En DTZS
En DTZS
This draft Tanzania Standard was published under the authority of the Board of Directors of Tanzania
Bureau of Standards on yyy-mm-dd.
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is the statutory national standards body for Tanzania established
under the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975, repealed and replaced by the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.
The Building and Construction Divisional Standards Committee (BCDC), under whose supervision this
Tanzania Standard was prepared, consists of representatives from the following organizations:
* University of Dar er Salaam ,College of Engineering and Technology(CoET)
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)
Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT)
National Housing Corporation (NHC)
Contractors Registration Board (CRB)
* Ardhi University (ARU)
National Defense Force, National Service Division (JKT)
National Estates and Designing Consultancy Company Ltd (NEDCO)
* Architects and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board (AQRB)
Institution of Engineers Tanzania (IET)
*National Construction Council (NCC)
Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
The organizations marked with an asterisk (*) in the above list, together with the following were directly
represented on the Technical Committee entrusted with the preparation of this draft Tanzania
Standard:
Ministry of Finance and Planning
Zanzibar Bureau of Standards (ZBS)
National Development Corporation (NDC)
Tanzania Building Agency (TBA)
Tanganyika Wattle Co. Ltd (TANWAT)
Dar Es Salaam Glass works Ltd
Contents
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... ii
List of Tables............................................................................................................................................... ii
List of figures............................................................................................................................................... ii
0 National Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 1
1 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Normative references............................................................................................................................... 2
3 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................................... 2
4 Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 Materials for installation ........................................................................................................................... 4
6 Surveying for replacement windows and doorsets ................................................................................... 5
7 Surveying and programming for new build ............................................................................................... 9
8 Removal of existing windows and doorsets ........................................................................................... 10
9 Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Annex A .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Annex B .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Annex C .................................................................................................................................................... 34
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................. 36
List of Tables
Table 1 Recommended deductions from structural opening sizes .............................................................. 9
List of figures
Figure 1 Measurement of flat windows and doorsets .................................................................................. 8
Figure 2 Fixing positions for PVC-U windows and doorsets ..................................................................... 12
Figure 3 Fixing distances for timber windows and doorsets ...................................................................... 13
Figure 4 Fixing distances for aluminium windows and doorsets ............................................................... 14
Figure 5 Fixing distances for steel windows and doorsets ........................................................................ 14
Figure 6 Bay pole options ......................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 7 Setting and location block position .............................................................................................. 22
Figure A.1 Cutting through transoms and mullions ................................................................................... 24
Figure A.2 Cutting through the outer frame ............................................................................................... 24
Figure B.1 Flush reveal with joint width less than 6 mm and frame forward of DPC ................................. 27
Figure B.2 Flush reveal with joint width less than 6 mm and frame bridging DPC .................................... 28
Figure B.3 Flush reveal and frame bridging DPC. - Alternative details using impregnated foam tapes .... 28
Figure B.4 Check reveal and frame bridging DPC using impregnated foam tape ..................................... 28
Figure B.5 Flush reveal with joint width from 6 mm to 15 mm and frame bridging DPC ........................... 29
Figure B.6 Flush reveal with external render, for replacement frames ...................................................... 29
Figure B.7 Flush reveal with external render, for replacement windows/doorsets with frame shuffled into
position ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
0 National Foreword
The Tanzania Bureau of Standards is the statutory national standards body for Tanzania, established
under standards Act No. 3 of 1975, amended by Act No. 2 of 2009.
This draft Tanzania Standard is being prepared by BCDC 15 Doors and Windows technical committee
under the supervision of the Building and Construction Divisional Committee (BCDC).
On preparation of this document adaption was made to BS 8213-4:2016 - Windows and doors -Part 4:
Code of practice for the survey and Installation of windows and external doorsets.
Due to the wide variety of installation conditions, it is not possible to cover all applications completely.
This Standard gives guidance on those good building practices that are expected to ensure satisfactory
installation.
Windows and external doorsets are available in a range of materials, each material having a unique
performance characteristic. The surveyor and installer need to be aware of the material being used, and
any additional manufacturer's recommendations for survey and installation.
As a code of practice, this Standard takes the form of guidance and recommendations. It should not be
quoted as if it were a specification and particular care should be taken to ensure that claims of compliance
are not misleading.
