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Structural
Glass Systems
Stackwall/Vision Vue
Walls and Canopies
Finwall
Where glass becomes architecture
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Structural Glass Systems
The Hawaii
Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
Architect: Wimberly Allison
Tong & Goo
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S tackwall /Vision Vue , an
Oldcastle Glass exclusive, and

Finwall are structural wall systems
with glass panels comprising the
facade and vertical glass mullions
to structurally resist wind load and
seismic forces. With Stackwall
,
there are no visual obstructions for
a seemingly floating glass facade.
Stackwall/Vision Vue Applications
Stackwall has a wide range of

custom applications including:
Monumental Entrances
Malls
Museums
Hotels
Airports
Office Buildings
Hospitals
Building Facades
Grandstands
Storefronts
Structural Glass Canopies
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Country Music
Hall of Fame
Nashville, Tennessee
Architect: Tuck Hinton Architects
Specifications
Part 1. General
Summary
Section Includes:
glass, glazing and connections for the structural
glazing system, in accordance with the contract
documents. Oldcastle Architectural Systems
Stackwall/Vision Vue Wall Systems will be the
basis of design for this application.
Related Sections:
Section 07900Sealants: Sealants for glazing
Section 08800Glass and Glazing
Quality Assurance
System Sole Source Responsibility:

Glazing Material and System Design: Glass,
glazing, system design and accessories are the
sole responsibilities of the structural glass
wall provider.
Installation Sole Source Responsibility:
Provide installation by glazing contractor
acceptable to glass wall system supplier.
1. The installer of the structural glass system is
responsible for supplying and erecting the
complete structural glazing system, coordinating
and maintaining tolerances, between the structure
and glazing system, with individual suppliers and
manufacturers, and the installation of the
glazing system.
Safety Glass
Where safety glass is indicated or required by

authorities having jurisdiction, provide the types
of products that comply with ANSI Z97.1 and 16
CFR 1201 Category II.
System Description
Design Requirements
1. Design windload:_____________PSF
positive and negative
2. Seismic zone
3. Live load deflection of supporting structure
(if any)
Structural glazing system:

1. Fittings are designed to give a (single-point
fixed) or (flush) appearance to the outward
surface of the glazing system. Attachment fittings
to be spider type (see pages 9-13) or conventional
patch system assemblies (see page 21).
2. The design of the structural fittings is the sole
responsibility of Oldcastle.
3. All connection members are to be designed to
prevent high-stress concentration at the hole
positions and must cope with:
a. negative and positive wind loading
b. seismic loads
c. thermal movement
d. construction tolerances
e. live load and dead load movements
4. All connection assemblies for the glass facade
must be designed to incorporate a durable, flexible
disc/pads, to accommodate hole sizes in fixing
members, which allow for thermal movement and
glass manufacturing tolerances.
Stackwall /Vision Vue Glass Walls and Canopies
Submittals
Submit the following in accordance with

Section 08960:
1. Shop drawings: shop drawings shall clearly
indicate material and methods, indicate coordination
with other trades, and bear the signed approval of
the glazing system manufacturer and the glazing
system installer, as well as the stamp of a
licensed professional engineer registered in
the State of ________.
2. Product data: material description and
installation instructions for tapes, compounds,
gaskets and other materials.
3. Samples: submit samples of glass and glazing
materials required for the project. Samples of glass
shall be 12" x 12"; samples of sealants or gaskets
shall be 12" long. Submit samples of fixing
hardware assemblies, complete with the glass, bolt
and accessories.
4. Calculations: submit calculations proving the
structural glazing systems performance and
compliance with specified loads, with the stamp
of a licensed professional engineer registered in
the State of ________.
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Specifications
(continued)
5. Test reports: submit test reports from an

independent laboratory certifying that the
structural glass system assemblies proposed for use
have been tested. The assemblies must be similar
in the type, material and design shown on the
architects drawings, utilizing (flush countersunk)
or (countersunk, external disc), bolted attachments through the glass, or conventional
patch system assemblies. If test reports are not
available, proposed assemblies will be tested. All
costs for testing will be borne by the glass
system manufacturer.
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty
1. Provide a five-year warranty for the design and
materials supplied by the system provider. Provide
written requirements for notification of the
manufacturer and terms for maintaining
warranty provisions.
Installer Warranty
1. Warrant the installation for a period of five
years for installation and repairs of failures.
Provide written requirements for notification of
the installer and terms for maintaining warranty
provisions. Do not contradict the requirements
of the contract documents.
2. The warranties submitted under this section
shall not deprive the owner of other rights or
remedies that the owner may have under other
provisions of the contract documents and the
laws of governing jurisdictions, and are in
addition to and run concurrently with other
warranties made by the contractor under
requirements of the contract documents.
Part 2. Products
Materials
Structural Glass (Wall) (Canopy) System

The system will be designed to have custom
attachment plates and fasteners whereby the
facade glass will fasten to the structural support
system as depicted in the architectural drawings.

