22/27/9 percent, approximate.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. These are the only thicknesses this color is available in. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness. . NOTE: Tinted reflective type is available only in 6.0 mm (1/4 in) and 8.0 mm (5/16 in) thicknesses.
			3.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			4.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			5.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
			6.	Minimum Thickness: 3/8 inch (10.0 mm).
			7.	Minimum Thicknesses: As indicated for each Glass Type.
		F.	Green Glass: Monolithic float glass, ASTM C 1036; .
			1.	Non-Reflective: ACH Versalux Green; green tinted; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 76/48/27 percent, approximate.
			2.	Tinted Reflective: ACH Versalux Green R; green tinted reflective; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 30/23/8 percent, approximate.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. These are the only thicknesses this color is available in. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness. NOTE: Tinted reflective type is available only in 6.0 mm (1/4 in) and 8.0 mm (5/16 in) thicknesses.
			3.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			4.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			5.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
			6.	Minimum Thickness: 5/32 inch (4.0 mm).
			7.	Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.0 mm).
			8.	Minimum Thicknesses: As indicated for each Glass Type.
		G.	Grey Glass: Monolithic float glass, ASTM C 1036.
			1.	Non-Reflective: ACH Versalux Grey; grey tinted; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 46/45/24 percent, approximate.
			2.	Tinted Reflective: ACH Versalux Grey R; grey tinted reflective; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 18/26/7 percent, approximate.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. These are the only thicknesses this color is available in. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness. NOTE: Tinted reflective type is available only in 6.0 mm (1/4 in) thickness.
			3.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			4.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			5.	Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.0 mm).
			6.	Minimum Thickness: 5/32 inch (4.0 mm).
			7.	Minimum Thicknesses: As indicated for each Glass Type.
		H.	Bronze Glass: Monolithic float glass, ASTM C 1036.
			1.	Non-Reflective: ACH Versalux Bronze; bronze tinted; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 53/49/23 percent, approximate.
			2.	Tinted Reflective: ACH Versalux Bronze R; bronze tinted reflective; for 6 mm thickness, Visible/Total/UV transmittance of 21/28/7 percent, approximate.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. These are the only thicknesses this color is available in. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness. . NOTE: Tinted reflective type is available only in 6.0 mm (1/4 in) thickness.
			3.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			4.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			5.	Minimum Thickness: 5/32 inch (4.0 mm).
			6.	Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.0 mm).
			7.	Minimum Thicknesses: As indicated for each Glass Type.
	2.3	MONOLITHIC GLASS
		A.	Clear Glass Type ____: Monolithic, ASTM C1036, Type 1 transparent flat, Class 1 clear, Quality q3 glazing select.
			1.	Color: Clear.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
			2.	Heat Treatment: None.
			3.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
			4.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness.
			5.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			6.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			7.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
			8.	Minimum Thickness: 5/32 inch (4.0 mm).
			9.	Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.0 mm).
			10.	Minimum Thickness: 3/8 inch (10.0 mm).
			11.	Minimum Thickness: 1/2 inch (12. mm).
			12.	Minimum Thickness: 5/8 inch (15.0 mm).
			13.	Minimum Thickness: 3/4 inch (18.0 mm).
		B.	Tinted Glass Type ____: Monolithic, ASTM C1036, Type 1 transparent flat, Class 2 tinted heat-absorbing and light reducing, Quality q3 glazing select.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following colors and delete the paragraphs not required.
			1.	Color: Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000.
			2.	Color: Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000.
			3.	Color: Dark grey glass. Versalux Grey 2000.
			4.	Color: Blue glass. Versalux Blue.
			5.	Color: Green glass. Versalux Green.
			6.	Color: Grey glass. Versalux Grey.
			7.	Color: Bronze glass. Versalux Bronze.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
			8.	Heat Treatment: None.
			9.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
			10.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. Some colors are not available in all thicknesses; see the options listed below under each color of glass. 6 mm (1/4 inch) and 8.0 mm (5/16 inch) is the most common architectural thickness.
			11.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			12.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			13.	Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.0 mm).
			14.	Minimum Thickness: 3/8 inch (10.0 mm).
		C.	Tinted Reflective Glass Type ____: Monolithic.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following colors and delete the paragraphs not required.
