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  • BS 644:2003

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    Timber windows. Factory assembled windows of various types. Specification

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  28-02-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  04-04-2003

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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
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    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.

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    Committee B/538/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 644-1(1989), BS 644-2(1958), BS 644-3(1951) & 98/103393 DC (04/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7479:1991 Method for salt spray corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres
    BS EN 12165:2011 Copper and copper alloys. Wrought and unwrought forging stock
    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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