GENERAL:
AWD M240 Series, rebate frame.

ALUMINUM:
Window Members shall be extruded of Aluminum Alloy in accordance with CAN/CSA-A440.

GLASS & GLAZING:
METRO M240 windows shall be double glazed using 15.8mm (5/8”) airspace as a normal standard.
Windows will accommodate various combinations of glass thickness dependent on architectural and engineering requirements.  (Subject to the constraint of sealed unit overall maximum thickness 22.2mm (7/8”).

Glass in both fixed lites and sashes shall be laid in place, glazed from the exterior, with glass bedded with glazing tape.  Exterior glazing bead to be aluminum extruded bead (optional rolled form bead)

MAIN PERIMETER FRAME: (THERMALLY BROKEN)
Main frame is a 17.5mm (11/16”) rebate flanged frame. 

Window is profiled sealed at mitre joints with high quality silicone. Window is pressure equalized at drainage cavities.

Head and jambs are supplied with factory drilled or coin punched holes for fastening with spacing as per specification, sills utilize a window anchor clip with quantity to match punching of head.

CASEMENT AND AWNING:
Corners shall be mitred, mechanically joined, and sealed.  Vent windows will have one or two cam type handles locking positively against keepers mounted on frame or mullion members.  Limit stops are optional for restricted opening applications.

HARDWARE:
The stainless steel hinges are completely concealed when sash is in closed position.  All screws shall be stainless steel with sash utilizing stainless steel hinges.

FINISH:
Standard colors are as per AWD color chart; White or Rideau Brown.  Optional architectural colors or anodized finish available.

THERMAL BREAK:
A high density polyurethane poured and debridged thermal break offering thermal resistance and excellent structural qualities. 

OPTIONAL DEFLECTION HEADER :
An aluminum channel being an integral part of a window or door. Designed to accept the vertical movement of the structure that the window or door is attached to.