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CONTENTS
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1. GENERAL 3
1.1 Scope 3
1.2 Related Sections 3
1.3 Standards 3
1.4 Trade Preamble 5
1.5 Definitions and Abbreviations 7
2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 9
2.1 System and Component Requirements 9
2.2 Design Considerations 15
3. MATERIALS/COMPONENTS 24
3.1 Types of Curtain Wall 24
3.2 General Material Requirements 25
3.3 Glass 25
3.4 Glazing accessories 29
3.5 Sealants 29
3.6 Aluminium 31
3.7 Stainless Steel Components 33
3.8 Mild Steel Components 34
3.9 Accessory Elements 35
3.10 Drainage 38
3.11 Other Types of Panels 39
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1. GENERAL
Read with the General Requirements section, and all other contract documents.
This document is supplementary to section A1-10 “Curtain Walls” of the NPQS, which
sets out the Project Specific Data (PSD), in the same clause headings as in the
NPQS. All modifications and additions noted in this document take precedence over
clauses noted in the NPQS.
1.1 Scope
This section covers the work requirements for curtain walling systems in building
facades. It covers systems involving mainly glass panels supported by various forms
of aluminium or steel components, including operable panels that may serve as
windows.
For systems involving mainly metal panels refer to section A1-40 “Metal Cladding”,
for conventional framed windows refer to section A1-20 “Windows”.
BMU and other cleaning equipment for the curtain wall are installed to proprietary
supplier’s specifications and are not covered in this section.
1.3 Standards
Unless otherwise agreed by the SO, ensure all of the Works comply with the relevant
requirements of the Standards and Codes listed below or referenced in the body of
the Specification. Alternative Standards and Codes may be proposed for approval by
the SO, provided it can be demonstrated that the alternative Standards and Codes
comply with the requirements of the standards specified. All Standards and Codes
quoted are the current version, unless specific year references are noted.
Singapore Standards
SS 96 Curtain Walls
SS 341 Safety glazing, materials for use in buildings (Human impact
considerations)
SS381 Materials and performance tests for aluminium curtain wall
Other Standards
BS 6399-1 Loading for buildings – Part 1: Code of practise for dead and
imposed loads
BS 6399-2
Loading for buildings – Part 2: Code of practice for wind loads
BS 5889 Specification for one-part gun grade silicone based sealants
BS 6262 Code of practice for glazing for buildings.
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BS 6262-4 Code of practice for glazing for buildings – Safety related to human
impact.
BS 6375- 1 Performance of Windows. Classification for weathertightness.
BS 6375-2 Performance of Windows. Specification for operation and strength
characteristics.
BS EN 572- Glass in buildings – basic soda lime silicate glass products.
1 Definitions and general physical and mechanical properties
BS EN 572 Glass in buildings – basic soda lime silicate glass products. Float
-2 glass.
BS 5250 Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings
BS 5950 Structural use of steelwork in buildings
BS 6496 Specification for powder organic coatings for application and stoving
to aluminium alloy extrusions, sheet and preformed sections for
external architectural purposes.
BS 6497 Specification for powder organic coatings for application and stoving
to hot dip galvanised hot rolled steel sections sheet and preformed
steel sheet for windows and other associated external architectural
purposes.
BS EN 485 Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Sheet, strip and plate.
BS EN 573- Aluminium and aluminium alloys - chemical composition and form of
3 wrought products.
BS1161 Aluminium alloy sections for structural purposes
BS EN 755 Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles.
BS 3887 Specification for anodic oxide coatings on wrought aluminium for
external architectural applications
BS 5713 Specification for hermetically sealed flat double glazed units
BS 6206 Specification for impact performance requirement for flat safety
glass and safety plastics for use in buildings.
BS 4255-1 Rubber used in preformed gaskets for weather exclusion from
buildings. Specification for non-cellular gaskets
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1.4.6 Warranty
Provide in accordance with the contract conditions for the entire curtain wall works.
