Qwood - Casement Window Beads And Profiles For Timber Windows
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QW-OB1 - 12.5mm Astragal Bar
QW-OB1 - 12.5mm Astragal Bar
UKAS
Certificate type
High performance glazing beads.
Application
Suitable for new windows, interior refurbishment of windows, or externally, where weathering and durability are required.
Description
Glazing beads suitable for application to new windows, refurbishment of windows on interior applications, or externally where weathering and durability are required.
Qwood reflects the natural appearance and feel of wood whilst having the beneficial properties of a composite, including being continually straight and having long-term performance. It is an alternative solution to using straight lengths of timber, with minimal waste. Widely used within the timber and door industry to replace traditional beading.
Supplied with a natural smooth surface finish which can be painted.
Features and benefits:
- Will not rot or distort.
- Flame retardant.
- Minimal growth/ shrinkage when exposed to the elements.
- Has no knots, shakes or slits.
- Enhanced finish.
- Enhances the long-term performance of timber windows.
- FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certified.
General information
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Wood Guidance for specification option: Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead. Plastic Guidance for specification option: Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead. |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 3000 mm |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Ten year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L40/210 Putty-fronted single glazing L40/230 Bead-fixed single glazing – non-setting compound L40/250 Bead-fixed single glazing – tape and sealant L40/260 Bead-fixed single glazing – extruded gasket L40/310 Bead-fixed single glazing – tape, sealant and trim L40/330 Bead-fixed single glazing – capping L40/350 Bead-fixed single glazing – curing compound and trim L40/370 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – insert gasket sections L40/371 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – cellular adhesive/ mastic tape L40/372 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – loadbearing tapes/ synthetic rubber and sealant capping L40/380 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, outside bead L40/381 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, inside bead L40/50 Bead-fixed single glazing L40/55 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – drained and ventilated bead L40/57 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, outside bead L40/58 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, inside bead |
Specification data - Plastics cavity closers
Third party certification | FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certified. |
Width | Guidance for specification option: Various available, consult manufacturer and insert requirement. |
Material: | Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead. |
Barrier type | Astragal bar (12.5 mm). |
Water absorption | Increase in thickness: 0.6% (Pine wood – 1.6%), Increase in mass: 15.3% (Pine wood – 68.3%). |
Thermal resistance (R-value) | 0.491 m²K/W. |
ThermalConductivity | 0.099 W/m·K (Pine wood: 0.120 W/m·K). |
Heat | Heat reversion test: No greater than 3%. |
Dimensions | 125 x 22 mm. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Germany |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Wood Guidance for specification option: Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead. Plastic Guidance for specification option: Wood plastic composite (WPC) bead. |
Recyclability | 100 |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 15 % |
Expected Life | Lifetime |
Third party certifications
UKAS
ISO 9001
UKAS
ISO 14001
Literature
Qwood - Composite beads for timber windows and doors - Enhance long-term window performance
Qwood Standard Range - Windows
Qwood - Push-on Glazing Bead Fitting Guide
Qwood - Product Datasheet
Qwood - Pinned Glazing Beads Fitting Guide
Qwood - Dry Glazing System Fitting Guide
Qwood - cross section view