The basis of this specification is the Stackwall/
Vision Vue wall system as engineered and
manufactured by Oldcastle.
Glass
All glass must be fully tempered (monolithic),

(laminated) (insulating) glass. Overall thickness
of the facade glass is to be determined by the
structural glass wall system provider in accordance
with specifications and drawings. Laminated glass
is to be produced using laid-in-place interlayer
bonded via an autoclave heat and pressure
process. Minimum interlayer thickness is to be
0.060". (Poured or cast resin laminates will not
be permitted.)
All glass must be horizontally tempered,
eliminating tong marks. All edges will be ground
flat with a frosted appearance unless otherwise
noted. All edgework, holes and notches in the
tempered glass panels will be completed before
tempering and will comply with the requirements
stated below:
1. ASTM C1036 Standard Specification for
Flat Glass
2. ASTM C1048 Standard Specification For
Heat-Treated Flat Glass
3. ASTM C1172 Standard Specification for
Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
4. Safety glazing requirements as defined in ANSI
Z97.1 and CPSC 16CFR1201
5. Glass strength:
a. Wind Loading
Vertical1/1,000
Sloped1/1,000
b. Thermal stress
Design factor, 2.5 (8/1,000)
c. Deflection
Deflection must be limited to prevent
disengagement from framing
members and to ensure conditions
well within the criteria defined above.
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Specifications
(continued)
Finishes
All exposed surfaces will be free of scratches and

other serious blemishes.
Rail, channel and pan cover finishes will be (Select
one of the following):
For extruded aluminum, an Architectural
Class II clear anodic coating conforming with
Aluminum Association standards.
An Architectural Class I color anodic coating,
conforming with Aluminum Association
standards. Color: black.
standards. Color: dark bronze.
A fluoropolymer paint coating conforming
with the requirements of AAMA605.2.
Color will be (Specify):
Stainless Steel clad using an alloy 304 finished
as follows (specify one):
polish or satin.
Brass/Bronze clad finished (samples required)
polish or satin.
Fittings
1. Conventional patch system assemblies are for walls

only. (See finishes section from this guide specification.)
Spider type attachment fittings are for walls and
canopies, and are predominately manufactured from
Stainless Steel Grade 316. (Select type of fittings(s)
from this section.)
2. The subcontractor will demonstrate to the
architects satisfaction that the stresses induced in
the glass by these fittings are compatible with the
strength of the glass and the needs of the
performance section of this specification.
3. The finish of all fittings will be as called for on
the architects drawings.
4. Attachment plates shall be designed to the
architects specification. The design shall be
shown by the subcontractor to be compatible
with the performance specification in all respects.
4.1 Attachment plates shall provide a tolerance
capability which will cope with the full range of
movements shown on top right:
a. Thermal movements occurring as a result
of differential coefficients of thermal
expansion within the range specified.

The components used within the system
will noiselessly withstand all thermal
movements without any buckling,
distortion, cracking, failure of joint
seals or undue stress on the glass or
fixing assemblies.
b. Deflection of edge beams due to loading
applied after the erection of the cladding
to the magnitude specified.
c. Maximum side sway of the structure due
to wind load occurring to the magnitude
specified or seismic movement to the
degree specified.
d. Deflection due to self-weight of the
structural glass system.
e. Inward and outward movements due to
the design wind loads specified.
5. Exterior countersunk discs, flush countersunk
bolts and articulated swivel bolts will be machine
finished; socket head bolt will be with hexagonal
shank, stainless steel grade 316, or conventional
patch system assemblies (for walls).
6. Bushings will be UV-resistant nylon.
7. Gaskets will be fully vulcanized fiber, neoprene
or precured silicone.
Part 3. Execution
Examination
Examine surfaces receiving the work. Verify

dimensions of in-place and subsequent
construction. Follow the recommendations of
GANA (Glass Association of North America) as
to inspection procedures. Do not begin work
until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected. Installation of work will constitute
acceptance of the related construction.
Preparation
Preinstallation review: the representatives of the

