MasterFormat: 95
Download this Multiwall Polycarbonate Glazing Sheets and Systems Specification for   WORD | WP | RTF | TEXT
Find over 500 more construction specifications | Arcat.com
         
CO-EX Corporation Multiwall Polycarbonate Glazing Sheets and Systems
 
         
SECTION 08840
 
         
MULTIWALL POLYCARBONATE GLAZING SHEETS AND SYSTEMS
 
         
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** CO-EX Corporation; Insulated Multi-Wall Polycarbonate Sheets and Systems. .

This section is based on the products of CO-EX Corporation, which is located at:
5 Alexander Drive.
Wallingford, CT 06492.
Toll Free Tel: (800) 888-5364.
Te1: (203) 679-0500.
Fax: (203) 679-0600.
Email: sgkerman@co-excorp.com.
Web: www.co-excorp.com. .

CO-EX Corporation has been effectively serving the architectural, plastics and home-improvement markets since 1988. Our offerings feature the kind of advanced technology and product development that you would expect from an industry leader, combined with individualized customer focus and superior service deeply imbedded in our small-town New England roots. A broad color palette and range of profiles complement CO-EX's BDL multi-wall polycarbonate standing seam system, Modulit multi-wall polycarbonate vertical glazing system, Macrolux multi-wall polycarbonate sheets, and rooflite corrugated polycarbonate panels.
 
          PART 1GENERAL
 
          1.1SECTION INCLUDES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
 
          A.Polycarbonate Wall Panel Systems.
 
          B.Polycarbonate Roof Panel Systems.
 
          C.Polycarbonate Wall Panels.
 
          D.Polycarbonate Roof Panels.
 
          1.2RELATED SECTIONS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
 
          A.Section 07920 - Joint Sealants.
 
          B.Section 08520 - Aluminum Windows.
 
          C.Section 08800 - Glazing.
 
          D.Section 08910 - Metal - Framed Curtain Wall.
 
          1.3REFERENCES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
 
          A.ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
 
          B.ASTM D 1003 - Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics.
 
          C.ASTM D 1925 - Test Method for Yellowness Index of Plastics.
 
          D.ASTM D 1929 - Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics.
 
          E.ASTM D 2244 - Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates.
 
          F.ASTM D 2843 - Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics.
 
          G.ASTM D 4364 - Standard Practice for Performing Outdoor Accelerated Weathering Tests of Plastics Using Concentrated Sunlight.
 
          H.ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
 
          I.ASTM E 283 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.
 
          J.ASTM E 330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
 
          K.ASTM E 331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
 
          1.4SUBMITTALS
 
          A.Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
 
          B.Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
          1.Preparation instructions and recommendations.
          2.Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
          3.Installation methods.
 
          C.Shop Drawings:
          1.Provide drawings containing plan, section, elevation and perspective views as necessary to depict proper design, fabrication and installation methods.
          2.Provide joining and flashing details for each condition found on the project.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
 
          D.Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
 
          E.Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square representing actual product, color, and patterns.
 
          1.5DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
 
          A.All CO-EX panels are supplied with a protective polyethylene film which should not be removed until the panel is fastened.
 
          B.Crates or sheets should be stored in indoors and not exposed to direct heat or light which could make removal of protective film difficult.
 
          1.6PROJECT CONDITIONS
 
          A.Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
 
          1.7WARRANTY
 
          A.Two (2) years from date of invoice which may be extended to ten (10) years from date of invoice if the user returns the fully completed warranty form within sixty (60) days from the date of invoice. During the period of 5-10 years from date of invoice, warranty will be reduced by five percent (5%) for each six-month period beyond year five (5).
 
          PART 2PRODUCTS
 
          2.1MANUFACTURERS
 
          A.Acceptable Manufacturer: CO-EX Corporation, which is located at: 5 Alexander Dr. ; Wallingford, CT 06492; Toll Free Tel: 800-888-5364; Tel: 203-679-0500; Fax: 203-679-0600; Email: request info; Web: www.co-excorp.com
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
 
          B.Substitutions: Not permitted.
 
          C.Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain only performance requirements necessary for the project to be specified. Delete any non-relevant sections.
 
