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Application

  • Suitable for new windows, interior refurbishment of windows, or externally, where weathering and durability are required.
  • Suitable as replacement for traditional beading.

Description

Parting and staff beads suitable for application to new windows or the refurbishment of windows on interior applications, or externally where weathering and durability are required.

Qwood reflects the natural appearance and feel of wood whilst having the beneficial properties of a composite, including being continually straight and having long-term performance. It is an alternative solution to using straight lengths of timber, with minimal waste. Widely used within the timber and door industry to replace traditional beading.

Supplied with a natural smooth surface finish which can be painted.


Features and benefits:

  • Will not rot or distort.
  • Flame retardant.
  • Minimal growth/ shrinkage when exposed to the elements.
  • Has no knots, shakes or slits.
  • Enhanced finish.
  • Enhances the long-term performance of timber windows.
  • FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certified.

General information

Finish

Smooth

Guidance for specification option:

Supplied with a natural smooth surface finish which can be painted.

Material

Wood

Guidance for specification option:

Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead.

Plastic

Guidance for specification option:

Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead.

Length

3000 mm

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Lifetime

Uniclass

Pr_35_90_50_64 Plastics cavity closersPrimary

CAWS

L40/210 Putty-fronted single glazing

L40/230 Bead-fixed single glazing – non-setting compound

L40/250 Bead-fixed single glazing – tape and sealant

L40/260 Bead-fixed single glazing – extruded gasket

L40/310 Bead-fixed single glazing – tape, sealant and trim

L40/330 Bead-fixed single glazing – capping

L40/350 Bead-fixed single glazing – curing compound and trim

L40/370 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – insert gasket sections

L40/371 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – cellular adhesive/ mastic tape

L40/372 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – loadbearing tapes/ synthetic rubber and sealant capping

L40/380 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, outside bead

L40/381 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, inside bead

L40/50 Bead-fixed single glazing

L40/55 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – drained and ventilated bead

L40/57 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, outside bead

L40/58 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, inside bead

Specification data - Plastics cavity closers

Third party certification

FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certified.

Type

Parting bead: 7 mm.

Width

-

Manufacturer guidance

Various available, consult manufacturer and insert requirement.

Material:

Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead.

Water absorption

Increase in thickness: 0.6% (Pine wood – 1.6%), Increase in mass: 15.3% (Pine wood – 68.3%).

Thermal resistance (R-value)

0.491 m²K/W.

ThermalConductivity

0.099 W/m·K (Pine wood: 0.120 W/m·K).

Heat

Heat reversion test: No greater than 3%.

Dimensions

7 x 25 mm.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Wood

Guidance for specification option:

Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead.

Plastic

Guidance for specification option:

Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead.

Recyclability

100

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

15 %

Third party certifications

UKAS

ISO 14001

UKAS

ISO 9001

Literature

Qwood - Composite beads for timber windows and doors - Enhance long-term window performance

Qwood - Composite beads for timber windows and doors - Enhance long-term window performance

Qwood Standard Range - Windows

Qwood Standard Range - Windows

Qwood - Push-on Glazing Bead Fitting Guide

Qwood - Push-on Glazing Bead Fitting Guide

Qwood - Product Datasheet

Qwood - Product Datasheet

Qwood - Pinned Glazing Beads Fitting Guide

Qwood - Pinned Glazing Beads Fitting Guide

Qwood - Parting Bead and Staff Bead Product Datasheet

Qwood - Parting Bead and Staff Bead Product Datasheet

Qwood - Dry Glazing System Fitting Guide

Qwood - Dry Glazing System Fitting Guide

Qwood -  Clipped-In Sash Bead removal guide

Qwood - Clipped-In Sash Bead removal guide

Qwood  - Clip in Staff and Parting Bead Fitting Guide

Qwood - Clip in Staff and Parting Bead Fitting Guide