glass system provider, the architectural exposedstructural-steel fabricator and erector, the sealant
manufacturer, the glazing installer, the architects
representative and the owners representative shall
review the glazing procedure and schedule,
including the method of delivering and handling
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Specifications
(continued)
glass, and installing glazing materials. The chemical

compatibility of all glazing materials and framing
sealants with each other and with like materials
used in glass fabrication will be established.
Installation of Glass
1. Install in accordance with the glass system

providers requirements and the shop drawings.
2. Employ only experienced glaziers who have
had previous experience with the materials and
systems being applied. Use tools and equipment
recommended by the manufacturer.
3. Plate-to-plate joints of glass are to be sealed
with silicone sealant. Joint dimensions will be
designed to be compatible with sealant properties
and live load movement of the structure.
4. Bolt torque: torque bolts to torques specified
on shop drawings using a calibrated tool. Lock
torque bolts into position to prevent back-off.
Reset calibrations regularly to ensure an
accurate torque.
5. Clean glazing connectors receiving glazing
materials of deleterious substances that might
impair the work. Remove protective coatings that
might fail in adhesion or interfere with the bonding
of materials of deleterious substances that might
impair the work. Remove protective coatings that
might fail in adhesion or interfere with bond of
sealants. Comply with the manufacturers
instructions for final wiping of surfaces
immediately before the application of primer
and glazing sealants. Wipe metal surfaces with
an appropriate cleaning agent.
6. Inspect each unit of glass immediately before
installation. Glass that has significant impact
damage at edges, scratches, abrasion of faces
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or any other evidence of damage will not

be installed.
7. Sealants: prime surfaces are to receive glazing
sealants where required, in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations, using
recommended primers.
8. Locate setting blocks, if required by the
drawings, at the quarter points of the sill, but
no closer than 6 inches to corners of the glass.
Use blocks of proper sizes to support the glass
in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations.
9. Provide spacers to separate the glass from
attachment plates.
10. Set the glass in a manner that produces the
greatest possible degree of uniformity in appearance.
Face all glass which has a dissimilar face with
matching faces in the same direction.
11. Use masking tape or other suitable protection
to limit the coverage of glazing materials on the
surfaces intended for sealants.
12. Tool the exposed surfaces of glazing materials.
13. Clean excess sealant from the glass and
support members immediately after the application,
using solvents or cleaners recommended by
the manufacturers.
Curing, Protection and Cleaning
1. Cure sealants in accordance with the

manufacturers instructions to attain maximum
durability and adhesion to glass.
2. Clean all surfaces after the installation, leaving
all in a clean and workmanlike manner.
3. Final cleaning and protection after installation
are the responsibilities of others.
To select what type of wall best fits

your needs, follow these instructions:
1. Select your support condition (see page 8).

2. Select the look you want:
A. Spider attachments (see pages 9-13).
B. Patch system assemblies (see page 21).
ROUGH OPENING
MODULAR DIM.
MODULAR DIM.
MODULAR DIM.
MODULAR DIM.
MODULAR DIM.
MODULAR DIMENSION
Stackwall /Vision Vue Glass Walls and Canopies:

Sample Elevations
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
ROUGH OPENING
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Stackwall /Vision Vue Glass Walls and Canopies:

Facade Support-Condition Options
STRUCTURAL STEEL
CANTILEVERED GLASS FINS
(SEE FITTING OPTIONS)
FULL HEIGHT GLASS FINS

MODULAR DIMENSION
ROUGH OPENING
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
ROUGH OPENING
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
ROUGH OPENING
ROUGH OPENING
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
What support condition does your project require?
MODULAR DIMENSION
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TRUSS SYSTEM
Stainless Steel Fitting: OG-445 4
4-11/32"
FOR USE IN THESE

SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
3/4"
(See page 8.)
NET GLASS FIN DIMENSION
STRUCTURAL STEEL
FULL-HEIGHT GLASS FINS
1/2"
1/4"
2-13/16"
- Attaches to a glass mullion or a

steel tab bracket
- Suitable for canopy applications
- Available with laminated glass
- Contact Oldcastle Glass for
insulating glass applications
3/16" GLASS JOINT

3-13/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-13/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
Note: Drawings not to scale.

All dimensions for reference
only. Actual values based on
project design and conditions.
TOP VIEW
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION

2-25/32"
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION

3-3/4"
MODULAR DIMENSION
1-3/16"
3-3/4"
7-7/8"
10-1/4"
3/8" GLASS JOINT
4-15/16"
4-15/16"
3-3/4"
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION

3-3/4"
3/8" GLASS JOINT
1/2"
1/4"
5-1/8"
6-11/16"
9-7/16"
3-13/16"
3/16" GLASS JOINT
1-3/16"
3-13/16"
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
1-9/16"
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
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4-11/32"
FOR USE IN THESE

SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
3/4"
(See page 8.)

