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SKYLIGHTS
PART 01 - GENERAL
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1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Engineering of production documents, including structural calculations

of the entire skylight system.
DESCRIPTION

B. Fabrication and erection of skylight frames.

C. Final finish of metal parts.

D. Skylight related flashings.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

DATE JOB/EWO

A. Section 05120 Structural Steel.

B. Section 05160 Space Frames.

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NO.

C. Section 05500 Metal Fabrications.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER

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D. Section 07720 Roof and Deck Insulation
 DATE: ________

PROJECT E. Section 07620 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim.
ENGINEER
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DATE ______ F. Section 07920 Sealants and Caulking.
CERTIFIED
G. Section 08800 Glazing.
_ __________
DATE: ________
. H. Section 01352 LEED Requirements
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
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I. Section 01524 – Construction Waste Management
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS

______________ 1.03 REFERENCES

DATE:_________

A. ASTM A36 Structural Steel.

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B. ASTM A123 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel

Products.
Date:
By:

C. ASTM B209 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

D. ASTM B221 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bar, Rod,

REVISION CERTIFICATION

Wire, Shape, and Tube.

E. ASTM E283 Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows,
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Curtain Walls, Walls, and Doors.

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F. ASTM E330 Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain

Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure
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Difference.

G. ASTM E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior

Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static
Air Pressure Difference.
DESCRIPTION

H. FS TT-C-494 Coating Compound, Bituminous, Solvent Type, Acid

Resistant.

I . SSPC (Steel Structure Painting Council) - Paint Specification No. 15.

1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

DATE JOB/EWO

A. Design Requirements:

1. Extruded aluminum members with a system of alternate

serrations for attachment of exterior caps and glass supports.
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NO.

2. Integral guttering system within skylight framing members for

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER positive drainage of condensation.
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ 3. Flush glazed exterior joints as indicated on the drawings.

PROJECT
ENGINEER
1.04 SUBMITTALS
____________
DATE ______

CERTIFIED
A. Submit under provision of Saudi Aramco Contract Documents.

_ __________ B. Submit shop drawings showing plans, elevations and sections as

DATE: ________
required to fully describe the skylight construction for the SAUDI
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
ARAMCO approval prior to starting fabrication.
________________
DATE: _________ B. Submit structural calculations prepared in accordance with the
OPERATIONS Aluminum Association’s Specifications for Aluminum Structures (AA):
______________ SAS-301.
DATE:_________

C. Submit:
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1. Certification that adhesion of sealant to samples of metal and

glass is adequate when tested in accordance with ASTM C794.
Date:
By:

2. Certification that materials in contact with sealant are compatible

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

with sealant after being exposed to 2,000 - 4,000 micro watt

ultraviolet radiation for 21 days.
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3. Statement that stress on each detailed sealant joint will not

exceed design stress of sealant when exposed to specified wind
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loads.
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D. Submit two, 12” x 12” samples for glass.

E. Submit two, manufacturer’s samples of each type of sealant.

DESCRIPTION

F. Submit two, 6” long samples of extrusions with appropriate finish.

G. LEED Submittals
1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For Sealants and Adhesives
used at Project site, including printed statement of VOC content.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

DATE JOB/EWO

A. Skylight fabrication shall comply with the requirements of IBC Chapter

24 Edition 2006.

B. Work of this Section, including, engineering, fabrication, finishing, and

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NO.

preparation at the job site, erection and glazing of the skylight system
shall be the responsibility of the skylight manufacturer. The
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER manufacturer shall be regularly engaged in the preceding phases of
__ ________ _
construction of skylights and be able to demonstrate that he has
 DATE: ________ successfully performed on comparable projects over the previous five

PROJECT years.
ENGINEER
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DATE ______ 1.06 WARRANTY
CERTIFIED
A. Certify that skylight frame is free of defects in design, material, and
_ __________ construction for a period of 10 days from the date of Substantial
DATE: ________
Completion.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
B. Warrant glass against defective materials, delamination, seal failure,
DATE: _________ deficient wrapping and defects in manufacture per the glass
OPERATIONS manufacturer’s standard warranties.
______________
DATE:_________
C. Warrant structural sealant for a period of 10 years per sealant
manufacturer’s standard warranty of merchantable quality.
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PART 02 - PRODUCTS
Date:
By:

