Specifications - Lord and Son Construction, Inc.

2.3 ACCESSORIES
A. Miscellaneous Materials:
1. Cleaners, Primers and Sealers: Type recommended by sealant or gasket
manufacturer.
2. Setting Blocks: Neoprene or EPDM, 79-90 durometer hardness, with proven
compatibility with sealants used.
3. Spacers: Neoprene or EPDM, 40-50 durometer hardness with proven
compatibility with sealants used.
4. Compressible Filler (Rod): Closed-cell or waterproof-jacketed rod stock of
synthetic rubber or plastic foam, proven to be compatible with sealants used;
flexible and resilient, with 5-10 psi compressive strength for 25% deflection.
B. Structural Sealant
1. Structural Sealant: ASTM C 1184, chemically curing silicone formulation that
is compatible with system components with which it comes in contact,
specifically formulated and tested for use as structural sealant.
a. Provide sealants for use inside that have a VOC content of 100 g/L or
less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA
Method 24).
b. Color: Black.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Clean glazing channel and other framing members to receive glass, immediately
before glazing. Remove coatings which are not firmly bonded to substrate.
Remove lacquer from metal surfaces where elastomeric sealants are used.
B. Apply primer or sealant to joint surfaces where recommended by sealant
manufacturer.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. General:
1. Watertight and airtight installation of each glass product is required, except as
otherwise shown. Each installation must withstand normal temperature
changes, wind loading, and impact loading (for doors), without failure,
including loss or breakage of glass, failure of sealants to remain watertight
and airtight, deterioration of glazing materials and other defects in the work.
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