Include all components and accessories and product warranties from the
manufacturers of the component parts of the façade system as indicated in the PSD.
Provide in accordance with the contract conditions for the entire curtain wall works.
Include all components and accessories as indicated below:
Item Length of warranty Tick Required
The entire curtain wall system 10 Years
The glass units, including double glazed
units, laminate and coatings
Structural silicone glazing
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Spandrel Panels
Aluminium Coating
Structural Silicone
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x. Significant All visible surfaces and other surfaces exposed to the external
Surfaces environmental including any drained and ventilated cavities
and pressure equalisation chambers.
y. OTTV Overall Thermal Transmission Value
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2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
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2.1.6 Doors
Doors within curtain wall are to be / have:
a. Sufficient strength and robustness to withstand the static and dynamic loads that
occur during use. Where necessary reinforce point of attachment to the curtain
wall system. See drawings for opening extent and direction.
b. Intruder alarms and wired for easy connection by others to the Building
Management System, where indicated in clause 3.1.
c. Ironmongery as indicated in clause 3.1.
Note that all ironmongery is to be fully rebated into the surrounding framing elements.
2.1.7 Louvres
2.1.7.1 General
Louvres within curtain wall are to be / have:
a. Free area as stated in the PSD. Demonstrate compliance to BS EN 13030.
Effective Free Area of the louvres of % of the open area inside the frame.
Demonstrate compliance to BS EN 13030.
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f. Inactive louvers: provide 3mm nominal thickness aluminium blank off panels,
finished to match louvers
g. Active louver: provide grade 1.44xx (formerly 316) Stainless steel birdmesh
screen behind louvre. Opening dimension of mesh not to exceed 15mm.
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sealed barrier against vapour transmission, air and secondary water penetration seal
between the back pan and the adjacent framing members. No part of the spandrel
box to be in contact with the spandrel glass or coating.
Design the thickness and fixing of the back pan to accept full design loads.
If the spandrel glass is transparent (ie. no pacifier applied to glass), coat the back pan
so as to make the appearance of the spandrel glass identical to the vision glass.
Provide insulation to the back pan. Provide a minimum 50mm air space between the
spandrel glass and the insulation or back pan. Provide for this space to be drained
and pressure equalised.
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ii. Any derived wind pressure for external surfaces to be greater than
0.5kPa. Internal elements shall subject to a minimum of 0.3kPa.
iii. Submit all design pressures proposed to the SO for review and
acceptance.
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b. Sustain and safely transmit a static load of 0.5 KN applied at right angles to a
square of 100 mm side on all framing of glazed canopies. Sustain and transmit
foot traffic loading of 1.5 KN applied to glazing at mid pane at right angles to a
square of 100 mm side.
c. Sustain and safely transmit a loading of 0.25kN/m² applied to all non-accessible
canopies and sunshades with a dimension greater than 600mm. Sustain and
safely transmit a loading of 0.75kN/m² applied to all accessible canopies.
d. Sustain and transmit all loads including dynamic effects from maintenance
gantries, platforms and ladders. Sustain and safely transmit loads at BMU
restraint points as advised by the BMU manufacturer.
e. Window cleaner eye bolts: gondola restraints at every 20m vertically
f. Coincident wind pressures for maintenance load to be based on wind speed of
22m/s.
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b. There are no regions of concentrated airflow through the curtain wall at any
interfaces.
c. Prevent leakage of water into the interior of the building from the outer face of the
assembly, resulting from wind pressure kinetic energy, gravity, surface tension, or
capillary action with any combination of wind and precipitation likely to be
experienced, up to and including 600 Pa static pressure for any period of 5
minutes, and 900 Pa dynamic pressure, for 3 second periods at random intervals
and precipitation Intensity of 0.05(L/m².s)
d. Prevent water leakage into those parts of the curtain wall or glazed roof that
would be adversely affected by the presence of water. Any water that may take
place within the curtain wall is to be drained within the curtain wall and discharged
to the outside. Leakage is defined as:
vii. Any water that appears on the inside face of the curtain wall
viii. Water that is not contained in a purpose-built containing drainage
area.
ix. Water that is likely to wet insulation, fixtures and finishes, reveal
linings or sills.
l. Maintain weather tightness under the specified imposed loads and thermal,
structural or other movements.
