Windows and Doors
Pivot Window Specification
Frame Hardware
• Window frames are constructed of pattern grade • Standard horizontal pivot hardware to be Unitas
genuine mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla). 5 BO by GU-Hardware with a maximum sash
• Other suitable wood species for paint, clear and weight of 385 lbs. (175kg).
stain grade applications available. • Standard vertical pivot hardware to be Unitas
• Standard frame thickness is 2 3/16” (56mm); 93 BO by GU-Hardware with a maximum sash
width is 2 3/4” (70mm) with laminated weight of 385 lbs. (175 kg).
frame components. • Standard horizontal pivot hardware for circular
• Window frames are built to +/- 1/16” windows to be Unitas 4 by GU-Hardware with a
(1mm) tolerance. maximum sash weight of 220 lbs. (100kg).
• Frames are manufactured with double mortise • Other hardware applications with a maximum sash
and tenon joints. weight of up to 650 lbs. (300kg) are available.
• Jamb and sill extensions available as required.
Weather Stripping
Window Sash • Full perimeter elastropen weather stripping with
• Window sashes are constructed of pattern grade overlapping corners. Secondary gasket system for
genuine mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla). sound retention available.
• Other suitable wood species for paint, clear and
stain grade applications available. Glazing
• Standard sash thickness is 2 3/16” (56mm) with sash • Standard insulated glass units are ¾” (19mm)
components laminated for extra stability. thick with a ½” (13mm) air space. Other 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 a
• Glass units are wet-glazed with a high performance
water resistant polyvinyl acetate industrial
one part silicone sealant (neutral curing).
adhesive as manufactured by Kleiberit.
• Glazing channel is pressure relief vented
Finish and weeped.
• Undercoat and topcoat paint systems as available • Glass is retained in glazing channel by an interior
through Fine Paints of Europe. wood stop nailed or screwed in place.
• Stain and semitransparent finish systems as • Other glazing systems available as required.
available through the Sikkens program.
• Other custom finishes available as required.
Pivot Window Details
Unit type: Pivot Window (ext. view)
