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W20 Steel Window - Steel Window

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Bottom Hung

Fabco Sanctuary Variant:

Versatile steel window section allowing bespoke design and customization.

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Application

  • For use on modern, traditional and historic buildings alike.
  • Suitable for the majority of locations and exposure conditions in the UK.

Description

Designed and manufactured to each individual customers requirements, the W20 series is an extremely versatile steel window section allowing bespoke design and customization for use on modern, traditional and historic buildings alike.


Features and benefits:

  • Manufactured to exceed BS 6510:2010, the specification for steel framed windows.
  • Frames are protected from corrosion by being either galvanized or hot zinc sprayed to EN ISO 1461 or EN ISO 14713 (maximum thickness 250 microns).
  • Polyester powder-coated to BS EN 13438:2013 from the RAL colour range or other specialist finishes (minimum paint thickness of 60 microns). 
  • The material originates from 98% recycled steel and is hot rolled in Switzerland using a patented process to ensure the sections arrive with precision accuracy. 
  • Thermal and security performances are backed up by BRFC and PAS 24 certification.

 

Building Regulation Regulations:

Fabco's W20 Steel Windows are manufactured an installed to comply with the following Building Regulations;

  • Approved Document B: Fire Safety.
  • Approved Document C: Site Preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture.
  • Approved Document F: Ventilation.
  • Approved Document K: Protection from falling, collision and impact.
  • Approved Document L: Conservation of Fuel and Power.
  • Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings.
  • Approved Document 7: Materials and workmanship.

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Brown

Copper

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Finish

Galvanized

Zinc plated

Powder-coated

Material

Steel

Shape

Square

Rectangle

Circle

Other

Triangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_98_83 Steel window unitsPrimary

CAWS

L10/20 Steel windows

L10/310 Steel windows

Specification data - Steel window units

Standard

To BS 6510.

Third-party certification

BRFC and PAS 24 certification.

Dimensions and configurations

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Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert size requirements.

  • Width: 300–1800 mm.
  • Height: 300–1500 mm.
  • Perimeter: 6400 mm (maximum).

Product performance

-

Weather performance

-

UK exposure category

To BS 6375-1, 1200 Pa.

Air permeability

To BS 6375-1, 200 Pa.

Manufacturer guidance

Class A.

Watertightness

To BS 6375-1, 100 Pa.

Resistance to wind load

To BS 6375-1, 1600 Pa.

Safety

-

Security level

To PAS 24.

Environmental

-

Background ventilation

Manufacturer's standard.

Manufacturer guidance

Complies with Building Regulations - Approved Document F: Ventilation.

Acoustic performance rating

Sound reduction index (Rw) of 30 dB.

Thermal

-

Whole window U-value

2.0 W/m2K.

British Fenestration Rating Council Window Energy Rating

B.

Frame

-

Profile

W20.

Material

Hot rolled carbon steel.

Finish as delivered

-

Coating

Powder coating to BS EN 13438.

Colour

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. Available in the RAL colour range or other specialist finishes.

Film thickness (minimum)

>100 micrometres.

Ventilator

Trickle vents.

Glazing or infill

-

Standard

Glazing practice should comply with BS 8000-7.

Requirements

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Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

  • W20 Steel Windows can be single glazed or fitted with 18 mm krypton filled insulated units for optimal thermal performance and 20.8 mm for maximum security.
  • Fabco Sanctuary Ltd offer a wet glaze system for a traditional finish or an aluminium bead for a modern contemporary aesthetic.
  • All Fabco double glazed units are designed with a 10 mm sightline spacebar that guarantees the spacebar will not interfere with the glass area.
  • As only traditional glazing bars are used each individual square occupies a separate glazing unit.
  • Some glazing options commonly used include, Clear or Satin Glass, Laminates, Leaded lights and DGU’s. 

Hardware

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

  • Fabco use traditional, handmade solid brass ironmongery with a proven track record that can be relied on to last a lifetime.
  • The ironmongery is available in a number of plated, patina or lacquered finishes as well as satin and polished brass.

Operation

Manual.

Fixing features

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

  • W20 Steel windows are suitable for fixing direct to brickwork, concrete, stone or into subframes.
  • Windows and integral sills must be installed in accordance with good building practice, allowing for damp proof course and finishes.
  • No load should be applied to the head of any window.
  • A perimeter joint design gap shall be provided, generally of not less than 2 mm and not greater than 8 mm once the frame is centralized in its opening, that allows for thermal movement, fabrication size variance and aperture construction tolerance.

Configuration

Bottom hung.

Ironmongery

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

  • Side hung casements will be fitted with a single or duplex casement handle and a stay (peg or sliding stays).
  • Top hung casements will be fitted with a peg-stay or if a multi-point lock or if PAS 24 is specified a casement handle will be used instead along with restrictive hinges.
  • Bottom hung and both pivot variant casements are fitted with a spring catch only. 

Corrosion inhibitor

Galvanized to EN ISO 1461.

Hot zinc sprayed to EN ISO 14713.

Manufacturer guidance

Maximum thickness 250 μm. 

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Switzerland

Country of product manufacture

Switzerland

Material

Steel

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

90 %

Literature

Fabco Sanctuary Ltd - Warranty

Fabco Sanctuary Ltd - Warranty