UPVC Sectional Details Quiz
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What type of profile ensures a tight seal between adjacent sashes in multi-pane windows and doors?

  • Mullions Profile
  • Threshold Profile
  • Interlocking Profile (correct)
  • Glazing Bead Profile

    • Which profile holds the glass or panel in place within the frame and sash, providing a secure fit and preventing rattling?

  • Interlocking Profile
  • Mullions Profile
  • Glazing Bead Profile (correct)
  • Threshold Profile

    • What is the function of the Threshold Profile in doors?

  • Providing a barrier against drafts, moisture, and insects (correct)
  • Dividing the door into separate panes
  • Enhancing security and insulation
  • Holding the glass in place within the frame

    • Which profile divides a window or door into separate panes or sections?

    <p>Mullions Profile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is used to reinforce the profiles mentioned in the text?

    <p>Steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the essential functions of the reinforcement chamber in the window unit?

    <p>To ensure water drainage does not pass through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Reinforcement Profile in uPVC sections?

    <p>To enhance strength and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which profile is responsible for sealing the gaps between the frame and sash in uPVC doors and windows?

    <p>Gasket Profile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lock does the window incorporate for security purposes?

    <p>Espagnolettes with mushroom headed catch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are handles and locks designed in the described window system?

    <p>They cannot be released from the outside by any mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of glazing is possible with the described Window System?

    <p>Single glazing in 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and double-glazing up to 30mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is water drainage managed in the profile of the described window system?

    <p>It is made in the profile to ensure immediate drainage if water enters due to an open window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the Window Systems be fixed to the brickwork or surrounding structure?

    <p>Using proprietary fixings and silicon sealant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the Window System be externally glazed?

    <p>Using single glazing in 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and double-glazing up to 30mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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