SECTION 08521

               THERMALLY BROKEN ALUMINUM WINDOWS AND DOORS

*****  This guide specification section can be used to specify Series 680 fixed and operable windows and swinging terrace doors fabricated from thermally broken extruded aluminum sections.  *****

PART 1 - GENERAL

 1.1     SUMMARY

           A.  Section includes:  Non-rated [fixed] [and] [operable] windows [and swinging doors] fabricated from thermally broken extruded aluminum sections.

           B.   Related sections:

 *****  List other specification sections dealing with work directly related to this section such as the following.  *****

              1.   Section 07900 - Joint Sealers:  Sealants and backing material for perimeter frame joints.

 ****  Hardware for aluminum doors can be provided with doors or separately as part of Section 08710 - Door Hardware.  *****

                2.   Section 08710 - Door Hardware:  Hardware for aluminum doors. 

*****  Window and door units can be factory or field glazed.  Include the following paragraph if units are field glazed.  *****

                3.   Section 08800 - Glazing:  Glass for steel windows [and doors].