STRUCTURAL STEEL
2-13/16"

steel tab bracket
1/2"
1/4"

3/16" GLASS JOINT

3-13/16"
3-13/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
TOP VIEW
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-13/16"
3-13/16"
2-25/32"
3/8" GLASS JOINT
DIMENSION POINT
DIMENSION POINT
1/4"
3-15/16"
5-1/2"
DIMENSION POINT
DIMENSION POINT
1/2"
FRONT VIEW
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1-9/16"
SIDE VIEW
Stainless Steel Fitting: OG-445 2x2

3-9/16"
FOR USE IN THESE

SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
3/4"
STRUCTURAL STEEL
2-13/16"

steel tab bracket
1/2"
1/4"
(See page 8.)
3-13/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION

TOP VIEW
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-13/16"

2-13/16"
1/4"
DIMENSION POINT
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-3/4"
3-3/4"
1-7/8"
10-5/8"
3-3/4"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
1/2"
MODULAR DIMENSION
3-3/4"
3/8" GLASS JOINT
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-13/16"
3/8" GLASS JOINT
3/8" GLASS JOINT
3/16" GLASS JOINT

3-13/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
1-9/16"
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
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FOR USE IN THESE
SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
(See page 8.)
STRUCTURAL STEEL
TRUSS SYSTEM
- Attaches to steel rod coupling on

tension truss or steel supports
3/16" GLASS JOINT

3-13/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION

3-13/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
TOP VIEW
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-13/16"
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-13/16"
FRONT VIEW
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MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-3/4"
3/8" GLASS JOINT
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-3/4"
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-3/4"
3/8" GLASS JOINT
1-7/8"
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-3/4"
3/8" GLASS JOINT
SIDE VIEW
FOR USE IN THESE

SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
(See page 8.)
STRUCTURAL STEEL
TRUSS SYSTEM
- Attaches to steel rod coupling on

tension truss or steel supports

3/16" GLASS JOINT

3-13/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-13/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
TOP VIEW
1/2"
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
3-13/16"
3/8" GLASS JOINT
DIMENSION POINT
DIMENSION POINT
DIMENSION POINT
DIMENSION POINT
NET GLASS DIMENSION

3-13/16"
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
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1/4"
STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS MUST BE

CAPABLE OF RESISTING A MAINPLATE AND
FIN REACTION AS REQUIRED. STEEL SUPPLIED
BY OTHERS.
2-5/8"
SETTING BLOCK
PINNED OR
WELDED END
DAM
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
NET GLASS HEIGHT
DIMENSION POINT
1/4"
1"
3-7/8"
Fin Connections: Fin in Shoe
1/2" TEMPERED GLASS

3/4" TEMPERED
GLASS
AS REQUIRED
AS REQUIRED
AS REQUIRED
1/2" 3/8"
AS REQUIRED
11-16" 1/2" 1/4"
AS REQUIRED
1-3/4"
DIMENSION POINT
2-5/8"
NET GLASS HEIGHT
1"
3-7/8"
1/4"
SECTION THROUGH FACADE
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
3/4" TEMPERED GLASS

3/4"
1-3/4"
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SECTION THROUGH FIN

Fin Connections: Cantilevered Fin
1"
1-3/8"
NET GLASS HEIGHT
DIMENSION POINT
4"X4"X5/8" STEEL ANGLE
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
5/8" 1/2" 1/4"
3/4"" TEMPERED
GLASS
1/2" TEMPERED GLASS

1-3/4"
1-1/4"
1"
1-1/4"
AS REQUIRED
2"
1"
AS REQUIRED
2-1/4"
1-1/4"
1"
4-1/2"
2-3/4"
2-1/4"
2-7/8"
3-5/8"
5-1/4"
1/2"
3/4"
1/4"
1/4"
STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS MUST BE CAPABLE OF

RESISTING A MAINPLATE AND FIN REACTION AS REQUIRED.
STEEL SUPPLIED BY OTHERS.
2-1/4"
AS REQUIRED
DIMENSION POINT
2-1/4"
SHIM AS
REQUIRED
5/8"-11 GRADE 8 HHMB
4-1/2"
4"X4"X5/8" STEEL ANGLE
1-1/4"
NET GLASS HEIGHT
5-1/4"
2-3/4"
1/2"
3/4"
1/4"
1/16" VULCANIZED GASKET
SEALANT
1/4"
3/4"
1/16"
2-3/4"
1-1/4"
3/4" TEMPERED GLASS
1/4"
1/16"
2-3/4"
4"
1-1/4"
4"
8-7/8"
SECTION THROUGH FIN