Any user claiming compliance with this Standard is expected to be able to justify any course of action
that deviates from its recommendations
This Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible
for its correct application.
Compliance with this standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations
Terminology and convention
The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its recommendations are
expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is "should".
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does
not constitute a normative element.
1 This part of BS 8213-4 also gives an informative reference to all parts of the BS 8000 series.
NOTE
1. For the purposes of this Standard, the word doorset refers to external doorsets only
2. For the purposes of this Standard, the terms “doorset” and “door assembly” are considered synonymous and
the term “doorset” is used to refer to both types of products.
3.6 dormer window
vertical, or near vertical (within 15°), window built into and projecting from a
pitched roof structure
3.7 damp-proof course (DPC)
layer or coat of material covering the bedding surface of a wall to resist the passage of moisture
NOTE -This can be used horizontally or vertically
3.8 finishing
final covering and treatment of surfaces and their intersections
3.9 fixing
component that is used to secure separate parts of a window or doorset to each other, to secure an item
of hardware to a window or door part, or to secure a completed window or doorset into the structure of
a building
3.10 frame
part of a window or doorset that is fixed to the building structure
3.11 installation packer
packing piece used in gaps at fixing points to obtain rigid fixing and prevent distortion
NOTE - This is also known as a fixing packer.
3.12 installer
company and/or individual carrying out the works
3.13 lintel
beam supporting loads over an opening
3.14 manufacturing size
overall dimensions, which result from making the appropriate deductions from the structural opening
size excluding. any add-ons
NOTE - This is also known as “work size”.
3.15 oriel window
multi-sided window projecting from an upper storey, and generally supported
by brackets
3.16 structural opening
aperture in a wall into which a window or doorset is to be installed
3.17 structural opening size
size of the maximum rectangular shape that can be fitted within a structural opening
3.18 surveyor
competent person who is capable of surveying for window and doorset installation, advising on suitable
design, carrying out the risk assessment as necessary, and assessing the quality of the finished
installation
3.19 system supplier
original source of the design and/or supply of components used in the fabrication of a window or doorset
NOTE - This is also known as “system house” or “system company”.
The purpose of perimeter sealants is to resist water penetration and prevent air leakage in the face of
differential movement between the aperture and the window or doorset. Suitable sealants exhibit and retain
flexibility and adhesion over the intended service life of the product and it is vital that the correct sealant is
selected to suit the construction and frame materials involved.
The movement class for the sealant depends on the substrate material, the frame material and the
dimensions of the joint between the frame and the opening
Wet sealants, e.g. silicones, should be tested and classified in accordance with BS EN ISO 11600.
Unless an unusual and specific known requirement determines otherwise, they should be of low
modulus, with adequate adhesion. movement capability of at least 20%, and neutral curing. The
movement and modulus characteristics should be identified on their packaging as class 20LM or 25LM.
NOTE
1. A guide to the use of BS EN ISO 11600 [3] is given on The British Adhesives and Sealants Association
website at www.basaonline.co.uk 1
If a situation arises where the anticipated movement exceeds the performance criteria of a class 25 sealant,
then the sealant manufacturer should be contacted for specific advice on sealant selection.
2. If in doubt, sealant manufacturers can be consulted on sealant adhesion to specific substrates and materials
and on whether primers are required. They can also propose sealant/primer systems, which minimize the
potential for staining.
Impregnated foam tapes can also be used for sealing, and should remain permanently flexible and
accommodate joint movement of at least the same as a wet sealant as classified above.
3. The use of impregnated foam tapes or gun-applied polyurethane (PU) foam might enhance the thermal
performance of the installation due to the location within the perimeter joint. although application of gun-
applied PU foam might be impractical if the perimeter joint is below 5 mm wide. For joints below 10 mm, it is
advisable to use a special tapered nozzle on the gun to facilitate adequate application depth.
4. Impregnated foam tapes conforming to DIN 18542:2009 with an exposure category of BG1 are suitable.
5. Such products do not rely on chemical adhesion to the contact surfaces, being held under compression
within the joint, and do not therefore require primers.
5.3 Finishing trims
All trims should be compatible with the material of the frame and should be colour matched where
specified. Finishing trims, where used externally, should be good exterior quality materials used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Cellular extruded PVC-U trims should conform to BS 7619.
