The KENSINGTON is a traditional box sash window, which has been specifically designed to accommodate the requirements of planners and architects alike. KENSINGTON windows can be tailor-made to suit any configuration, whether single or double glazed and are designed to be flexible enough to meet most planning constraints.

Operation
Sashes are operated by either cords or chains (depending on weight). Lead weights are factory fitted as standard with brass pulley wheels.

Tailor-made Styles & Mouldings
Each window in the range is tailor made to order using our proven sections. Lambs tongue and ovolo mouldings are available to suit single glazing. Ovolo mouldings are used on our double-glazed ranges.

Any size, style and shape can be produced within practical limitations to give specifiers reasonable freedom of choice and proportion.

Materials and Construction
Windows are manufactured in European Redwood, from managed P.E.F.C. sources or in any species of hardwood specified. All joints are formed using advanced machining methods and purpose designed tooling.

Glazing
Both single and double glazing can be supplied factory fitted. Our single glazed sashes are designed to accept either 4mm or 6mm glass. This can be finished on site using tradition putty methods by the main contractor. We can, if required, offer a hardwood bead to simulate putty profiles. Double-glazed sashes are designed to accept 20mm sealed units fixed with a security tape and bead system.

Health and Safety
Windows calculated to exceed CDM recommended limits are supplied de-sashed if necessary, for ease of handling. Kensington windows incorporate a removable timber staff bead, allowing ease of sash fitting on site without the need for re-decoration. Additionally, lead weights incorporate features allowing ease of attachment on site.

Security
Sections within the entire MH Joinery range have externally beaded profiles in line with good joinery practice. Factory glazing incorporates a proven security tape.

Building Part 'L'
MH Joinery's entire product range has been subjected to a thermal simulation test as described in ISO 15099. All products passed with thermal conductivity readings in line with Document Part 'L'.

Acoustic Glazing
MH Joinery has extensive experience in the field of sound reduction. Further advice is available upon request.

Applied glazing bars
After much deliberation, MH Joinery accepted the applied bar solution as the only way of satisfying both planners and insulation requirements within building regulations. This has now been incorporated into our entire range of windows and doors.

Ventilation
To avoid hindering the aesthetic lines of the window, we can provide ventilation discreetly through the head of the frame.

Performance
The Kensington range of windows has been fully tested in accordance with BS 6375 Part 1.

Preservative
All softwood timber frames are preservative treated using double the vacuum impregnation process as required by the NHBC.

Finishes
Windows are supplied as standard in a semi-finish of one basecoat of stain/primer plus one topcoat of water based stain/micro-porous paint. A full factory finish is available. When site decorating, it is important that care is taken to avoid contact with operational parts of the window, as paint applied to weather stripping and ironmongery will impair overall performance.

Ironmongery
The standard ironmongery package includes one brass Fitch fastener (2no. to sashes over 900mm wide) and 2no. brass sash lifts.

Security/safety
A range of safety and security fittings are available as an optional extra.

Kensington range of optional extras
The following optional extras are available where applicable to clients own specifications:

• Sash horns to match existing or clients own profile.
• Extended linings.
• Extended cills.
• Groove for water-bar on underside of cill.
• Hardwood cills.
• Alternative ironmongery styles & finishes
• Sash pulls ('D' handles).
• Security/restrictor locks.
• Full factory finish.

Complete joinery package
As well as windows, we can produce a complete range of external joinery products to customers own specifications, such as doors, door frames and French casements, ensuring continuity and compatibility wherever our windows are used. We also offer a full design service with comprehensive technical support.