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Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall height of the aperture in millimeters, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend to deduct 10mm to allow for brick tolerance.

We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements. In your measurements, please include any profile knocks ons you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the aperture in millimeters, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend to deduct 10mm to allow for brick tolerance.

We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements. In your measurements, please include any profile knocks ons you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the side panel on the left of your door viewed externally in millimetres. Dependant on your decision to make the frame in one section of multiple sections will determine where this is measured from. If a multiple frame each side panel width is measured from outside of frame to outside of frame. If made in one section this is measured from the centre of the mullion to the outside of frame.

In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the side panel on the right of your door viewed externally in millimetres. Dependant on your decision to make the frame in one section of multiple sections will determine where this is measured from. If a multiple frame each side panel width is measured from outside of frame to outside of frame. If made in one section this is measured from the centre of the mullion to the outside of frame.

In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the side panels viewed externally in millimetres. Dependant on your decision to make the frame in one section of multiple sections will determine where this is measured from. If a multiple frame each side panel width is measured from outside of frame to outside of frame. If made in one section this is measured from the centre of the mullion to the outside of frame.

In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Cosmetic

This will put a midrail in the side panels of your door combination.

Mechanical/Technical

The width of the midrails will determined by the choice of door design you have chosen. Windows Trade Plus will decide of the best option for this when manufacturing.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Cosmetic

This is the position of the midrail opted for in the door sections of the single door.

Mechanical/Technical

If you do not select a custom midrail height this is supplied automatically at 850mm for standard door designs. If you have a panelled door, the midrail will be set appropriately according to the panel design. You can also select the height you desire. This height is measured from the bottom of the frame to the centre of the midrail.

Please note this does not include any cill or frame extenders requested.

The thickness of the midrail is determined by a letterbox, If a letterbox is required, a 110mm midrail will be used otherwise a 85mm midrail will be used.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the side of your door you wish to have the hinges. This is viewed from outside.

For more information, please see our technical hardware specification.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the option of if you would like your composite doors to open outwards of your property or into your property.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the door slab on the exterior of your property.

For more information, please see the technical colour section.

Mechanical/Technical

The external slab colours are all GRP skins which are sprayed and then baked. All finishes are grained.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the door slab on the interior of your property.

For more information, please see the technical colour section.

Mechanical/Technical

The internal slab colours are all GRP skins which are sprayed and then baked. All finishes are grained.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the uPVC frame on the exterior of your property.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the uPVC frame on the interior of your property.

Mechanical/Technical

The cill is the material that the frame sits on external, if required.

The height of the cill is 30mm, the different depth options will distinguish the overhang from the frame, which will be 70mm shorter than the size stated as this is the width of the frame.

For more information, please see the technical profile specification.

Cosmetic

This is the section at the bottom of the frame which you step over

Mechanical/Technical

A full frame threshold will have an upstand of 70mm. A low uPVC threshold will have an upstand of 60mm. A disabled threshold is a Stormguard aluminium threshold which is part M approved.

If a colour (gold or chrome) is not stated in the notes of the product, we will choose the colour we feel is more in keeping with the selected door.

For more information, please see the composite door technical specification.

Mechanical/Technical

These are extensions of profile, clipped onto the external frame. Trade often refer to these as knock-ons or add-ons.

These will be required should there be a difference between internal and external measurements due to plaster lines etc.

For more information, please see the technical profile specification.

Cosmetic

This is the shape of the handle that will be on your products.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the hardware that will be on your products. The hinges will be white unless a coloured profile on the side of the hinges is chosen they will then be matched to the door hardware colour.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Mechanical/Technical

Letterboxes will be installed into the door panel on a front full panelled door.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This the location the letterbox will be machined into the composite door slab.

Mechanical/Technical

If a knocker is not showing as an option this is due to the panel design you have chosen.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Mechanical/Technical

The security chain adds an extra layer of security to your door. When the chain is attached, it allows for a short open distance when answering the door.

