BRANTEC GLAZING SYSTEMS INC. TEST REPORT€¦ · NAFS – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights” and A440S1‐17 “Canadian Supplement

BRANTEC GLAZING SYSTEMS INC. TEST REPORT TEST REPORT ISSUED TO Brantec Glazing Systems Inc. 103 – 8288 North Fraser Way Burnaby, BC V3N 0E9 Canada SPECIFICATION AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440‐08 AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440‐11 A440S1‐09 A440S1‐17

PRODUCT SERIES & TYPE Aluminum Casement – Fixed Combination Window Wall System

PRIMARY DESIGNATION Class AW – PG45 – Size Tested 2580 x 2615 mm (102 x 103 in) – Type C, FW

SECONDARY DESIGNATION Positive Design Pressure = 2160 Pa (45.1 psf) Negative Design Pressure = 2160 Pa (45.1 psf) Water Penetration Resistance = 730 Pa (15.3 psf) Canadian Air Leakage Resistance = A3 REPORT NUMBER 103141992COQ‐001A

REVISION ISSUE DATE 22‐May‐2019

ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE 22‐Sept‐2017

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TEST REPORT FOR BRANTEC GLAZING SYSTEMS INC. Report No.: 103141992COQ‐001A Revision Date: 22‐May‐2019

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CONCLUSION

The Aluminum Casement – Fixed Combination Window Wall System, submitted by Brantec Glazing Systems Inc., tested and described within this report, achieved the overall performance requirements of Class AW – PG45 when tested in accordance with NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17.

_ _ ______ Jason Komorski David Park

TECHNICIAN REVIEWER BUILDING PRODUCTS BUILDING PRODUCTS


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SECTION 1 SUMMARY OF RESULTS

A summary of results for AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440‐08 “Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and unit skylights”, AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440‐11 “Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and unit skylights”, A440S1‐09 “Canadian Supplement to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights” and A440S1‐17 “Canadian Supplement to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights”are as indicated in the table below:

Evaluation Property Results Operational Force (overall) US – Pass; Can – Pass

Air Leakage Resistance @ 300 Pa (6.3 psf) US – Pass; Can – Case = A3, Fixed = Fixed Water Penetration Resistance (Static & Cyclic) 730 Pa (15.3 psf)

Vent / Sash / Door Leaf Cycling Pass Locking Hardware Cycling Pass

Misuse Test Pass Thermal Cycling Pass

Uniform Load – Deflection 2160 Pa (45.1 psf) Uniform Load – Structural 3240 Pa (67.7 psf) Forced Entry Resistance Gr.20

Sash Vertical Deflection Test Pass Sash and Hardware Load Test Pass

Sash / Leaf Torsion Test Pass Thermoplastic Corner Weld Test N/A

Insect Screen Serviceability N/A

Details of the tested results can be found in Section 7 of this report. Primary and Secondary Designations are as indicated below:

Aluminum Casement – Fixed Combination Window Wall System Class AW – PG45 – Size Tested 2580 x 2615 mm (102 x 103 in) – Type C, FW Secondary Designator Positive Design Pressure = 2160 Pa (45.1 psf) Negative Design Pressure = 2160 Pa (45.1 psf) Water Penetration Resistance = 730 Pa (15.3 psf) Canadian Air Leakage Resistance = A3



SECTION 2 INDEX

SECTION NAMES PAGE

SUMMARY OF RESULTS .................................................................................................................. 3

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................... 4

OBJECTIVE .................................................................................................................................... 6

SAMPLE ASSEMBLY AND DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 6

TESTING AND EVALUATION METHODS .......................................................................................... 11 OPERATING FORCE ................................................................................................................................. 11 AIR LEAKAGE RESISTANCE ....................................................................................................................... 11 CYCLIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE ............................................................................................... 11 STATIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE .............................................................................................. 11 VENT / SASH / DOOR LEAF CYCLING (FIRST HALF) ..................................................................................... 11 LOCKING HARDWARE CYCLING (FIRST HALF) ............................................................................................ 12 MISUSE TEST.......................................................................................................................................... 12 VENT / SASH / DOOR LEAF CYCLING (SECOND HALF) ................................................................................. 12 LOCKING HARDWARE CYCLING (SECOND HALF) ........................................................................................ 12 OPERATING FORCE #2 ............................................................................................................................ 12 THERMAL CYCLING ................................................................................................................................. 12 UNIFORM LOAD DEFLECTION .................................................................................................................. 12 AIR LEAKAGE RESISTANCE #2 .................................................................................................................. 13 CYCLIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE #2 .......................................................................................... 13 STATIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE #2 .......................................................................................... 13 UNIFORM LOAD STRUCTURAL ................................................................................................................. 13 FORCED ENTRY RESISTANCE .................................................................................................................... 13 SASH VERTICAL DEFLECTION TEST ........................................................................................................... 13 SASH AND HARDWARE LOAD TEST .......................................................................................................... 13 SASH / LEAF TORSION TEST ..................................................................................................................... 14 THERMOPLASTIC CORNER WELD TEST ..................................................................................................... 14 INSECT SCREEN SERVICEABILITY .............................................................................................................. 14 DEVIATION FROM STANDARD METHOD ................................................................................................... 14

