Section - 08 11 16 - Aluminum Doors and Frames

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 8: OPENINGS
SECTION 08 11 16: ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01: SCOPE
The work includes the supply and furnishings of materials including equipment, and performing
labor necessary to complete the installation of all aluminum doors and frames as specified and
as show on drawings and schedules.
1.02: APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
The publication listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The
publication is referred to in the text by the basic designation only.
a. Aluminum Association (AA) Publication:
b. (6th Edition) Designation System for Aluminum Finishes
1.03: SUBMITTALS
a. Shop Drawings
Shall indicate elevations of aluminum doors and frames, full-size sections, thickness and
gages of metal, fastenings, and proposed method of anchoring frames, size and spacing of
anchors, details of construction, method of glazing, details of operating hardware, method
and materials for weather-stripping, installation details and other related items.
b. Sample
1. Submit one full size corner showing construction, color and finish.
2. Door Schedule
3. Submit schedule with erection drawings indicating location of each door unit.
1.04: DELIVERY AND STORAGE
a. Deliver aluminum doors and frames to project site in an undamaged condition. Use care in
handling and hoisting aluminum doors and frames during transportation and at the job site.
b. Store aluminum doors and components out of contact with the ground, under a weather-tight
covering, so as to prevent bending, warping, or otherwise damaging the aluminum doors.
c. Damaged doors shall be repaired to an "as new" condition as approved. If doors cannot be
repaired, a new unit shall be provided.
1.05: PROTECTION
a. Finish surfaces shall be protected during delivery and handling using the Manufacturer's
b. Standard Method, except that no coatings or lacquers shall be applied to surfaces to which
caulking and glazing compounds must adhere.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01: MATERIALS
Aluminum doors and frames shall be designed and constructed with swinging panels and fixed
side panels in the sizes and arrangements indicated. All door and framing sections shall be
extruded from AA-6063-T5 aluminum alloy 45mm (1 3/4") thick, to size and shape as shown in
drawing and details. Sections shall conform to details, 3 mm (1/8 inch) minimum thickness, and
shall present straight, sharply defined lines, and shall be free from defects impairing strength or
durability. All fasteners shall be of aluminum, stainless steel, cadmium plate or other corrosion
resistant materials.
2.02: FABRICATION
a. Construction and Design
1. Aluminum doors except for all glass entrance doors shall have narrow stile design unless
otherwise shown or specified. Door stiles and rails shall be securely joined and reinforced
by means of structural corner block assemblies. Welded corners without structural
corner block assembly will not be permitted. Lock and hinge stiles on all double acting
doors, and the lock stile of a pair of doors shall incorporate two woven pile weather-
strips from top to bottom.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 8: OPENINGS
2. Doors shall be adjustable vertically and front to back. Cut-out operations for hardware
shall be accurately made and reinforced, as required. Glass stops shall be the snap-on
type with non-stretch vinyl beads. Screw fastened stops will not be permitted. Push-pull
bars shall have a formed, comfortable grip and concealed mechanical fasteners. All
vertical and horizontal door sections shall be installed so as to receive infill thickness as
specified in the glazing section of the specifications.
b. Finishes
1. All exposed surfaces shall be smooth and free of distracting scratches and blemishes.
2. Interior door frames shall have anodized clean finish. Exterior door frames shall have
anodized finish conforming to Aluminum Standards of Architectural Class 1 anodic
coding.
3. Color shall be anodized bronze.
c. Hardware
All doors shall have maximum security deadbolt lock for single doors and maximum security
hook bolt lock and 460 mm (18 inches) lever type flush bolts for double doors. Operating
hardware shall be offset pivots or center pivots as recommended and supplied by door
manufacturer. All push and pull hardware shall be of size and type furnished by door
manufacturer.
d. Weatherstripping
1. All four sides of each door shall be provided with weather-stripping which shall provide
maximum protection against the elements and designed so it may easily be replaced.
2. Provide continuous wool pile, silicone treated or type recommended by door
manufacturer.
e. Glass and Glazing - shall be as specified under Section 088000, "Glazing"
f. Caulking and Sealing - shall be as specified under "Sealants and Caulking".
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.01: INSTALLATION
a. Method of Installation
1. Plumb, square, level, and align frames and framing members to receive doors and
transoms.
2. Anchor frames to adjacent construction as indicated and in accordance with
manufacturer's printed instructions.
b. Protection
Protect doors and frames from damage. Prior to completion and acceptance of the work,
restore damaged doors and frames to original condition, or replace with new ones.
c. Cleaning
Upon completion of installation, thoroughly clean door and frame surfaces in accordance
with door manufacturer's recommended procedure. Do not use abrasive caustic, or acid
cleaning agents.
END OF SECTION

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