6 Surveying for replacement windows and doorsets
6.1 General
The following factors should be taken into account:
• the need to provide a weather-resistant solution;
• the need to provide natural light and ventilation;
• the need for safety in use;
• the need to provide means of escape in case of fire;
• the need to provide security against unauthorized entry;
• the need for safety when cleaning;
• the need for maintenance.
The type of occupancy, and the age range of both occupants and visitors to the building, should also be
taken into account where known.
NOTE - BS 8273-7:2004 advises that a risk assessment be conducted by the designer (in the case of domestic
replacement windows this is the person or organization taking the order from the client), taking account of the
relative priority needs established in each situation.
6.2 Suitability of the aperture
The surveyor should check for any apparent defects and deficiencies around the structural opening. If
On outward opening doors, a restriction device should be fitted to help avoid damage caused by sudden
wind gusts.
The protrusion of outward opening windows into the path of pedestrians should be taken into account.
NOTE - Guidance on design for safety is given in BS 8213-1:2004.
6.10 Doorsets
The following factors should be taken into account when surveying for replacement doorsets.
a) It is good practice to take into account the requirements of the occupants and improve access into
the dwelling, if necessary, e.g. by reducing the threshold height. Weathering should be taken into
account when lowering the threshold.
b) The requirement for additional hardware, such as trickle vents, cat flaps and spy holes, should be
clearly specified.
c) On doorsets with side panels, the mullion should have sufficient stiffness to ensure rigidity when the
door is closed against it.
6.11 Structural change
Where the structural opening is modified to install a window and/or doorset, the structural integrity of the
formed opening should be ensured.
The method of any cavity closing should be specified, taking into account water penetration, fire
protection, etc.
NOTE - This work is not covered by the scope of a Competent Person’s Scheme and it is therefore necessary to
consult an appropriate building control body.
The method of making good should be agreed with the purchaser.
6.12 Drainage
The surveyor should specify and/or confirm any method of drainage of frame and/or glazing to be used.
6.13 Glazing
6.13.1 Safety glazing
The surveyor should specify and/or confirm the position and orientation of safety glazing.
NOTE
1. Recommendations for safety glazing are given in BS 6262-4.
2. In certain circumstances and in consultation with the customer, it might be advantageous to supply and
install safety glazing material in other situations which the surveyor considers hazardous following the risk
assessment. Care is needed when determining the type of safety glazing material used. In certain
environments the containment of broken safety glass is crucial.
3. Guidance on design of barriers and infill panels is given in BS 6180 and GGF Datasheet 7.2 [4].
6.13.2 Decorative glass
The surveyor should specify and/or confirm the position, style and orientation of any glass pattern or
decoration, including leading or Georgian Bar inserts, and the need for any alignment.
6.14 Measurement
Three measurements of width and height should be taken and the squareness of the aperture
determined by taking diagonal measurements (see Figure 1). The largest size frame that will fit into the
opening and remain square, with an adequate gap to form an effective perimeter seal, should be used
for determining the manufacturing sizes (see 6.16, Table 1).
The need for any sill should be determined. The size of the sill should be such that there is a minimum
overhang of at least 25 mm from the face of the building.
The surveyor should determine how the sill is to be fitted, taking into account features such as horns,
and how any making good is to be carried out.
The difference between internal and external reveal sizes should be determined and checks made to
ensure that the operation of any opening light will not be impeded by plaster, render or tiles, etc.
When surveying for replacement windows where the check reveal is present for aesthetic purposes, the
size of the check may be established by either removing internal architraves around the window, cutting
into the internal reveal plaster or drilling through the jambs and head.
Where the replacement windows are to be fitted with opening sashes, the window outer frame should be
sufficient in size to allow the edge of the sash to clear the external reveal. Where there is insufficient width
to the outer frame, a wider outer frame should be specified or purpose-designed frame extensions should
be used.
2. This is of particular importance when using narrow outer frames or when the external reveal is rendered.
6.16 Manufacturing sizes
Expansion and contraction of frames is to be expected due to temperature fluctuations, and this should
be taken into account.
The deductions for windows and doorsets should be in accordance with Table 1.
When calculating height deductions, due allowance should also be made for the thickness of any silicone
or mortar bed at the sill.