TEST EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................ 14

RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS ...................................................................................................... 15 OPERATING FORCE ................................................................................................................................. 15 AIR LEAKAGE RESISTANCE ....................................................................................................................... 15 CYCLIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE ............................................................................................... 15 STATIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE .............................................................................................. 15 VENT / SASH / DOOR LEAF CYCLING (FIRST HALF) ..................................................................................... 16



LOCKING HARDWARE CYCLING (FIRST HALF) ............................................................................................ 16 MISUSE TEST.......................................................................................................................................... 16 VENT / SASH / DOOR LEAF CYCLING (SECOND HALF) ................................................................................. 16 LOCKING HARDWARE CYCLING (SECOND HALF) ........................................................................................ 16 OPERATING FORCE #2 ............................................................................................................................ 16 THERMAL CYCLING ................................................................................................................................. 17 UNIFORM LOAD – DEFLECTION ............................................................................................................... 17 AIR LEAKAGE RESISTANCE #2 .................................................................................................................. 18 CYCLIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE #2 .......................................................................................... 18 STATIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE #2 .......................................................................................... 18 UNIFORM LOAD – STRUCTURAL .............................................................................................................. 18 FORCED ENTRY RESISTANCE .................................................................................................................... 19 SASH VERTICAL DEFLECTION TEST ........................................................................................................... 19 SASH AND HARDWARE LOAD TEST .......................................................................................................... 19 SASH / LEAF TORSION TEST ..................................................................................................................... 19 INSECT SCREEN SERVICEABILITY .............................................................................................................. 19 THERMOPLASTIC CORNER WELD TEST ..................................................................................................... 19

CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................. 20

APPENDIX A: DRAWINGS .............................................................................................................. 21

APPENDIX B: PHOTOGRAPHS ........................................................................................................ 30

APPENDIX C: REVISION TABLE ....................................................................................................... 41



SECTION 3 OBJECTIVE

Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. (Intertek) has conducted testing for Brantec Glazing Systems Inc. (Brantec) on a 2580 mm (101.6”) x 2615 mm (103.0”) Aluminum Casement – Fixed Combination Window Wall System. Testing was conducted in accordance with following standard / specification:

AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/ A440‐08 “Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and unit skylights” (NAFS‐08)

A440S1‐09 “Canadian Supplement to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights” (A440S1‐09)

AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/ A440‐11 “Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and unit skylights” (NAFS‐11)

A440S1‐17 “Canadian Supplement to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights” (A440S1‐17)

This evaluation was started on July 19, 2017 and completed on August 18, 2017.

SECTION 4 SAMPLE ASSEMBLY AND DESCRIPTION Manufacturer Information

Brantec Glazing Systems Inc. 103 – 8288 North Fraser Way Burnaby, BC V3N 0E9 Canada

Model Name Aluminum Casement – Fixed Combination Window Wall System

Installation Test Buck: 2x6, #2 & better spf, box w/ 2x12, #2 & better spf, cladding, butt joints

secured with 2x #10 x 4" deck screws. The 2x12 clad was also butt jointed together with 4x #10 x 4" deck screws and secured to the 2x6 with #10 x 3‐1/2" flat head screws at least at every 305 mm (12"). The buck was lined with a peel and stick membrane on the exterior side. Specimen to Buck:

#12 x 2” tek screws are used through the track profile, into the buck, oriented parallel to the plane of glass. 7x through each jamb and the head. Each screw head is sealed with silicone.

The sill is installed with an aluminum angle, approximately 3 mm (0.12”) thick, 51 mm (2”) wide x 25 mm (1”) tall, the full width of the sample. 11x #10 x 2” Tek screws were used to secure the angle to the test buck. 12x #10 x 3/4" self‐tapping pan‐head screws were used to secure the angle to the window frame.

