Window Film Architectural Specification
for Building Project
Horizon 20 Window Film
PART 1
GENERAL
1.1 SECTION
INCLUDES
A. Solar control film applied to existing glass.
1.2 REFERENCES
A.
American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
B.
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
C.
Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL)
D.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
E.
International Standards Organization (ISO)
F.
International Window Film Association (IWFA)
1.3
SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1 Physical properties and independent testing agency reports showing compliance
with specified tests.
2
Preparation instructions and recommendations.
3 Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
4 Installation
methods.
B. Verification Samples: For
each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and
patterns.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications:
Solar film manufacturer shall be the standard product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture and distribution
of such products in satisfactory use for a minimum of 2 years.
B. Installer Qualifications:
Documented experience in the application of self adhesive window films with at least 10 applications of similar size and complexity,
and approved by the solar film manufacturer and distributor
C. Mock-Up:
Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
1 Apply film
to one window designated by Architect.
2
Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship and color, is approved by Architect.
1.5
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store products indoors in manufacturer's unopened
packaging until ready for installation.
1.6 PROJECT
CONDITIONS
A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended
by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's
absolute limits.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Provide film manufacturer's limited warranty against failure
of film, including change of color, peeling, bubbling, rippling, cracking, delamination and demetalization; include cost of
material and labor for removal and reinstallation. Duration of warranty shall be as follows:
1
15 Year Limited Warranty for the following products:
a. ASWF Horizon 20
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer:
American Standard Window Film, which is located at: 3135 Marco Street, Las Vegas, NV; Toll Free Tel: 877.989.3456; Tel: 713.681.3000;
Email: request info (info@solarcontrolfilmsinc.com);
Web: www.aswftexas.com
2.2
SOLAR CONTROL FILM
A. ASWF Horizon 20 solar control film shall have the following properties when applied to 1/4 inch (6
mm) clear float glass.
1 Film Performance Results, Nominal
a. Solar Transmittance 11 percent
b. Solar
Absorptance 41 percent
c.
Solar Reflectance 48 percent
d.
Visible Light Transmittance 18 percent
e. Visible Light Reflectance (Exterior) 35 percent
f. Visible
Light Reflectance (Interior) 39 percent
g. Shading
Coefficient .25
h.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient .22
i.
Ultraviolet Light Blocked (300-380 nanometers) greater than 99 percent
j. Total
Solar Energy Rejected 78 percent
2 Physical and
Thermal Properties, Nominal
a.
Film Thickness: 1.5 mils (38 microns).
b.
Tensile Strength 30,000 lbs/sq in (2,110 kg/cm sq)
c. Combustion Rate Negligible
d. Melting Point 260-265 degrees C
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B. If substrate preparation
is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Clean surfaces thoroughly
prior to installation.
B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result
for the substrate under the project conditions.
3.3
INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Installation must be accomplished by
a recognized professional installer of film for energy control purposes. Completed work must meet IWFA
visual acceptance standard.
B. Install without bubbles, ripples, drips, dirt, cuts,
tears or gaps between film and frame.
C. Clean newly installed film and window frames after installation.
D. Clean up cleaning solutions, run-off cleaning water and adhesive mounting solution.
3.4 PROTECTION
A.
Protect installed products until completion of project.
B.
Where installed film could be damaged by subsequent construction provide tape warning strips or barricades to prevent
contact.
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