Table 1 Recommended deductions from structural opening sizes
Dimension in millimeters
Material Recommended deduction for width or height of structural opening
Up to 1.5 m From 1.5 m From 3.0 m Over 4.5 m1
to 3.0 m to 4.5 m 1
PVC-U - white 10 10 15 20
PVC-U -non- white 15 15 22 28
Timber 10 10 10 15
Steel 8 10 12 15
Aluminium 10 10 15 20
Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) 5 10 15 15
NOTE
1. These deductions are from the total width or height, and are not “per side”.
2. The gap required for effective PU foam fixing at the head is 10 mm to 15 mm.
3. When fitting aluminium or steel frames into existing timber sub-frames, deduct 4 mm
6.17 Installation techniques
Wherever possible the survey should identify any necessary variations to standard installation
techniques.
NOTE - see Clause 9 for standard installation techniques
1 Intermediate expansion joints might be needed when the width or height exceeds 3 m
9 Installation
9.1 General
For correct fixing, each frame member should be fixed to the substrate or to an adjacent window or
doorset to resist all likely imposed loads that could cause the frame to deflect.
NOTE
1. These loads might be due to:
a) wind loads;
b) operating loads;
c) gravity;
d) accidental impact;
e) attempted burglary.
2. Fixing methods are affected by:
a) the presence or absence of a wall cavity;
b) the nature and condition of any cavity;
c) the relative position of the frame and cavity;
d) the type and position of the substrate receiving the fixings;
e) the position of the plaster line and the need to minimize disturbance and damage to interior
decorations:
f) the design of the reveal;
g) maintenance loads;
h) any requirements for fire resistance.
Windows and doors should be installed plumb and square within the aperture in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. The completed installation should be without twist, racking or distortion of
any member so that they operate correctly and in accordance with the surveyor's instructions.
9.2 Methods of fixing
There are two principal methods of fixing available, which may be used separately or in combination:
namely, through-frame fixings and lug fixings. The manufacturer's instructions should always be
followed.
The type and selection of fixings should be in accordance with 5.1.
Fixings should be sized to securely penetrate at least 40 mm for windows and 50 mm for doors into
brick, block, concrete or masonry, or 25 mm into timber framing unless equivalent demonstrable
provision can be made by other means.
Connections to steelwork up to 2 mm thick, such as folded sheet lintels, should be made with power-
driven hardened self-drilling screws or self-tapping screws. If self-tapping screws are used, a pilot hole
with an appropriate diameter for both the gauge of steel and screw size should be drilled prior to fixing.
Connections to steelwork greater than 2 mm thick should be made either into pre-tapped holes with
machine screws of minimum 5 mm diameter, or with power-driven hardened self-drilling screws. All such
fixings should have the appropriate corrosion resistance and strength for their purpose.
Where appropriate, fixings into lintels should not be put into the weathered side, to avoid water ingress.
The fixings manufacturer should be consulted to determine the most appropriate products.
Installation packers should always be used, as recommended in 9.8.5.
9.3 Fixing distances
9.3.1 General
Wherever practicable, the sides of the frame should be secured in accordance with the
recommendations in 9.3.2 to 9.3.5. If it is impossible to follow these recommendations, then, on large
contracts, alternative positions should be agreed with the purchaser, and on domestic installations, the
closest possible fixing positions should be used.
The presence of precast concrete or steel lintels can make it impracticable to achieve the recommended
fixing distances using through-frame fixings or fixing lugs, or can pose severe difficulties in doing so. In
these instances, the use of PU foam may be used as a supplement to mechanical fixings but should
not, under any circumstances, be used as the sole method of securing the entire frame into the reveal.
NOTE - Application of PU foam using a proprietary gun gives greater control (but see Note 3 to 5.2).
9.3.2 PVC-U windows and doorsets
Wherever practicable all four sides of the frame should be secured as follows.
a) Corner fixings should be between 150 mm and 250 mm from the external corner.
b) Fixings should be a minimum of 150 mm from the centre line of a mullion or transom.
c) There should be a minimum of two fixings on each jamb and sill, with intermediate fixings at centres
no greater than 600 mm.
d) If the head is fixed with PU foam, then the fixings at the head may be as follows:
• frame width up to 1200 mm - no fixings;
• frame width 1201 mm to 2400 mm - one central fixing;
• frame width 2401 mm to 3600 mm - two equally spaced fixings.
