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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Steel (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To enhance strength and stability (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Espagnolettes with mushroom headed catch (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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