Frame Characteristics
-70mm depth allows for the replacement of traditional 3" timber frames without excessive remedial work
- Fully welded and grooved corners, mullions and transoms with concealed drainage with 4mm up stand in chamber
- Internally beaded as standard
Appearance
- Available in white, mahogany (on brown), mahogany on white and golden oak (on caramel)
- Choice of ogee or bevelled beading and 50 degree bevels provide window with slim sightlines
Locking System
- Night vent position as standard providing both ventilation and security
- Extendable rollers providing up to 2mm of additional engagement
Security Hinge System
- Stainless steel end-cap uniquely fixes to vertical and horizontal of frame
- Friction stay hinges with hinge-arm locating securely into corner keeps
- Hinge tested to 20,000 cycles, equivalent to 55 years use
Steel Reinforcement
- Galvanised steel reinforcement used to manufacturer's specification where necessary
- All wood grain and wood grain on white frames are fully reinforced as a matter of course
Handles
- Automatic locking with push-to-release handles, including a key operated cylinder lock
- Locking handles are cranked for ease of use and are made from die-cast zinc alloy
Glazing
- Internally glazed as standard and accepts 28mm glass units
- Equalisation holes in frames to aid drainage
Fixings
- Superior quality screws used throughout - test to 500 salt spray hours and guaranteed for 10 years
Gaskets
- Flush fitting gasket for clear sightlines incorporates dual clear line gasket or post-extruded gasket system
Security
High security glazing
The added protection of high security glazing - inner pane of toughened safety glass outer pane of laminated glass.
Laminated glass is exactly what it says - a laminate of two sheets of glass bonded to a central layer of highly resilient plastic. Hit it and the shattered glass will be held in place by the tough bonding of the central layer of plastic making the pane extremely difficult to remove.
Safety
The restrictor hinge limits the opening of the window, keeping small children safe and secure. A pressure pad concealed within the hinge mechanism allows the window to be opened fully by an adult.