2.01 MATERIALS
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(DCC) NO.: __________________________

A. Framework:
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1. Principle Supporting Members shall be thermally broken 0.125

in. minimum thickness extruded aluminum, alloy 6063-T5, 6063-
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T6, or 6061-T6 per ASTM B221. Sizes, shapes and profiles

similar to Zamel Skylight System PU RLIN# 23609 or approved
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equal.
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2. Snap-On Covers, Gutters, Flashing Strips and Miscellaneous

Non-supporting Trim: 0.062 in. minimum thickness extruded
aluminum, alloy 6063-T5, per ASTM B221.

3. Principle Formed Metal Member shall be thermally broken:

DESCRIPTION

0.125-in. minimum thickness aluminum, alloy (5052) or (6061-

T6), per ASTM B209. Sizes, shapes and profiles similar to
Zamil Skylight System PU RLIN # 23614 or approved equal.

B. Glazing Strips:

1. Extruded EPDM rubber designed to comply with the following

specifications.
DATE JOB/EWO

a. Hardness: ASTM D2240 Type A55 +/- 5 durometer.

b. Tensile Strength: ASTM D412 1800 psi (min.).

REV.
NO.

c. Elongation: 500% (min.)

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER

__ ________ _
d. Color: black.
 DATE: ________

PROJECT 2. Compression Set: ASTM D395 Method B, 22 hours @ 212 deg.
ENGINEER
F.: 25% (max.)
____________
DATE ______

CERTIFIED 3. Heat Aging Characteristics:

_ __________ a. 70 hours @ 212 deg. F.

DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
b. ASTM D2240 Hardness Change: +5 durometer.
________________
DATE: _________ c. ASTM D412 Tensile Change: -10%.
OPERATIONS

______________ d. ASTM D412 Elongation Change: -20%.

DATE:_________

4. ASTM D1171 Weather Resistance at 1 Part Ozone per Million,

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VERIFICATION

500 hours at 20% Bongation: No cracks.

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5. No visual checks, cracks or breaks after completion of tests.

Date:
By:

C. Setting Blocks:
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(DCC) NO.: __________________________

1. Extruded Type II silicone rubber designed to permit adhesion

REVISION CERTIFICATION

and comply with the following specifications:

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a. Hardness: ASTM D2240 Type A 80 +/- durometer.

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b. Color: Black.
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D. Fasteners:

1. For Exterior Cap Retrainers: ASTM A193 B8 300 series

stainless steel screws.
DESCRIPTION

2. For Framework Connections: ASTM B211 2024-T4 aluminum,

ASTM A193 B8 300 series stainless steel, and ASTM B316
aluminum rivets, as required by connection.

3. For Anchoring Skylight to Support Structure: ASTM A307 zinc

plated steel fasteners.

E. Glazing Unit Composition:

DATE JOB/EWO

1. Glass units are to be insulating glass Type I.

“Refer to Section 08800”.
REV.
NO.

F. Sealants:
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 1. Structural Flush Glazed Joints: High performance silicone
__ ________ _
sealant applied in accordance with manufacturer’s
 DATE: ________ recommendations.

PROJECT
ENGINEER
2. Non-structural Flush Glazed Joints and Weather Seal Joints;
____________
DATE ______ Silicone sealants applied in accordance with manufacturer’s
CERTIFIED recommendations.

_ __________ 3. Structural silicone shall not be used to support dead weight of

DATE: ________
vertical glass or panels.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
Refer to Section 07920; Sealants and Caulking.
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS 4. All Adhesives and Sealants shall be compliant with Section

______________ 01352 – LEED Requirements.
DATE:_________

2.02 FABRICATION
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
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A. Construct skylights using thermally broken extruded aluminum

members.
Date:
By:

B. Construct skylights using a continuous thermally broken aluminum curb

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

with expansion joints as required.

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C. Insofar as practicable, fit and assemble work in manufacturer’s shop.

Work which cannot be permanently assembled shall be shop
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assembled, marked, and disassembled before shipment to the site.

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D. Design rafter bars for snap-in type glazing strips.

