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Optima Casement Window

Profile 22 Systems

Optima PVC-U, 70 mm deep frame, open out, casement windows.

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Application

Suitable for almost any size or layout of casement window and the system includes all the components for bay and bow windows and conservatories.

Description

The Optima Casement Window is suitable for almost any size of aperture or design layout, including bay and bow windows. It is an internally glazed system that can be specified with single top or side hung openers and multi-lights.


Features and benefits:

  • Windows are fabricated to BS 7412.
  • Profile 22 profiles have been assessed by the British Board of Agrément  and carry the BSI Kitemark.
  • High performance weather seals and optional third seal ensure the performance meets the requirements of BS 6375-1.
  • In addition to the night vent, controllable or permanent ventilators are offered as an optional extra, fitted within the head profile.
  • Available in a variety of single or multi-light styles, using top hung vents, side hung casements and fixed lights.


Glazing:

  • Double/ triple glazing to BS 6262 can be supplied, using 24, 28, 36, 40 and 44 mm insulated sealed units, depending on thermal and acoustic requirements - glazing units to BS EN 1279.
  • Post co-extruded glazing beads are provided either internally, or as `a snap in hook` secure external system.


Hardware:

  • Safeware hardware backed by Secured by Design, the official Police Security Initiative.
  • Vents and casements are hinged using stainless steel friction hinges, or the option of butt hinges with security pin.
  • Locking or non-locking handles are available in a variety of finishes.
  • All hardware meets the requirements of PAS 24.
  • Windows fitted with high security hardware meet the requirements of BS 7950.
  • Windows are fitted with mushroom headed espagnolettes or shootbolts for added security. Both options are available with a night vent facility.

General information

Color

Colour swatch booklets are available upon request.

White

Cream

Brown

Grey

Finish

Smooth

Woodgrain

Material

Soft coat glass, low iron, warm edge spacer bar and Argon gas fill. PVC-U extrusion.

Glass

PVC-U

Shape

Rectangle

Size

Size, Minimum and maximum window sizes vary across the range of window styles, please consult the manufacturer for further details.

-

Width

740 mm

Height

1340 mm

WarrantyDescription

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_98_92 Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) window unitsPrimary

CAWS

L10/30 PVC-U windows

L10/350 PVC-U windows

Specification data - Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) window units

Standard

To BS 6375-1 and BS 7412.

Third-party certification

Kitemark™ Certificate to BS EN 12608.

Dimensions and configurations

Fully chamfered 70 mm frames and sashes.

Optima C.

Fully sculptured 70 mm frames and sashes.

Optima S.

Product performance

-

Fire performance

-

Fire resistance

None.

Fire egress

None.

Weather performance

-

UK exposure category

To BS 6375-1, 2400 Pa.

Air permeability

Top: To BS 6375-1, Class 3, 600 Pa; Side: To BS 6375-1, Class 4, 600 Pa.

Watertightness

To BS 6375-1, Class 9A, 600 Pa.

Resistance to wind load

Top: To BS 6375-1, Class BE, 2400 Pa; Side: To BS 6375-1, Class CE, 2400 Pa.

Durability

-

Operation and strength characteristics

To BS 7412.

Safety

-

Security level

To PAS 24.

Thermal

-

Whole window U-value

0.8 W/m²K.

Triple glazing.

1.2 W/m²K.

Double glazing.

British Fenestration Rating Council Window Energy Rating

A+.

Double glazing.

A++.

Triple glazing.

Frame

-

Profile

Chamfered.

Optima C.

Sculptured.

Optima S.

Colour and texture

Consult manufacturer for further details and lead times. Note that the RAL colours listed are not exact matches; the manufacturer recommends that the colour match is checked prior to use to ensure suitability. Colour swatch booklets are available upon request.

Agate grey RAL 7038.

Anteak.

Anthracite grey (smooth) RAL 7016.

Anthracite grey RAL 7016.

Basalt grey RAL 7012.

Black brown RAL 8022.

Brilliant blue RAL 5007.

Chartwell green BS14C35.

Cream RAL 9001.

Dark green RAL 6009.

Dark oak FL-F1.

Dark red RAL 3011.

English oak.

Hazy grey RAL 7001.

Irish oak.

Light oak RAL 8001.

Mahogany RAL 8017.

Natural oak FL-G.

Rosewood RAL 8017.

Rustic oak 1.

Siena PR.

Signal grey (smooth) RAL 7004.

Slate grey (Finesse) RAL 7015.

Slate grey RAL 7015.

Steel blue RAL 5011.

Swamp oak ST-F.

Walnut V.

White RAL 9010.

White PVC-U RAL 9003.

Ventilator

Controllable.

Permanent.

Glazing or infill

-

Standard

Relevant parts of BS EN 1279.

Requirements

Not required.

Georgian bars.

Leaded glass.

Patterned glass.

Hardware

Butt hinges with security pin.

Controllable ventilators.

Espagnolettes.

Friction hinges.

Locking handles.

Night vent.

Non-locking handles.

Permanent ventilators.

Shootbolts.

Environmental information

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recyclability

Can be recycled.

-

Recycled content

0 %

Literature

Epwin Window Systems Specification Guide

Epwin Window Systems Specification Guide

Case studies

Optima Casement Windows were a central part of a £1.3 million renovation project at Woldgate School and Sixth Form College in Pocklington near York

Optima Casement Windows were a central part of a £1.3 million renovation project at Woldgate School and Sixth Form College in Pocklington near York

Social housing in Liverpool maximises thermal efficiency with Optima casement windows from Profile 22

Social housing in Liverpool maximises thermal efficiency with Optima casement windows from Profile 22

Profile 22's Optima specified in Extra Care housing

Profile 22's Optima specified in Extra Care housing

Arawak Walton Housing Association, Manchester - Social housing Optima Casement

Arawak Walton Housing Association, Manchester - Social housing Optima Casement

Over 300 Profile 22 Optima windows were installed in a private housing development in Chipping near Preston in Lancashire.

Over 300 Profile 22 Optima windows were installed in a private housing development in Chipping near Preston in Lancashire.

Optima windows and doors specified for townhouse development in Sheffield

Optima windows and doors specified for townhouse development in Sheffield

Optima helps housing association deliver community regeneration project

Optima helps housing association deliver community regeneration project

97 Optima windows by Profile 22 were manufactured and installed in a new seven-story residential development in Pelier Street, London.

97 Optima windows by Profile 22 were manufactured and installed in a new seven-story residential development in Pelier Street, London.

Profile 22’s Optima windows and doors selected for care home and assisted living apartments

Profile 22’s Optima windows and doors selected for care home and assisted living apartments

Profile 22’s Optima Fully Sculptured windows were chosen for the refurbishment of 38 properties, consisting of a mixture of houses and flats, in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

Profile 22’s Optima Fully Sculptured windows were chosen for the refurbishment of 38 properties, consisting of a mixture of houses and flats, in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

Profile 22 Optima Windows used in high quality retirement housing development

Profile 22 Optima Windows used in high quality retirement housing development

Profile 22 Optima windows fitted in contemporary new housing development

Profile 22 Optima windows fitted in contemporary new housing development

Profile 22 Optima Flush Casement Windows specified for high quality housing development

Profile 22 Optima Flush Casement Windows specified for high quality housing development

Profile 22 Optima Chamfered Windows used in a social housing development in Telford

Profile 22 Optima Chamfered Windows used in a social housing development in Telford

Profile 22 Optima Chamfered Windows help transform 1960s building into stylish modern housing

Profile 22 Optima Chamfered Windows help transform 1960s building into stylish modern housing

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