BS 7412:1991
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Specification for plastics windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles
Hardcopy , PDF
03-08-2002
English
03-29-1991
Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Window types, handling and abbreviations
4. Materials
5. Construction
6. Manufacturing tolerances
7. Glazing
8. Security
9. Safety
10. Functionality
11. Weathertightness performance
12. Operation and strength
13. Marking
Appendices
A. Measurement of deflection recovery of weatherstrips
and glazing gaskets
B. Migration and staining tests of weatherstrips and
glazing gaskets
C. Heat shrinkage or reversion test for weatherstrips
and glazing gaskets
D. Colour fastness test
E. Functionality test for gaskets and weatherstrips
F. Recommendations for the installation of glazing
gaskets and seals
G. Tear resistance test for co-extruded glazing beads
Tables
1. Requirements for glazing gaskets and weatherstrips
2. Exposure categories
Figures
1. Window types and handing
2. Illustrations of window types and handing for
working drawings
3. Compression (constant deflection) jig
4. Co-extruded bead tear resistance
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