			1.	Color: Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000R.
			2.	Color: Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000T.
			3.	Color: Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000R.
			4.	Color: Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000T.
			5.	Color: Blue glass. Versalux Blue R.
			6.	Color: Green glass. Versalux Green R.
			7.	Color: Grey glass. Versalux Grey R.
			8.	Color: Bronze glass. Versalux Bronze R.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
			9.	Heat Treatment: None (Annealed).
			10.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
			11.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. The location of the reflective coating will effect the appearance. Coatings on the outer surface will have a higher visible light reflectivity.
			12.	Tinted Reflective coating on first (outer) surface.
			13.	Tinted Reflective coating on second (inside) surface.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. Grey and bronze are available only in 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.
			14.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			15.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
			16.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			17.	Minimum Thickness: 5/32 inch (4.0 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two Spandrel Glass paragraphs as required to meet project requirements. Select the color, heat treatment and coating required for the paragraph selected and delete the properties not required. Delete both paragraphs if spandrel glass is not required.
		D.	Monolithic Spandrel Glass: Clear or Tinted Glass Type_____: Monolithic
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following colors and delete the paragraphs not required.
			1.	Color: Clear glass.
			2.	Color: Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000.
			3.	Color: Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000.
			4.	Color: Blue glass. Versalux Blue.
			5.	Color: Green Glass. Versalux Green.
			6.	Color: Dark grey glass. Versalux Grey 2000.
			7.	Color: Grey glass. Versalux Grey.
			8.	Color: Bronze glass. Versalux Bronze.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.Heat Treatment:
			9.	Heat strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
			10.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			11.	Apply ceramic frit to inner (second) glass surface.
			12.	Apply water based silicone coating to inner (second) glass surface.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs. Grey and bronze are available only in 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.
			13.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			14.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
			15.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			16.	Minimum Thickness: 5/32 inch (4.0 mm).
		E.	Monolithic Spandrel Glass: Tinted Reflective Glass Type____: Monolithic
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following colors and delete the paragraphs not required.
			1.	Color: Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000R.
			2.	Color: Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000T.
			3.	Color: Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000R.
			4.	Color: Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000T.
			5.	Color: Blue glass. Versalux Blue R.
			6.	Color: Green Glass. Versalux Green R.
			7.	Color: Grey glass. Versalux Grey R.
			8.	Color: Bronze glass. Versalux Bronze R.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
			9.	Heat Treatment: Heat strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
			10.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. Delete both if reflective surface is not required. The location of the reflective coating will effect the appearance. Coatings on the outer surface will have a higher visible light reflectivity.
			11.	Reflective coating on outer (first) glass surface.
			12.	Reflective coating on inner (second) glass surface.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
			13.	Apply ceramic frit to inner (second) glass surface.
			14.	Apply water based silicone coating to inner (second) glass surface (cut back required).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. Some colors are not available in all thicknesses; see the options listed below under each color of glass. 6 mm (1/4 inch) and 8.0 mm (5/16 inch) is the most common architectural thickness.
			15.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
			16.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
			17.	Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.0 mm).
			18.	Minimum Thickness: 3/8 inch (10.0 mm).
	2.4	LAMINATED GLASS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** ACH does not fabricate laminated glass, but all Versalux tinted and tint reflective products can be easily fabricated into laminated glass units by local, regional or national glass fabricators. Names of qualified fabricators are available from ACH.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following Laminated Glass paragraphs as required to meet project requirements. Select the color, and special application type required and delete the properties not required. Add required physical properties if required for the project.
		A.	Laminated Glass: ASTM C1172, clear/tinted glass with plastic interlayer.
			1.	Inner Layer:
				a.	Color: Clear glass.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Heat-strengthening and tempering are used to improve resistance to breakage due to heat stress. Tempered glass meets requirements for safety glazing.
				b.	Heat Treatment: None.
				c.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				d.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following coatings and delete the other. Low E coating can be applied to the inner surface of the inner layer or the inner surface of the outer layer . Coordinate location with outer layer specified below.
				e.	Low E: Clear glass with MSVD (sputter) low e coating on inner surface of the inner layer.
				f.	Low E: Clear glass with pyrolytic low e coating on inner surface of inner layer.
