SECTION 08900 GLAZED CURTAIN WALL

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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA

UFGS-08900 (September 1999)

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Preparing Activity: NAVFAC

Replacing without revision

NFGS of same number and date

UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

References are in agreement with UMRL dated 23 June 2005

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SECTION 08900

GLAZED CURTAIN WALL

09/99

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NOTE: This guide specification covers the

requirements for complete glazed curtain wall system

exclusive of doors, entrances, and store fronts.

Comments and suggestions on this guide specification

are welcome and should be directed to the technical

proponent of the specification. A listing of

technical proponents, including their organization

designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.

Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as

a Criteria Change Request (CCR).

Use of electronic communication is encouraged.

Brackets are used in the text to indicate designer

choices or locations where text must be supplied by

the designer.

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NOTE: On the drawings, show:

1. Sizes and configuration of framing members,

panels, and other components. Details of flashings,

copings, weeps, and drainage system.

2. Methods of securing framing to structure and

details of fastenings, anchors, and auxiliary shapes.

3.

Expansion joint details.

4.

Type and thickness of glass and glazing details.

5.

Details for installing each panel type.

6. Details of field applied insulation, baffles,

fillers, fire stops, or other seals at joints

between curtain wall and floor slab edges.

7.

A schedule of system types and sizes and all

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