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Gather any additional climatic data required from the local guide and the
Meteorological Observatory, and any other appropriate sources.
Submit for review to the SO any additional assumptions concerning temperatures,
humidity levels, etc.
Account for the following Internal Design Data:
Internal designed temperature in air conditioned
spaces
Internal designed relative humidity in air conditioned
spaces
Internal designed temperature in non air conditioned
spaces
Internal designed relative humidity in non air
conditioned spaces
Submit for review to the SO any additional assumptions concerning temperatures,
humidity levels, conductivities and vapour permeabilities etc.
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Other Movements
Long Term Column Shortening mm/storey
Inter-storey Sway H/500
Differential Settlement between columns L/2000
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OR
The facade system, in conjunction with the internal partitions and M&E services to
achieve an overall rating of NC [ ]
b. Achieve resistance to flanking and floor to floor sound transmission (STC) as set
out in the PSD.
Achieve resistance to flanking and floor to floor sound transmission of STC
2.2.6.2 Noise
Reduce drumming, creaking, rattling, whistling and any other noises from the curtain
wall such that it is not audible to occupants.
Include anti drumming material for all horizontal panels up to 20° and fins.
2.2.7 Functionality
2.2.7.1 Appearance
a. Achieve the mandatory geometry and presented on the Architect’s drawings.
b. Achieve colours and appearances presented on the Architect’s drawings.
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2.2.8 Constructability
Design the system to maximise prefabrication. Factory finished elements to be
erected directly with minimal site works.
Prefabricate elements of the sub-frame (i.e. secondary structural frame works to
support curtain wall on to building structure). No site welding or tack welding will be
permitted, unless incorporated into the design and clearly identified on submission
drawings.
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3. MATERIALS/COMPONENTS
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3.2.1 Volatility
All materials and components are to be free from volatile components that may
migrate with time, or evaporate and re-condense onto other components.
3.2.2 Compatibility
Select, design and install materials to prevent bimetallic corrosion.
Ensure all materials for the curtain wall and glazed roof are compatible with the other
materials around them within their range of influence throughout the service life.
3.3 Glass
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proprietary design methods to meet the structural, environmental, acoustic and safety
requirements.
3.3.1.3 Visual Quality
a. Visual distortions of views and reflections to minimised.
b. Visual quality of views and reflections to be established using visual mock-ups.
c. Glass used for visual mock-ups to follow actual composition where possible.
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t. Any edge deletion of coatings stopped within 0.5mm of the primary seal.
3.5 Sealants
Sealants shall be compatible, non-staining and fit for their intended purpose. If the
compatibility of material is unknown then, SO shall request to provide compatibility
test results from the sealant manufacturer.
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3.6 Aluminium
3.6.1 Extrusions
a. Aluminium shall have the chemical composition and temper appropriate for its
function, exposure and applied finish.
b. Use Grade 6061 T5 of BS 1474 for exposed anodised aluminium extrusions
c. Use Grades 6061, 6063 or 6106 of temper class T5 or T6 of BS 1474 for other
locations
d. The extrusions shall have the webs, walls, and flanges of sufficient thickness and
eliminate permanent distortion of elements in the finished Works.
e. Structural design of aluminium extrusions to comply with requirements of BS 8118
f. Comply with BS EN 486, BS EN 573-3, BS EN 755 and BS 1161.
