Table of Contents

Preface
Foreword
A440-00, Windows
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Reference Publications
4 Window Classification
   4.1 Performance Test Criteria
   4.2 Ratings
5 Material Specifications
   5.1 Wood
   5.2 Steel
   5.3 Aluminium
   5.4 Vinyl
   5.5 Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
   5.6 Glazing
   5.7 Adhesives
   5.8 Other Materials
6 Preservatives and Coatings
   6.1 Wood Preservative
   6.2 Enamel Coatings on Aluminium
   6.3 Anodized Coatings on Aluminium
   6.4 Organic Coatings on Vinyl and FRP
   6.5 Enamel Coatings on Steel
7 Component Specifications
   7.1 Hardware and Fasteners
   7.2 Weatherstripping
   7.3 Insect Screens
   7.4 Foam or Sponge Material Use
8 Design Specification
   8.1 Thermal Break
   8.2 Wood
   8.3 Steel
   8.4 Aluminium
   8.5 Vinyl
   8.6 Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
9 Glazing Methods
   9.1 General
   9.2 Insulating Glass Units
   9.3 Glazing Clearances
   9.4 Setting Blocks
   9.5 Removable Double Glazing (RDG)
10 Tests
   10.1 General
   10.2 Air Tightness - All Windows
   10.3 Water Tightness - All Windows
   10.4 Wind Load Resistance - All Windows
   10.5 Safety Drop - Vertical Sliding Windows Only
   10.6 Blocked Operation - Sliding Windows Only
   10.7 Sash Strength and Stiffness - Operable Casement Windows
         Only
   10.8 Sash Strength and Stiffness - Projecting Windows Only
   10.9 Ease of Operation - Operable Windows Only
   10.10 Insect Screen Strength - Operable Windows Only
   10.11 Sash Pull-Off - FRP and Vinyl Windows Only
   10.12 Condensation Resistance - All Windows
   10.13 Resistance to Forced Entry - Operable Windows Only
   10.14 Deadlock Deflection of Horizontal Mullions - Combination
         and Composite Windows
   10.15 Energy Rating for Heating Conditions of Residential Windows
11 Test Methods
   11.1 Test Specimens
   11.2 Air Tightness
   11.3 Water Tightness
   11.4 Wind Load Resistance
   11.5 Safety Drop
   11.6 Blocked Operation
   11.7 Sash Strength and Stiffness - Operable Casement Windows Only
   11.8 Sash Strength and Stiffness - Projecting Windows Only
   11.9 Ease of Operation
   11.10 Insect Screen Strength
   11.11 Sash Pull-Off
   11.12 Condensation Resistance
   11.13 Resistance to Forced Entry
   11.14 Deadlock Deflection of Horizontal Mullions - Combination
         and Composite Windows
   11.15 Laboratory Test Report
12 Markings
13 Installation Instructions
Tables
Figures
Appendices
A - Condensation Resistance Test
B - Wood Preservative - Finish Holding Test
C - Enamel Coatings on Steel
D - Wall Thickness of Vinyl Windows
E - Span(s) for Vinyl Members
F - Combination/Composite Windows

Special Publication A440.1-00, User Guide to CSA Standard
A440, Windows
Preface
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Reference Publications
4 Window Classification
5 Material Specifications
6 Preservatives and Coatings
7 Component Specifications
8 Design Specifications
9 Glazing Methods
10 Tests
11 Test Methods
12 Markings
13 Installation Instructions
Appendix UG-A - Checklist for Selecting Window Performance
                Levels in CSA Standard A440, Windows

Abstract

Applicable to both operable and fixed windows that are factory-assembled for the purpose of vertical installation in buildings.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Canadian Standards Association
Pages
ISBN