NOTE
1. The fixings in d) do not apply to French doors, patio doors or bi-fold doors.
Key
1 Additional fixing for windows over 1800 mm wide
Figure 3 Fixing distances for timber windows and doorsets
Dimensions in millimeters
Key
Key
1 Max. intermediate fixing distances (750 mm for hot rolled; 900 mm for cold rolled)
* Dimension for hot rolled sections
** Dimension for cold rolled sections
Figure 5 Fixing distances for steel windows and doorsets
9.4 Fixing lugs
Where lugs are used externally, they should be secured to the wall using one-way or other suitable
security screws.
9.5 Finishings
Finishings, such as trims, are generally used to neaten the interface between frames and substrate.
They should not be used to provide or enhance the weathertightness of the window or doorset or the
perimeter joints.
The materials to be used in finishing trims should be as recommended in 5.3.
9.6 Coupled assemblies
NOTE - Coupled assemblies are usually delivered to site as separate units, to ease handling and minimize damage.
When building up components into the required assembly, care should be taken to keep coupling joints
equal, and frames both aligned and plumb. When coupling joints are also to be used as expansion joints,
they should have seals, such as wet sealants, impregnated foam tapes or flexible polymer gaskets,
placed within the joint during the assembly operation. It is not sufficient to rely solely on external pointing
sealant.
Coupled assemblies should be fastened together in accordance with the system supplier's instructions.
Particular attention should be paid to weather-proofing.
9.7 Bay poles
Where loads are being transferred (e.g., several storeys or just a roof) the bay poles should be carried
through the sill to the bearing plate. Competent structural advice should be obtained as necessary.
Bay poles may be positioned directly on to proprietary sill reinforcements. in this case:
a) the reinforcing system should be designed to perform this task; and
b) the system manufacturer's guidelines should be followed.
NOTE
1. It is desirable for bay poles to have similar thermal performance as the frames they are being fixed to.
2. Figure 6 shows a bay pole jacking system. A load-bearing pole using shims is also acceptable.
9.8 Replacement windows and doorsets
9.8.1 Frame position in aperture
9.8.1.1 Flush reveal
Replacement windows and doorsets should be positioned to minimize the amount of making good,
taking into account the following points.
a) The new frame should bridge the DPC. Any damaged DPC should be repaired.
b) Wherever possible to reduce the effects of thermal bridging, the replacement frame should be set in
such a position that the rear face of the replacement frame is behind the rear face of the external
skin by 25 mm or more.
c) The frame should be set as far back in the reveal as is feasible for better weather performance. If a
sill is included, the projection should be not less than 25 mm from the face of the building to allow
the shedding of water.
d) The correct movement gap should be provided
1) The frame should be positioned behind the external skin and positioned such that the external visible
dimensions of the frame jambs are equal.
2) The frame should be positioned, where applicable, behind the head check with the frame weight
suitably supported.
3) Box sash windows are often installed in solid wall construction where a vertical DPC is not present.
In these circumstances it can be beneficial to incorporate a suitable bead of sealant or impregnated
foam tape between the external face of the frame and the external skin to provide additional
protection against weather ingress.
NOTE
1. In some instances, the reason for check reveal may be for both weathering and aesthetics.
2. Recommendations for fixing distances are given in 9.3.
3. Annex B shows examples of the most commonly found reveal details.
For all situations, as with flush reveal, the sill projection beyond the effective external face of the wall
below the aperture should be not less than 25 mm.
4. The external skin sill detail may incorporate shaped stone sills or plinth bricks to bring this effective
external face closer to the frame and therefore reduce the depth of sill needed.
9.8.2 Bedding of frames and/or their sills
Bedding materials should comprise one or a combination of the following:
a) mortar (usually used for levelling);
b) levelling packers and foam, with a silicone bead at the outer edge;
c) levelling packers and silicone;
d) levelling packers and impregnated foam tapes.
9.8.3 Open cavities and cavity protection
If open cavities are present between the external and internal skins of the wall, they should be closed
using a suitable insulated cavity closing material which incorporates a vertical DPC. If the open cavity
already has a vertical DPC present, the inclusion of a cavity closer should not compromise the integrity
of the existing vertical DPC.
Where the frame design is such that it is not possible to provide a secure screw-fixing position into solid
structure, fixing lugs should be used to enable the frame to be securely fixed to the building structure.