Silicone was used to seal all joints of the test buck as well as the rough opening of



the buck, full perimeter on both the interior and exterior side. An aluminum length of 19 Gauge brakeshape flashing was used under the full

width of the sample, approximately 140 mm (5‐1/2”) x 70 mm (2‐3/4”)

Size

Overall Size: Width: 2580 mm (101.6”) Height: 2615 mm (103.0”)

Casement Size: Width: 995 mm (39.2”) Height: 1595 mm (62.8”)

Large Fixed Size: Width: 1585 mm (62.4”) Height: 2615 mm (103.0”)

Small Fixed Size: Width: 995 mm (39.2”) Height: 1020 mm (40.2”)

Track Material: Two‐piece aluminum that snap together, with pour and de‐bridge thermal

break by Azon. One style track assembly used along the jambs and another style used along the

head to support the main frame profile. The head track contains two lengths of a splined EPDM gasket, see weather‐stripping

section for further detail.

Main Frame

Material: Aluminum with pour and de‐bridge thermal break by Azon. 2x lengths of styrofoam rectangle profiles with dimensions of approximately 13 mm (1/2”) x 38 mm (1‐1/2”) used in the jambs, and 24 mm (1”) x 52 mm (2”) used in the head, each adhered to the rough‐opening side of the frame cavity.

Corners: Frame corners are butt joined to the sill, jambs are secured to the sill with the use of 4x #12 x 1‐1/2” lag bolts. The jambs are secured to the head with the use of two aluminum pieces, a sleeve and an end dam, welded together and slid in to the grooves of either profile, sealed to each profile with silicone.

Reinforcement: None A splined EPDM gasket is used on the exterior‐most and interior‐most face of the

jamb profiles, to seal to the track. The jambs and head are also sealed to the exterior side of the track profile with a cap bead of silicone.

Vent Frame Material: Aluminum with pour and de‐bridge thermal break by Azon. Each profile has 1x length of styrofoam rectangle profiles with dimensions of approximately 13 mm (1/2”) x 38 mm (1‐1/2”), each adhered to the inside cavity of the profile.

Corners: Frame corners are mitre cut and joined with the use of an aluminum corner key. Corner key is secured in the profile by dimpling the step of the aluminum frame in to the corner key. Silicone is used around the corner key as well as the inside edge



of the mitre joint. Secured to the main‐frame with the use of #8 x 1‐1/2” pan‐head screws. 3x used

along the head, approximately 127 mm (5”) from either corner, and through the hole of the swing limiter 305 mm (12”) from the hinge side. 2x along the hinge side, 152 mm (6”) and 686 mm (27”) from the bottom. 2x along the locking side, 102 mm (4”) and 533 mm (21”) from the bottom.

The vent frame is sealed to the main frame on the interior side with the use of a hollow bulb gasket as described in the weather‐stripping section, and on the exterior side with a full perimeter of silicone used in the gap between frame profiles.

Vertical Mullion

One vertical combination mullion Reinforcement: None. Material: 2x aluminum profiles that snap together, each with a pour and de‐bridge

thermal break by Azon. Each profile has 2x lengths of styrofoam rectangle profiles with dimensions of approximately 13 mm (1/2”) x 38 mm (1‐1/2”), each adhered to the inside cavity of each profile.

Silicone is used in the joint where the two profiles snap together, full length on the exterior and interior side.

Horizontal Mullion

One horizontal integral mullion Reinforcement: None. Material: Aluminum with a pour and de‐bridge thermal break by Azon. Secured to the jamb and intersecting vertical mullion with the use of 4x #12 x 1‐1/2”

lag bolts. Silicone is used at either end connection of the mullion

Operable Vent

Material: Interior side is aluminum with a snap‐on polyamide thermal profile on the exterior side of the sash.

Corners: Mitre cut and joined with the use of a corner key. Corner key is secured in the profile by dimpling the step of the aluminum frame in to the corner key. Silicone is used around the corner key as well as the inside edge of the mitre joint.

Sash Size: Width: 845 mm (33.3") Height: 1445 mm (56.9")

Locks and Hardware

Multi‐point (3‐point) lock system controlled through a lock handle set located at 406 mm (16”) from the bottom inside edge of the sash. Tie bar with 3 locking points slides in a slot on the outside perimeter of the sash. Keepers: 3x keepers used on the locking jamb of the casement frame, centered

approximately 165 mm (6‐1/2”), 705 mm (27‐3/4”) and 1245 mm (49”) from the bottom inside edge of the casement frame. Each keeper secured with 3x #8 x 5/8" pan‐head screws and sealed to the frame profile with silicone.

2x swing limiters are used, one on the top rail and one on the bottom rail of the sash.



