French TECHNAL Systems

Thermal Break

MCR

MV

FX

FB

GX

GB

BH

Introduction

The FB and insulated FBi range of casement windows and patio doors combines efficiency with cost-effectiveness. The 46mm FB and FBi frames integrate perfectly with GB and GBi sliders, making it possible to create a wide variety of seamless compositions.


Features

Fixed Frame:

1. Fixed frame: 46mm-wide tubular sections with 15, 22 or 42mm-high chamber.
2. Opening frame: 55mm-wide tubular sections with 15 and 22mm-high chamber (FB version).
3. Assembly: mitre-cut with pin or crimp corner-cleats on fixed and opening frames (self-locating on FB model).
4. 3 to 33mm infill. Rabbet height 20mm on both fixed and opening frames.
5. Thermal break provided by a double row of reinforced polyamide strips, crimped on the two aluminium sections. 9mm air gap. Polyamide strips are flush mounted. Continuous EPDM gaskets provide double weatherproofing.
6. On fixed frames water drains off through oblong holes on built-in rebates. On opening frames water is drained and pressure is equalized with outside through oblong holes.
7. Screw-on flashings. Fixed frame available with built-in trim.
8. Stainless steel mountings. Bushed hinges with aluminium insert on opening frame.
9. Quarter-turn espagnolette on inwardopening window. Additional bolt on high frames.
10. Inertia of mullions and transoms is sufficient for the creation of composite structures. Steel reinforcements are available.
11. Screw socket or pin cleat assembly for composite frames.
12. Use of 15/10th aluminium cladding on underside.