TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS –

SUPPLY AN DINSTALLATION OF UPVC WINDOWS

UPVC WINDOWS

COMPOSITION
Un-plasticized PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) meeting the requirement of ASTM D 1748 / BS 7413/
EN 12608 shall be used. No reworked material is to be used in any profile; whether used
internally or externally.

PROFILE MARKING

The main frame profile shall be permanently marked at approximately 1 meter intervals with an
identifying mark which enables the name of the profile Systems supplier, date of manufacture
and extruder to be identified without extraction of the window.

DURABILITY
The Systems shall be resistant to chemicals, and be fungal and vermin proof. The profiles must be
colorfast, being able to withstand weather and light resistance test of 4000 hours on xenon and
weathering apparatus.

COLOUR
The Systems color should be uniform and consistent.

FIRE RESISTANCE

The uPVC should be classed as self extinguishing to prevent support or enhancement of

accidental fires.

QUALITY CONTROL

The extrusion process must be quality controlled and the appropriate standards relating to impact
strength, technical performance and consistency.

PROFILE CONSTRUCTION

The profile depth should be minimum of 58mm with a nominal wall thickness, internally and
externally of 2.8mm. The profile shall have a minimum of two sealed chambers for transoms and
mullions and 3 sealed chambers for frames and sashes.

INTERNAL PROFILE DRAINAGE

The internal drainage shall be isolated from chambers into which reinforcements can be placed or
through which frame fixing pass. Drainage shall be either through the base or alternatively to the
face, concealed by face drainage caps.

PRESSURE EQUALIZATION

Pressure equalization for glazing rebates and for frame rebates shall be carried out in accordance
with the recommendation of the profile Systems supplier to ensure efficient drainage in adverse
conditions.

WINDOW PERFORMANCE

Windows must meet the requirements with respect to air permeability, water tightness and wind
resistance upto 2400 pa.

STRENGTH AND SAFETY OF MOVING PARTS

The moving parts of the Windows must have sufficient strength and robustness to withstand
accidental Static and Dynamic loads in use, without any permanent deflection or breakage. The
overall evaluation will be based on the experience from use and subject to approval by the Design
Consultant/ Client.

GLAZING BEADS

Glazing beads shall be of the one foot snap in design and shall be extruded U PVC mitred at the
corners. All glazing beads shall be with a co-extruded gasket of a multi-fin design to maintain
security and weather performance. Gasket material shall be thermo Plastic Elastomer.

GLAZING GASKETS

All glazing gaskets as well as weather seals are to be extruded from non migratory EPDM .
Glazing gaskets shall be a continuous length. Gasket may be subjected to random testing and
shall be obtained from the profile Systems supplier.

WEATHER SEALS

Weather seals shall consist of a double sealing Systems. Seals on the sash and the frame shall be
continuous length and for outward opening windows the seal on the sash shall be joined to a
50mm length of pressure relief seal at the bottom of the opening whereas the seal on the frame
shall be joined on the top of opening.
Weather seals and pressure relief seals, which shall be obtained from the profile Systems
supplier, shall be capable of removal without disturbing the glazing Systems or removal of the
frame or sash.

GLAZING

All glazing shall be internally beaded. The windows shall be constructed in such a manner that
the glazing or deglazing can take place without the removal of the sash or frame.

WELDED JOINTS

All corner joints shall be homogeneously fusion heat welded in accordance with the instructions
of the profile Systems supplier. The resulting joints shall be finished by the grooving/knifing
method. Solvent welded joints shall not be allowed.

REINFORCEMENT

All transoms and mullions shall be fully reinforced, irrespective of size, with corrosion resistant
galvanized steel. All other profiles to be reinforced as per the specification of the profile Systems
supplier which shall suit the proposed style application relative to exposure, elevation and height
above the ground level. Reinforcing shall be secured by suitable screws in accordance with the
instructions of the profile Systems supplier.

All galvanized steel reinforcing profiles shall comply with BS 2989 1982 Grade G 275N / IS
4759-1996 or equivalent.

MECHANICAL JOINTS

The mechanical jointing of mullions and transoms shall be carried out in strict accordance with
the instructions/recommendations of the profile Systems supplier using only approved
mechanical coupling components.

