Test of: Aluminium top and side hung windows - … · 5.3 Load bearing capacity of safety devices – 350N (Top Hung) Yes PVC-U Windows 5.3 Load bearing capacity of safety devices

Exova Warringtonapt

Key Industrial Park

Fernside Road

Willenhall

West Midlands

WV13 3YA

T : +44 (0) 1902 722 122

F : +44 (0) 1902 727 242

E : [email protected]

W: www.exova.com

Report No: 191795 Test of: Securestyle Ltd Aluminium top and side hung windows And PVC-U top and side hung window

Tested to: BS 6375-2:2009 Performance of windows & doors Part 2: Operation & strength Securestyle Ltd Kingsmeand Industrial Estate Princess Elizabeth Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7RE

Test Report No.191795 OPERATION AND STRENGTH OF WINDOWS TO BS6375-2:2009

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Commercial in Confidence © 2009

Document No.RS061 Issue No.1

TEST CONCLUSIONS Samples of: Manufacturer Securistyle Ltd Product Aluminium top and side hung window and PVC-U top and side hung window Model Aluminium top and side hung window and PVC-U top and side hung window have been tested in accordance with: BS 6375-2:2009 By Exova Warrington APT, a UKAS accredited Testing Laboratory (No. 0621) and EC Notified Body number (No, 1104) At Key Industrial Park, Fernside Rd., Willenhall. West Midlands. WV13 3YA. Results and comments as detailed below:

Clause No. Description Compliance

Aluminium Windows 5.3 Load bearing capacity of safety devices – 350N (Side Hung) Yes 5.3 Load bearing capacity of safety devices – 350N (Top Hung) Yes PVC-U Windows

5.3 Load bearing capacity of safety devices – 350N (Side Hung) Yes 5.3 Load bearing capacity of safety devices – 350N (Top Hung) Yes

No inferences can be made regarding performance against other requirements of this standard Tests marked “ N/A” are not applicable to the sample under test. Tests marked “N/T” were not applied to the sample under test


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AUTHORISATION Tests performed by: Chris Bryan, Laboratory Technician

Report issued by: Chris Bryan, Laboratory Technician

Signed Date 13/05/2010 For and on behalf of Exova Warrington APT

Report authorised by: Ian Keeling, Operations Manager

Signed Date 13/05/2010 For and on behalf of Exova Warrington APT

Report issued: 13 May 2010

NOTE. Tests marked "Not UKAS Accredited” are not covered by the Laboratory UKAS accreditation schedule. Tests marked NT were not tested Tests marked NA are not applicable to the product on test. The laboratory has tested the product supplied by the client as sampled in accordance with their own requirements

Exova Warringtonapt is an EC Notified Body Number 1104

This report shall not be reproduced except in full, (and then only as permitted by copyright laws), without written approval from Exova warringtonapt


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CONTENTS PAGE NO.

TEST CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................................. 2 AUTHORISATION .................................................................................................................................... 3 TEST DETAILS ........................................................................................................................................ 5 TEST PROCEDURE................................................................................................................................. 6 INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 7 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & TEST RESULTS ................................................................................... 8 CONCLUSIONS .....................................................................................................................................11 LIMITATIONS .........................................................................................................................................11 Appendix................................................................................................................................................12 PVC-U SIDE HUNG TEST SPECIMEN .................................................................................................13 PVC-U SIDE HUNG SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS .........................................................................16 PVC-U TOP HUNG TEST SPECIMEN ..................................................................................................19 PVC-U TOP HUNG SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS ..........................................................................22 ALUMINIUM SIDE HUNG TEST SPECIMEN........................................................................................24 ALUMINIUM SIDE HUNG SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS...............................................................27 ALUMINIUM TOP HUNG TEST SPECIMEN.........................................................................................29 ALUMINIUM TOP HUNG SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS.................................................................32


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TEST DETAILS CLIENT DETAILS Company name Securistyle Ltd Address Kingsmead Industrial Estate

Princess Elizabeth Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Postcode GL51 7RE Contact Darren Kitchen ORDER DETAILS Order number 49140 Dated 22/03/2010 SAMPLE DETAILS Product Aluminium top and side hung window and PVC-U top and side hung window Model Aluminium top and side hung window and PVC-U top and side hung window Manufacturer Securistyle Ltd Frame Dimensions 650 x 1200 mm (Side Hung) 1200 x 1200 mm (Top Hung) Sash Dimensions 590 x 1140 mm (Side Hung) 1350 x 1350 mm (Top Hung) Material Aluminium and PVC-U Markings None Date of Manufacture Unknown Other information None TEST DETAILS Test specification BS 6375-2:2009 Full test Yes Test to clauses

BS EN 14609:2004 safety devices

Test methods

Sample received 16/03/2010 Test started 22/03/2010 Test completed 22/03/2010 Special Test requirements

None

Other reports to be used in conjunction with this report

None


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TEST PROCEDURE Introduction This test report should be read in conjunction with the Standard BS 6375-2:2009

Performance of windows and doors – Part 2: Classification for operation and strength characteristics and guidance on selection & specification

The specimens were judged on their ability to comply with the performance criteria as required in BS 6375-2:2009, with test methods BS EN 14609.

