Bay & Bow
Profile Specification

Windows Plus Online manufactures all uPVC bay and bow windows from Profile 22 optima range.

uPVC

Profile 22 optima is a high-grade profile that is a fully-integrated full 70mm system, available in both chamfered and sculptured variations and is used nationally all over the UK.

A chamfered frame is a more traditional look and is normally the framework, transoms, mullions and bead of choice this is because the flush casement in the window vent has a chamfer on the front face and is not extruded with a sculptured finish. In flush casements, the sculptured option will change the outer frame, transom and mullions and bead to be sculptured.

The profile 22 optima system meets all requirements for thermal efficiency as standard, and a wealth of intelligent design features have been added in the development of the profile. As standard having 6 thermal chambers, as Windows Plus Online uses RCM as standard this increases the chambers to 8, which is market leading thermal efficiency and structural rigidity. There is also strategic local wall thickening used to increase the two external faces durability, and within the extruded components for better hardware retention and screw grip where required.

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Below you will find the technical documentation which relates to the uPVC profile.

Gaskets

With Profile 22 optima gaskets are co-extruded as part of the extrusion process, meaning there is never shrinkage, in turn improving the longevity of the casement window in heat efficiency and weather tightness.

When opting for the flush casement windows, Windows Plus Online uses a unique quad seal combination, consisting of two standard gaskets which are complimented with a soft wall pile in the centre of the window, and external medium wool pile with an integrated fin which seals to the rubber gasket on the outer edge of the flush casement vent.

Below you will find the technical documentation which relates to the uPVC gaskets.

Ancillaries

Profile 22 optima has an extensive range of frame packers (sometime referred to as knock-ons or add-ons), giving you confidence, every configuration can be addressed.

Decorative bay poles which are pleasing to the eye. Bridging packers for the glass units are provided free of charge with all items manufactured at Windows Plus Online to make sure the glass has a free flow of air to the unit.

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Below you will find the technical documentation which relates to the uPVC ancillaries.

Welded Cills and Auto Sizes Changes

Windows Plus Online's commitment to quality is evident in the welded cill. As all cills are manufactured and then moved to the inspection area to cool, and then rechecked before the cill is polished and buffed. If the cill is a foiled product then they are knifed to remove the over weld.

Windows Plus Online designer has a mathematical system that calculates the size of the windows allowing for the poles from the angle inputted. For example; a three-sided 135 angle bay window, the frames will reduce by approximately 42mm, so in effect each window will reduce by 21mm, this will then be taken into account without you knowing and will filter to the correct design.

Windows Plus Online's commitment to quality is evident in the welded cill. As all cills are manufactured and then moved to the inspection area to cool, and then rechecked before the cill is polished and buffed. If the cill is a foiled product then they are knifed to remove the over weld.

Windows Plus Online designer has a mathematical system that calculates the size of the windows allowing from the back-span and projection inputted.

Internal Bead

All windows and doors from the profile 22 optima range are manufactured as standard to be internal glazed, adding security and ease of fitting. In addition to this the window have been security passed and are ready for proposed enhancements to PAS 24.

Additional Links

Below you will find the technical documentation which relates to the uPVC profile.

Building Regulations and Certification

Profile 22 optima meets all requirements not only for UK and European building regulations, under instruction profile 22 optima can be manufactured to conform to Document Q approval, PAS 24 approved, Secured by Design solutions. All items are British Standards group approved, under ISO 9001 / ISO14001/ OHSAS18001, profile 22’s commitment to responsible sourcing BES6001 licence produces all this, put together reflects the commitment to quality and increases the supply chain’s open and honest approach.

For more information, please see the building regulations page.