Head (Commercial Window) Building Codes & Rules
- Commercial Window Head: Tools™ simplifies the National Construction Code (NCC) with interactive graphics, including deemed to comply & best practices.
Window Head (Masonry Veneer)
Window Assembly Jamb & Sill
Window Head (Cavity Masonry)
Show Head - Flashing & Moisture Treatment
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AS 2047:2014, 7.2.1
InstallationAS 2047:2014, 7.2.1
- Adequate frame opening for leveling & plumb
- Compliant with accepted building methods & Standards
- Correct installation prevents water entry & reduce air infiltration
AS 2047:2014, 5.3
WeatherproofingAS 2047:2014, 5.3
- Seals can be replaced without having to remove the Window Frame from the opening
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Sarking
Cladding
Support
Channel
Head Flashing
Sarking
Reveal
Cladding
Sub-Head
AS 2047:2014, C
Window RatingAS 2047:2014, C
- Rating must be specified for housing, residential & commercial buildings when purchasing windows
Sarking
AS 2047:2014, 7.3.1
AS 2047:2014, 7.3.2
AS 2047:2014, 7.3.3
Movement
- Gap provision for thermal expansionAS 2047:2014, 7.3.1
- Flexible weatherproof materials for gap seal
- Window assembly can move freely in response to temperature changesAS 2047:2014, 7.3.2
- Upon installation, necessary consideration for differential movement suchAS 2047:2014, 7.3.3
- Creep
- Structure compression
Wall Structure
Backing Rod
& Sealant
Cladding
Insulation
AS 2047:2014, E
Maintenance On-SiteAS 2047:2014, E
- Storing
- Clean & dry area
- Away from cement, lime, paint & acids
- Installation
- Avoid construction debris & splatter from wet plaster, mortar, paint & welding
- Immediately clean with water if splattered with wet plaster & mortar to avoid damaging Window surface
Wall Structure
AS 2047:2014, 5.2.1
Fixings
- Suitable with the materials it comes into contactAS 2047:2014, 5.2.1
- Stainless steel in coastal environment
Glass Unit
Insulation
- Steel Wall frame
- WIthin Wall
- Masonry Wall
- Behind internal lining
Aluminium Finishes
- Anodized
- Easy to maintain and clean
- Limited colours
- Vulnerable to acidic pollutants
- Powder coating
- Wide range of colors & finishes
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Can be difficult to repair
Aluminium Surface FINISHES
NCC 2022 V1
All Building Classes
Manufacturer's Recommendation
May 2023
AS 2047:2014, D1
AS 2047:2014, D2 (a)
AS 2047:2014, D2 (b)
AS 2047:2014, D3
AS 2047:2014, D4
- AnodizedAS 2047:2014, D1
- 10 to 25 μm thk grade for exterior usage
- 4 to 5 μm thk for interior usage
- Specify Grade when ordering
- Powder Coated
- Standard CoatAS 2047:2014, D2 (a)
- Most common
- Architectural CoatAS 2047:2014, D2 (b)
- Specified & requested
- Warranties are distinguished by Manufacturers
- Coating properties as per AS 3715
- Liquid Organic CoatAS 2047:2014, D3
- 20 to 30 μm thk normal film
- Properties as per BS 4842 / AAMA 2603
- High-Performance CoatAS 2047:2014, D4
- Specified on project documentation
- Excellent performance of
- Film integrity
- Weather resistance
- Physical appearance durability
- Can withstand weather, integrity & physical appearance for a longer period of time
- Use if regular upkeep is uncertain
- Comply with AAMA 2605
- Anodized
- Easy to maintain and clean
- Limited colours
- Vulnerable to acidic pollutants
- Powder coating
- Wide range of colors & finishes
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Can be difficult to repair
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