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iii. The colour coat to not contain less than 70% PVF2 resin.
u. Performance Criteria
i. For colours and gloss levels: Refer to clause 3.1.
ii. The number and types of coats: In accordance with the Paint
Manufacturer’s specification for the specified particular paint
system(s) noted in clause 3.1.
iii. Coat all significant surfaces coated with the following minimum
(unless noted otherwise) dry film thickness in microns:
1. Barrier 25
2. Primer 10
3. Colour 30 average (25 minimum at any point)
4. Clear 10
v. The cured film to be dense and consistent, with no seeding and free from flow
lines, streaks, pin holes, blisters, tear damage and other coating defects/surface
imperfections when viewed from a distance of 1 metre under normal diffused
daylight.
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3.7.2 Fasteners
To comply with BS EN ISO 3506-1 and BS EN ISO 3506-2.
Fasteners are not to be visible.
Use Grade A4 for fasteners exposed to wetting, in all other circumstances use grade
A2.
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3.9.1 Insulation
3.9.1.1 Thermal/ fire stopping/ sound deadening insulation to be
a. Inert, durable, rot and vermin proof, CFC and HCFC free.
b. Not capable of supporting mould fungal or bacteria growth.
c. Capable of maintaining the specified performance throughout the service life of
the curtain wall.
d. An approved mineral wool
e. At 50mm minimum thickness.
f. Maximum U-value for insulation to be 0.11 W/m².°C.
g. Reinforced aluminium foil backing factory applied to the insulation
h. With a minimum density of 60kg/m³
i. With melt point in excess of 1000°F.
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3.9.3 Gaskets
Gaskets to be extruded EPDM complying with the provisions of BS 4255-1 or cellular
profiled rubber to ASTM-C509.
Inner gaskets of drained and ventilated or pressure equalised curtain walling systems
must be formed in a complete frame with sealed joints. Vulcanised rubber gaskets to
have factory moulded corner joints.
All gaskets/ weatherseals/ spacers are to have continuous mechanical attachment to
framing members. Adhesive attachment is not acceptable.
All gaskets must be resistant to oxidation, ozone and UV degradation.
Gaskets in contact with silicone sealants are to be heat cured silicone rubber,
chemically compatible with the silicone sealant and suitable for the specific purpose
intended.
Sponge gaskets/ weatherseals/ spacers are to be extruded black neoprene or
silicone rubber and conform to ASTM C509 (for neoprene).
Gasket manufacturer to be approved by the SO.
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3.9.5 Brackets
Use stainless steel or aluminium brackets and stainless steel fixings wherever wetting
may occur (including condensation), otherwise painted or galvanised carbon steel
brackets may be used.
Brackets to be / have:
a. Resist all loads, movements and dimensional changes that may occur in the
building due to thermal changes, deflections, settlement and creep.
b. Allow for construction tolerance in the all components and structure.
c. Adjustable by small increments in and out, up and down and side
Use lock nuts to prevent loosening due to movements and/or vibrations.
State the torque values for tightening all bolts and the maximum allowable shim
dimension in the shop drawings. (Not to be greater than 10mm)
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3.10 Drainage
Comply with SS CP 26, SS CP 89 and manufacturer’s recommendations.
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3.11.1 Stone
Refer to section A1-60 “Stone Cladding” clause 3.3 for the selection of stone to be
used as spandrel panels.
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4.1 Design
4.1.1.2 Loading
Review wind pressures specified and prepare calculations for review to address any
omissions, over or under estimates or for areas of specific cladding. All revisions or
deviations from the specified wind pressures are to be approved by the SO.
Determine cladding design pressures and other loadings to be used in the design in
accordance with procedures established in performance requirements and
recognised Codes and Standards. Submit this to the SO for review.
4.1.1.3 Cast-in anchor design
Design cast-in anchors and their connection to the building structure in order to resist
dead loads, live loads, wind loads, and all building movements, individually and in
combination.