Secured to the sash with 3x #8 x 5/8” pan‐head screws. Secured to the horizontal mullion of the frame with 4 x #8 x 5/8” pan‐head screws, and secured to the head of the frame with 3x #8 x 5/8” pan‐head screws and 1x #8 x 1‐1/2” pan‐head screws which is also used to secure the casement frame in to the main‐frame. Silicone was used between the swing limiter and the frame profile.

One continuous hinge assembly was used along the entire hinge stile of the sash. Secured to each the sash and the frame with 21x #8 x 3/4" flat‐head screws.

2x sash alignment blocks with a roller used on the horizontal mullion of the sash. Centered approximately 133 mm (5‐1/4”) from the inside edge of the latching corner, and 197 mm (7‐3/4”) from the inside edge of the hinge corner. Each secured to the frame with 2x #8 x 3/4” flat‐head screws. Silicone is used between the sash alignment blocks and the frame profile. 2x stainless steel slides are secured to the bottom of the sash, for the alignment blocks to slide on. Each secured to the bottom rail of the sash with 2x #8 x 5/8” pan‐head screws.

Drainage 6mm (0.24”) diameter drain holes in various locations are drilled in to the main frame jamb profiles and vertical mullion profiles, to provide drainage down the jambs and mullion. 1x in each jamb and vertical mullion profile, aligned with the lowest point of the top of the horizontal mullion, as well as 1x at the bottom of the exterior‐most cavity of the horizontal mullion profile. 1x in each jamb and vertical mullion profile, aligned with the bottom of the cavity for the head main‐frame profile on each the interior and exterior side. 1x in each jamb and vertical mullion profile, aligned with the lowest point of the top of the sill, as well as 1x at the bottom of the exterior‐most cavity of the sill profile.

4x 25 mm (1”) wide slots were cut from the exterior side of the silicone between the sill flashing and sill profile to allow for drainage out from the bottom of the jamb and vertical mullion profiles, centered approximately 89 mm (3.50”) from the outside edge of jamb or mullion profile.

Weather‐strip The sash has an EPDM hollow bulb seal along the top and bottom rail and latching

stile, around the exterior‐most edge, kerf inserted. Applied as 1 strip, turned around the corners.

The sash has an EPDM fin seal used, at the mid‐step on the outside perimeter of the sash inserted into a T‐slot. Applied as 4 strips with the corners over‐lapped.

The Casement frame has 2x full perimeters of interior facing EPDM hollow bulb gasket. One full perimeter on the interior‐most surface is to seal the casement frame to the main‐frame. A second full perimeter used to seal against the casement sash. Corners are mitre cut and sealed with silicone.

The mainframe jamb profiles have 2x lengths of EPDM splined gaskets on the exterior‐most and the interior‐most of the profile, to seal against the jamb tracks

The two‐piece head track has an EPDM gasket used on each piece. The exterior side has an interior facing spline gasket. The interior side has an exterior facing hollow bulb gasket.



Fixed Glazing

IGU specification: 6 mm / 6 mm clear annealed with a 12 mm Stainless Steel Spacer, sealed

together using hot melt butyl. Overall thickness, 24 mm (~1")

Laid‐in, interior glazed on top of a full perimeter of black butyl tape, approximately 10 mm (0.38”) x 3 mm (0.12”). Silicone is used around the outside of the glazing tape perimeter at the corners, extending approximately 150 mm (5.9”) away from each corner.

A white foam backer rod approximately 10 mm (3/8”) diameter was used around the entire glass unit, and a full perimeter silicone bead was applied on the interior side of the backer rod.

Glazing Blocks: 2x 6 mm (0.24”) x 102 mm (4.00”) x 22 mm (0.87”) neoprene setting blocks used. Used under the glass, centered approximately 229 mm (9”) from either inside corner.

Glazing Stops: Aluminum with an EPDM glazing gasket.

Casement Glazing

IGU specification: 6 mm / 6 mm clear tempered with a 12 mm Stainless Steel Spacer, sealed

together using hot melt butyl. Overall thickness, 24 mm (~1")

Laid‐in, exterior glazed on top of a full perimeter of glazing silicone and a black closed cell foam gasket, approximately 11 mm (0.43”) x 6 mm (0.25”).

A white foam backer rod approximately 10 mm (3/8”) diameter was used around the entire glass unit, and a full perimeter silicone bead was applied on the exterior side of the backer rod, flush with the exterior face of the glass unit.

Glazing Blocks: 2x 6 mm (0.24”) x 52 mm (2.00”) x 22 mm (0.87”) neoprene setting blocks used. Used under the glass unit, adjacent to either side stile.

