BLAST RESISTANT SAFETY GLAZING FILMS

8M CLEAR

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes blast resistant film products applied to various glass surfaces

1.2 REFERENCES

A. ANSI Z97.1: Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings—Safety Performance Specifications

and Methods of Test.
B. CPSC 16 CFR 1201: Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.
C. ASTM E-84: Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
D. GSA-TS01-2003: Standard Test Method for Glazing and Window Systems Subject to Dynamic
Overpressure Loadings.
E. ASTM D 882: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting.
F. ASTM D 1044: Test Method for Resistance of Transparent Plastics to Surface Abrasion.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Performance Properties: Provide window films with the following performance properties (on
1/8 inch clear glass):
a. Visible Light Transmittance: 83%
b. Solar Transmittance: 77%
c. Solar Reflectance: 8%
d. Solar Absorbance: 15%
e. U-Value (winter median): 1.05
f. Ultraviolet Rejection: 99%
g. Shading Coefficient: .92
h. Solar Energy Rejected: 19%
i. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 81%

B. Scratch Resistance: Provide films that have 5.0 % maximum haze increase when tested to
ASTM D 1044, using 100 revolutions, a CS-10F Taber abrading wheel and 500 g weights.

C. Impact Resistance:
a. ANSI Z97.1 / CPSC 16 CFR 1201 - Category I: Pass

D. Puncture Strength of 173 lbs under ASTM D4830.

E. Surface Burning Characteristics: Provide films that shall have a flame spread index not to
exceed 10 and a smoke density index not to exceed 40 when tested in accordance to ASTM E
84.

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F. Tensile Properties: In accordance with ASTM D 882

a. Minimum Tensile Strength: >32,000 psi.
b. Minimum Elongation at Break: >100%.
c. Minimum Break Strength: 269 lb/in.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data (on 1/8 inch clear glass): Manufacturer’s data sheets on each product to be
used.

B. Samples for Verification: (2) 12-inch square samples of each finished product specified.

C. Qualification Data: Manufacturer and Installers specified in Quality Assurance section are
required to include lists of completed projects with project names, addresses and installation
dates.

D. Manufacturer’s Testing Certifications: proof that product submitted meets or exceeds

specified requirements.

E. Closeout Submittals: Upon completion of the Work, installers are required to submit:
a. Completed warranty.
b. Cleaning and replacement instructions.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Window film manufacturer with verifiable manufacturing

facility and proven track record in safety window films for minimum of 10 years.

B. Installer Qualifications: Supply a minimum of (5) projects over 35,000 square feet of
fragment retention film that included structural silicone attachment systems. Supply at least
one fragment retention film of 100,000 square feet or more. Supply project name, address,
square footage of film installed, lineal footage of structural silicone installed, contact name
and phone number

C. Mockups: Apply specified films in locations as directed to obtain approval on installer

execution and aesthetic appearance of films selected. .

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Products to remain in manufacturer’s original, unopened packaging to prevent damage by

condensation, abnormal temperature changes, prolonged exposure to sun, or other causes, until
ready for installation.

B. All materials and solvent based materials to be disposed of in accordance with local jurisdiction
requirement.

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1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Installation of products must be in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines. Abnormal

shifts in temperature, outside temperature below 40°F, condensation on glass, frost or other
conditions need approval from manufacturer.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's warranty to cover films against crazing, cracking, delaminating or adhesive

failure agreeing to replace films that fail within 15 years from date of original installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Commonwealth Laminating & Coating, Inc.; SunTek Window

Films which is located at 345 Beaver Creek Dr., Martinsville, VA 24112; Tel: 888-321-5111;
Website: www.suntekfilms.com

B. Product Description: 8 mil clear safety window film, to be applied to interior glass surfaces,
consisting of:
a. Disposable release liner.
b. Pressure sensitive adhesive.
c. Clear layers of polyester film.
d. Scratch resistant coating.

C. Colors: Clear.

2.2 GLAZING ASSEMBLIES/ACCESSORIES:

A. General: Provide products complying with requirements of window film manufacturer with a
proven record of compatibility with surfaces present during installation.

C. Provide Level 2 blast resistance when tested in accordance with GSA TS01 and impact
resistance complying with ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201: Category I, using 4-sided, wet
glaze attachment with:
a. SunTek Window Film 8M Clear
b. ¼ inch clear, annealed glass
c. Structural silicone sealant

D. Cleaners and other accessories: Types recommended by window film manufacturer.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine glass and surrounding frames for conditions that could negatively affect installation.
These would include:
a. Any glass that is broken, chipped, cracked, abraded, or damaged in any way.
b. Unsecured frames that are not securely anchored and/or show signs of defects
c. Unsatisfactory preparation and cleaning of glass, leaving behind dust, paint, oil,
mildew and/or any other contaminants that would hinder proper adhesion.

B. Once installation has commenced, acceptance of conditions is implied. Because of this,

proceed with installation only after all unsatisfactory conditions have been remedied.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Comply with manufacturer's instructions for surface preparation.

B. Clean glass surfaces of substances of any/all contaminants that would hinder proper adhesion
such as dust, paint, oil, mildew, etc.

C. Protect all adjacent surfaces including frames, upholstery, carpeting, etc.

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3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install in accordance with window film manufacturer’s written installation

instructions applicable to products and applications indicated
a. Install with no gaps or overlaps, except allowed gap at perimeter of 1/16” to 1/8”
b. Do not remove release liner from individual pieces of film until glass has been
properly prepared and each piece of film is cut and ready for installation.
c. Install film with proper mounting solution recommended by window film
manufacturer.
d. Install film without air bubbles, creases, pinholes, curled edges or blemishes (in
accordance with manufacturer’s acceptable guidelines.)
e. Seams – Not approved for Blast Hazard Mitigation applications.
1. Seam only if required due to available material sizes in comparison with
needs of glazing unit
2. Horizontal seams not approved. Vertical seams to be installed without gaps
or overlaps.

B. Glazing Attachment System: Where film attachment is required, only DOW 995 structural
silicone may be used. The installation of the silicone is to be in accordance with the GSA
requirements for wet glaze attachment systems and Dow Corning’s installation techniques as
described in Dow’s published article TECHtalk entitled The Use of Dow Corning 995 Silicone
Structural Adhesive in Retrofit Protective Glazing Installations. In general, the silicone is to
cover 1/2" of the fragment retention film and ½” of the window frame. The existing window
glazing gasket is not included as part of the ½” coverage. The silicone is to be applied as a
triangular bead. Concave beads, beads that attach to the existing glazing gasket only or do not
cover approximately ½” of the film and ½” of the metal window frame are unacceptable.

END OF SECTION

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