ITEM 1009 JALOUSIE WINDOWS

1009.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all jalousie window materials,
labor, tools and equipment required as shown on the Plans and
undertaking the proper installation in accordance with this
Specification.
1009.2 Material Requirements
1009.2.1 Jalousie metal frame shall be made of extruded aluminum
section true details conforming to the specifications requirements
defined in ASTM B 211.
1009.2.2 Glass slats shall be 5.6 mm thick clear view of 100 mm wide
smooth edge glass.
1009.2.3 Wood slats shall be fabricated from kiln-dried tanguile with
provision of interlocking grooves to prevent penetration of rain water.
1009.2.4 Insert screens shall be aluminum cloth and installed as
insert overlap type.
1009.2.5 Wrought iron grilles shall be manufactured from 12 mm
square bars or round bars conforming to the shop drawing submitted
and approved by the Engineer.
1009.2.6 Wood jalousie window assembly shall be fabricated of kilndried wood boards consisting of the following members:
a. Vertical operating mechanism shall be of paired zig-zag cut
member one fixed to the wood jambs.
b. Slats/blades are made with interlocking grooves. It shall be of
kiln-dried tanguile 15.8 mm thick by 100 mm wide.
c. Lever handles are made of wrought iron flat bars that should
lock the unit in closed position.
1009.2.7 Wood jambs shall be fabricated from well seasoned wood
specie conforming to Item 1003, Carpentry and Joinery requirements.
1009.3 Construction Requirements
1009.3.1 All window frames shall be in place and rigidly anchored in a
prepared opening before any installation work is commenced.

1009.3.2 Window openings shall fit commercial height of the vertical

operating mechanism/jalousie metal fames to avoid cutting of
members.
1009.3.3 Installation Procedure
1009.3.3.1 Glass Jalousie Windows
a. Jalousie metal frames shall be temporarily fixed at bottom
and top ends using wood screw.
b. Place glass slats into the slat clips starting below until the
whole units are entirely glazed.
c. Operate units and make adjustment where required taking
into consideration that all units are properly aligned and
satisfactory operational.
d. Close slats clips in a manner that the glass slats are
securely fixed them permanently fix all units with wood
screws.
1009.3.3.2 Wood Jalousie Windows
a. Fit each unit into the prepared window opening and
temporarily fix with nails at bottom and top ends of vertical
operating mechanism.
b. Operate units and make adjustments where required.
c. Fix all units permanently and properly align each unit.
1009.4 Method of Measurement
All works performed under this Item shall be measured in square
meters of number of units installed complete with glass, wood slats
and ready for service.
1009.5 Basis of Payment
The completed work, measured in accordance with Subsection
1009.4 and accepted by the Engineer, shall be the basis for payments
which price and payment constitute full compensation for furnishing all
materials fabricated wood products, tools, equipment, labor and
incidentals necessary to complete this Item.
Payment shall be made under:
Payment Item
Number

Description

Unit of
Measurement

1009(1)
1009(2)

Glass Jalousie Windows m

Wood Jalousie Windows m