General Specifications

 

Main structure - roof cappings

  • Low maintenance, polyester powder coated aluminium weather cappings as standard - in white or brown. Other colour options are available at an extra cost.
  • Cast aluminium polyester powder coated finials and crests are standard on all designs - in white or brown. Other colour options are available at an extra cost.

Main structure - decorative finishes

  • Paint finishes: The timber is treated with three coats of micro-porous paint or two coats of natural stain, which have been factory spray applied, providing a finished product. Our fully automated paint plant provides a high build uniform paint finish.
  • Colours: We have a choice of 25 standard colours with other options available at an extra cost and a choice of 5 natural wood finishes as standard. Choose from Mahogany, Teak, Walnut, Light Oak or Antique oak.
  • All stains, paint primers and finishes are micro-porous allowing the timber to breath naturally.

Opening windows, doors and fittings
Standard specifications

  • High security espagnolette catches with lockable handles.
  • Brass coloured finish. Also available in black, white and polished chrome.
  • Door security meets BS644*.
  • Window security has been tested to BS7950*.
  • Weather proofing using a specialist rubber double gasket system.
  • Weather resistance - tested to BS6375* Class C. Windows have been tested to BS6375* Part 1, 1989 and BS5368* Part 1, 1976.
  • Shoot bolt security locking system is standard on side hung casements and small fanlights.
  • Energy efficiency: Building Regulations Part L1B compliant.

Rainwater goods
Standard specification

  • Extruded aluminium guttering and down pipes. Ogee profile standard.
  • PVCu guttering and down pipes option available.
  • Cast aluminium guttering and down pipes option available at an extra cost.
  • Colours - white or black. Other colour options are available at an extra cost.

Opening roof vents
Standard specification

  • Powder coated aluminium opening roof vent using a dry glazed system with gaskets or a low-profile aluminium clad timber opening roof vent. Both have performed extremely well in severe weather conditions over many years.
  • Manual operation using worm gear system and roof vent pole handle.
  • Automatic operation, featuring thermostatic control and rain sensor is available at an additional cost.

*A summary of the relevant British Standards can be found on the following website: www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/