Glazing Stops: None

Drawings Copy of drawings supplied by Brantec Glazing Systems Inc. included in Appendix A.



SECTION 5 TESTING AND EVALUATION METHODS OPERATING FORCE The Operating Force Test was performed on the sash and latch in accordance with ASTM E2068‐00(2016). The forces required initiate motion of the operable panel from both the fully open and fully closed positions, as well as the force required to maintain motion to the opposite limits of travel, were measured. The forces required to open and close the latches were also recorded. AIR LEAKAGE RESISTANCE The Air Leakage Resistance Test was performed in accordance with ASTM E283‐04(2012), “Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen”. Air infiltration and exfiltration tests were performed using test pressures of 300 Pa (6.27 psf). The maximum air leakage rate was calculated and compared to the allowable air leakage. CYCLIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE The Cyclic Water Penetration Resistance Test was performed in accordance with ASTM E547‐00(2016) “Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference” (ASTM E547). The test was performed using the specified pressure differential and a water spray rate of at least 204 L/m2 per hour (5.0 U.S. gal/ft2 per hour). Each cycle consisted of five minutes with the pressure applied and one minute with the pressure released, during which the water spray was continuously applied. STATIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE The Static Water Penetration Resistance Test was performed in accordance with ASTM E331‐00(2016) “Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference” (ASTM E331). The test was performed using the specified pressure differential and a water spray rate of at least 204 L/m2 per hour (5.0 U.S. gal/ft2 per hour). Duration of the test was 15 minutes, during which the water spray and air pressure was continuously applied. VENT / SASH / DOOR LEAF CYCLING (FIRST HALF) The Vent / Sash / Door Leaf Cycling Test was performed in accordance with AAMA 910‐16 “Voluntary “Life Cycle” Specifications and Test Methods for AW Class Architectural Windows and Doors” (AAMA 910). The Vent / Sash / Door Leaf was opened to at least 90° or the extent of its travel and then back to closed. This was performed for 2000 cycles where one cycle is considered the single action of open then close.



LOCKING HARDWARE CYCLING (FIRST HALF) The Locking Hardware Cycling Test was performed in accordance with AAMA 910. Each of the locking hardware on the test specimen was operated for 2000 cycles where one cycle is considered the single action of ‘lock’ then ‘unlock’ positions. MISUSE TEST The Misuse test was performed in accordance with Section 3.6 of AAMA 910. VENT / SASH / DOOR LEAF CYCLING (SECOND HALF) The Vent / Sash / Door Leaf Cycling Test was performed in accordance with AAMA 910. The second half of this test was performed for 2000 cycles. LOCKING HARDWARE CYCLING (SECOND HALF) The Locking Hardware Cycling Test was performed in accordance with AAMA 910. The second half of this test was performed for 2000 cycles.. OPERATING FORCE #2 The Operating Force Test was repeated at the conclusion of the second half of the locking hardware cycling. THERMAL CYCLING The Thermal Cycling Test was performed in general accordance with AAMA 501.5 “Test Method for Thermal Cycling of Exterior Walls” following the cycle and temperature requirements in Section 3.7 of AAMA 910. The test consisted of six cycles of hot, 82°C (180°F) and cold, ‐18°C (0°F). UNIFORM LOAD DEFLECTION The Uniform Load Deflection tests were conducted in accordance with ASTM E330/E330M‐14 “Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference” (ASTM E330), Procedure A. The tests were performed in both the positive and negative directions. After a 10 second preload (50% of the test load), followed by 1 minute with the pressure released, the tests were conducted at the specified test pressure for a period of 10 seconds. Deflections were measured at the mid‐span and at the ends. The end deflections were averaged and subtracted from the mid‐span deflection (to eliminate deflections caused by movement at the ends of the structural supporting members). Polyethylene film was used during the positive wind pressure sequences.



