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Frame
- Window frames are constructed of pattern grade
genuine mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla).
- Other suitable species for paint, clear
and stain grade applications available.
- Jamb thickness is 1-7/64" (28 mm); sill thickness
is 1-9/16" (40 mm); depth is 6-5/8" (168 mm);
or milled to required project dimensions.
- Window frames are built to +/- 1/16"
(1mm) tolerance.
- Frames are manufactured with dado joints and are
glued and screwed for maximum strength.
- Finger jointing is not acceptable.
Window Sash
- Window sashes are constructed of pattern grade
genuine mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla).
- Other suitable species for paint, clear and
stain grade applications available.
- Standard sash thickness is 2 3/16" (56mm) with sash
components laminated for extra stability.
- Other window sash thickness available as required.
- Window sash widths and heights are built to
+/- 1/16" (1mm) tolerance.
- Standard window sash corners are constructed
with double mortise and tenon joints.
- Custom true divided lites (TDL) and/or simulated
divided lites (SDL) in configurations as ordered.
Adhesive
- All wood window components are bonded with
a water resistant polyvinyl acetate industrial
adhesive as manufactured by Kleiberit.
Finish
- Undercoat and topcoat paint systems as
available through Fine Paints of Europe.
- Stain and semitransparent finish coats as
available through the "Sikkens" program.
- Other custom finishes available as required.
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Hardware
- Traditional pulley and counterweight
system standard.
- Clockspring balance system available.
- Brass, bronze and stainless steel sash locks,
chains and lift available.
- Wire reinforced sash cord available.
- Pulleys to be solid brass with ball bearings.
- Counterweights to be stackable iron or
enclosed lead.
- Stationary or retractable screen options available.
Weather Stripping
- Bronze weather stripping with a secondary brush
gasket at vertical jamb liners and compression
gasket at horizontal sash rails standard.
- Other gasket or metal weather stripping
applications available.
Glazing
- Standard insulated glass units are 3/4" (19mm)
thick with a 1/2" (13mm) air space. Other
thicknesses available as required.
- Glass options include but are not limited to:
tempered, laminated, patterned, wire, spandrel,
bent, restoration glass and various Low-E options.
- Standard glass units are dual sealed with
polyisobutylene/polysulfide or silicone and are
certified by the IGCC to meet a CBA rating.
- Glass units are blocked in glazing
channel with neoprene setting blocks
(70 - 90 durometer hardness).
- Glass units are wet-glazed with a high
performance one part silicone sealant
(neutral curing).
- Glazing channel is pressure relief vented
and weeped.
- Glass is retained in glazing channel by an
interior wood stop nailed or screwed in place.
- Other glazing systems available as required.
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