			2.	Interlayer: Manufacturers standard.
			3.	Outer Layer
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following colors and delete the paragraphs not required.
				a.	Color: Clear glass.
				b.	Color: Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000.
				c.	Color: Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000.
				d.	Color: Dark grey glass. Versalux Grey 2000.
				e.	Color: Blue glass. Versalux Blue.
				f.	Color: Green glass. Versalux Green.
				g.	Color: Grey glass. Versalux Grey.
				h.	Color: Bronze glass. Versalux Bronze.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
				i.	Heat Treatment: None.
				j.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				k.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following coatings and delete the other. Low E coating can be applied to the inner surface of the inner layer or the inner surface of the outer layer . Coordinate location with inner layer specified above.
				l.	Low E: Clear or colored glass with MSVD (sputter) low e coating on inner surface of the outer layer.
				m.	Low E: Clear glass with pyrolytic low e coating on inner surface of inner layer.
			4.	Special Applications:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				a.	Acoustical: __________.
				b.	Security: ________.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert required total thickness below.
			5.	Minimum Total Thickness: ___________.
	2.5	INSULATING GLASS UNITS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** ACH does not fabricate architectural insulating glass, but all Versalux tinted and tint reflective products can be easily fabricated into insulating glass units by local, regional or national glass fabricators. Names of qualified fabricators are available from ACH.
		A.	Insulating Glass Units - General: Certified by the Insulating Glass Certification Council to comply with ASTM E 773 and ASTM E 774, Class CBA.
			1.	Seal Type: _______.
			2.	Spacer: ________.
			3.	Total Unit Thickness: __________.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Use the following paragraphs to construct multiple combinations of glass colors, heat treatment, glass thicknesses, and style. For insulating glass, all these options will need to be defined for each of the panes. Copy the master text as many time as is necessary and edit to suit. It will be necessary to give each combination a "Glass Type" designation so that the location of each can be shown on the drawings.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the outer and inner pane color, thickness, heat treatment and coating required for the sealed insulated glass required and delete the properties not required. Delete if sealed insulated glass is not required
		B.	Glass Type ____: Sealed insulating glass units.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following outer pane colors and delete the paragraphs not required.
			1.	Outer Pane:
				a.	Clear glass.
				b.	Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000.
				c.	Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000.
				d.	Dark grey glass. Versalux Grey 2000.
				e.	Blue glass. Versalux Blue.
				f.	Green glass. Versalux Green.
				g.	Grey glass. Versalux Grey.
				h.	Bronze glass. Versalux Bronze.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. Some colors are not available in all thicknesses; see the options listed below under each color of glass. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness.
				i.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
				j.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
				k.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
				l.	Minimum Thickness: 5/32 inch (4.0 mm).
				m.	Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.0 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
				n.	Heat Treatment: None.
				o.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				p.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
			2.	Inner Pane: Clear glass.
				a.	Thickness: Same as outer pane.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Heat-strengthening and tempering are used to improve resistance to breakage due to heat stress. Tempered glass meets requirements for safety glazing.
				b.	Heat Treatment: None.
				c.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				d.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Low E coatings can be applied to the outer or the inner pane depending on the fabricator. Select the inner or outer pane for coating and delete the paragraphs not required.
			3.	Low E Coatings:
				a.	Outer Pane: Tinted glass with MSVD (sputter) low e coating on the enclosed glass surface.
				b.	Outer Pane: Clear glass with MSVD (sputtter) low e coating on the enclosed glass surface.
				c.	Outer Pane: Clear glass with pyrolytic low e coating on the enclosed glass surface.
				d.	Inner Pane: Clear glass with MSVD (sputter) low e coating on the enclosed glass surface.
				e.	Inner Pane: Clear glass with pyrolytic low e coating on the enclosed glass surface.
			4.	Air Space Filling: Air.
			5.	Air Space Filling: Argon.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Enter any of the following performance criteria required. Since there are so many combinations of outer and inner pane, air space sizes and fillings, it will be necessary to use the manufacturer's published charts or other information to determine realistic values for each.
