Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
c. Vertical Stiles: 3-1/2” wide.
d. Bottom Rail: 6-1/2” wide, complying with ANSI Requirements.
e. Glass: 1-5/16” insulated.
f. Glazing Stops: Square.
g. Finish: Same as storefront.
2.04 MATERIALS
A. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B221 (ASTM B221M).
B. Sheet Aluminum: ASTM B209 (ASTM B209M).
C. Fasteners: Stainless steel.
D. Concealed Flashings: 0.018 inch thick galvanized steel.
E. Perimeter Sealant: Specified in Section 07900.
F. Glass: Safety glass to be provided as required by code.
G. Glazing Gaskets: Type to suit application to achieve weather, moisture, and air infiltration
requirements.
2.05 HARDWARE
A. Door Hardware: Storefront manufacturer's standard type to suit application.
1. Include for each door weather-stripping, sill sweep strip, threshold, pivots, narrow stile handle
latch, dead bolt with interior lever and closer.
2. Pull to be flat plate style (to accommodate BSRO signage on all exterior doors).
B. Weather-stripping: Wool pile, continuous and replaceable; ADA compliant; provide on all doors.
C. Threshold: Extruded aluminum, one piece per door opening, ribbed surface; provide on all doors.
D. Drip Caps: Refer to drawings.
2.06 FABRICATION
A. Submit shop drawings as outlined in Section 01300. Do not begin fabrication until shop drawings
have been approved.
B. Fabricate components in strict accordance with manufacturers printed instructions.
C. Reinforce framing members for imposed loads.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install wall system in strict accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.
B. Attach to structure to permit sufficient adjustment to accommodate construction tolerances and
other irregularities.
C. Provide alignment attachments and shims to permanently fasten system to building structure.
D. Align assembly plumb and level, free of warp or twist. Maintain assembly dimensional tolerances,
aligning with adjacent work.
E. Provide thermal isolation where components penetrate or disrupt building insulation.
F. Install sill flashings. Turn up ends and edges; seal to adjacent work to form water tight dam.
G. Coordinate attachment and seal of perimeter air and vapor barrier materials.
H. Pack fibrous insulation in shim spaces at perimeter of assembly to maintain continuity of thermal
barrier.
I. Set thresholds in bed of mastic and secure.
J. Install hardware using templates provided.
K. Install glass and infill panels in accordance with Section 08800, using glazing method required to
achieve performance criteria.
L. Install perimeter sealant in accordance with Section 07900.
M. Conduct hose stream test of storefront and door at time of punchlist.
3.02 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust operating hardware for smooth operation.
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