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BUILDING DROPS A Perfect Solution in Every Drop Certificate of Authorization: 29578
Product Evaluation Report of
Ply Gem Windows Series 9110/9110N Vinyl Single Hung Window
for Florida Product Approval
FL# Report No. 1500 Florida Building Code 2007 Per Rule 9N-3.005 Method: Category: Sub – Category: Product: Material: Product Dimensions:
Digitally signed by Alex Spyrou Reason: I am approving this document Date: 2011.10.12 08:42:08 -04'00'
1 – A (Certificate Method) Windows Single Hung Series 9110/9110N Vinyl Single Hung PVC/Vinyl 48.0” x 72.0”
Prepared For: Ply Gem Windows 433 N. Main St. P.O. Box 559 Rocky Mount, VA 26415 Prepared by: Alexis Spyrou, P.E. Florida Professional Engineer # 68101 Date: 09/26/11 Contents: Evaluation Report Pages 1 – 4 Installation Details Page 5
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Manufacturer: Product Category: Product Sub‐Category: Compliance Method: Product Name:
Ply Gem Windows Windows
Single Hung State Product Approval Rule 9N‐3.005 (1)(a)
Series 9110/9110N Vinyl Single Hung Window (Impact) 48.0” X 72.0” This is a Product Evaluation Report issued by Alexis Spyrou, P.E. (FL # 68101) for Ply Gem Windows based on Rule Chapter No. 9N‐3.005, Method 1a of the State of Florida Product Approval, Department of Community Affairs ‐ Florida Building Commission.
Scope:
Alexis Spyrou, P.E. does not have nor will acquire financial interest in the company manufacturing or distributing the product or in any other entity involved in the approval process of the product named herein. This product has been evaluated for use in locations adhering to the 2007 Florida Building Code. See Installation Instructions PGW076 provided by manufacturer for specific use parameters. Limits of Use: 1. 2. 3.
4.
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This product has been evaluated and is in compliance with the 2007 Florida Building Code, excluding the “High Velocity Hurricane Zone” (HVHZ). Product anchors shall be as listed and spaced as shown on details. Anchor embedment into substrate material shall be beyond wall dressing or stucco. When used in areas requiring wind borne debris protection this product complies with Section 1609.1.2 of the 2007 Florida Building Code and does not require an impact resistant covering. Site conditions that deviate from the details of PGW076 require further engineering analysis by a licensed engineer or registered architect. See Installation Instructions PGW076 for size and design pressure limitations.
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Quality Assurance:
The manufacturer has demonstrated compliance of window products in Accordance with the Florida Building Code and Rule 9N‐3.005 (3) for manufacturing under a quality assurance program audited by an approved quality assurance entity through National Accreditation and Management Institute (FBC Organization #: QUA1789)
Performance Standards:
The product described herein has been tested per:
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440‐05 ASTM E 1886‐05 ASTM E 1996‐05 AAMA 506‐06
Referenced Data: 1. Product Testing performed by National Certified Testing Laboratory ‐ York. (FBC Organization # TST4744) Report #: NCTL‐110‐14416‐1 Date: 9/21/11 2. Quality Assurance National Accreditation and Management Institute (FBC Organization #: QUA 1789) 3. Certification Agency National Accreditation and Management Institute (FBC Organization #: CER1773)
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Installation: 1. Approved anchor types and substrates are as follows: For flange installation: A. For two by (2X) wood frame substrate, use #10 Wood Screws of sufficient length to achieve minimum embedment of 1.5” into wood framing. B. For concrete or masonry substrate where one by (1X), non‐structural, wood bucking is employed, use 3/16” diameter ITW Tapcon type concrete screw anchors of sufficient length to achieve minimum embedment of 1.25” into concrete or masonry. C. For concrete or masonry substrate where wood bucking is NOT employed, use 3/16” diameter ITW Tapcon type concrete screw anchors of sufficient length to achieve minimum embedment of 1.25” into concrete or masonry. D. For steel stud frame substrate, use #10 Self‐Tapping Screws of sufficient length to achieve 3 threads of minimum engagement beyond steel structure. For nail fin installation: A. For two by (2X) wood frame substrate, use #8 Wood Screws of sufficient length to achieve minimum embedment of 1.5” into wood framing. B. For two by (2X) wood frame substrate, use 5d roofing nails or 8d common nails of sufficient length to achieve minimum embedment of 2.0” into wood framing. C. For steel stud frame substrate, use #8 Self‐Tapping Screws of sufficient length to achieve 3 threads of minimum engagement beyond steel structure. Refer to Installation Instructions (PGW076) for anchor spacing and more details of the installation requirements. Design Pressure:
Design Pressure Rating Size
Design Pressure
48.0” x 72.0”
+50 / ‐57 PSF
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FL#: Date: 9/26/11 Report No: 1500
A Perfect Solution in Every Drop Certificate of Authorization: 29578
Installation Method Ply Gem Windows Series 9110/9110N Vinyl Single Hung Window
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