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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 frame packers 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 frame packers you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

The cill is the material that the frame sits on and projects externally, 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

A trickle vent is an opening that is fitted into the opening vent at the top of the frame.

Mechanical/Technical

A trickle vent allows a small amount of ventilation, that can be opened or closed.

It is ideal for people who do not like to open their windows often, if no air bricks are in the room, or if your property suffers with condensation. Our standard size for the trickle vent is 4000mm² and the sightline trickle vent grill is set into the profile. The acoustic trickle vent offers a 41DB sound reduction.

For more information, please see the technical trickle vent information.

Cosmetic

These are sashes that do not open and have no handle. They give an equal and balanced look to your frame by putting a non opening sash into all fixed sections.

Cosmetic

Dependant on the option you choose the cosmetics of the window may change. The child hook and eye catch is hidden discretely inside the sash. A cabled restrictor is screwed onto the inside of the frame and the sash. These are only available in white.

Mechanical/Technical

Restrictors limit the opening of the window to 100mm. When released, they facilitate the full opening of the window. The hook and eye concealed can be manually overridden. The cabled restrictor requires a key to be able to release the restrictor for the window to fully open.

For more information, please see the technical restrictor information.

Mechanical/Technical

These are the joiners that are placed in between frames to join your frames. These sizes are included in your frames.

A 10mm aluminium coupler is recommended on door combinations, or for larger frames needing extra support.

For more information, please see the technical profile 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 colour of the profile on the exterior of your property.

For more information, please see the technical colour section.

This is the colour of the profile on the interior of your property.

For more information, please see the technical colour section.

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 handle that will be on your products.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Mechanical/Technical

A standard hinge will be fitted to all top hung windows. On side hung windows there is the option of a standard hinge which will be a fire escape hinge that opens to 90^° when fully open. An easy clean option is also a fire hinge opening to 90^°, but these can be slid in the frame so that a hand can be fitted down the side and they can be cleaned externally from the inside with ease. The restrictor hinge holds the window at around 100mm and can be released. This can be used instead of a cable restrictor or hook and eye concealed restrictor. The restrictor hinge cannot be used for weight building regulation specifications.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Mechanical/Technical

To obtain a fully compliant window for PAS24, hinge guards are required. The hinge guard only engages if the hinge side of the window sash is being attacked, clamping together to support the window sash from jemmying.

Mechanical/Technical

Supplied by ERA, our market-leading PAS 24 twin cam lock provides high-level security with its advanced central locking system, ensuring robust resistance to forced entry. Designed for smooth operation and superior strength, this lock meets strict security standards. For those seeking extra locking points, optional ERA steel shootbolts can be added.

Mechanical/Technical

These are usually required on new build installations. They are metal brackets which are longer than the window and can be screwed into the inner brick course or wooden surround.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This is the height from the exterior of the frame to the centre of the transom bar from the top of the frame. A transom bar runs horizontally through your frame.

Mechanical/Technical

A transom is measured from the top of the frame excluding any frame extenders to the centre of the transom.

For more information, please see the survey sheet and technical profile specification.

Cosmetic

If this option is selected, the frame height sections will be split equally (excluding the height of any cill, joining strips and frame packers). Please note, this splits the frame equally and depending on openings the glass will not always be equal.

Mechanical/Technical

A transom is measured from the top of the frame excluding any frames extenders to the centre of the transom.

For more information, please see the survey sheet and technical profile specification.

Cosmetic

This is the width from the outside of the frame to the centre of the mullion bar (excluding the width of any frame packers or joining strips). A mullion bar runs vertically through your frame.

Mechanical/Technical

A mullion is measured from the closest side of the frame, excluding any frame packers, to the centre of the mullion.

For more information, please see the survey sheet and technical profile specification.

Cosmetic

If this option is selected the frame will be split equally in sections in the width (excluding the width of any frame extenders or joining strips).

Please note this splits the frame equally and dependant on openings that glass will not always be equal.

Mechanical/Technical

A mullion is measured from the closest side of the frame, excluding any frame packers, to the centre of the mullion bar.

For more information, please see the survey sheet and technical profile specification.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall height of the aperture in millimetres, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend to deduct 10mm to allow for brick tolerance. In your measurements, please include any cills, profile frame extenders you require. We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the aperture in millimetres, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend to deduct 10mm to allow for brick tolerance. In your measurements, please include any profile frame extenders you require. We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements.

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.

This is the extruded uPVC profile that your windows will be manufactured with. We offer Profile22 Optima sculptured and chamfered.

This will be the extruded uPVC internal beading that your windows will be manufactured with. Our standard beading is sculptured but we do also offer chamfered internal beading if the frame profile is selected as chamfered.

Mechanical/Technical

Our standard machine finish offers clean, consistent results using automated cutting and cleaning processes - ideal for most installations. For a higher-end option, our premium hand finish includes hand-polished welds and finer detailing, delivering a superior appearance and tighter tolerances for those seeking enhanced craftsmanship and a more refined final product. For more information, please see the profile specification.