Many types of building construction also incorporate cavity barriers around the perimeter of window and
doorset apertures. If the cavity barrier is damaged during removal of the existing frame or is found to be
damaged following removal of the existing frame, the cavity barrier should be repaired or replaced before
installation of the replacement frame.
NOTE
1. Ensuring that cavity barriers are intact and effective is of particular importance in buildings that are
vulnerable to smoke and fire spread through the cavity, such as timber frame construction.
2. In certain types of building, it might be necessary to include weather-proofing around apertures. This is
particularly relevant in system build dwellings such as timber or steel-framed buildings to prevent
premature failure of the building structure.
9.8.4 Replacement of box sash windows
COMMENTARY ON 9.8.4
Traditional box sash with cords and weights may be replaced with windows with vertical sliding sashes
using cords and weights, or windows with vertical sliding sashes hung on spiral balances or similar
mechanisms. If the replacement windows are manufactured with cords and weights, the design and sizing
of the frame components are similar to the existing frames and the weight box is positioned within the check
reveal to reduce the visual impact of the frames. If the replacement windows use spiral balances, the new
window jambs are considerably narrower as there is no weight box.
9.8.4.1 General
When box sash windows are replaced, the structural integrity of the aperture should be not less than
Dimensions in millimeters
▄
Setting block
□ Location block
Note. In the case of vertical
pivots, some systems
require setting blocks to be
placed on top of the pivots
and not to either side as
shown in this figure
A. 2 Removal of frame
A. 2.1 General
It is good practice to run a sharp knife between the inside face of the frame and the plaster adjoining the
frame, to minimize the damage to the plaster when the frame is removed.
A. 2.2 Timber windows and doorsets
It is easiest for opening lights to be removed first, complete with their glass, by levering the screws from the
frames, or unscrewing the hinges, or by cutting through the hinges (see Figure A.1). This provides working
space, and reduces the weight.
Key
1 Insulation
2 Sealant
3 DPC
4 Finishing trims/plaster
Figure B.1 Flush reveal with joint width less than 6 mm and frame forward of DPC
Key
1 Insulation
2 Sealant
3 DPC
4 Finishing trims/plaster
Key
1 Insulation
2 Impregnated foam tape
3 DPC
4 Finishing trims/plaster
5 Sealant
NOTE - Alternatively, the impregnated foam tape can be installed to the full depth of the joint to provide insulation.
Figure B.3 Flush reveal and frame bridging DPC. - Alternative details using impregnated foam tapes
Key
1 Impregnated foam tape
2 Insulation
3 Sealant
4 DPC
5 Finishing trims/plaster
Figure B.4 Check reveal and frame bridging DPC using impregnated foam tape
Key
1 Insulation
2 Sealant
3 Packing piece
4 DPC
5 Finishing trims/plaster
6 External render
Figure B.6 Flush reveal with external render, for replacement frames
Key
1 Insulation
2 Sealant
3 Finishing trims
4 DPC
5 Packing piece
Figure B.8 Box sash replacement
Key
1 External sealant
2 Insulation
3 Packing piece
4 DPC
5 Insulated cavity closer or fire barrier
6 Finishing trims/plaster
Key
1 External sealant
2 Insulation
3 Finishing trims/plaster
4 Check reveal lintel
NOTE - This arrangement also applies to standard windows.
Figure B.11 Box sash replacement into check reveal head
Key
1 Bedding/insulation
2 DPC (for timber windows)
3 Sealant or pointed bedding
Figure B.12 Sill bedding and finishing arrangement
NOTE - It can be of benefit to make a photographic record of the existing installation in case of dispute over relevant
Regulations compliance at a later date.
Figure C.1 Typical surveyor's checklist
C. 2 Final inspection checklist
A typical final inspection checklist is shown in Figure C.2.
Y/N
Visual appearance Is the frame installed plumb and square?
Are the beads fitted correctly and evenly?
Are exposed faces - including beads - free from damage?
Is the frame clean with all protective tape removed?
Has any damage to aperture been correctly made good?
Have all trims been fitted correctly?
Has all site debris been removed?
Glazing Is all glazing as specified on contract
Are all sealed units free from scratches and signs of failure?
Are obscure and coated glasses oriented properly?
Are sealed unit spacer bars covered by frame and beads