What spec is window film?

What spec is window film?

08 87 00 – Glazing Surface Films.

What thickness of window film is the best?

While all security films improve safety by preventing flying glass shards from causing injuries, thicker films can boost security against burglars. The thicker the film, the longer it takes to break out of the window frame—8- and 12-mil films are the best choice for impact protection.

What CSI division is glass film?

Division 08 – Openings – Windows and Doors.

What is the R value of window film?

Single pane windows, which might have been customary in your grandparent’s house, have virtually no insulating capability, with an average R-Value of under 1. Single pane windows and even low-performance double pane windows can cause heat gain or loss to occur ten times faster than the surrounding insulated wall.

Is window film durable?

Window Film Durability Many window film providers offer a warranty of up to 15 years for commercial installations and a lifetime warranty for homeowners (as long as you own the home).

What spec section is glass and glazing?

08 81 00 – Glass Glazing.

What are the 16 divisions in construction?

A Short History of the CSI MasterFormat

• Division 01 — General Requirement.
• Division 02 — Site Construction.
• Division 03 — Concrete.
• Division 04 — Masonry.
• Division 05 — Metals.
• Division 06 — Wood and Plastics.
• Division 07 — Thermal and Moisture Protection.
• Division 08 — Doors and Windows.

How thick should plastic be for windows?

An 8’x50′ roll of 4 mil clear poly sheeting will give you enough plastic to cover many windows.

How effective is window film as insulation?

An insulating window film applied over a window can help the window retain up to 55 percent more heat in winter, potentially reducing your heating costs up to 30 percent. These films are less effective at reducing summer heat gain, though.

What is code for tempered glass?

Currently, building code requires tempered glass for windows in or immediately adjacent to doors, and in windows that are 18′ or less from a floor. Chapter 7A requires one of the panes in all dual pane windows to be tempered.

What is glass glazing?

The word “glazing” or “window glazing” is a term used to describe the glass itself that is incorporated into a window frame or wall. In extension, “–glazed” is used to describe how many panes of glass a window has. Consider the following examples: A window with only one pane (layer) of glass = single-glazed.

What is CSI code?

The 16 Divisions of construction, as defined by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)’s MasterFormat, is the most widely used standard for organizing specifications and other written information for commercial and institutional building projects in the U.S. and Canada.

What are spec sections?

Divisions form the framework of a project specification. Section: A portion of the specifications covering one or more segments of the total project. Sections are included in a project manual as needed to meet project requirements. A section is a portion of a Division.