Our Products

Frame

• Window frames are constructed of pattern grade genuine mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla).
• Other suitable wood species for paint, clear and stain grade applications available.
• Jamb thickness is 1 7/64" (28mm); sill thickness is 1 7/64" (28mm); depth is 6 5/8" (168mm) 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 wood 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 systems as available through the Sikkens program.
• Other custom finishes available as required.

Hardware

• Standard locking hardware to be a handle operated sash gear with rebate shoot bolt by GU-Hardware.
• Standard operating hinge to be Von Morris 3 ½" x 3 ½" plain bearing butt hinge.
• Surface mounted hardware applications available.
• Stationary or retractable screen options available.

Weather Stripping

• Q-lon compression gasket by Schlegel at side and head jamb stop. Double lozaron sweep seal by Schlegel at sill.
• Secondary compression gasket or metal spring type weather stripping around perimeter of sash to meet specific performance requirements.

Glazing

• Standard insulated glass units are ¾” (19mm) thick with a ½” (13mm) air space. Other thickness 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.