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SECTION 12 21 13
Window Treatments
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01. RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to
this Section
1.02. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
A. The full set of contract documents affects this section and such effects
shall be accommodated in the execution of the work specified herein
B. Work Included: Provide labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the
work of this Section, including but not limited to the following:
1. Aluminum 1” aluminum mini blinds, cordless lift at all unit windows.
C. Alternates: Not Applicable.
D. Install Items Furnished Under Other Sections: Not Applicable.
E. Furnish Items to Other Sections: Not Applicable
F. Related Work: The following items are not included in this Section and will be
performed under the designated Sections:
1. Section 06 10 53 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY
a. wood blocking for mounting window treatments
and accessories
2. Section 08 53 45 WINDOWS
3. Section 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD
4. Section 09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING
1.01 REFERENCES
A. GREENGUARD Gold Certified.
B. NFPA No.701 – Standard Method of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films,
2015 Edition, Small Scale.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product:
1. Include styles, material descriptions, construction details, dimensions of individual
components and profiles, features, finishes, and operating instructions for window
treatments
2. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
3. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
4. Installation methods.
B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details for window treatments.
C. Selection Samples: for each color and texture specified, submit 2 sets of samples
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representing manufacturer’s standard range of finishes for aluminum slats at 6 inches (152
mm) long.
1. Include Samples of accessories involving color selection
D. Verification Samples: Samples for Verification: for each color and texture specified, submit 2
sets of samples representing actual finishes for aluminum slats at 6 inches (152 mm) long.
1. Include Samples of accessories involving color selection.
E. Window treatments Schedule: Use same designations indicated on Drawings.
1.03 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Maintenance Data: For window treatments to include in maintenance manuals.
B. Sample warranty document.
1.04 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective
covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
1. Window treatments: Full-size units equal to 5 percent of quantity installed for each size
and color material indicated, but no fewer than [two] <Insert number> units.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum ten (10) years of experience manufacturing similar
products.
B. Installer Qualifications: Fabricator of Products.
1. Installer shall be qualified to install specified products by prior experience and
approved by Springs Window Fashions LLC.
2. Installer shall be responsible for acceptable installation in accordance with instructions
published by Springs Window Fashions LLC
3. Single Source Requirement: To the greatest extent possible, provide Classics™ 1”
Aluminum Blinds from the same manufacturer for the entire project
C. Mock-Up: Build mockups to verify selections made under Sample submittals, to demonstrate
aesthetic effects, and to set quality standards for materials and execution.
1. Approval of mockups does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract
Documents contained in mockups unless Architect specifically approves such
deviations in writing.
2. Subject to compliance with requirements, approved mockups may become part of the
completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver product in factory packages, marked with manufacturer, product name, and location
of installation using same designations indicated on Drawings Store and dispose of solvent-
based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with
requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Store product in clean, dry areas indoors, in manufacturer’s unopened packaging, laid flat to
prevent sagging and twisting until ready for installation, in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions
C. Handling: Protect materials and finish from damage during handling and installation
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1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install window treatments until construction and finish
work in spaces, including painting, is complete and dry and ambient temperature and
humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated for Project when occupied for its
intended use
B. Field Measurements: Where window treatments are indicated to fit to other construction,
verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication and indicate
measurements on Shop Drawings. Allow clearances for operating hardware of operable
glazed units through entire operating range. Notify Architect of installation conditions that
vary from Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid
delaying the Work.
1.08 WARRENTY
A. Limited Lifetime Warranty per manufacturer standard.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS:
A. Available Products: Subject to compliance with contract requirements, products which may
be incorporated into the work include the following:
1. SWF contract by Springs Window Fashions, LLC / 7549 Graber Rd / Middleton, WI
53562 / Phone: 1-800-327- 9798 or Email: architectsolutions@SWFcontract.com /
Website: https://www.SWFcontract.com/
2. Architect approved equivalent
B. 1” ALUMINUM HORIZONTAL BLINDS:
1. Product: SWF Contract S30001” Mini Blinds, 1” aluminum mini blinds, cordless lift with
Ring pull, or equal.
2. Materials:
a. Headrail shall be 1" high x 1½" wide x .025" thick steel valance-free design with
a curved front profile, rolled edges at the top and a lightblocking lip at the lower
back side. The steel finishing process includes phosphate treatment for
corrosion resistance, a chrome-free sealer, a low hazardous air pollutants
(HAP) urethane primer, and a topcoat of low HAP, polyester-baked enamel.
b. Tilter shall be made of injection-molded thermoplastics for smooth low-friction
operation and shall incorporate a clutch mechanism to prevent damage due to
over tilting.
c. Tilt rod shall be electro-zinc coated solid steel measuring 1/4" square.
d. Tilt wand shall be clear polycarbonate with a hexagonal cross section
measuring approximately 1/4" diameter and attached to the tilter shaft by
means of a spring clip for easy removal.
e. Cordlock shall be a snap-in design made of durable high-impact nylon with a
stainless-steel wear guard incorporating a floating shaft-type locking pin. The
design provides a crash-proof safety feature that will lock the blinds
automatically upon release of the lift cord.
f. Drum and cradles shall be low-friction thermoplastic and provided for each
ladder.
g. Installation brackets shall be top loading, zinc-plated steel with a snap-in design
for easy installation.
h. Braided ladder shall be made of 100% polyester yarn, incorporating two extra-
strength rungs per ladder for slat support. Standard ladder spacing shall be
21.5mm.