All fixings are to accommodate the worst combination of structural and curtain wall
tolerances, determine loading by considering eccentricity and provide capacity
calculation for a number of loading.
Identify locations of cast in anchors and incorporate in the shop / erection drawings.
4.1.1.4 Components subject to the full wind load
Design the air seal and all components external to this to resist the full cladding
design pressure.
Design horizontal sunshades for a minimum of 1.0 x design wind pressure.
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4.2.1 Submissions
a. Submit samples prototypes and demonstrations of fabrication as required by
SO.and set out in clause 5.1
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4.2.2.2 Methods
a. Select methods used for fabrication that will achieve the specified performance.
b. Maximise use jigs and computer controlled tools wherever appropriate to achieve
accuracy.
c. Use the correct tools for each task and equipment that is well maintained. Do not
use blunt and worn tools.
d. Carry out grinding, cutting, shaping and finishing materials using tools, techniques
and ancillary materials that will not contaminate curtain wall components with
particles or substances, which could disfigure, stain or corrode them.
e. Use experienced operatives skilled in using the techniques involved.
f. Undertake the assembly of components under factory controlled conditions
4.2.2.3 Marking
Mark components and materials clearly wherever this is required in order to identify:
a. Strong points for lifting, permit assembly or installation in a particular sequence;
b. Interlocks occur; or
c. Confusion that can foresee-ably arise between upper and lower faces, left and
right handed pieces, top and bottom, or
d. Lengths close but critically different from one another.
Mark in such a way as not to affect the performance of the Works with removable or
marks that will be concealed when installed.
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4.3.2 PVF2
4.3.2.1 Technical Procedures
The following standards are applicable:
a. Performance criteria AAMA 605.2.92
b. Paint matching BS3900 part D1
c. Process testing AAMA 605.2.92
d. Applicator QA/QC BS5750 and/or ISO9000
Carry out in full compliance with the Paint Manufacturer's Agreement.
4.3.2.2 Workmanship
Fabrications to be from either pre-finished or finished machine lengths.
Visible or exposed areas of un-coated metal or unsealed crevices open to the exterior
are unacceptable.
When coating is carried out after machining, arrange for satisfactory jigging points.
Provide drain holes where necessary.
Submit two sample joints to the SO for approval, prior to fabrication.
Grind smooth all welds, burrs and other edge machining to the requirements of the
powder coating applicator prior to coating. Provide drain holes where necessary.
Ensure uniformity of colour, texture and gloss, on the completed elevations, between
adjacent panels and/or components within the approved control samples.
Agree with the applicator, a sequence for coating the various elements in consistent
batches.
4.3.3 Andodising
4.3.3.1 Significant surfaces
All visible surfaces and other surfaces exposed to the external environmental
conditions to be deemed to be significant surfaces. These shall include any Note all
significant surfaces on the drawings and provide the SO with written confirmation
from the Anodiser that full coverage in accordance with this specification is achieved.
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Clean excess sealant from adjoining surface minimise movement of panels prior to
sealant setting.
4.7.1 Procedures
Obtain and review procedures from the specialist supplier/manufacturer for
fabricating structural silicone glazing units:
a. Documentation of the sealant manufacturer’s requirements for the particular
substrates of the construction including joint sizes, limitations, requirements for
mixing, cleaning, surface preparation, priming and application.
b. Glazing procedures including frame assembly, cleaning, priming (if necessary),
gunning, tooling, frame handling after glazing and curing.
c. Silicone batch logging procedures to record all batches used including batch
manufacture, date and arrival date of each batch at the fabrication works.
d. Details of sealant testing to be carried out to ensure continued high quality of
silicone being used on a batch or shift basis whichever is the least.
e. Details of tensiometer and any other testing equipment as required.
f. Details of substrate testing carried out on a daily basis to ensure continued high
quality of and consistency of silicone adhesion to the substrate.