E. Attach Snap-On cap retainers using stainless steel fasteners into a

system of alternate serrations, at a maximum spacing of 12-in on
center.
DESCRIPTION

F. Design Snap-On cap retainer fasteners to provide not more than 10 lbs.
per lineal in. or compression on the glazing strips and glass edge.

G. Use Snap-On type caps to conceal Snap-On cap retainer fasteners.

H. Where applicable shop rivet or weld aluminum clips to framing members

Or field bolt at installation.
DATE JOB/EWO

I. Set glass with exterior EPDM glazing strips.

J. Use silicone setting blocks to support glass and to provide proper edge
REV.
NO.

clearances and glass bites.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER K. Locate weep holes in curb to positively drain condensation to exterior of
__ ________ _
skylight at each rafter connection.
 DATE: ________

PROJECT 2.03 FINISHES
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ A. All aluminum sections shall be 3-coat fluorocarbon resinous coating
CERTIFIED aluminum in 6063 Alloy T-6 temper or approved equal by SAUDI
ARAMCO, with a protective clear UV resisting overcoat manufactured
_ __________ by PPG Industries (or equivalent) and applied by an applicator
DATE: ________
approved in writing by the coating manufacturer and under the coating
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
manufacturer's direction. Pre-treat aluminum to obtain primer bond.
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Color and sheen shall be uniform with no variations detectable by the
DATE: _________ naked eye at a 1500 mm distance.
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______________ B. After fabrication of metal work, prepare surfaces for finishing in

DATE:_________
accordance with recommendations of aluminum producer, finisher or
processor.
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VERIFICATION
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Finish all components of each assembly simultaneously so as to attain

complete uniformity of color. Adjust and control direction of mechanical
Date:
By:

finishes (as specified) to achieve the best overall visual effect in work,
as determined in consultation with a SAUDI ARAMCO Representative.
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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

C. Color Tolerance: The SAUDI ARAMCO Representative reserves the

REVISION CERTIFICATION

right to reject aluminum sections because of color variations which are

visually objectionable, but only where variation exceeds range of
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variations established by the manufacturer prior to work, by means of

range samples which have been accepted by SAUDI ARAMCO.
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2.04 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

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A. 1. ALUMACO
Aluminum Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Tel: 03-859 4555
Fax: 03-857 2081
DESCRIPTION

2. Zamil Skylight Industries

Tel: 03 857 0985
Fax: 03 857 2193

B. Or approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
DATE JOB/EWO

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Prior to installation of the skylight system, examine the structure and

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NO.

substrate to determine that they are properly prepared, sized, and ready
to receive the skylight work included herein.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER

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3.02 PREPARATION
 DATE: ________

PROJECT A. Contact between aluminum and dissimilar metals shall receive a
ENGINEER
protective coating of asphaltic paint for the prevention of electrolytic
____________
DATE ______ action and corrosion.
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3.03 INSTALLATION
_ __________
DATE: ________
A. Install skylight frame, glass and accessory items as needed in
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
________________
DATE: _________ B. Install skylight system under the direction of the skylight manufacturer’s
OPERATIONS own experienced mechanics.
______________
DATE:_________
C. Erect the System in proper alignment and relation to established lines
and grades as shown on approved shop drawings.
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D. Anchor skylight to structure in strict accordance with approved Shop

Drawings.
Date:
By:

E. Use high-performance silicone sealants to seal horizontal joints

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

between glass panels and silicone sealant to wet seal joints between
Snap-On cap retainers and glass.
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F. Apply sealing materials in strict accordance with sealant manufacturer’s

instructions.
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G. Provide mock-up samples for Saudi Aramco approval.

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3.06 TOLERANCES
DESCRIPTION

A. Maximum Variance from Plane: 3mm/maximum or 6mm/30m,

whichever is less.

B. Alignment of Two Adjoining Members Abutting in Plane: Within 0.4mm.

3.07 CLEANING
DATE JOB/EWO

A. Remove protective material from prefinished aluminum surfaces.

B. Wash down exposed surfaces; wipe surfaces clean.

REV.
NO.

C. Remove excess sealant.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 3.08 SCHEDULES
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ A. Refer to the Architectural drawings.

PROJECT
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ END OF SECTION
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_ __________
DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS

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DATE:_________
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VERIFICATION
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Date:
By:
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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

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