6.7.8 Non-timber doors and windows
Doors and windows of materials other than timber shall be of suitable quality. Issues to be considered include:
- quality assurance
- standards.
Quality assurance#
Manufacturers of non-timber doors and windows should hold appropriate third-party certification to assure the fitness for purpose and quality of their products.
Standards #
Non-timber doors and windows should conform to relevant standards as shown in Table 5.
Table 5: Relevant standards for non-timber doors and windows
| Standard / Specification Number | Standard / Specification Name |
|---|---|
| BS 4873 | Aluminium alloy windows and doorsets. Specification |
| BS 6510 | Steel-framed windows and glazed doors. Specification |
| BS 7412 | Specification for windows and doorsets made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles |
| BS EN 12608-1 | Unplasticized polyvinylchloride PVC-U profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors. Classification, requirements, and test methods - Non-coated PVC-U profiles with light coloured surfaces |
| BS 7414 | Specification for white PVC-U extruded hollow profiles with heat welded corner joints for plastics windows: materials type B |
| BS 8529 | Composite doorsets. Domestic external doorsets. Specification |
Last updated: 2nd January 2024