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)
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COMPONENT
AIR PERMEABILITY
WATER TIGHTNESS
WIND RESISTANCE
(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.
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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
DOORS
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 contracted 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