Instruction To Test

The test was conducted on the Monday 22nd March 2010 on behalf of Securistyle

Ltd.

Initial requirement was as defined in BS 6375-2:2009, requiring a performance of threshold value of 350N for load-barring capacity of safety device.

Test Specimen Construction

A description of the test construction is given in the Schedule of Components. The description is based on a detailed survey of the specimens and information supplied by the sponsor of the test.

Installation The sample was supplied mounted within a timber sub-frame of nominal section 75mm x 100mm fitted flush with the exterior face, in accordance with the clients fitting instructions. The sample was then installed into the test apparatus by a representative of Exova warringtonapt on the 22/03/2010.

Test Climate The sample was conditioned in the laboratory in the range 10-30 °C and 25-75% humidity.

The temperature and humidity in the lab was maintained in the range 15.8 - 22.0°C and 32-54% humidity for the duration of the test.


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INITIAL OBSERVATIONS The external face of the sample


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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & TEST RESULTS Clause Result Pass/Fail

4.8 Load-bearing capacity of safety devices

(Aluminium Side hung window)

The safety device was engaged in the closing position, were a load of 350N was applied to the lower left restricted corner in the direction of opening.

The restrictor was Un damaged and still operable after the test had been completed.

Pass

Restrictor and Stile after test


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Clause Result Pass/Fail


(Aluminium Top hung window)



PASS

Restrictor after Test


(PVC-U Side hung window)



PASS

Restrictor after test


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Clause Result Pass/Fail


(PVC-U Top hung window)



PASS

Restrictor after test


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CONCLUSIONS Evaluation against objective

The sample as provided by the client was subjected to 5.3 Load Bearing safety devices in accordance with BS 6375-2 and achieved the requirements.

Observations & comments

All window types have fully passed the safety load test.

LIMITATIONS Limitations The results relate only to the behaviour of the specimens of the element of

construction under the particular conditions of test. They are not intended to be the sole criteria for assessing the potential performance of the element in use, nor do they reflect the actual behaviour in use.

Range of window assemblies covered by this report

It is our opinion that the range of window assemblies covered by this report are limited to the following

� Assemblies with identical hardware fitted no further apart than in the tested assembly

� Assemblies of the same or smaller overall dimensions to the tested assembly

Uncertainty of Measurement

The uncertainties of measurements calculated for a confidence level of 95% throughout these tests are within the limits of these tolerances.

The standard specifies the following tolerances

� Forces: ±2%

� Distances: ±1mm for tape measures ± 0.01mm for dial gauges

� Times: ±5s


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Appendix PVC-U Side hung window specification PVC-U Top hung window specification Aluminium Side hung window specification Aluminium Top hung window specification


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PVC-U SIDE HUNG TEST SPECIMEN

Figure 1- General Elevation of Window

Do not scale. All dimensions are in mm


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Figure 2 – Vertical cross section



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Figure 3 – Horizontal cross section



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PVC-U SIDE HUNG SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS

(Refer to Figures 1 to ) (All values are nominal unless stated otherwise)

(All other details are as stated by the sponsor)

Item

Description

Window casement (s)

Profile code : SK7723

Supplier : LB Plastics

Material : PVC

Corner fixing method

type : Welded

Reinforcement

profile code : TL105/ FP8821

Window casement glass

Supplier : Clayton Glass

Thickness : 28 mm

Overall size

i. side hung sash : 474 x 1024 mm

Nominal edge clearance : 6 mm

Glazing beads

Glazing method : Internally beaded



Material : PVC

Overall size : Unknown. Cut to suite sash aperture

Fixing method : Snap fit

Window frame



Material : PVC

Fixing jamb to head joints

i. type : Welded

Reinforcement

i. profile code : FP8824


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Item

Description

Hinge type 1 Supplier : Securistyle

Description : Defender “16” s/h restricted x 1

Reference : EDSR 16 Quantity : 1 Fixing hinge to sash i. type : Pan head PVC screw ii. size : 4.8 x 19 mm Fixing hinge to frame i. type : Pan head PVC screw ii. size : 4.8 x 19 mm

Hinge type 2 Supplier : Securistyle

Description : Defender “16” s/h x 1

Reference : EDS16 Quantity : 1 Fixing hinge to sash iii. type : Pan head PVC screw iv. size : 4.8 x 19 mm Fixing hinge to frame iii. type : Pan head PVC screw iv. size : 4.8 x 19 mm v. quantity : Lock

