Specification
The specification for the materials used will vary from project to project; however here is the most common set with a few of the options available. This is not exhaustive so it is always worth talking to us if you have a specific requirement. We have probably done something similar before, and will be able to advise accordingly.
The fixed glazed panels on the walls include:
- European, seasoned, joinery grade oak cover boards. Options:
- air dried or kiln dried depending upon availability
- band sawn finish to match the frame, or planed finish
- other materials can be used such as Western Red Cedar or Douglas Fir
- Durable softwood packers
- Stainless steel screws
- EPDM black rubber dry glazing gasket
- 0.55 mm stainless steel flashings where necessary. Options:
- copper is available for specific projects
- Toughened safety glass, low-E, warm edge spacers, argon filled IGU’s with a centre of glass U-value of 1.2 w/m2k. Options:
- various solar control options
- self cleaning glass
- almost any of the glass options available from the main manufacturers
- All labour, travel, subsistence etc.
The joinery units include:
- European, kiln dried, joinery grade oak. Options:
- painted soft wood
- client supplied joinery
- Toughened safety glass, low-E, warm edge spacers, argon filled IGU’s with a centre of glass U-value of 1.2 w/m2k. Options:
- various solar control options
- self cleaning glass
- almost any of the glass options available from the main manufacturers
- Door frames are installed with doors hung on 3 no. stainless steel heavy duty roller bearing hinges. Other units such as windows are hinged to suit.
- Joinery units are pre-oiled with 3 coats of danish oil or other as agreed. We recommend that they are cleaned and re-oiled on an annual basis to maintain their looks and protect them.
- We have a recommended set of ironmongery that we normally supply and fit (details available on request). If a different set is required then the client is responsible for sourcing them and installation will be re-priced accordingly.
- Doors and windows do not have trickle vents unless specifically asked for in writing.