What is the Townhouse Sash Window
Put simply the Townhouse Sash window is a sliding sash style window with full fire escape access. The Townhouse Sash window is identical in appearance to a sliding sash window. The difference between the windows is how they open. In the traditional sliding sash window the sash’s slide up and down. In the Townhouse window the top sash opens put and the bottom sash swings in. This allows for full fire escape access.
Why Install The Townhouse Sash Window
1 Full Fires Escape Access
2 Compression Seal for Great Airtightness
3 Clever Design For Low Maintenance
4 The Most Attractive Window
5 Perfect New Build and Replacement Homes
6 Modern Energy Ratings
Townhouse Sash Window A Brief Overview
The Townhouse Sash Window is a solid, robust window that is beautiful and elegant in design. The Townhouse window makes a statement, it will immediately stand out in any home. The window is a very clever yet simple design with very few moving parts, which allows for the production of a cost effective product. The Townhouse has performance ratings that are far better than traditional sliding sash windows. Compression sealing gives excellent weather sealing. This window uses rubber seals instead of the brushes used in older windows. The Townhouse window has a seven chamber mainframe making it very strong. The multi chambered frame helps give a high energy rating leading to low U-Values.
Energy Ratings – UKAS approved BFRC Testing
The weather tightness classification tests were performed by Buildcheck, an independent test centre in the UK, and were performed in accordance with the following standards:
- Air permeability tests in accordance with BS EN 1026:200o
- Water tightness test in accordance with BS EN 1027:2000
- Wind resistance tests in accordance with BS EN 12211:2000
- Exposure category classification in accordance with BS 6375-1:2009 (clauses 6, 7 and 8)
This report records the test data and documents all of the calculations in accordance with the equations contained within the above standards.