g. Frame logging at time of assembly, which shall include identifying every panel by
a unique number. The glazing record for each panel shall include silicone type,
batch reference and date, curing time, date of application, glazier's name, and
temperature and humidity measured inside the factory at a nominated time of
each day.
h. Details of de-glazing to ensure quality of the silicone joints. 3 no. frames for each
type of structurally bonded glazing to be chosen at random by the SO and de-
glazed. The quality of the de-glazed units to be assessed against the
requirements for cohesion, adhesion, tear resistance and compatibility as defined
by the sealant manufacturer.
i. Details of procedures to deal with non-conformities. The procedure shall provide
for the identification of all frames of unacceptable quality and their re-glaze or
rejection. When non-conformity is established as a result of a random de-glaze,
then the SO shall call for further de-glazing of the frames glazed on the same day
and using the same silicone batch as the rejected frame.
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4.8.1 General
Unless otherwise agreed carry out metal arc welding process in accordance with
BSEN 1011: Part 3: 2000 together with other requirements in this specification.
Ensure welding consumables used for arc welding of stainless steel comply with
BSEN 12072: 2000 and BSEN 1600: 1997. Choose welding consumables to ensure
that the mechanical properties of the weld metal are not less than those required for
the parent metal.
Prepare joints in accordance with BSEN 1011: Part 3: 2000. Take precautions to
ensure cleanliness of the connection prior to welding.
Use all welding consumables and methods in accordance with the Codes.
Ensure all work are carried out by fully qualified trades persons with suitable
experience in the required fields.
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Adequately protect all areas to be painted onsite against the weather to the
satisfaction of the SO.
Apply all coating materials in a neat workmanlike manner by skilled personnel
working under experienced supervisors and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Unless specified otherwise all paint to be spray applied.
Carry out painting in a covered area remote from any abrasive blast cleaning
operations.
Round all sharp edges and corners to the steelwork prior to painting to an
approximate radius of 5mm. Remove all weld spatter, flux residues, oil and grease,
abrasive dust and other paint contaminants. Remove all moisture and ensure
surfaces are dry before coating.
Provide certificates of coating adhesion and of uniformity of coating as directed by the
SO.
4.10.2 Glazing
The following maximum allowable tolerances for individual panes of glass should be
followed:
a. ±2.0 mm on height and width
b. ±1.0 mm on straightness of edges
c. Tolerances on insulating glazed units allowed by BS 5713.
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4.11.1 General
Method statements are required for all stages from the production of the panels
through to installation on site.
Methods to minimise handling, repacking and lifting of panels. Panels to be stored
directly after fabrication allowing for the setting and curing of sealants.
Crates and packing to provide resistance to damage, the ingress of moisture and
infestation
All elements to be stored and protected against degradation due to weathering,
distortion and damage by other construction activities.
4.12 Installation
4.12.1 Submissions
Submit method statements to the SO for review, describing how it is proposed to
install the works.
Submit samples, prototypes and demonstrations of installation as required by SO.
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Use materials for temporary protection that are compatible with and subsequently
removable from the surface and finishes without detriment to the finish. Obtain the
component suppliers and finishers approval of removal methods.
Cleaning methods to be strictly in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
Unless agreed otherwise by the SO protection should remain in place until all work
potentially damaging to the components or their finish has been undertaken.
Undertake a final builder’s clean of the Works including removal of all temporary
protection prior to completion.
Use permanent building gondola for cleaning with SO’s agreement.
4.12.13 Repair
Notify the SO of all non-compliances and damage.
Submit all repair methods for review by the SO prior to works commencing.
Replace any damaged components in the curtain wall unless otherwise agreed by the
SO. Warrant all repairs.
4.12.13.1 Polyester Powder Coat Remedial Works
Site rectification of damage will be subject to the approval of the SO and only
permitted subject to the submission and approval of a specification and method
statement endorsed by the powder manufacturer. The rectification of damage shall
not invalidate the coating warranty.