			6.	Transmittance: Visible/Total/UV transmittance of ___/___/___ percent, approximate.
			7.	Shading Coefficient: ____, minimum.
			8.	U-Value: _____, winter nighttime; _____, summer daytime.
			9.	Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: _____ Btu/sq ft (_____ W/sq m).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the outer and inner pane color, thickness, heat treatment and coating required for the tinted reflective sealed insulated glass required and delete the properties not required. Delete if tinted reflective sealed insulated glass is not required
		C.	Glass Type ____: Tinted reflective sealed insulating glass units.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following outer pane colors and delete the paragraphs not required.
			1.	Outer Pane:
				a.	Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000R.
				b.	Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000T.
				c.	Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000R.
				d.	Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000T.
				e.	Blue glass. Versalux Blue R.
				f.	Green glass. Versalux Green R.
				g.	Grey glass. Versalux Grey R.
				h.	Bronze glass. Versalux Bronze R.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following four paragraphs and delete those not required. Grey and bronze glass are available in 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness only.
				i.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
				j.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
				k.	Minimum Thickness: 3/16 inch (5.0 mm).
				l.	Minimum Thickness: 5/32 inch (4.0 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Heat strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. If the coating is on the second surface, heat treatment is probably required. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
				m.	Heat Treatment: None.
				n.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				o.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs. The location of the reflective coating will effect the appearance. Coatings on the outer surface will have a higher visible light reflectivity. When combined with Low E coatings on the outer pane, reflective coating is located on the inside surface only. Low E coating is usually applied to the inner pane coordinate location of Low E with spec for Inner pane glass below. Delete Low E here is specified for outer pane.
				p.	Tinted Reflective coating on first (outer) surface.
				q.	Tinted Reflective coating on second (inside) surface.
			2.	Inner Pane: Clear glass.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				a.	Minimum Thickness: Same as outer pane.
				b.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following three paragraphs. Heat strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. If the coating is on the second surface, heat treatment is probably required. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
				c.	Heat Treatment: None.
				d.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				e.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following Low E coatings and delete the other. Coordinate location of Low E coating with outer pane above.
				f.	Low E: Clear glass with MSVD (sputter) low e coating on third surface.
				g.	Low E: Clear glass with pyrolytic low e coating on inner surface of inner layer.
	NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs.
			3.	Air Space Filling: Air.
			4.	Air Space Filling: Argon.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Enter any of the following performance criteria required. Since there are so many combinations of outer and inner panes, air space thicknesses and fillings, it will be necessary to use the manufacturer's published data or fabricator's information to determine accurate data for specific fabricated products.
			5.	Transmittance: Visible/Total/UV transmittance of ___/___/___ percent, approximate.
			6.	Shading Coefficient: ____, minimum.
			7.	U-Value: _____, winter nighttime; _____, summer daytime.
			8.	Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: _____ Btu/sq ft (_____ W/sq m).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two Insulated Spandrel Glass paragraphs as required to meet project requirements. Select the color, thickness, heat treatment and coating required for the paragraph selected and delete the properties not required. Delete both paragraphs if spandrel glass is not required
		D.	Insulated Spandrel Tinted Glass Type ____: Sealed insulating glass units.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following outer pane colors and delete the paragraphs not required.
			1.	Outer Pane:
				a.	Clear glass.
				b.	Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000.
				c.	Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000.
				d.	Dark grey glass. Versalux Grey 2000.
				e.	Blue glass. Versalux Blue.
				f.	Green glass. Versalux Green.
				g.	Grey glass. Versalux Grey.
				h.	Bronze glass. Versalux Bronze.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. Some colors are not available in all thicknesses; see the options listed below under each color of glass. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness.
				i.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
				j.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
				k.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				l.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				m.	Apply ceramic fuzed frit to inner (second) glass surface.
				n.	Apply water based silicone coating to inner (second) glass surface (cut back required).
			2.	Inner Pane: Clear glass.
				a.	Thickness: Same as outer pane.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
				b.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				c.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
				d.	Apply ceramic fuzed frit to airspace (third) glass surface.
				e.	Apply water based silicone coating to airspace (third) glass surface. (cut back required).
				f.	Apply ceramic fuzed frit to inner (fourth) glass surface.
				g.	Apply water based silicone coating to inner (fourth) glass surface.
	NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs.
			3.	Air Space Filling: Air.
			4.	Air Space Filling: Argon.
			5.	Shading Coefficient: ____, minimum.
			6.	U-Value: _____, winter nighttime; _____, summer daytime.
			7.	Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: _____ Btu/sq ft (_____ W/sq m).
		E.	Insulated Spandrel Tinted Reflective Glass Type ____: Sealed insulating glass units.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following outer pane colors and delete the paragraphs not required.
			1.	Outer Pane:
				a.	Dark blue glass. Versalux Blue 2000R.
				b.	Dark blue glass.Versalux Blue 2000T.
				c.	Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000R.
				d.	Dark green glass. Versalux Green 2000T.
				e.	Blue glass. Versalux Blue R.
				f.	Green glass. Versalux Green R.
				g.	Grey glass. Versalux Grey R.
				h.	Bronze glass. Versalux Bronze R.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select required thickness from paragraphs below and delete remaining options. Some colors are not available in all thicknesses; see the options listed below under each color of glass. 6 mm (1/4 inch) is the most common architectural thickness.
				i.	Minimum Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.0 mm).
				j.	Minimum Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.0 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
				k.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				l.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. Delete both if reflective surface is not required. The location of the reflective coating will effect the appearance. Coatings on the outer surface will have a higher visible light reflectivity.
				m.	Reflective coating on outer (first) glass surface.
				n.	Reflective coating on air space (second) glass surface.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
				o.	Apply ceramic fuzed frit to airspace (second) glass surface.
				p.	Apply water based silicone coating to inner (second) glass surface (cut back required).
			2.	Inner Pane: Clear glass.
				a.	Thickness: Same as outer pane.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs. Heat Strengthening and tempering is used to improve resistance to higher uniform loads (wind load) and breakage due to thermal stress. Fully tempered glass meets the requirements of safety glazing codes.
				b.	Heat Treatment: Heat-strengthened in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
				c.	Heat Treatment: Fully tempered in accordance with ASTM C 1048.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs and delete those not required.
				d.	Apply ceramic fuzed frit to airspace (third) glass surface.
				e.	Apply water based silicone coating to airspace (third) glass surface. (cut back required).
				f.	Apply ceramic fuzed frit to inner (fourth) glass surface.
				g.	Apply water based silicone coating to inner (fourth) glass surface.
	NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following two paragraphs.
			3.	Air Space Filling: Air.
			4.	Air Space Filling: Argon.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Enter any of the following performance criteria required. Since there are so many combinations of outer and inner panes, air space thicknesses and fillings, it will be necessary to use the manufacturer's published data or fabricator's information to determine accurate data for specific fabricated products.
			5.	Shading Coefficient: ____, minimum.
			6.	U-Value: _____, winter nighttime; _____, summer daytime.
			7.	Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: _____ Btu/sq ft (_____ W/sq m).
	2.6	ACCESSORIES
		A.	Setting and Edge Glazing Blocks: Neoprene, Shore A durometer hardness of 85 plus/minus 5.
		B.	Glazing Gaskets for Dry Glazing Systems: Solid neoprene, providing continuous spacer and seal between glass and framing.
		C.	Glazing Sealant: ________.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Examine glass framing and support systems for compliance with installation requirements.
		B.	Do not begin installation until deficiencies have been corrected.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		A.	Size and cut glass to provide adequate edge and face clearance to framing members and to prevent glass to metal contact, and providing adequate bite without excessive glass coverage; comply with requirements of manufacturer.
	3.3	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install glass in accordance with requirements and recommendations of glass manufacturer and fabricator and GANA Glazing Manual.
		B.	Do not use unshimmed glazing tapes.
		C.	Install setting blocks and edge spacing blocks.
		D.	Do not install glass with edge or face damage.
		E.	Be sure that installation does not block weepholes.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select appropriate glazing methods below; delete those not required. Selection of glazing method is usually dependent on the type of framing system and the environment. Edit as required for project.
		F.	Install exterior glazing using dry gasket glazing system.
		G.	Install interior glazing using wet sealant glazing system.
	3.4	CLEANING
		A.	Clean glass surfaces and framing members of excess glazing sealant.
	END OF SECTION