Plastic Skylights

Specifications
SECTION 07810 – PLASTIC UNIT SKYLIGHTS
PART 1 – GENERAL 07810-2/5

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES 07810-2/5
1.2 REFERENCES 07810-2/5
1.3 SUBMITTALS 07810-3/5
1.4 WARRANTY 07810-3/5
PART 2 - PRODUCTS 07810-3/5

2.1 MATERIALS 07810-3/5
2.2 PLASTIC SKYLIGHT UNITS 07810-4/5
2.3 FABRICATION 07810-5/5
2.4 FACTORY FINISHING 07810-5/5
PART 3 - EXECUTION 07810-5/5

3.1 INSTALLATION 07810-5/5
PLASTIC UNIT SKYLIGHT 07810-1/5

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SECTION 07810 - PLASTIC UNIT SKYLIGHTS
1. PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Plastic unit skylights with integral insulated curb.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (SASO)
SASO 79 Aluminum and aluminum alloys products for architectural

application Part 1: Sheets, strips, bars and structural sections.
SASO 80 Testing methods for aluminum and aluminum alloys products

for building purposes Part 1: Sheets, strips, bars and structural sections.
B. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturer Association
AAMA-603.8 - Pigmented Organic Coating on Extruded Aluminum.
AAMA-605.2 - High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural

Extrusions and Panels
AAMA-606.1 - Color Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum
AAMA-607.1 - Clear Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum
C. ASTM - American Society of Testing and Materials:
ASTM B 209 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
ASTM B 221 - Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes and

Tubes
ASTM C 920 - Specifications for Elastomeric Joint Sealants
ASTM D 256 - Test Method for Impact Resistance of Plastics and Electrical
Insulating materials
ASTM D 635 - Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of
Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in Horizontal Position
ASTM D 1929 - Test Method for Ignition Properties of Plastics
ASTM 2843 - Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning o
Decomposition of Plastics

ASTM D 4586 - Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos Free
ASTM D 4802 - Specifications for Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic

Plastic Sheet
D. NAAMM - National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers
NAAMM - Metal Finishes Manual: For Architectural and Metal Products
E. National Roofing Contractors Association
The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual
F. Steel Structures Painting Council
SSPC Paint System # 12: Cold-Applied Asphalt Mastic (Extra Thick Film)
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Provide configurations, dimensions of individual components,

elevations, plans, sections, finishes, profile, including characteristics of light
admitted, transparency, and insulation value of unit.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicating fabrication and installation of skylights, including,

locations, fastening methods, construction and installation details.
C. Samples for initial selection purposes showing manufacturer's full range of

color available for each type of skylight glazing, retainers, frame and curb.
D. Submit manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations.
1.4 WARRANTY
A. Provide 5 years manufacturer's warranty including coverage of weather and

water tightness of skylight assembly and seal with roofing system.
2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Aluminum Sheets: ASTM B 209 for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy 3005-

H25 and temper as required to suit forming operations and finish
requirements.
B. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B 221, alloy 6063-T52 or alloy and temper as

required to suit forming operations and finish requirements.

C. Plastic Sheets: Monolithic, formable, transparent or tinted with good weather

and impact resistance.
1. Polycarbonate: Thermoformable, monolithic polycarbonate sheets

manufactured by the extrusion process, UV-resistant, with average
impact strength of 638 to 850J/m of width when tested according to
ASTM D 256.
D. Fasteners: Same metal as metal being fastened, or non-magnetic stainless

steel or other non-corrosive metal as recommended by manufacturer.
E. Bituminous Coating: SSPC-Paint #12, solvent type, bituminous mastic,

nominally free of sulphur and contains no asbestos fibers, compounded for
0.4 mm dry film thickness per coating.
F. Mastic Sealant: Pollyisobutylene; non-hardening, non-shrinking, non-drying,

non-migrating sealant.
G. Elastomeric Sealant: Generic type recommended by unit manufacturer and

compatible with joint surfaces. ASTM C 920, Type S; Grade NS; Class 25
and Uses NT, G,A (and as applicable to joint substrates indicated) O.
H. Roofing Cement: ASTM D 4586, non-asbestos-fibrated, asphalt cement

designed for trowel application or other adhesive compatible with roofing
system.
2.2 PLASTIC SKYLIGHT UNITS
A. General: Factory-assembled unit consisting of plastic glazing, extruded

aluminum glazing retainer, gasketing, inner frame designed to mount on
separate curb and self-contained flashing.
B. Condensation Control: Fabricated skylight units with integral internal gutters

and non-clogging weeps to collect and dispose condensation.
C. Thermal Break: Fabricated skylight units with thermal barrier separating

interior metal frame from materials exposed to outside temperature.
D. Shape and Size: Pyramidal unless otherwise shown on Drawings.
E. Glazing: Insulated Thermoformed Polycarbonate.
1. Sheet Thickness: Provide double glazed plastic sheet with thickness

required for 1.9 kPa positive (external) loading and 0.95 kPa negative
or uplift (internal) loading as recommended by skylight manufacturer
for unit size and shape.
2. Profile: As indicated on Drawings.

