Installing Windows (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Three key requirements for window installation
Three key requirements for window installation
Moisture prevention, thermal efficiency, structural support
Material of typical window cill
Material of typical window cill
Precast, reinforced concrete
Purpose of DPC in cill installation
Purpose of DPC in cill installation
Prevents moisture penetration through wall from outside
Cold bridging definition
Cold bridging definition
When heat travels through conductive materials, causing heat loss
Method to secure windows in position
Method to secure windows in position
Galvanised steel straps nailed to wall structure
Function of lintel above window
Function of lintel above window
Distributes weight of structure to both sides of opening
Lintel type for block-built houses
Lintel type for block-built houses
Reinforced concrete lintels
Lintel type when outer wall is brick
Lintel type when outer wall is brick
Galvanised steel lintels
Lintel type for timber frame construction
Lintel type for timber frame construction
Timber lintels supported by trimmer studs
Glazing type in storm-proof window systems
Glazing type in storm-proof window systems
Triple glazing