          2.2PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
 
          A.Panel Flammability:
          1.Interior Flame Spread Classification: Less than 450 in accordance with ASTM E84.
          2.Flame Spread: Less than 25 in accordance with ASTM E 84.
          3.Smoke Density: Less than 75 in accordance with ASTM D 2843.
          4.Self-Ignition Temperature: Less than 1000 F (538 C) in accordance with ASTM D 1929 and self-extinguishing.
 
          B.Panel Weatherability:
          1.Panels must receive less than 5.0 units (Delta-E of ASTM D 2244) after 60 months outdoor weathering in Arizona determined by an average of at least two samples.
          2.Color Change: Less than 0.75 - Delta E in accordance with ASTM D 2244.
          3.Darkening:
          a.Delta L: Less than 0.3 units in accordance with ASTM D 2244.
          b.Delta Y: Less than 0.2 units Delta Y in accordance with ASTM D 1925.
          c.Cracking / Crazing: None when exposed to 300 F (149 C) for 25 minutes.
 
          C.Panel Thermal Performance:
          1.U-Factor calculated per European standard.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain only panels required on this project and delete all others. Delete the next article if double wall polycarbonate panels are not required.
 
          2.3DOUBLE WALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS
 
          A.5/32 inch (4mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 2 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.236 inch (6mm).
          3.Weight: 0.16 Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 83 percent.
          b.Bronze: 25 percent.
          c.Opal: 60 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.63 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 1.58 ft2 h F/BTU.
 
          B.1/4 inch (6mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 2 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.236 inch (6mm).
          3.Weight: 0.25 Lbs/sq. ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 83 percent.
          b.Bronze: 25 percent.
          c.Opal: 60 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.62 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 1.62 ft2 h F/BTU.
 
          C.5/16 inch (8mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 2 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.354 inch (9mm).
          3.Weight: 0.31 / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 80 percent.
          b.Bronze: 25 percent.
          c.Opal: 60 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.56 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 1.79 ft2 h F/BTU.
 
          D.3/8 inch (10mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 2 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.354 inch (6mm).
          3.Weight: 0.35Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 80 percent.
          b.Bronze: 25 percent.
          c.Opal: 55 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.53 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 1.89 ft2 h F/BTU.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain only panels required on this project and delete all others. Delete the next article if triple wall polycarbonate panels are not required.
 
          2.4TRIPLE WALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS
 
          A.1/4 inch (6mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 3 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.315 inch.
          3.Weight: 0.25 Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 75 percent.
          b.Bronze: 23 percent.
          c.Opal: 60 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.60 BTU/ft h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 1.80 ft2 h F/BTU.
 
          B.5/16 inch (8mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 3 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.315 inch.
          3.Weight: 0.33 Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 75 percent.
          b.Bronze: 23 percent.
          c.Opal: 60 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.53 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 1.89 ft2 h F/BTU.
 
          C.3/8 inch (10mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 3 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.315 inch
          3.Weight: 0.35 Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 75 percent.
          b.Bronze: 23 percent.
          c.Opal: 60 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.48 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 2.10 ft2 h F/BTU.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain only panels required on this project and delete all others. Delete the next article if four wall polycarbonate panels are not required.
 
          2.5FOUR WALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS
 
          A.5/16 inch (8mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 4 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.354 inch (9mm).
          3.Weight: 0.35 Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 80 percent.
          b.Bronze: 46 percent.
          c.Opal: 48 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.47.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 2.13.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain only panels required on this project and delete all others. Delete the next article if five wall polycarbonate panels are not required.
 
          2.6FIVE WALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS
 
          A.5/8 inch (16mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 5 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.787 inch (20mm).
          3.Weight: 0.57 Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 62 percent.
          b.Bronze: 25 percent.
          c.Opal: 40 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.34 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 2.98 ft2 h F/BTU.
 
          B.1 inch (25mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 5 Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.787 inch (20mm).
          3.Weight: 0.70 Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 61 percent.
          b.Bronze: 20 percent.
          c.Opal: 25 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.27 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 3.79 ft2 h F/BTU.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain only panels required on this project and delete all others. Delete the next article if five wall polycarbonate panels are not required.
 
          2.7X-STRONG POLYCARBONATE PANELS
 
          A.5/16 inch (16mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 5/X Wall
          2.Rib Spacing: 0.551 inch
          3.Weight: 0.51 Lbs/sq ft
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 62 percent.
          b.Bronze: 20 percent.
          c.Opal: 40 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.35 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 2.84 ft2 h F/BTU.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain only panels required on this project and delete all others. Delete the next article if M wall polycarbonate panels are not required.
 