HARDWARE GENERAL

All hardware shall be manufactured from corrosion resistant material and be approved by the
profile Systems supplier.

All ferrous screws, nuts, bolts and other fastening or fixing shall be of stainless grade or of a
suitable coated steel recommended for use in the fabrication of UPVC windows.

Metal that are in contact with each other shall be compatible so as to prevent galvanic corrosion
of dissimilar metals by electrolytic action. All hardware should ideally be fixed by attachments
through the UPVC to the reinforcement; alternatively it should be fixed in purpose designed
screw ports or at least two thickness of UPVC.
Hardware with provision for adjustment shall be accessible for adjusting after the window has
been installed. Hardware used to open and close the window shall be replaceable without
removing the outer frame from the structure.

FRICTION HINGES

Top hung and side hung opening out lights shall have two friction stays per light and be of
stainless steel construction.

The size of the friction stay will depend on size, weight, hanging and exposure of the relevant
sashes. This will be determined from table provided by the hinge manufacturer.
All side hung friction stays are to be incorporate a riser block to allow the sash to be supported in
its closed position.

BUTT HINGES

Where external butt hinges are used they must be of the security pin type which do not allow
removal of the hinge pin from outside.

ESPAGNOLETTE HANDLES

All espagnolette striking plates are to be purpose designed and secured to the outer frame by
approved screw fixing. The espagnolette mechanism shall be of multi locking points dependants
on size.
All ironmongery where possible shall be screwed into frame reinforcing, or fixing screws must
penetrate a minimum of two wall thickness or an equivalent screw port, to obtain sufficient
purchase.

FIXING THE FRAME TO THE BUILDING

The gap between the structural opening and the uPVC frame shall be between 5 to 10mm all
round, which should be filled by injectable PU foam after completion of fixing for best frame and
wall bonding, and for sound and thermal insulation and finally applying neutral cure low modules
Silicone sealant to make joint water proof.

Fixing points shall be to all four sides of a frame, spaced 150mm to 250mm from corners and not
more than 600mm apart elsewhere. Fixing shall be by direct drilling 10mm hole through U PVC
frame to building wall. Each fixing shall penetrate into building structure by no less than
40mm.and ultimate fixing with anti corrosive plated anchor bolts through these holes.

All heads of all fixing screws shall be covered with appropriate plastic cover caps.

HANDING AND TRANSPORT

Windows may be transported either glazed or unglazed. All windows or prefabricated units shall
be transported and stacked in a vertical position and properly anchored to prevent movement in
transit, windows shall be separated from each other by adequate packing piece during transport.

WARRANTEE

The window manufacturer shall issue to the client a certificate of warrantee against any
manufacturing or installation defect, valid for minimum of five year for rectification of the defect.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

S.NO. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION VALUE

1. Impact strength down to 400C No breakage

2. Notch impact strength > 30 kJ/m2

3. Ball impact hardness 100 N/mm2

4. Tensile strength > 40 N/mm2

5. E module > 2500 N/mm2

6. Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient 300C to+500C 0.80 x 10-4 K-1

7. Thermal Conductivity 0.16W/mK

8. Specific volume resistance 10 16 Ω cm

9. Relative Permittivity 3.3 at 50GHz

2.9 at 106 Hz

10. Fire behaviour Self extinguishing

11. Weathering stability RAL GZ After 8.0GJ/m2 irradiation energy better than
716/1 authenticity grade 4 of grey scale

12. Special Resistance Resistance to termites, decay, chemicals e.g.

alkalines, acids, salts, salty solutions,
seawater, petrol, oil, lime, cement, any kind
of emissions Physiological Behaviour and
 environmental characteristics Inert, Neutral,
The weathering stability and the resistance
against chemical and decay ensure that there
exist no health and environmental risks
during handling.

13. Physiological Behaviors and Inert, Neutral, The weathering stability and
environmental characteristics the resistance against chemical and decay
ensure that there exist no health and
environmental risk during handling

14. Wind resistance Up to wind pressure of 2400PA

15. Acoustic Class 5

16. Water Tightness Watertight upto 600PA