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BS 644:2003

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Timber windows. Factory assembled windows of various types. Specification

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-02-2009

Superseded by

BS 644:2009

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-04-2003

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Abbreviations for windows types and handing
5 Materials
6 Profile design
7 Workmanship
8 Glazing
9 Construction
10 Manufacturing tolerances
11 Security and safety
12 Weathertightness performance
13 Operation and strength performance
14 Marking
Annex A (informative) Advisory notes and recommendations
        for finishing of external joinery
Annex B (informative) Specifying a timber window
Annex C (informative) Advisory notes on window ranges
Annex D (informative) Recommendations for the storage,
        protection, installation and fixing of windows
Bibliography

Describes requirements for materials (including timber preservation), profile design, workmanship, glazing, construction, safety, security, weathertightness, performance and operation and strength performance of factory assembled timber windows.

Committee
B/538/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 644-1(1989), BS 644-2(1958), BS 644-3(1951) & 98/103393 DC (04/2003)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS 6262-4:1994 Glazing for buildings Safety related to human impact
BS 3382-1&2(1961) : 1961 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS ON THREADED COMPONENTS - CADMIUM ON STEEL COMPONENTS - ZINC ON STEEL COMPONENTS
BS EN 204:2001 Classification of thermoplastic wood adhesives for non-structural applications
BS 6206:1981 Specification for impact performance requirements for flat safety glass and safety plastics for use in buildings
BS 1186-2:1988 Timber for and workmanship in joinery Specification for workmanship
BS 6375-1:1989 Performance of windows Classification for weathertightness (including guidance on selection and specification)
BS EN 12330:2000 Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of cadmium on iron or steel
BS 8220-1:2000 Guide for security of buildings against crime Dwellings
BS 6150:1991 Code of practice for painting of buildings
BS 8000-7:1990 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for glazing
BS 1204:1993 Specification for type MR phenolic and aminoplastic synthetic resin adhesives for wood
BS 8213-4:1990 Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for the installation of replacement windows and doorsets in dwellings
BS 952-2:1980 Glass for glazing Terminology for work on glass
BS 6100-1.6:1985 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous Persons
BS 7950:1997 Specification for enhanced security performance of windows for domestic applications
BS 6375-2:1987 Performance of windows Specification for operation and strength characteristics
BS EN 942:2007 Timber in joinery. General requirements
BS EN 1982:2017 Copper and copper alloys. Ingots and castings
BS 3382-7:1966 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components Thicker platings for threaded components
BS EN 12329:2000 Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of zinc with supplementary treatment on iron or steel
PD 6484:1979 Commentary on corrosion at bimetallic contacts and its alleviation
BS 6213(2000) : 2000 SELECTION OF CONSTRUCTION SEALANTS - GUIDE
BS 6338:1982 Specification for chromate conversion coatings on electroplated zinc and cadmium coatings
BS EN 12420:2014 Copper and copper alloys. Forgings
BS 6262:1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings
BS 5713:1979 Specification for hermetically sealed flat double glazing units

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