All remedial works to be subject to trials to SO’s acceptance. Submit repair record
sheets to the SO on completion of the works together with the coating Warranty
documents.
4.12.13.2 PVF2 Possible Site Repairs
Submit to the SO for approval, a detailed method statement for possible site repairs
to coated components. Obtain endorsement from the Paint Manufacturer that any
remedial works carried out in accordance with it, shall not invalidate the coating
Warranty.
Carry out all remedial works to the acceptance of the SO. Log and submit repair
record sheets together with the coating Warranty documents.
4.12.13.3 Galvanised Coating to Mild Steel
Repair all damage to galvanised steel as follows
a. Carefully abrade area around damage to give smooth feathered edges to all paint
layers affected.
b. Apply full protective system, overlapping surrounding area by 25mm minimum.
Repair all damaged galvanising using two coats of a two-pack epoxy polyamide zinc-
rich paint containing a minimum of 92% zinc dust in the dry film which to be built up to
an equivalent zinc coating in mass/m2.
Paint all cut ends and holes as above to give an equivalent zinc coating in mass/m2.
Subject all remedial works to trials. Present approved trial sample to SO as a control
sample. Log repair record sheets submit on completion of the Works together with
the coating Warranty documents.
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a. Glass
b. Aluminium (coated and uncoated, sheet, pressings and extrusions)
c. Aluminium surface finishes
d. Steel and stainless steel Sections
e. Bolts, Screws, Fixings
For certification from structural silicone and other sealant manufacturers, indicate that
the sealant manufacturer has reviewed all sealant details and tested all contact
surfaces, and endorses suitability for use with the proposed sealant and the purpose
intended.
Further, the sealant manufacturer(s) are to certify that the sealants used are
compatible with and will not stain the surfaces with which they are in contact and no
leakage or contamination from run-off water will occur.
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5.1.5 Warranty
Provide warranty for the whole curtain wall system and components at completion.
Obtain a warranty from the structural silicone glazing specialist supplier confirming
that the structural silicone design detail drawings and installation have been checked
and approved. List in the warranty the drawings and details that have been approved.
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5.2.4.2 Glass
Any glass panels from the visual mock-up to be retained for later reference as control
samples.
5.2.4.3 Stone
Following the requirements of A1-60.
5.2.4.4 Metal Panels
Full size or 600mm x 600mm metal panels, complete with typical edge conditions and
finishes to be prepared as control samples. These samples to include typical
perimeter fixings.
5.2.4.5 Other components
Refer to the PSD for other control samples to be retained of other assemblies such
as sunshades, louvers and frames, 4 way joints, hardware, etc.
Provide control samples for the following items
Item NPQS Clause Material Total Number of samples
number
5.3 Testing
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Weathertightnes 5.3.7
s and Load
Testing of
Curtain Wall
Specimen
Acoustic test 5.3.8
Site hose testing 5.3.9
Site load testing 5.3.10
of cast-ins
Testing of 5.3.11
Sealants
1. Adhesion
2. scratch resistance
3. gloss
4. pencil hardness
5. dry film thickness
6. abrasion resistance
7. solvent resistance
8. chalking
9. colour change
10. boiling water
11. water immersion
12. resistance to mortar
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ii. The Powder coat finish to aluminium components to meet or exceed the
requirements of BS 6496 when tested by an independent testing
laboratory.
iii. Ensure that the above mentioned tests on painted aluminium are carried
out and submit test reports indicating compliance of finish with all the
above enumerated requirements as well as manufacturer’s published
literature. Test samples to be taken at random from production runs.
ggg. Testing and Verification
iv. Provide certificates of coating adhesion and of uniformity of coating in
accordance with AS 1650 for galvanised coatings, and AS 1580 Method
408.4 for paint coatings. Comply with Classification 1 of that standard for
paint adhesion.
v. Ensure that the dry film thickness of the galvanising to steel elements is
tested to ensure that minimum film thickness is achieved.
hhh. Colour
vi. Comply with the Sampling procedures and plans set out in BS6001: Part 1
(ISO2859/2) for general inspection Level 2, AGL = 1% on each colour and
finish used in the Works. Carry out these inspections in the powder
coating plant prior to fabrication.
iii. Applicators Certificate
vii. Provide the SO with certificates which state that the finish complies with
the requirements of this specification.