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1-1/4"
1"
1-3/8"
NET GLASS HEIGHT
DIMENSION POINT
1"
4-1/2"
2-3/4"
2-1/4"
3-5/8"
2-7/8"
1/2"
3/4"
1/4"
1/4"
STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS MUST BE CAPABLE OF

RESISTING A MAINPLATE AND FIN REACTION AS REQUIRED.
5-1/4"
Fin Connections: Suspension Fin
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
5/8" 1/2" 1/4"
3/4"" TEMPERED
GLASS
1/2" TEMPERED GLASS

1-3/4"
1-1/4"
2"
1"
1-1/4"
1"
AS REQUIRED
AS REQUIRED
2-1/4"
2-1/4"
AS REQUIRED
2-1/4"
5/8"-11 GRADE 8 HHMB
CUSTOM STEEL ANGLE
1-1/4"
NET GLASS HEIGHT

DIMENSION POINT
SHIM AS
REQUIRED
4-1/2"
5-1/4"
2-3/4"
1/2"
3/4"
1/4"
3/4" TEMPERED GLASS

1/4"
3/4"
1/16"
1-3/4"
1/4"
1/16"
2-1/4"
4"
2-1/4"
1-3/4"
4"
10-1/8"
SECTION THROUGH FIN
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1/16" VULCANIZED GASKET
SEALANT

Head Conditions: Glass in Shoe and

Suspension Hangar
DIM POINT
4-3/16"
1-11/16"
1/2" TEMPERED
GLASS
1/4"
6-3/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
2-1/2"
1-3/8"
1/2"
2-3/8"
ROUGH OPENING
5-13/16" NTS
1/4"
3-5/8"
FINISHED
CEILING
SGW-001
ALUMINUM RAIL
CLAD IN 18GA
NET GLASS DIM
DIMENSION POINT
3-1/8"
1/4"
SHIM
FACADE SUSPENSION
SECTION VIEW
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
1/2"
1/2" TEMPERED
GLASS

1-3/4"
1-7/8"
STACK FACADE SECTION

VIEW AT HEAD
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1-7/8"
1-3/4"
1/2"
1/2"
SGW-001
ALUMINUM RAIL
CLAD IN 18GA
1/2" TEMPERED
GLASS
4-1/8"
NET GLASS DIM
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
3-5/8"
DIMENSION POINT
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
1/4"
1/2" TEMPERED
GLASS
FINISHED
FLOOR
SGW-001
ALUMINUM RAIL
3-5/8"
DIMENSION POINT
1-3/4"
NET GLASS DIM
Sill Conditions: Exposed Sill and Embedded Sill
1/4"
SHIM
1/4"
SHIM
1"
1"
FINISHED FLOOR
SILL CAN BE EMBEDDED TO ANY DEPTH REQUIRED
EXPOSED SILL
EMBEDDED SILL

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1-7/8"
AS REQUIRED
1-3/4"
1/2" 7/16"
AS REQUIRED
1/2" 1/4"
1/2" TEMPERED
GLASS
AS REQUIRED
NET GLASS DIM

1"
3-5/8"
SGW-001
ALUMINUM RAIL
CLAD IN 18GA
1/4"
SHIM
FINISHED FLOOR

1-7/8"
1-3/4"
NET GLASS DIM
3-5/8"
SGW-001
ALUMINUM RAIL
CLAD IN 18GA
1/4"
SHIM
DIMENSION POINT
3/4"
1"
DIMENSION POINT
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
Sill Conditions: Exposed Sill with Fin

SECTION THROUGH FIN
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AS REQUIRED
1-3/4"
1/2" 3/8"
AS REQUIRED
1/4"
1/2" TEMPERED
GLASS
3-5/8"
DIMENSION POINT
1/2" 1/4"
NET GLASS DIM
Sill Conditions: Embedded Sill with Fin
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
SGW-001
ALUMINUM RAIL
1/4"
SHIM
1"
AS REQUIRED
FINISHED FLOOR
1-3/4"
1/4"
SGW-001
ALUMINUM RAIL
1/4"
SHIM
1"
4-1/8"
3-5/8"
NET GLASS DIM
DIMENSION POINT
3/4"