          2.82.7 M-WALL POLYCARBONATE PANELS
 
          A.1 1/4 inch (32mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 5/M Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 1.26 inch
          3.Weight: 0.80 Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 60 percent.
          b.Bronze: 15 percent.
          c.Opal: 20 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.25 BTU/ft2 h F.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 4.05 ft2 h F/BTU.
 
          B.1 3/8 inch (35mm) Macrolux Multiwall Panel:
          1.Wall Type: 5/M Wall.
          2.Rib Spacing: 1.26 inch.
          3.Weight: 0.84 Lbs / sq ft.
          4.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 60 percent.
          b.Bronze: 15 percent.
          c.Opal: 15 percent.
          5.U-Factor: 0.23 BTU/ft2 h.
          6.R-Value (1/U): 4.36 ft2 h F/BTU.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next article if Polycarbonate Corrugated Sheet is not specified. Retain only those paragraphs applicable to this project.
 
          2.9POLYCARBONATE CORREGUATED SHEET
 
          A.Rooflite:
          1.Physical Properties:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Profile. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Profile: Arc Wave.
          b.Profile: Greca.
          c.Profile: Sine Wave.
          d.Pitch: 3 inches (76mm).
          e.Depth: 0.71 inches (18mm).
          f.Width: 50 inches (1270mm).
          g.Maximum Length: 39 feet (11.9 M).
          h.Thickness: 0.031 inches (0.8mm).
          2.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete three of the next four paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 90 percent.
          b.Bronze: 37 percent.
          c.Opal: 52 percent.
          d.Britelite: 88 percent.
          3.U-Factor: 1.2 BTU/ft2 h F.
 
          B.Rooflite MB:
          1.Physical Properties:
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Profile. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          a.Profile: Rooflite MB 9 inch (228mm) Panel.
          b.Profile: Rooflite MB 12 inch (305mm) Panel.
          c.Overall width: 38 inches (965mm).
          d.Maximum Length: 39 feet (11.9 M).
          e.Net Coverage: 36 inches (914mm).
          f.Thickness: 0.031 inches (0.08mm).
          2.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete two of the next three paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 91 percent.
          b.Opal: 52 percent.
          c.Athermic: 35 percent.
          3.U-factor: 1.1 BTU/ft2 h F.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next article if BDL Polycarbonate panel systems are not specified.
 
          2.10BDL POLYCARBONATE PANEL SYSTEMS
 
          A.Panel: 5/8 inch (16mm) BDL16 Panel:
          1.Weight: 0.71 Lbs / sq ft.
          2.Light Transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete five of the next six paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 63 percent.
          b.Opal: 21 percent.
          c.Ice Mist: 48 percent.
          d.Bronze: 31 percent.
          e.Green: 59 percent.
          f.Blue: 58 percent.
          3.U-Factor: 0.41 BTU/ft2 h F.
          4.R-Value (1/U): 2.44 ft2 h F/BTU.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next article if Modulit Polycarbonate vertical panel systems are not specified.
 
          2.11MODULIT POLYCARBONATE VERTICAL PANEL SYSTEM
 
          A.Panel: 1.57 inch (40mm) Modulit 500 LP Panel:
          1.Weight: 0.82 Lbs/sq ft.
          2.Light transmission (ASTM D 1003):
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select panel color. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
          a.Clear: 68 percent.
          b.Opal: 47 percent.
          3.U-Factor: 0.25 BTU/ft2 h F.
          4.R-value: 4.00 ft2 h F/BTU.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next article if accessories are not required. Retain only those paragraphs applicable to this project.
 
          2.12ACCESSORIES
 
          A.H-Profile: For transitioning between two sheets. Ultraviolet protected top side.
 
          B.U-Profile: For capping off sheet ends.
 
          C.Corner Profile: For 90 degree transitions.
 
          D.Snap H: For transitioning between two sheets of longer length. Ultraviolet protected top side.
 
          PART 3EXECUTION
 
          3.1EXAMINATION
 
          A.Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
 
          B.If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
 
          3.2PREPARATION
 
          A.Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
 
          B.Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
 
          3.3INSTALLATION
 
          A.Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
 
          3.4PROTECTION
 
          A.Protect installed products until completion of project.
 
          B.Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
 
         
END OF SECTION