Sliding Window Specs
Sliding Window Specs
Frame Hardware
• Window frames are constructed of pattern grade • Standard hardware to be GU-936 H lift and slide as
genuine mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla). manufactured by GU-Hardware with a maximum
• Other suitable wood species for paint, clear and sash weight of 330 lbs. (150kg).
stain grade applications available. • Slide and tilt applications available.
• Standard jamb thickness is 1 3/4” (45mm); • Multiple active and stationary sash
interior sill thickness is 2” (50mm); depth is applications available.
6 5/8” (168mm) or milled to required • Stationary, sliding or retractable screen
project dimensions. options available.
• Window frames are built to +/- 1/16”
(1mm) tolerance. Cladding
• Frames are manufactured with dado joints and are • Aluminum and brass cladding available through
glued and screwed for maximum strength. the Garda system as manufactured by Benaco.
• Finger jointing is not acceptable.
Weather Stripping
Window Sash • Full perimeter elastropen weather stripping with
• Window sashes are constructed of pattern grade welded and overlapping corners.
genuine mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla). Glazing
• Other suitable wood species for paint, clear and • Standard insulated glass units are ¾” (19mm)
stain grade applications available. thick with a ½” (13mm) air space. Other thickness
• Standard sash thickness is 2 3/16” (56mm) with sash available as required.
components laminated for extra stability. • Glass options include but are not limited to:
• Other window sash thickness available as required. tempered, laminated, patterned, wire, spandrel,
• Window sash widths and heights are built to bent, restoration glass and various Low-E options.
+/-1/16” (1mm) tolerance. • Standard glass units are dual sealed with
• Standard window sashes are constructed with polyisobutylene/polysulfide or silicone and are
double mortise and tenon joints. certified by the IGCC to meet a CBA rating.
• Custom true divided lites (TDL) and/or simulated • Glass units are blocked in glazing
divided lites (SDL) in configurations as ordered. channel with neoprene setting blocks
(70 - 90 durometer hardness).
Adhesive • Glass units are wet-glazed with a high
• All wood window components are bonded with performance one part silicone sealant
a water resistant polyvinyl acetate industrial (neutral curing).
adhesive as manufactured by Kleiberit. • Glazing channel is pressure relief vented
and weeped.
Finish • Glass is retained in glazing channel by an interior
• Undercoat and topcoat paint systems as available wood stop nailed or screwed in place.
through Fine Paints of Europe.
• Other glazing systems available as required.
• Stain and semitransparent finish systems as
available through the Sikkens program.
• Other custom finishes available as required.
Sliding Window Details