Supplier : Securistyle

Description : Defender

Fixings

i. type : Csk PVC screw

ii. size : 4.3 x 252 mm

Lock Keeps



Reference : DLG 1100S

Fixing keeps to frame i. type : Csk PVC Screw

ii. size : 4.3 x 25 mm

Lever handles

Supplier : Trojan

Description : Cranked casement handle Reference : Sparta Fixings

i. type : M5 screws

ii. size : M5 x 40 mm

iii. quantity : 2


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Item

Description

Restrictor Supplier : Securistyle

Description : Cavity restrictor

Reference : RC1 Fixing restrictor to sash i. type : Csk PVC Screw ii. size : 4.3 x 25 mm Fixing restrictor to frame i. type : Csk PVC Screw ii. size : 4.3 x 25 mm


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PVC-U TOP HUNG TEST SPECIMEN




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PVC-U TOP HUNG SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS



Item

Description

Window casement (s) Profile code : SK7723


Material : PVC


i. type : Welded

Reinforcement

i. profile code : TL105


Supplier : Clayton glass

Thickness : 28 mm

Overall size

ii. top hung sash : 1024 x 1021 mm


Glazing beads




Material : PVC


Fixing method : Snap fit

Window frame



Material : PVC

Fixing jamb to head joints

ii. type : Welded

Reinforcement

ii. profile code : FP8824


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Item

Description

Hinge type Supplier : Securistyle Description : Defender “24” restricted

Reference : EDT24H6 Quantity : 2 Fixing hinge to sash v. type : Pan head PVC screw vi. size : 3.9 x 254 mm Fixing hinge to frame vi. type : Pan head PVC screw vii. size : 4.8 x 25 mm

Lock



Fixings

iii. type : Csk PVC screw

iv. size : 4.3 x 252 mm

Lock Keeps



Reference : R90004

Fixing keeps to frame iii. type : Csk PVC Screw

iv. size : 4.3 x 25 mm

Lever handles

Supplier : Trojan

Description : Cranked casement handle Reference : Sparta Fixings

iv. type : M5 screws

v. size : M5 x 40 mm

vi. quantity : 2

Restrictor Supplier : Securistyle Description : Cavity restrictor

Reference : RC1 Fixing restrictor to sash iii. type : Csk PVC Screw iv. size : 4.8 x 25 mm Fixing restrictor to frame iii. type : Csk PVC Screw iv. size : 4.8 x 25 mm


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ALUMINIUM SIDE HUNG TEST SPECIMEN




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ALUMINIUM SIDE HUNG SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS



Item

Description

Window frame

Supplier : Sapa

Description : Dualframe 75

Profile code : DF310

Material : Aluminium

Fixing jamb to head joints :

iii. type : Welded

Window casement (s) Supplier : Sapa

Profile codes : DF333



ii. type : Welded



Thickness : 24 mm

Overall size

iii. side hung sash : 607 x 1057 mm


Glazing beads


Supplier : Sapa




Fixing method : Push fit

Hinges type 1 Supplier : Securistyle

Description : Defender “16” s/h restricted

Reference : EDSR16 Quantity : 1 Fixing hinge to sash vii. type : Pan head drill point viii. size : 3.9 x 12 mm Fixing hinge to frame viii. type : Pan head self tapper ix. size : No 8 x 19 mm


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Item

Description

Hinges type 2 Supplier : Securistyle

Description : Defender “16” s/h

Reference : EDS16 Quantity : 1 Fixing hinge to sash ix. type : Pan head drill point x. size : 3.9 x 12 mm Fixing hinge to frame x. type : Pan head self tapper xi. size : No 8 x 19 mm

Lever handles

Supplier : Laird

Description : Cockspur Reference : Traditional Fixings

vii. type : Csk self tapping

viii. size : 8 x 3/8 mm


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ALUMINIUM TOP HUNG TEST SPECIMEN




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ALUMINIUM TOP HUNG SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS



Item

Description

Window frame

Supplier : Sapa

Description : Dualframe 75



Fixing jamb to head joints :

iv. type : Welded

Window casement (s) Supplier : Sapa

Profile codes : DF333



iii. type : Welded



Thickness : 24 mm

Overall size

iv. side hung sash : 1057 x 1057 mm


Glazing beads


Supplier : Sapa




Fixing method : Push fit

Hinges type


Description : Defender “24” restricted

Reference : EDTR24 Quantity : 2

Fixing hinge to sash

xi. type : Pan head drill point

xii. size : 3.9 x 12 mm

Fixing hinge to frame

xii. type : Pan head self tapper

xiii. size : No 8 x 19 mm


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Item

Description

Lever handles

Supplier : Laird

Description : Cockspur Reference : Traditional Fixings

ix. type : Csk self tapping

x. size : 8 x 3/8 mm

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