The bright sunshine of California is enjoyed by many a visitor to SoCal.  It also beats down on the windows of hundreds of schools.

Consequently, a product that has become popular is an energy efficient window with an adjustable louver that allows the teacher to control the amount of light entering the classroom.  This feature provides a solution for the Sustainable Design Initiative of “DAYLIGHTING” which is greatly desirable in today’s climate.

Unfortunately, windows are often targets of vandals in large metropolitan school districts.

GOOD NEWS - Kane Screens and Superior Window (http://www.superiorwindow.com/oclw.htm) joined their collective talents to create a security screen especially for this louvered window.

Even better – there is a combo model that provides EMERGENCY EGRESS for students and staff to exit quickly.

Because threat levels vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, Kane Screens developed options for both Level 5 and Level 6 security screens, the common products provided in California schools over the last few years.

SPECIFICATION

Fixed Aluminum Security Screens for Louvered Windows – MODEL:  “A-PRO-Z –Louver”

PRODUCTS:  The security screen herein specified are the products of Kane Manufacturing Corp, Kane, PA  800-952-6399 and have been used as the basis for design.

MAIN FRAME: The main frame shall be not less that 1” x 1-1/2” wide, “L” shape extruded 6063-T6 aluminum.  Weight shall be not less than .410 lbs/ft with a nominal thickness of .075”.  A removable concealment plate shall be attached to the main frame using tamper resistant screws.  Weight shall be not less than .068 lbs/ft and a nominal thickness of .050”

FINISH:  The aluminum frame, angles and galvannealed perforated steel infill shall be thoroughly cleaned in a 5-step bonderizing process.  An electrostatically applied thermoplastic, polyester powder coating shall be baked to a hard mar-resistant finish to meet or exceed AAMA 2603.  Color to be determined by architect. 

INFILL: (Level 5) 16-gauge mill-galvannealed perforated steel panel with an open area of 63%.

            (Level 6) 14-gauge mill-galvannealed perforated steel panel with an open area of 51%.

MOUNTING: Screens to be fixed at the designated locations on the louvered window in accordance to approved shop drawings.  Mounting pieces shall consist of aluminum angles extruded or formed from 6063-T6 aluminum with a nominal thickness of .090” positioned in a box-frame configuration to firmly hold the screen frame.