Mechanical/Technical

The ERA Euro Barrel is a standard 6 pin barrel. The ABS Anti Bump Barrel is a 6pin barrel with an anti-snap feature.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This changes the appearance of the barrel on the inside of the property.

Mechanical/Technical

The keyhole on the internal of the property is replaced with a knob which you turn to lock the door from inside.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

Your numerals will be supplied separately to be installed. They will be the same colour as the selected handle colour.

Cosmetic

The hardware suite is a design feature allowing you to choose the options available in our current range, the most popular is the offset round bar, this is offset to make usage of the key easier.

Cosmetic

The handle size effects the overall look of the door by modifying the size of the contemporary handle. The most popular is 1200mm.

Cosmetic

The escutcheon dictates where the barrel will be routed into the composite door slab. The actual escutcheon is the trim plate for the routed hole. If no handle is chosen the escutcheon will have a pull section to help with opening or closing the door.

Cosmetic

The internal handle will either match the external handle design or will be replaced with a pull escutcheon. If the pull escutcheon is chosen it will be in line with the position chosen in the escutcheon selection.

Please note that should your windows need to meet PAS24 regulations, then you would need to allow for the following:

• Trickle Vents (extras tab)
• Hinge Guards (hardware tab)
• All fixed windows would require laminate outer and toughened inner glazing (glass tab)
• All doors would require laminate outer and toughened inner glazing (glass tab)
• All windows adjoining a door would require laminate outer and toughened inner glazing (glass tab)
• All front doors require an area that can be seen out of, either within the glass, or a spyhole fitted (hardware tab)
• Letterboxes installed need to be installed with a deflection shield (hardware tab)
• Barrel type needs to be 3 Star Anti Bump Barrel (hardware tab)

PAS24 regulations are constantly being updated, so we would always recommend that you research to ensure that what you are ordering meets the regulations required for your project.

If your project is a new build project please ensure that Part Q regulations are also adhered to. This can be found in the building regulations page of the website.

Should you require any assistance in this please contact us.

Mechanical/Technical

Glass glazing is the type of the glass you require, double glazed is a duel seal pane whereas triple glazed is a triple sealed pane. Unglazed, no glass will be supplied.

For more information, please see the technical glass specification.

Cosmetic

This option is to select the pattern and privacy that you require for your glass.

Mechanical/Technical

The number by the side of the glass option shows the privacy rating with 5 being the highest privacy.

For more information, please see the technical glass specification.

Mechanical/Technical

Your glass type represents how strong your glass is. Annealed is the common name for float glass and tempered glass is the common name for toughened glass.

Toughened safety glass is required in certain areas. Please see the building regulation information page if unsure whether to use toughened glass or float glass.

Laminated glass is two pieces of annealed glass which is stuck together with a film. Laminated glass is classed as a safety glass usually used for extra security such as shop fronts and part Q building regulation requirements.

For more information, please see the technical safety glass information.

Mechanical/Technical

The rating of your glass represents how energy efficient your glass is.

A Rated is the best glass for energy rating, while none rated is the lowest but also the cheapest.

The acoustic value represents how much sound the glass can dampen; the higher the acoustic value the more sound it can dampen. High acoustic glass is ideal for areas where there is going to be a lot of external noise.

The makeup of the units will change in line with your choice here.

For more information, please see the technical clear glass information.

Cosmetic

The colour of the spacer bar will be shown between the glass units.

Mechanical/Technical

Insulated glass sealed units (IGUs), also known as double glazed units, are constructed with two panes of glass that are kept apart by a spacer bar (or pane spacer) that sits around the inside edge of the glass.

Mechanical/Technical

All decoration is designed and manufactured to best suit the size of your window.

If you would like a specific size please place your order and send an email to customer-services@windowstradeplus.co.uk with your requirements.

For more information, please see the technical glass specification.