Appendix 11
WINDOW/DOOR SPECIFICATION
PVC-U WINDOWS: CASEMENT & FULLY REVERSIBLE WINDOWS
Standard:
Manufactured to BS 7412: 2007 from white PVC-U extruded profiles of materials type A to
BS EN 12608: 2003 (formerly BS 7413).
Fully weather-stripped to B.S. 6375 Part 1 and BPF WG publication 345/1.
Windows to be designed and installed to BS 8213-2004 code of practice for the safety in use
and during cleaning of windows.
Manufacturer:
A firm currently registered under a quality assurance scheme operated by a certification and
inspection body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) or equal
approved.
Installation to be in accordance with the British Plastics Federation Code of Practice for
installation of PVC-u windows 357/1 (Existing dwellings) as far as practicable.
To be supplied by Manufacturer holding 'Secured by Design' License all in accordance with
BS 7950 to Ground Floor and vulnerable windows. Windows to be installed by Company
registered with F.E.N.S.A.
Operation and strength characteristics: To BS 6375-2: 2009.
Profile / Reinforcement:
Reinforced in accordance with BS 7412.
Profile to be 60/70mm internally beaded PVCU “Profile 22” / LB Sheerframe or other
approved.
Glazing:
Factory Glazed (unless size of window / Health & safety necessitates site glazing - to be
agreed with C.A.) Double-glazed units internally beaded and manufactured in accordance
with B.S EN 1279 (part 2): 2002 (KM36775) Glass in buildings: Insulated glass units and
factory fixed in accordance with B.S 6262:1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings
(AMD 4063) (AMD 4582) (AMD 8279) (Partially superseded but remains current and is cited
in building regulations).
Toughened safety glass to be used in all critical locations as required by BS 6262 Part 4 and
Building Regulations Approved Document N. Laminated glass to be used to all ground floor
and vulnerable windows to provide enhanced security to meet Secured By Design
specification. All safety glass (toughened and laminate) is to have a visible BS 6206 Kite
Mark.
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Insulated panels to be composite PVCu skin, both sides bonded to 9mm moisture resistant
MDF and EHDN polystyrene or BS (British Steel) Plastisol steel faced (leatherette finish) –
white/white as standard.
Ironmongery/ Accessories:
All hinges to casement windows to be Securistyle Defender range.
The “Defender Egress” to all 1st floor and above windows to open to a full 90° for
emergency exit to comply with BS5588 Part 1: 1990 and Building Regulations Approved
Document B for fire escape and allow cleaning access from inside the building to comply
with BS8213: Part 1: 2004. A separate intuitive to release rebated Securistyle hook and peg
child restrictor is also fitted and tested to BS6375 Part 2 to withstand a force of 600N when
opened to the restricted position.
The “Defender Standard” to all ground floor windows.
All hinges used meet: Grade 4 BS EN 1670 minimum 180hrs corrosion resistance
All hinges to fully reversible windows to be Yale G2475 Top Turn or PN UNI System or
other approved.
Handles to be Laird Security Hardware Charisma or a Trojan Hardware and Design Ltd.
Sparta white polyester powder coated aluminium in line handles – key locking (to ground
floor) and non-key locking (to 1st floor and above) or other approved.
Sash lock to be the MACO Reverse Action In Line espagnolette locking mechanism, kite
marked to BS7950 and “Secured by Design” approved and tested.
Trickle Ventilation: Titon trickle ventilators or equal approved to be fitted as standard to meet
Statutory Requirements.
Permanent gas vents where appropriate to conform to Building Regulations Approved
Document J and CORGI Essential Gas Safety- Third Edition 2002.
Survey and Installation:
To be carried out by a company accredited to BS Kitemark BPF W362/1 (KM94972)
Survey and installation of Replacement Plastic Windows and Doors, or similar accreditation
scheme approved by Contract Administrator.
Installation to be in accordance with the British Plastics Federation Code of Practice for
installation of PVC-u windows 357/1 (Existing dwellings).
Fixing:
Appropriate fixings to suit site conditions through window jambs or securely fixed using
straps e.g. 115 x 10mm nylon frame fixing by 'Hilti' or equal approved.
Spacing: When not predrilled or specified otherwise, position fasteners 150 - 250 mm from
ends of each jamb, adjacent to each hanging point of opening lights, but no closer than 150
mm to a transom or mullion centre line, and at maximum 600 mm centres.
Thermal Bridging: Ensure all thermal bridges at junctions of window frames and structure and
any gaps in insulation should be treat as recommended by BRE paper Thermal Insulation:
Avoiding Risks 3rd Edition.
Thermal performance:
BFRC/EST Energy Efficiency Rating of band “C”.
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Whole Window U-Value minimum 1.6W/msq.K. Designer to produce U-Value calculations
for each window type on submission.
Warranties:
Minimum 10 years to include; Window assemblies (inc. installation), gaskets and weatherstrips, double glazing and ironmongery.
SAMPLE OF STANDARD STYLE WINDOW WITH ASSOCIATED
IRONMONGERY TO BE SUBMITTED TO YHN FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO
MANUFACTURE. SPECIFICATION OF IRONMONGERY TO ALL WINDOW
DESIGNS/ STYLES TO BE ALSO SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL.