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i. Slats shall be 5000 series cold-rolled aluminum containing the maximum
allowable recycled content to produce a high-strength and corrosion-resistant
flexible product. Slats shall be nominally 1" wide x .006" thick and processed to
provide a smooth, hard, less porous surface with antistatic performance to repel
dust. Slats shall be treated with a topcoat of polyester-baked enamel.
j. Bottomrail shall be a completely enclosed tubular shape made of phosphate-
treated steel for corrosion resistance and finished with a chrome-free sealer,
low HAP urethane primer, and a topcoat of low HAP, polyester-baked enamel.
Bottomrail shall measure .025" thick.
k. Additional Options: .008" thick slat, Inverted slat for daylighting, 20mm ladder
spacing, Perforated slat, Hidden Holes™ privacy and lightblocking slat with
18mm spacing, Tilt limiter, Ring tilt, ½” slat width (S4000 Micro Blind), Top-lock
cordlock, Ring pull, Box brackets, Extension brackets, Hold down brackets,
Cut-outs, Cordless lift (uses 11/2" high x 21/8" wide headrail).
3. Finishes:
a. Slats: 1” Aluminum Slats finish selection: 544 True White, 760 Structured
White, 205 White Satin, 005 White Gloss, 637 White Pearl, 375 Birch White,
386 Snowcap Whit , 629 Crystal White, 630 Coconut, 042 Matte White, 065
Almost White Gloss, 112 Alabaster, 326 Alabaster Pearl, 376 Navajo White,
963 Stucco, 541 Flax, 724 Almond, 100 Vanilla, 670 Creamy Beige, 625 Desert
Sand, 011 Beige, 126 Ash Metallic, 175 Weathered Taupe, 405 Gray Dawn,
122 Greige ,044 Granite, 751 Toffee Crunch, 060 Milk Chocolate, 758
Burnished Bronze, 062 Char Brown, 168 Dark Bronze, 233 Black Satin, 763
Structured Black, 752 Simply Black, 006 Raw Umber, 749 Modern Slate, 095
U.N. Gray, 680 Skyline, 648 Magnet, 756 Brushed Pewter, 771 Mercury, 747
Soft Gray, 026 Smokey Gray, 983 Gray Haze, 737 Silver, 034 Aluminum, 121
Brushed Aluminum, 761 Structured Aluminum, 121P Perforated Brushed
Aluminum.
1) Additional Options: .008" thick slat, 20mm ladder spacing, 22.5mm
ladder spacing, Perforated slat, Inverted slats, Tilt limiter, Ring tilt, Top-
lock cordlock, Ring pull, turn clips for extruded pocket, Extension
brackets, Hold down brackets, Cut-outs, Two-slat valance, Deluxe two-
slat valance and Specialty shapes (arches, circles, and angles).
2.02 ALUMINUM BINDS BODY
A. Finishes
1. Slats
a. 1” Aluminum Slats finish selection: 544 True White, 760 Structured White, 205
White Satin, 005 White Gloss, 637 White Pearl, 375 Birch White, 386 Snowcap
White, 629 Crystal White, 630 Coconut, 042 Matte White, 065 Almost White Gloss,
112 Alabaster, 326 Alabaster Pearl, 376 Navajo White, 963 Stucco, 541 Flax, 724
Almond, 100 Vanilla, 670 Creamy Beige, 625 Desert Sand, 011 Beige, 126 Ash
Metallic, 175 Weathered Taupe, 405 Gray Dawn, 122 Greige ,044 Granite, 751
Toffee Crunch, 060 Milk Chocolate, 758 Burnished Bronze, 062 Char Brown, 168
Dark Bronze, 233 Black Satin, 763 Structured Black, 752 Simply Black, 006 Raw
Umber, 749 Modern Slate, 095 U.N. Gray, 680 Skyline, 648 Magnet, 756 Brushed
Pewter, 771 Mercury, 747 Soft Gray, 026 Smokey Gray, 983 Gray Haze, 737 Silver,
034 Aluminum, 121 Brushed Aluminum, 761 Structured Aluminum, 121P Perforated
Brushed Aluminum.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. EXAMINATOIN
A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance
with requirements for installation tolerances, operational clearances, [accurate
locations of connections to building electrical system,] and other conditions
affecting performance of the work.
B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.02. WINDOW TREATMENT INSTALLATION
A. Install window treatments level, plumb, and aligned with adjacent units per
manufacturer's written instructions.
1. Install with adequate clearance to permit smooth operation of the window
treatments through the entire operational range.
3.03. ADJUSTING
A. Adjust and balance window coverings to operate smoothly, easily, safely, and
free from binding or malfunction throughout the entire operational range.
3.04. CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Clean surfaces after installation, per manufacturer's written instructions. Do not
use cleaning methods involving heat, bleach, abrasives, or solvents.
B. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to
manufacturer and Installer, ensuring that window treatments are without damage
or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.
C. Replace damaged window treatments that cannot be repaired, in a manner
approved by Architect, before time of Substantial Completion.
3.05. DEMONSTRATION
A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance
personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain window treatments.
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