Timber Top Swing
Double or Triple Glazed Timber Casement
Top Swing Timber Windows
Double or Triple Glazed Timber Casement Window
First introduced in the UK in 1979, this window system has since been improved through both design and experience and now offers a tried and proven high performance product.
Recent improvements are both design and performance related and include an attractive internal mould on both sash and frame and an improved glazing system.
Window Operations
Outward opening
- Top Swing Fully Reversible
- Fixed Sash
- Fixed Pane
Multi compartment frames incorporating
different operations are available.
Thermal Performance
Whole window can achieve – 1.4W/m²k
Size and dimensions (mm)
Choices products are bespoke,therefore can be manufactured to any size – within engineering limitations and health & safety standards.
Cills (mm)
Standard – 25,47,62,87
Optional – 114, 140 – not covered by warranty
Materials
As standard – Engineered Redwood
Hardwood Option – Grandis
All timber used is FSC certified
Performance
Independently tested and accredited to BS6375 Part 1 & 2.
Security
Independently tested and accredited to PAS 24.
Colour
Default colour – Traffic White RAL 9016
Standard Choices stains – Mahogany, Cypress Light Oak & Teak.
Optional – Any RAL colour can be provided.
Factory Finish
All products are sold fully factory finished. They are treated with an organic preservative after all machining to ensure complete protection across all faces. All Choices coatings are water based, therefore, environmentally friendly. After basecoat, components have end grain sealer applied. Opaque colours use stain blocking primer. Top coats are high build breather paints.
Other Technical Information
Choices provide a full technical back-up service covering all aspects of product and glazing performance.
Glazing & Glazing Bars
Double or Triple Glazed. 28mm Softcoat ‘Low E’ argon filled double glazed units (4/20/4) Triple glazed units (4/8/4/8/4). Sealed units manufactured to BSEN1279.
Specialist glazing can be fitted on request.
Standard spacer bars – Silver. Optional spacer bars – White, Gold, Bronze or for thermal efficiency, Black Swiss V.
As standard, fully drained and vented alloy bottom bead (Timber optional) with timber beads to top and sides. Beading secured by ‘Choices’ fixing system.
All windows are security glazed to meet the requirements of PAS24.
Bonded glazing bars – 25, 40, 56mm. Solid glazing bars 56mm
Standard Obscure Glass Options
Bark (or Kura)
Arena (or Crepa)
Minster (or Kathedral)
Satinovo
Ironmongery
Hinges
Top Swing – Fully Reversible
A top swing hinge is used to fully reverse the sash horizontally through 180° for ease of cleaning. It also incorporates a restrictor.
Standard specification meets the requirements of PAS 24 – enhanced security for windows.
Handles and locks
Standard – Espangnolette locking system with lockable handles, default white.
Also available in – Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Gold, Brown and Black.
Optional – Black Monkey Tail handles.
Ventilators
Vents are concealed within the frame head, eliminating the need for an unsightly and vulnerable external hood.
Standard (plastic) – XS16 or Trykvent White or Brown.
Optional (Aluminium) – TV90. White, Brown, Polished Chrome, Gold, SAA.
All comply with current UK building regulations.