088500 decorative film for glass.pdf

F5W61608 USPFO Warehouse Ohio Army National Guard Rev. 0 Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio 30 January 2009 Bid Final

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SECTION 088500 - DECORATIVE GLASS FILM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data:

1. Manufacturer's data consisting of catalog cuts, brochures, circulars, and a list of glazing compounds and/or gaskets known to be incompatible with the decorative film.

2. Manufacturer's application and cleaning instructions.

3. A statement that the decorative film supplied was manufactured using the same materials and process as the material tested. A statement that the adhesive contains ultraviolet inhibitors which limit ultraviolet transmission to not more than 8 percent of the radiation between 300 and 380 nanometers. A statement that the film manufacturer or manufacturer's representative trained the personnel who will apply the film.

B. Samples: A sample consisting of a minimum 8 inch by 11 inch section of decorative film including the adhesive layer.

C. Test Reports: Certified test reports covering tests specified in paragraph DECORATIVE FILM including analysis and interpretation of test results. Each report shall identify the manufacturer, the specific product name, the film thickness, the adhesive type and thickness, and the glass type and thickness. Test reports shall clearly identify the methods used and shall include the results recorded.

D. Certificates: On applications where the film will contact the glazing beads or gaskets, a certificate from the Contractor stating that the glazing compounds and gaskets are compatible with the decorative film and adhesive.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has completed glazing similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project; whose work has resulted in glazing installations with a record of successful in-service performance; and who employs glazing installers for this Project who are trained by the film manufacturer or manufacturer’s representative.

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1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Decorative film shall be delivered, stored, and handled in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Each roll of film must have a tamperproof label containing full details of the roll, the batch number, and sufficient information to enable the Architect to ensure that the correct film is supplied

1.4 WARRANTY

A. A 5-year warranty shall be furnished for decorative film material. The warranty shall provide for replacement of film if cracking, crazing, peeling, or inadequate adhesion occurs.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 STANDARD PRODUCTS

A. Decorative film shall be the standard product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products and shall essentially duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years prior to bid opening

2.2 DECORATIVE FILM

A. Single layer product, 4 mils thick, applied to glass surfaces, meeting performance requirements.

1. Basis of Design Product: CP Films Inc. a unit of Solutia, MRMPS2 (frosted).

B. Film Accessories: Provide products complying with requirements of film manufacturer for applications indicated and with a proven record of compatibility with surfaces contacted in installation.

1. Adhesive: Pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive system.

2. Cleaners, Primers, and Sealers: Types recommended by film manufacturer.

3. Dessicant: either molecular sieve or silica gel or blend of both.

a. Percent of solar transmittance: 67

b. Percent of solar reflectance: 18

c. Percent of solar absorptance: 15

d. Percent of visible light transmittance: 69

e. Percent of visible light reflected: 20

f. Percent of shading coefficient: .82

g. Percent of ultraviolet rejected: 98

h. Percent of emissivity: .84

i. Percent of solar energy rejected: 28

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j. Luminous efficacy: .84

k. Percent of solar reduction: 18

l. Percent of glare reduction: 23

C. Acceptable Manufactures:

1. Solutia.

2. Viking Window Films.

3. Solyx Films.

4. On-Site Systems.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. The glass surface to which the decorative film is to be applied shall be cleaned of paint, foreign compounds, smears, and spatters. After the initial cleaning, the surface to receive the film shall be further cleaned in accordance with the film manufacturer's instructions.

3.2 APPLICATION

A. Decorative film shall be provided on window and door glass where indicated. After surface preparation, the decorative film shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and instructions. Film shall be applied to the side of the glass indicated on the drawings. Multiple applications of film to achieve specified thicknesses is not allowed. The film shall not be applied if there are visible dust particles in the air, if there is frost on the glazing, or if any room condition such as temperature and humidity do not meet the manufacturer's instructions. After film application, room conditions shall be maintained as required by the manufacturer's instructions to allow for proper curing of the adhesive.

1. Installer may apply to glass prior to installation in frame.

2. Splicing: Splices or seams in decorative film are not permitted.

3.3 CLEANING

A. Cleaning of the decorative film shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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3.4 FIELD INSPECTION

A. The applied decorative film shall be clean and free of peeling, splitting, scratches, creases, wrinkles, discoloration, and foreign particles. The film application shall be free of air bubbles after 30 days. Decorative film shall not show signs of waviness and distortion at the time the work is accepted. This determination shall be made by the unaided eye (except for corrective prescription glasses), when the film is viewed from a distance of 10 feet from the interior room side at angles up to 45 degrees when looking at a clear or uniformly overcast sky. Unacceptable decorative film applications shall be removed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and new film applied.

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