DSLBD Office Fit Out - Broughton Construction Company

A. General Requirements:
1. Cut glass to fit each opening with minimum edge clearances and bit on glass as recommended by
glass manufacturer. Do not nip glass edges. Edges may be wheel cut or sawed and seamed at
manufacturer's option.
2. When glass is to be pre-cut to sizes obtained from shop drawings, take field measurements of each
opening, before glazing to verify adequate bite of glass and minimum edge clearance.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of Conditions:
1. Examine framing and glazing channel surfaces, backing, removable stop design, and conditions
under which glazing is to be performed.
2. Remedy conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of Work. Do not proceed with
glazing until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to installer.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. General Requirements:
1. Comply with combined recommendations of glass manufacturer and manufacturer of sealants and
other materials used in glazing, except where more stringent requirements are shown or specified,
and except where manufacturer's technical representatives direct otherwise.
2 Unify appearance of each series of lights by setting each piece to match others as nearly as
possible. Inspect each piece and set with pattern, draw and bow oriented in same direction as
other pieces.
3. Do not use two different glazing materials in same joint system unless manufacturer of each
material has verified compatibility in writing.
B. Setting Blocks, Edge Blocks, and Spacers:
1. Two setting blocks shall be placed under lower edge of each light of fixed glass. They shall be
sized to limit load from glass to 60 psi, but in no case, less than 4" in length.
2. Setting blocks shall be equidistant from center of glass, preferably at quarter point locations
3. Edge blocks a minimum of 4" long shall be located at both jambs of glass with a minimum of two
per jamb.
4. Spacers shall be one of following two types:
a. Short lengths of elastomeric material, 1" to 3" in length, spaced approximately 24" on
center around perimeter on each side of glass panels to center them in channel.
b. Continuous elastomeric rod, strip, or spline extended around entire perimeter of glass
panel. A hard sealant tape may also act as a spacer.
3.04 CLEANING
A. Clean excess sealant or compound from glass and framing members immediately after application.
B. Remove non-permanent labels from glass surfaces.
C. Wash and polish glass on both faces not more than 4 days prior to substantial completion. Comply with
glass product manufacturer's recommendations for final cleaning.
3.05 PROTECTION
A. Remove and replace glass which is broken, chipped, cracked, abraded or damaged.
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