SECTION THROUGH FIN
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Splice Plates with Cover Pans

FOR USE IN THESE
SUPPORT CONDITIONS:
4-5/8"
1-7/8"
3-4"
1/16" VULCANIZED
GASKET
(LAMINATED WITH
ADHESIVE IN FIELD TO
GLASS AND ALUMINUM
BY OTHERS)
3-1/4" OC

steel tab bracket
3-1/4" OC
5/8"-11X2-3/4" GRADE 8
ZINC PLATED HHMB, 1/8"
ZINC PLATED FLAT WASHER,
5/8"-11 PLATED NYLOCK NUT
18GA CLADDING

1/8" NYLON PAD
2-1/4"
1/8"
3/8"
GLASS
1/4"
3/8"
NET GLASS FIN DIMENSION AS REQUIRED
STRUCTURAL STEEL
3/8" FORMED
ALUMINUM PLATE
GLASS FIN
1/2"
1/4"
(See page 8.)
1/16"
3/8"
2-1/4"
1/8"
1/16"
3/8"
1-7/8"
1/4" SILICONE PAD

3/16"
3/8" ALUMINUM PLATE
1-1/4" 2-1/4"
1-1/4"
2-1/4"
7-1/4" FORMED ALUMINUM PLATE
NET GLASS DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
7-1/2" CLADDING COVER
TOP VIEW
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
7-1/2"
NET GLASS DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
2-1/4"
2-1/4"
1-5/16"
1-5/16"
NET GLASS DIMENSION

1-3/8"
2-1/4"
NET GLASS DIMENSION

2-1/4"
1-3/8"
3/16"
5/8"-11 GRADE
GLASS
8 ZINC PLATED
JOINT
HHMB
18GA
CLADDING
3/8"X1/2"X2"
LONG 85
DUROMETER
SILICONE
COMPATIBLE
SETTING
BLOCK
1/4"X1/2"X2"
LONG 85
DUROMETER
SILICONE
COMPATIBLE
SETTING
BLOCK
FRONT VIEW
2-1/4"
1-7/16" 1/2" 1-15/16"
1/4"
1/4"
3/8" ALUMINUM
PLATE
3/8"
3/8"
7-1/2"
7-1/2" CLADDING COVER

MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
NET GLASS DIMENSION
7-1/4" FORMED ALUMINUM PLATE
2-1/4"
1-3/16"
1-3/16" 2-1/4"
MODULAR DIMENSION
1/4" SILICONE
PAD
GLASS
1/8"
3/8"
FORMED ALUMINUM PLATE AS REQUIRED

NET FIN DIMENSION AS REQUIRED
3-1/4" OC
3-1/4" OC
2-1/4"
1/8"
18GA CLADDING
3/8"X3/4"X4" LONG 85 DUROMETER SILICONE

COMPATIBLE SETTING BLOCK
5/8"-11X2-3/4" GRADE 8 ZINC PLATED HHMB, 1/8" ZINC

PLATED FLAT WASHER, 5/8"-11 PLATED NYLOCK NUT
1/8" NYLON PAD

GLASS FIN
SIDE VIEW
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Section 13 03
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Custom Options: Contact Sheet

For all custom concepts, please call 1-866-OLDCASTLE(653-2278)
or log on to www.oldcastleglass.com.
Specifications
Part 1. General
6. System will be floor loaded and will not be

suspended from the structure above.
Description of Work
1. Complete structural glazing system: tempered

monolithic, laminated or insulating glass main
plates; glass stiffeners; glass entrance doors (where
applicable); metal framing for doors (where
applicable); metal support members for perimeter
of system; metal fasteners and sealants.
2. Labor and equipment, and services necessary to
install all the work of this section as shown on the
approved shop drawings, as specified, and as
required by job conditions.
Related Work Specified Elsewhere
1. Structural steel
2. Perimeter caulking
3. Curtain wall systems
Quality Assurance and Performance
1. General - The manufacturer will design

and fabricate the Finwall or IG Finwall in
accordance with the manufacturers established
practices and as shown on the approved
shop drawings.
2. Installation must be performed by an
installation company approved by Oldcastle
and in accordance with Oldcastles erection and
glazing instructions.
3. Structural performance: a test report will be
submitted that provides the basis for the
structural calculations. For earthquake-prone
areas, the Finwall system will be designed to
allow for lateral racking for seismic requirements.
Test reports by an independent testing laboratory,
which show results of tests of structural
performance, in accordance with ASTM E330,
that have been made for substantially
identical system, will be submitted, as required
by architect.
4. There will be no uncontrollable air or water
infiltration through the assembly when tested in
accordance with ASTM E331.
5. System will provide for live loads imposed by
the operation of doors. Doors will comply with
applicable handicap and fire codes.
Submittals
1. Submit shop drawings including elevation

