1
Q
Windows
Functional Requirements
A
- Admission of daylight
- Admission of sunlight
- Provision of external views
2
Q
Windows
Performance Requiremtents
A
- Saftey
- Strength and stability
- Durability
- Weather resistance
- Ventilation
- Air tight
- Daylight control
- Solar control
- Security
- Aesthetics
3
Q
Terminology
A
- Head
- Transom
- Nailing Flange
- Mullion
- Head
- Sash
- Stille
- Jamb
- Sill
4
Q
Types of Sills
A
- Fibre Cement
- Brick on edge
- Precast moulded
- Pressed Steel
- Fireglass memebrane plastered
5
Q
Types of Lintels
A
- Boot lintel
- Pre-stressed
- Composite
- Pressed Steel
- Concrete
6
Q
Types of Steel Window Openings
A
- Hinged
- Top/side Hung
- Casement
7
Q
Types of Timber/Alluminium/Plastic Window openings
A
- Pivoted
- Vertical/Horizontal Sliding
- Composite
8
Q
Windows
Regulatory Requirements
A
- Size of openings no more than 10% of the floor area
- Total area of openeings not less than 5% or 0,2m² of the floor space