3. Glazing Color: Tinted for the outside and transparent for the inside;
color of tint shall be as approved by the Contracting Officer.
4. Glazing Gasket: Manufacturer standard glazing system of EPDM or

neoprene gasket.
2.3 FABRICATION
A. Fabricate free of visual distortion and defects.
B. Provide for removal of condensation.
C. Provide weathertight assembly.
D. Fabricate to drain water entering joints, or migrating moisture occurring

within unit, to exterior.
2.4 FACTORY FINISHING
A. Aluminum: Color-anodized finish, as selected by the Contracting Officer

from the manufacturer standard product range of finishes.
3. PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Coordinate with installation of roofing system and related flashing.
C. Apply bituminous paint on aluminum surfaces of units in contact with

cementitious materials or dissimilar metals.
D. Provide weathertight installation.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 07810 – PLASTIC UNIT SKYLIGHTS

PART 1 – GENERAL 07810-2/5

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 07810-3/5

PART 3 - EXECUTION 07810-5/5

PLASTIC UNIT SKYLIGHT 07810-1/5

SECTION 07810 - PLASTIC UNIT SKYLIGHTS

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Plastic unit skylights with integral insulated curb.

A. SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (SASO)

SASO 79 Aluminum and aluminum alloys products for architectural

SASO 80 Testing methods for aluminum and aluminum alloys products

B. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturer Association

AAMA-603.8 - Pigmented Organic Coating on Extruded Aluminum.

AAMA-605.2 - High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural

AAMA-606.1 - Color Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum

AAMA-607.1 - Clear Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum

C. ASTM - American Society of Testing and Materials:

ASTM B 209 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

ASTM B 221 - Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes and

ASTM C 920 - Specifications for Elastomeric Joint Sealants

ASTM D 1929 - Test Method for Ignition Properties of Plastics

PLASTIC UNIT SKYLIGHT 07810-2/5

ASTM D 4586 - Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos Free

ASTM D 4802 - Specifications for Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic

D. NAAMM - National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

NAAMM - Metal Finishes Manual: For Architectural and Metal Products

E. National Roofing Contractors Association

The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual

F. Steel Structures Painting Council

A. Product Data: Provide configurations, dimensions of individual components,

B. Shop Drawings: Indicating fabrication and installation of skylights, including,

C. Samples for initial selection purposes showing manufacturer's full range of

D. Submit manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations.

A. Provide 5 years manufacturer's warranty including coverage of weather and

A. Aluminum Sheets: ASTM B 209 for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy 3005-

B. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B 221, alloy 6063-T52 or alloy and temper as

PLASTIC UNIT SKYLIGHT 07810-3/5

C. Plastic Sheets: Monolithic, formable, transparent or tinted with good weather

1. Polycarbonate: Thermoformable, monolithic polycarbonate sheets

D. Fasteners: Same metal as metal being fastened, or non-magnetic stainless

E. Bituminous Coating: SSPC-Paint #12, solvent type, bituminous mastic,

F. Mastic Sealant: Pollyisobutylene; non-hardening, non-shrinking, non-drying,

G. Elastomeric Sealant: Generic type recommended by unit manufacturer and

H. Roofing Cement: ASTM D 4586, non-asbestos-fibrated, asphalt cement

2.2 PLASTIC SKYLIGHT UNITS

A. General: Factory-assembled unit consisting of plastic glazing, extruded

B. Condensation Control: Fabricated skylight units with integral internal gutters

C. Thermal Break: Fabricated skylight units with thermal barrier separating

D. Shape and Size: Pyramidal unless otherwise shown on Drawings.

E. Glazing: Insulated Thermoformed Polycarbonate.

1. Sheet Thickness: Provide double glazed plastic sheet with thickness

2. Profile: As indicated on Drawings.

PLASTIC UNIT SKYLIGHT 07810-4/5

4. Glazing Gasket: Manufacturer standard glazing system of EPDM or

A. Fabricate free of visual distortion and defects.

B. Provide for removal of condensation.

C. Provide weathertight assembly.