Windows and Doors
Awning Window Specification
Frame Hardware
• Window frames are constructed of pattern grade • Standard hardware to be Truth concealed
genuine mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla). sash balancing awning hinges with Maxim
• Other suitable wood species for paint, clear and system operator.
stain grade applications available. • Low profile sash locks and electric
• Jamb thickness is 1 7/64” (28mm); sill thickness operators available.
is 1 9/16” (40mm); depth is 6 5/8” (168mm); or • Maximum sash weight of up to 175 lbs. available.
milled to required project dimensions. • Brass and stainless steel hardware
• Window frames are built to +/- 1/16” applications available.
(1mm) tolerance. • Stationary or retractable screen options available.
• Frames are manufactured with dado joints and are
Weather Stripping
glued and screwed for maximum strength.
• Full perimeter Q-lon compression gasket by
• Finger jointing is not acceptable.
Schlegel at jamb stop.
Window Sash • Secondary compression gasket or metal spring
• Window sashes are constructed of pattern grade type weather stripping around perimeter of
genuine mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla). sash to meet specific performance requirements.
• Other suitable wood species for paint, clear and Glazing
stain grade applications available. • Standard insulated glass units are ¾” (19mm)
• Standard sash thickness is 2 3/16” (56mm) with sash thick with a ½” (13mm) air space. Other
components laminated for extra stability. thickness available as required.
• Other window sash thickness available as required. • Glass options include but are not limited to:
• Window sash widths and heights are built to tempered, laminated, patterned, wire, spandrel,
+/-1/16” (1mm) tolerance. bent, restoration glass and various Low-E options.
• Standard window sash corners are constructed • Standard glass units are dual sealed with
with double mortise and tenon joints. polyisobutylene/polysulfide or silicone and are
• Custom true divided lites (TDL) and/or simulated certified by the IGCC to meet a CBA rating.
divided lites (SDL) in configurations as ordered. • Glass units are blocked in glazing
channel with neoprene setting blocks
Adhesive (70 - 90 durometer hardness).
• All wood window components are bonded with • Glass units are wet-glazed with a high
a water resistant polyvinyl acetate industrial performance one part silicone sealant
adhesive as manufactured by Kleiberit. (neutral curing).
Finish • Glazing channel is pressure relief vented
• Undercoat and topcoat paint systems as available and weeped.
through Fine Paints of Europe. • Glass is retained in glazing channel by an
• Stain and semitransparent finish systems as interior wood stop nailed or screwed in place.
available through the Sikkens program. • Other glazing systems available as required.
• Other custom finishes available as required.
Awning Window Details
Unit type: Awning Window (ext.view)
