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Wood Windows

Triple Hung Window Specifications

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  9/16" (40 mm); depth is 8  1/8" (206mm); 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 1  3/4" (45mm).
  • 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

  • Traditional pulley and counterweight system standard.
  • Clockspring balance systems available.
  • Brass, bronze or stainless steel sash locks, chains and lifts available.
  • Wire reinforced sash cord available.
  • Pulleys to be solid brass with ball bearings.
  • Counterweights to be stackable iron or enclosed lead.
  • Stationary or retractable screen options available.

Weather Stripping

  • Bronze weather stripping with a secondary brush gasket at vertical jamb lines and compression gaskets at horizontal sash rails standard.
  • Other gasket and metal weather stripping applications available.

Glazing

  • Standard insulated glass units are 1/2" (13mm) thick with a 1/4" (6.5mm) 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.