REA Metal Windows Ltd

REA Metal Windows Ltd: W40 Window Specification

WINDOWS

STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS:

Manufacturer and reference: REA Metal Windows Ltd, REA W40 Series of Sections (See below for contact details)

OPTION AVALIABLE

REA Metal Windows can now offer W40 steel windows that comply with ACPO CPI requirements for "Secured by Design" (Concealed multi-point locking handles).

Generally manufactured in accordance with BS 6510, W40 section.

WEATHERTIGHNESS

Weathertightness: To BS 6375: Part 1

For air permeability, water-tightness and wind resistance information please see Table 1, under

Operation and strength characteristics: To BS 6375: Part 2

Construction: All frames have welded corners and are flat and square within normal manufacturing dimensional tolerances of +/- 2 mm. Intermediate bars are welded into position.

Weatherstripping: Double neoprene sponge weather strip complying with BS 4255: Part 1 secured to the frame with high strength adhesive.

Galvanising: All components including steel attachments, coupling members and ancillaries: hot- dipped after manufacture to BS EN ISO 1461:1999

Finish as delivered: Rust proofed by the hot dip galvanising process to BS EN ISO 1461: 1999 only or then followed by a matt stove polyester coating to BS6497 in a colour selected from our standard colour chart. Minimum paint thickness on significant surfaces 60 micrometres.

FITTINGS

Hinged casements shall have rust proofed steel or brass hinges, face mounted and welded, screwed or riveted to the frame.

A variety of handles, catches, stays and openers, with locking options, are available in chromed or toned brass.

Double fasteners will be fitted on ventilators over 1200mm long or 1500mm high.

Accessories: Trickle ventilators, hinges & Gearing all generally painted in a colour selected from our standard colour chart.

STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS:

Generally as above:

Manufacturing undertaken on REA Metal Windows, Liverpool factory by directly employed personnel.

REA operates a Quality Management System which complies BS EN ISO 9001:2000 for the manufacture and supply of steel windows & doors systems (Certificate No.20449).

PERFORMANCE

Weathertightness has tested to B3 6375. Test pressure classes are related to design wind pressures ranging from relatively sheltered exposure, up to 1200 pascals, to severe exposure, reaching 2400 pascals (Refer to air permeability, water-tightness and wind resistance Table below)

COMPONENT AIR PERME- WATER WIND RESIS- ABILITY TIGHTNESS TANCE (Pascal) (Pascal) (Pascal)

REA W20

Fixed Light 300 300 2400

Top Hung 300 300 2400

Side Hung Open Out 300 300 2400

Side Hung Open In 300 100 2400

Bottom Hung 200 100 2400

Horizontal Pivot 200 100 2400

Vertical Pivot 100 50 2400

DIEMENSIONS

Windows & doors are purpose made in any size generally within the limits shown in the table below: sizes outside these limits can be made after consultation.

COMPONENT Width: Height: Perimeter: Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Maximum (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)

WINDOWS

Fixed Light 300 3000 300 3000 9200

Top Hung 300 1800 300 1800 6400

Side Hung 300 900 300 2400 6400

Bottom Hung 200 1800 200 1500 6400

Horizontal Pivot 400 1800 400 1800 6400

Vertical Pivot 400 1500 400 2400 6500

Single 600 900 2000 2500 6600

Double 1200 1800 2000 2500 8400

FIXINGS Windows shall be supplied with rust proofed screws, plugs, and/or lugs to suit specified openings. Composite assemblies will be delivered in separate units to be coupled together on site. When con- tracted to install, the manufacturer shall apply appropriate external perimeter sealants.

GLAZING

Windows shall be designed for drained and ventilated glazing on site, from inside or outside, of insulating glass units up to 16mm thick, using factory finished beads and polymer rubber gaskets, in accordance with BS 8000-7.

CONTACT DETAILS

REA Metal Windows Ltd 126-136 Green Lane, Liverpool, England, L13 7ED

Tel: 0151 228 6373 Fax: 0151 254 1828

Sales Manager: Paul Richardson