SECURED BY DESIGHN GRP DOOR SETS SPECIFICATION
Description : Factory Double Glazed and Factory Finished Doors and
frames
Drawing reference(s): Door Choices -As separate drawing
Manufacturer:
1/ See Manufacturers table below
AND
2/ To be supplied by Manufacturer holding 'Secured by Design' License and door sets
tested and passed at a UKAS accredited test house to PAS23-1:1999 and PAS24-1:1999.
Warranties : minimum
Rot & Fungal Attack to timber d/frame- 30 years
Glazing System Failure - 10 years
Manufacturing Defects - 10 years
Door leaf warranty – 10 years
Ironmongery - 10 years
Factory Coatings - 10 years
Construction: 44mm thickness Nan Ya or Capstone blank, consisting of 2mm thick
thermoset resin glass reinforced polymer (GRP) wood grain effect finish skins.
Compression moulded SMC to door pattern both sides of the door. Bonded to composite
construction engineered sub-frame and timber/PVC composite styles and rails. CFC free
injected polyurethane foam insulating core filled between the void of the skins.
Specification is for guidance only. An equal and approved Specification
from an approved supplier from the list provided is acceptable.
Performance: Tested to B.S. 5368 Parts 1, 2. & to comply with BSI PAS
023 and PAS 024.
Glazing details: 24/26mm obscure double glazed units if required by style.
External pane to be 6.4mm laminated double-sided glazing tape/silicone bedded. Glazing
beads to be fixed at 150mm centers and bedded in silicone.
Frame:
Timber – To be either Hardwood (Sapele) or softwood (Redwood). White microporous
paint finish.
Or:
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PVC-U – To be either Profile 22 60/70mm PVC-U frame system or Eurocell 70mm section
to BS7413.
Door Finish as delivered: 'Mahogany' or Microporous paint finish in colours as door
drawing.
Ironmongery: To PAS 23 and PAS 24. · Description:
FRONT DOOR - 3 No. Specialist hinges (incorporating hinge bolts).
*Multi-locking espagnolette system operated by key locking lever handles, low cill /
threshold (to Part M ), letter plate ref. 'Paddock Fabrications' P209 Postmaster-gold
anodized or ‘UAP Frame Master’ Ref. FMB1248G, Gold Anodized knocker c/w steel
fixing bolts, 180 d. eye viewer, brass door chain, brass numerals, internal letter plate cover,
gas ventilator.
REAR DOOR - 3 No. Specialist hinges (incorporating hinge bolts).
*Multi-locking espagnolette system operated by key locking lever handles.
Ironmongery Specification:
*Locking Mechanism to be: 'Fullex' SL-16 Crimebeater Multi-bolt locking system
'Hoppe' Tokyo Gold Anodised lever handles (CRBHAN0008), Solid spindle
(SL97/ACO248),
Cylinder Brass anti - Bump and anti-drill:M5 x 55 fixing screw with
Cylinder guard ‘Fullex’ Crimebeater(70016)
Threshold - (to meet Part M, Building Regulations)
Other requirements:
Supply and fix 10mm hardwood/PVC threshold timber (as necessary) to existing concrete
cill (to ensure clearance of door).
GAS REGULATIONS
Front Door Frames to be packed at head as necessary to accommodate a 'Titon' Gas
Regulations Ventilator Ref.7500 GR or similar to suit Gas Regulations (All by Door
Supplier)
Fixing: Door frames fixed at max. 600mm ctrs, 300mm from each corner.
Weather-stripping: Schlegal Aquamac 21 or equal and approved.
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SECURED BY DESIGN LICENCE HOLDERS
DOORS
Contractor
Warmseal
Pendle Doorsets Ltd.
West Port
Roger Haydock & Co. Ltd.
Permadoor
Address
Westway Industrial Park
Ponteland Road
Throckley
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 9HW
Navigation Road (off Lock Lane)
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 2LS
Solway Industrial Estate
Maryport
CA15 8NF
Telephone
0191 267800
Fax
0191 2648585
01977 518547
01977 604376
01900 814225
01900 818581
Mersey View Road
Halebank
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 8LN
Upton-upon-Severn
Worcestershire
WR8 0RX
0151 4252525
0151 4254141
01684 595200
01684 595200
At the time of writing all Companies are listed on either Secure by Design web site www.
Securedbydesign.com . It is the Contractors’ responsibility to verify Contractors’ standing
at the time of tender.
The above list contains Manufacturers who have indicated they can meet the required
performance criteria and specification and is for Contractor’s guidance only.
Constructors may use other equal and approved Manufacturers providing they can
meet the exact requirements of specification.
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DOOR CHOICES
F1
F2
F3
FRONT DOORS
R1
REAR DOORS
R2
COLOURS- GLOSS:- Not e colours are t o ext ernal
side of door only, int ernal
face all whit e.
RAL 9 0 1 6
WHITE
RAL 9 0 1 7
BLACK
RAL 3 0 1 3
RED
RAL 5 0 0 4
BLUE
RAL 6 0 0 9
GREEN
MAHOGANY
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