AIR LEAKAGE RESISTANCE #2 The Air Leakage Resistance test was repeated. CYCLIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE #2 The Cyclic Water Penetration Resistance test was repeated. STATIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE #2 The Static Water Penetration Resistance test was repeated. UNIFORM LOAD STRUCTURAL The Uniform Load Structural tests were conducted in accordance with ASTM E330/E330M‐14 “Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference” (ASTM E330), Procedure A. After a 10 second preload (50% of test load), followed by 1 minute with the pressure released, the sample was subjected to a Uniform Load Structural test using a specified test pressure for a time of 10 seconds. The test was performed in both the positive and negative directions. After the test loads were released, the permanent deflections were recorded and the specimen was inspected for failure or permanent deformation of any part of the system that would cause any operational malfunction. Polyethylene film was used during the positive wind pressure sequences. FORCED ENTRY RESISTANCE The Forced‐entry Resistance Test was conducted in accordance with ASTM F588‐14 “Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact”. This included the Disassembly, Sash Manipulation, Lock Hardware Manipulation, and Assembly Tests. SASH VERTICAL DEFLECTION TEST The Sash Vertical Deflection Test was performed in accordance with Section 5.3.6.4.3 of NAFS‐08 and Section 9.3.6.4.2 of NAFS‐11. After the test load was released, the specimen was inspected for failure or permanent deformation of any part of the system that would cause any operational malfunction. SASH AND HARDWARE LOAD TEST The Sash and Hardware Load (distributed load) Test was performed in accordance with Section 5.3.6.6.2 of NAFS‐08 and Section 9.3.6.5.2 of NAFS‐11. After the test load was released, the specimen was inspected for failure or permanent deformation of any part of the system that would cause any operational malfunction.



SASH / LEAF TORSION TEST The Sash / Leaf Torsion Test was performed in accordance with Section 5.3.6.4.2 of NAFS‐08 and Section 7.3.4.2 of NAFS‐11. After the test load was released, the specimen was inspected for failure or permanent deformation of any part of the system that would cause any operational malfunction. THERMOPLASTIC CORNER WELD TEST Test not applicable INSECT SCREEN SERVICEABILITY Test not applicable. DEVIATION FROM STANDARD METHOD There were no noted deviations from the test standards used in the evaluation reported herein. SECTION 6 TEST EQUIPMENT Equipment used during testing is listed as follows:

Test Equipment Intertek ID#

Air Leakage Resistance,

Water Penetration Resistance, and

Uniform Load Deflection / Structural

Fenestration Testing Control Unit 60650

Water spray assembly 60651

60652

20” Line Gauge

60673

64928

64926

64923

64920

64922

Forced‐entry Resistance

5000 lbs Load Cell P60691


P60689


Sash Vertical Deflection Test and

Sash / Leaf Torsion Test

Digital Force Gauge D2710

Mitutoyo Digital Deflection Gauge P60175

Sash and Hardware Load Test Digital Force Gauge D2710



SECTION 7 RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS OPERATING FORCE The forces required to operate the system:

Initiate Opening: 107.6 N (24.2 lbs) Initiate Closing: 32.8 N (7.4 lbs) Maintain Opening: 48.6 N (10.9 lbs) Maintain Closing: 110.6 N (24.9 lbs) Latch Opening: 86.4 N (19.4 lbs) Latch Closing: 91.6 N (20.6 lbs)

Maximum allowable force to initiate motion: 155 N (34.9 lbs) Maximum allowable force to maintain motion: 135 N (30.4 lbs) Maximum allowable force to open and close latch: 100 N (22.5 lbs) The tested specimen met the performance requirements of NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17 for Operating Force. AIR LEAKAGE RESISTANCE Air test data is indicated in the following table:

Property Area m2 (ft2) Infiltration Rate L/s*m2 (cfm/ft2)

Exfiltration Rate L/s*m2 (cfm/ft2)

Compliance US (CAN)

Overall Assembly @ 300 Pa 6.75 (72.62) 0.01 (0.00) 0.05 (0.01) Pass (A3) Casement @ 300 Pa 1.59 (17.08) 0.00 (0.00) 0.01 (0.00) Pass (A3) Overall Fixed @ 300 Pa 5.16 (55.54) 0.01 (0.00) 0.06 (0.01) Pass (Fixed)

Allowable Leakage Rates Maximum allowable air leakage rate (US): 1.5 L/s*m2, 0.3 cfm/ft2 Maximum allowable air leakage rate (CAN – A3): 0.5 L/s*m2, 0.1 cfm/ft2 Maximum allowable air leakage rate (CAN – Fixed): 0.1 L/s*m2, 0.05 cfm/ft2

The overall system met the US and Canadian performance requirements as reported above when evaluated under NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17. CYCLIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE During the 24‐minute test period, using a pressure differential of 730 Pa (15.3 psf), there was no water leakage observed. The system met the (CAN) PG100 Water Penetration Resistance performance requirements under NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17. STATIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE During the 15‐minute test period, using a pressure differential of 730 Pa (15.3 psf), there was no water leakage observed. The system met the (CAN) PG100 Water Penetration Resistance performance requirements under NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17.