5.3.4 Glass
Conduct testing to demonstrate and verify requirements of section clause 3.3
5.3.5 Stone
Conduct testing to determine and verify the properties and durability of stone as
defined in A1-60.
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5.3.6.2 Adhesion
Carry out tension and shear tests to rupture. The results shall note whether cohesive
or adhesive failure occurred in the tension rupture tests.
Submit results and certificates of compliance of results with acceptable values to the
SO.
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kkk. Submit a test report and certificate produced by the Independent Testing
Authority verifying compliance with the performance requirements and design
intent for review by the SO.
lll. Dismantle the specimen when authorised to do so by the SO. The Independent
Testing Authority shall witness the dismantling of the test specimen and shall
record any variations to the agreed details and method statements on a set of the
test specimen assembly drawings prepared by the Contractor, and shall also
record the extent of water penetration into the system.
mmm. Ensure that any modifications identified from the specimen test are
included on the drawings prior to any site installation being carried out.
nnn. Incorporate any modifications of the curtain wall identified from the test
after review by the SO. throughout all parts of the curtain wall Works on the
building.
5.3.7.4 Reporting
Submit a test report and certificate produced by the Independent Testing Authority
verifying compliance with the performance requirements and design intent for review
by the SO.
a. Date of test, and of report.
b. Identification of the areas tested.
c. A note of the weather conditions particularly wind strength and direction at the
time of test.
d. The duration of the test with at statement of how water was applied, where the
test started, how it was progressed and where it finished.
e. A statement that the test carried out was in accordance with the standards
referred to in this document, or a full description of any deviation from the
standards previously agreed by the S.O.
f. A statement that the test was successful, or alternatively, a note of any leakages
through and/or directly below the area being tested, together with an indication of
the severity of leakage.
g. Name and author of report.
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e. Undertake site hose testing on the installed curtain wall and glazed roofs prior to
completion
f. The area inside the building at and below the test area to be checked for leaks.
g. Submit test results and certificates verifying that the curtain wall meets the
performance requirements and design intent
Where the performance criteria specified in this document are not met:
a. Report this to the SO.
b. Open up the failed area of curtain wall in the presence of the SO.
c. Identify the cause of failure
d. Submit the proposed remedial measures to the S.O. for review before proceeding
e. Carry out remedial work
f. Re-test the area.
Continue this procedure until the curtain wall meets the performance requirements
and design intent. Ensure that any modifications are incorporated into all similar
areas of the curtain wall on the building.
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a. Silicone batch logging procedures to record all batches used including silicone
batch manufacture date and arrival date of each batch at the premises.
b. Frame logging at time of assembly will include identifying every panel by a unique
number. Glazing records will then provide information on each panel (by its
number) including silicone type and batch, date of silicone installation, glazier's
name, temperature and humidity measured inside the factory at a nominated time
each day.
c. Deglazing to ensure quality of the silicone seals will be done periodically. Frames
will be chosen at random as follows:
d. 1out of the first 10 frames (frames 1 to 10)
e. 1out of the next 40 frames (frames 11 to 50)
f. 1 out of the next 50 frames (frames 51 to 100)
g. 1 out of each 100 frames for the remainder of the project.
h. Establishment of an acceptance criteria for the periodic de-glazing.
Establishment of a procedure in case a frame is rejected. This shall include de-
glazing of frames glazed on the same day with the same silicone batch as the reject
frame. The procedure shall provide for the identification of all frames of unacceptable
quality and their re-glaze or rejection.
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