BS 644:2003

Superseded

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Timber windows. Factory assembled windows of various types. Specification

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

02-28-2009

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-04-2003

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Abbreviations for windows types and handing
5 Materials
6 Profile design
7 Workmanship
8 Glazing
9 Construction
10 Manufacturing tolerances
11 Security and safety
12 Weathertightness performance
13 Operation and strength performance
14 Marking
Annex A (informative) Advisory notes and recommendations
for finishing of external joinery
Annex B (informative) Specifying a timber window
Annex C (informative) Advisory notes on window ranges
Annex D (informative) Recommendations for the storage,
protection, installation and fixing of windows
Bibliography

Describes requirements for materials (including timber preservation), profile design, workmanship, glazing, construction, safety, security, weathertightness, performance and operation and strength performance of factory assembled timber windows.

Committee	B/538/1
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 644-1(1989), BS 644-2(1958), BS 644-3(1951) & 98/103393 DC (04/2003)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	22
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 644:2009
Supersedes	BS 644-3:1951 98/103393 DC : DRAFT APR 1998 BS 644-2:1958 BS 644-1:1989

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