drawings, sections and details at no less than a
1/4" scale, showing glass types and thicknesses,
metal types and thicknesses, joining details,
anchorage fastening and sealing methods, metal
finishes, door hardware, glazing sealants, setting
blocks, shims and spacers.
2. Submit substantiating engineering calculations
and test reports by state-licensed engineer.
3. Submit samples as requested
a. Glazing materials
b. Metal components and finishes
Finwall System
Warranty
1. Provide a two-year warranty, cosigned by

manufacturer and the installer.
2. Warranty: cover the complete system for failure
to meet specified requirements, including materials
and installation costs. Insulating glass units will
be warranted for a period of five years.
Part 2. Products
Manufacturer
The structural glass wall system will be Finwall,

as manufactured by Oldcastle Glass.
Main Plate Insulating Glass
Will be constructed using fully tempered glass in

accordance with ASTM C1048. The thickness of
the glass lites for the insulating units will be either
3/8" or 1/4" thick. Glass or coating color will be
selected by the architect. The insulating glass will
be dual sealed with polyisobutylene primary seal
and a silicone secondary seal with an aluminum
spacer. The insulating glass unit will be certified
by the IGCC to a Class CBA rating.
Monolithic or Laminated glass may also be
used; see Glass section on page 4.
(continued on back)
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Finwall System
Specifications
(continued)
Finishes
Setting Blocks
All exposed surfaces will be free of scratches and

other serious blemishes.
Rail, channel and pan cover finishes will be (Select
one of the following):
For extruded aluminum, an Architectural
Class II clear anodic coating conforming with
Aluminum Association standards.
standards. Color: black.
standards. Color: dark bronze.
A fluoropolymer paint coating conforming
with the requirements of AAMA605.2.
Color will be (Specify):
Stainless Steel clad using an alloy 304 finished
polish or satin.
Brass/Bronze clad finished (samples required)
polish or satin.
Will be silicone-compatible material, as shown on

shop drawings.
Stabilizers
Will be 3/4" fully tempered glass in accordance

with ASTM C1048. Stabilizer end blocks will be
designed so that the shear load is not transferred
through the insulating glass main plate.
Perimeter Glazing Channels
Will be 6063-T5 aluminum alloy meeting ASTM

B221, matching the profile on the approved shop
drawings; size is as required by the insulating glass
thickness and glazing requirements.
Part 3. Execution
Inspection
Verify that the openings are of the correct size and

that adjacent materials are plumb and level.
Preglazing Conference
Verify the glazing sequence and protection of

the completed work.
Installation
Install Finwall and related work using

experienced work crews, as specified, as detailed
on the approved shop drawings, and in
accordance with Finwall erection and glazing
instructions provided by Oldcastle Glass. Finwall
will be installed plumb, level, square and true,
securely anchored in place, with all joints neatly
siliconed smooth.
Protection
Finwall installation will be protected from

damage during construction in accordance
with provisions of the contract and the general
contractors instructions. Protecting devices will
be removed upon completion of the project and
the glass will be cleaned to the satisfaction of the
architect. Final cleaning is done by others.
Sealants
Structural glazing joints must be glazed with an

approved structural glazing sealant, such as GE
Ultraglaze 4000, Dow Corning 795 or 995.
Perimeter weather seal will be a silicone
weather seal product, such as GE Silglaze or
Dow Corning 790.
Section 13 03
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Finwall System: Sample Elevations
ROUGH OPENING
MODULAR DIMENSION
MODULAR DIMENSION
ROUGH OPENING
MODULAR DIMENSION
TEMPERED MONOLITHIC,
LAMINATED OR INSULATING
GLASS UNITS
3/4" TEMPERED
GLASS, TYPICAL
Section 13 03
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Finwall System: Isometric View
3/4" TEMPERED
GLASS, TYPICAL
GLASS UNITS
Section 13 03
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Finwall System: Head and Sill Details
ANCHOR BOLTS AS
ENGINEERED BY
OLDCASTLE AND
SUPPLIED BY OTHERS
STRUCTURE TO BE CAPABLE
OF WITHSTANDING LOADS
IMPOSED BY WALL
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
BY OTHERS
SHIM AS REQUIRED BY
OTHERS
2"X3-5/8" ALUMINUM
CHANNEL BY OLDCASTLE
3-5/8"
3/8-13 GRADE 8
BOLT BY OLDCASTLE
CLADDING AS NEEDED,
BY OLDCASTLE
1-1/4"X2"X6" NEGATIVE
LOAD BEARING BLOCK BY
OLDCASTLE
SILICONE AND ROD

