BS 644-1:1989

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Wood windows Specification for factory assembled windows of various types

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

04-04-2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1989

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Window types and handing
4. Materials
5. Profile design
6. Workmanship
7. Glazing
8. Construction
9. Deviations from size and shape
10. Security and safety
11. Weathertightness performance
12. Operation and strength performance
13. Marking
Appendices
A. Advisory notes on window ranges
B. Advisory notes and recommendations for finishing
of external joinery
C. Guidance for specifiers
D. Recommendations for the storage, protection,
installation and fixing of windows
Tables
1. Maximum difference in length of diagonals
2. Exposure categories
3. Sizes generally included in the window ranges
Figure
1. Window types and handing

Types, materials, construction, workmanship and performance requirements.

Committee	B/538/1
DevelopmentNote	Partially replaces BS 644: Part 2: 1958
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	22
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 644:2003

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