VENT / SASH / DOOR LEAF CYCLING (FIRST HALF) After 2000 cycles, there was found to be no failure or permanent deformation to the system that would cause any operational malfunction. The system met the Vent / Cycling / Door Leaf Cycling performance requirements of AAMA 910. LOCKING HARDWARE CYCLING (FIRST HALF) After 2000 cycles, there was found to be no failure or permanent deformation to the system that would cause any operational malfunction. The system met the Locking Hardware Cycling performance requirements of AAMA 910. MISUSE TEST After the loads were removed, there was found to be no failure or permanent deformation to the system that would cause any operational malfunction. The system met the Misuse test performance requirements of AAMA 910. VENT / SASH / DOOR LEAF CYCLING (SECOND HALF) After 2000 cycles, there was found to be no failure or permanent deformation to the system that would cause any operational malfunction. The system met the Vent / Cycling / Door Leaf Cycling performance requirements of AAMA 910. LOCKING HARDWARE CYCLING (SECOND HALF) After 2000 cycles, there was found to be no failure or permanent deformation to the system that would cause any operational malfunction. The system met the Locking Hardware Cycling performance requirements of AAMA 910. OPERATING FORCE #2 The forces required to operate the system:

Initiate Opening: 118.0 N (26.5 lbs) Initiate Closing: 6.4 N (1.4 lbs) Maintain Opening: 12.8 N (2.9 lbs) Maintain Closing: 90.8 N (20.4 lbs) Latch Opening: 12.6 N (2.8 lbs) Latch Closing: 13.8 N (3.1 lbs)

Maximum allowable force to initiate motion: 155 N (34.9 lbs) Maximum allowable force to maintain motion: 135 N (30.4 lbs) Maximum allowable force to open and close latch: 100 N (22.5 lbs) The tested specimen met the performance requirements of NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17 for Operating Force.



THERMAL CYCLING

No. of Cycles Exterior Conditions Interior Conditions Hot Temperature Cold Temperature 6 82°C (180°F) ‐18°C (0°F) 24°C (74°F)

Upon completion of the thermal cycling, there was found to be no failure or permanent deformation due to the expansion and contraction of the system that would cause any operational malfunction. The system met the Thermal Cycling performance requirements of AAMA 501.5 and AAMA 910. UNIFORM LOAD – DEFLECTION Operable sash Uniform Load Deflection data:

Test Pressure, Pa (psf)

Deflection Measurements, mm (in.)

Compliance Positive Negative

Deflection Residual Deflection Residual

2160 (45.1) 4.66 (0.18) 0.85 (0.03) 4.18 (0.16) 1.33 (0.05) Pass DP45

Lock rail span, L = 1410 mm (55.51") Deflection limit, L/175 = 8.06 mm (0.32”) Mullion Uniform Load Deflection data:


Deflection Measurements, mm (in.)

Compliance Positive Negative

Deflection Residual Deflection Residual

2160 (45.1) 12.27 (0.48) 1.43 (0.06) 13.68 (0.54) 2.40 (0.09) Pass DP45

Vert. Mullion span, L = 2530 mm (99.61") Deflection limit, L/175 = 14.46 mm (0.57”)

After the test loads were released, the specimen was inspected and there was found to be no failure or permanent deformation of any part of the system that would cause any operational malfunction. The system met the DP45 Uniform Load Deflection performance requirements under NAFS‐08 and NAFS‐11.



AIR LEAKAGE RESISTANCE #2 Air test data is indicated in the following table:

Property Area m2 (ft2) Infiltration Rate L/s*m2 (cfm/ft2)

Exfiltration Rate L/s*m2 (cfm/ft2)

Compliance US (CAN)

Overall Assembly @ 300 Pa 6.75 (72.62) 0.01 (0.00) 0.23 (0.05) Pass (A3) Casement @ 300 Pa 1.59 (17.08) 0.04 (0.01) 0.15 (0.03) Pass (A3) Overall Fixed @ 300 Pa 5.16 (55.54) 0.00 (0.00) 0.02 (0.00) Pass (Fixed)

Allowable Leakage Rates Maximum allowable air leakage rate (US): 1.5 L/s*m2, 0.3 cfm/ft2 Maximum allowable air leakage rate (CAN – A3): 0.5 L/s*m2, 0.1 cfm/ft2 Maximum allowable air leakage rate (CAN – Fixed): 0.1 L/s*m2, 0.05 cfm/ft2

The overall system met the US and Canadian performance requirements as reported above when evaluated under NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17. CYCLIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE #2 During the 24‐minute test period, using a pressure differential of 730 Pa (15.3 psf), there was no water leakage observed. The system met the (CAN) PG100 Water Penetration Resistance performance requirements under NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17. STATIC WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE #2 During the 15‐minute test period, using a pressure differential of 730 Pa (15.3 psf), there was no water leakage observed. The system met the (CAN) PG100 Water Penetration Resistance performance requirements under NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17. UNIFORM LOAD – STRUCTURAL Operable sash Uniform Load Deflection data:


Residual Deflection Measurements, mm (in.) Compliance

Positive Negative 3240 (67.7) 1.30 (0.05) 2.16 (0.09) Pass DP45

Lock rail span, L = 1410 mm (55.51") Residual deflection limit, L*0.2% = 2.82 mm (0.11") Mullion Uniform Load Deflection data:


Residual Deflection Measurements, mm (in.) Compliance

Positive Negative 3240 (67.7) 2.66 (0.10) 3.50 (0.14) Pass DP45 Vert. Mullion span, L = 2530 mm (99.61") Residual deflection limit, L*0.2% = 5.06 mm (0.20")

After the test loads were released, the specimen was inspected and there was found to be no failure or permanent deformation of any part of the window system that would cause any operational malfunction. The system met the overall DP45 Uniform Load performance requirements under NAFS‐08 and NAFS‐11.



FORCED ENTRY RESISTANCE Attempts to gain entry by opening the glazing panel, in accordance with the Disassembly and Sash Manipulation tests for a Type B assembly, were unsuccessful. The system met the Grade 20 Forced‐entry Resistance performance requirements of NAFS‐08 and NAFS‐11. SASH VERTICAL DEFLECTION TEST

Test Load Max. Deflection Max. Allowable Deflection 270 N (61 lbs) 1.52 mm (0.06”) 16.90 mm (0.67”)

After the test load was released the specimen was inspected for failure or permanent deformation that would impair with the operation of the system. The system met the performance requirements of NAFS‐08 and NAFS‐11 for the Sash Vertical Deflection test. SASH AND HARDWARE LOAD TEST After the test load was released it was found that the hardware was strong enough to support the 300 Pa (6.3 psf) load over the 10 second period. The system met the performance requirements of NAFS‐08 and NAFS‐11 for the Sash and Hardware Load Test. SASH / LEAF TORSION TEST

Test Load Max. Deflection Max. Allowable Deflection 90 N (20 lbs) 8.25 mm (0.32”) 62.52 mm (2.46”)

After the test load was released the specimen was inspected for failure or permanent deformation that would impair with the operation of the system. The system met the performance requirements of NAFS‐08 and NAFS‐11 for the Sash/Leaf Torsion Test. INSECT SCREEN SERVICEABILITY Test not applicable. THERMOPLASTIC CORNER WELD TEST Test not applicable.



SECTION 8 CONCLUSION

The Aluminum Casement – Fixed Combination Window Wall System, submitted by Brantec Glazing Systems Inc., tested and described within this report, achieved the overall performance requirements of Class AW – PG45 when tested in accordance with NAFS‐08, NAFS‐11, A440S1‐09 and A440S1‐17.



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SECTION 9 APPENDIX A: DRAWINGS (8 Pages)



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SECTION 10 APPENDIX B: PHOTOGRAPHS (10 Pages)



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Aluminum Casement – Fixed Combination Window Wall System – Exterior

Aluminum Casement – Fixed Combination Window Wall System ‐ Interior



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Track Assembly – Jambs

Main‐Frame Assembly – Jambs

Main‐Frame Assembly ‐ Sill



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Track Assembly – Head

Main‐Frame Assembly ‐ Head

Sash Stile/Rail Assembly



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Vertical Mullion Assembly – Coupler

Horizontal Integral Mullion Assembly



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Aluminum, Fixed Glazing Stop

Splined Main‐frame/Track Gasket

Glazing Gasket



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Vent Weather‐stripping profiles

Vent Frame Weather‐stripping

Sleeve and End Dam at Corners of Head



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Drainage Through Silicone at Sill

Locking Handle



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Locking Assembly

Strike Plate

Sash Alignment Block on Frame



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Sash Alignment Slide on Bottom Rail

Swing Limiter

Hinge Assembly



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Vent Bulb Weather‐stripping

Vent Fin Seal Weather‐stripping



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SECTION 11 APPENDIX C: REVISION TABLE (1 Page)



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Revision Table

Date Section Description Technician Reviewer

22‐Sept‐2017 ‐‐‐ Original Issue Date ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐

22‐May‐2019

General Updated company name from CBM Windows II Inc. to Brantec Glazing Systems Inc.

Cover Page Added ‘Test Report Issued To’

4 ‘Manufacturer Information’ updated

BRANTEC GLAZING SYSTEMS INC. TEST REPORT€¦ · NAFS – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights” and A440S1‐17 “Canadian Supplement

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