BY OTHERS
3/4" CLEAR TEMPERED
GLASS FIN BY OLDCASTLE
GLASS UNITS
GLASS UNITS
3/4" CLEAR TEMPERED

SILICONE AND ROD
BY OTHERS
1/8" ALUMINUM
SHIM BY OLDCASTLE
1/4" SETTING BLOCK AT QUARTER

POINTS BY OLDCASTLE
1-1/4"X2"X6" NEGATIVE LOAD
BEARING BLOCK BY OLDCASTLE
CLADDING AS NEEDED,
BY OLDCASTLE
3/8-13 GRADE 8
BOLT BY OLDCASTLE
SHIM AS REQUIRED
BY OTHERS
2"X3-5/8" ALUMINUM CHANNEL

BY OLDCASTLE
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
BY OTHERS
ANCHOR BOLTS AS
ENGINEERED BY OTHERS

Section 13 03
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Finwall System: Fin Detail
3/4" CLEAR TEMPERED

1/4" GLASS JOINT
1-3/4"X3-5/8" ALUMINUM
CHANNEL CLADDING AS
NEEDED, BY OLDCASTLE
1/4" GLASS JOINT
GLASS UNITS
STRUCTURAL SILICONE
BY OTHERS
2"X3-5/8" ALUMINUM
CHANNEL AS NEEDED,
BY OLDCASTLE GLASS

Section 13 03
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Finwall System: Isometric Detail
3/4" CLEAR TEMPERED

SILICONE
BY OTHERS
SILICONE AND
ROD BY OTHERS
1-3/4"X3-5/8" ALUMINUM
CHANNEL CLADDING AS
NEEDED, BY OLDCASTLE
GLASS UNITS
1/4" SETTING BLOCK AT QUARTER

POINTS BY OLDCASTLE
1-1/4"X2"X6" NEGATIVE
LOAD BEARING BLOCK
BY OLDCASTLE
1/8" ALUMINUM SHIM

BY OLDCASTLE
2"X3-5/8" ALUMINUM
CHANNEL AS NEEDED,
BY OLDCASTLE

Section 13 03
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Where glass becomes architecture

Structural Glass Systems

Where glass becomes architecture

Structural Glass Systems

S tackwall /Vision Vue , an

Oldcastle Glass exclusive, and

Stackwall/Vision Vue Applications

Stackwall has a wide range of

System Sole Source Responsibility:

Where safety glass is indicated or required by

Structural glazing system:

Structural Glass Systems

Stackwall /Vision Vue Glass Walls and Canopies

Submit the following in accordance with

Where glass becomes architecture

Structural Glass Systems

Stackwall /Vision Vue Glass Walls and Canopies

5. Test reports: submit test reports from an

Structural Glass (Wall) (Canopy) System

system as depicted in the architectural drawings.

All glass must be fully tempered (monolithic),

(continued on next page)

Where glass becomes architecture

All exposed surfaces will be free of scratches and

1. Conventional patch system assemblies are for walls

expansion within the range specified.

Structural Glass Systems

Stackwall /Vision Vue Glass Walls and Canopies

Examine surfaces receiving the work. Verify

Preinstallation review: the representatives of the

Where glass becomes architecture

Structural Glass Systems

Stackwall /Vision Vue Glass Walls and Canopies

glass, and installing glazing materials. The chemical

1. Install in accordance with the glass system

or any other evidence of damage will not

1. Cure sealants in accordance with the

Where glass becomes architecture

To select what type of wall best fits

1. Select your support condition (see page 8).

Structural Glass Systems

Stackwall /Vision Vue Glass Walls and Canopies:

Where glass becomes architecture

Structural Glass Systems

Stackwall /Vision Vue Glass Walls and Canopies:

CANTILEVERED GLASS FINS

(SEE FITTING OPTIONS)

(SEE FITTING OPTIONS)

FULL HEIGHT GLASS FINS

What support condition does your project require?

Where glass becomes architecture

Structural Glass Systems

Stainless Steel Fitting: OG-445 4

FOR USE IN THESE

(See page 8.)

NET GLASS FIN DIMENSION

- Attaches to a glass mullion or a

3/16" GLASS JOINT