Inner / Outer
Variants
Look
• Fixed frame = opening frame
- Opening frame section identical to fixed frame section, drip
moult identical to water collector sections
- Multi-purpose, symmetrical profile
• Rounded or straight opening frame sections.
• Interior glazing bead with rounded or straight shape.
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• Flush fixed and opening frames on the outside.
• Identical aluminium sightlines between the traditional and thermal
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Compliance
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• French Standard NF label for sections with thermal break.
• CSTB-approved thermal break.
• Thermal insulation : in accordance with RT2000, values calculated
as per CSTB-validated Th-bât 2001 regulations.
Compositions
• Air, water tightness and wind resistance in accordance with
European standards.
• A wide range of solutions to create simple and complex composite frames.
• Total coordination with Topaze sliding doors and windows.
• Acoustics : soundproof up to 35 dB (RA, tr).
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• Reduced aluminium for maximum daylighting : ideally suited to
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• Ergonomic handle with invisible fastening points.
• Concealed drainage.
• 1- or 3-point locks for doors and patio-doors.
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• Economical : the fixed frame only is thermally improved.
APPLICATIONS
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1-leaf open-in
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2-leaf open-in
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tilt-and-turn
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bottom-hung
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top-hung
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projecting
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without thermal
• Frame with or
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vertical pivoting horizontal
frame
pivoting frame
1-leaf
patio-door
2-leaf
patio-door
Horizontal cross-section :
Topaze (FBi) 2-leaf window
and patio-door
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Vertical cross-section :
Topaze (FBi)
concealed opening frame
composition
tilt-and-turn
patio-door
open-in tilt-and-turn
patio-door
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Topaze (Fbi) 2-leaf window
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Photograph : S. Demailly
Architect : Aeria - Photograph : S. Demailly
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02T0290_TECHNAL FB-FBi R°.Flash
T E CH N I C A L
Topaze
F
Standard FB/FBi
with 15, 22 or 42mm-high chamber.
break
■ Opening
frame: 55mm-wide tubular
sections with 15 and 22mm-high chamber
(FB version).
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Options
■ Fixed frame with built-in trim.
corner-cleats on fixed and opening frames
(self-locating on FB model).
■ 3 to 33mm infill. Rabbet height 20mm on
both fixed and opening frames.
■ Thermal break provided by a double row
of reinforced polyamide strips, crimped
on the two aluminium sections. 9mm air
gap. Polyamide strips are flush mounted.
Continuous EPDM gaskets provide
double weatherproofing.
■ On fixed frames water drains off through
oblong holes on built-in rebates. On
opening frames water is drained and
pressure is equalized with outside through
oblong holes.
22mm-high chambers.
■ Mitre-cut assembly with self-locating crimp
or pin corner-cleats.
■ External drip mould on bottom transom of
opening frame.
■ Fixed frame with built-in trim and combined
drip mould and water collector.
■ Water drained off opening frame rabbet through
oblong holes then channelled to drip mould.
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■
■
wrap-around gaskets.
55mm-wide tubular sections and 15mm-high
chamber.
Mitre-cut assembly with self-locating corner-cleat.
Glazing blocked using jack screws.
Drainage and pressure equalizing through
oblong holes.
with built-in trim.
■ Stainless steel mountings. Bushed hinges
opening window. Additional bolt on high
frames.
Concealed casement
window
■ Fixed frame: 46mm-wide tubular sections and
15mm-high chamber.
■ Opening frame: 46mm-wide tubular sections,
■ Inertia of mullions and transoms is
sufficient for the creation of composite
structures. Steel reinforcements are
available.
■ Screw socket or pin cleat assembly for
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composite frames.
■ Use of 15/10th aluminium cladding on
underside.
160 mm
FB pocket-glazed opening
frame
■ 5 to 20mm infill held in position by means of
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with a 10mm chamber totally concealed
behind the fixed frame.
Mitre-cut assembly with pin or crimp corner-cleat.
Triple weatherproofing provided by continuous EPDM gasket.
Water drainage through oblong holes on
fixed frame and via glazing beads on opening
frames.
Drainage system invisible from the outside
(no deflector).
Reinforced fixed frame rebates.
The thermal break is provided by a double row of reinforced polyamide strips,
crimped onto aluminium
half-sections (9mm air gap).
The same system is used for
both fixed and opening frames. On the FBi
casement range, these strips are flush with the
frame to avoid potential water retention and
give an attractive finish to the accessory groove.
FB and FBi fixed
frame for
refurbishment
situations
■ 46mm-wide tubular sections with 10, 15 and
■ Screw-on flashings. Fixed frame available
■ Quarter-turn espagnolette on inward-
appraisal no. 95 522).
■ Thermally broken transom on opening
frame.
■ Flashings and trims.
■ Fixed frame/subframe, with or without
thermal break, for installation on 100mm
wall linings.
FB version with identical
opening and fixed frames
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with aluminium insert on opening frame.
■ Thermally broken fixed frame (technical
■ Fixed frame/subframe for 100mm wall linings.
■ Assembly: mitre-cut with pin or crimp
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■ Flashings, sills, trims, rounded glazing beads.
■ Fixed frame: 46mm-wide tubular sections
46 mm casement
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FB
FBi
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FBi thermal break
Options
FB/ FBi door
■ Fixed frame: 46mm-wide tubular sections
with 15mm and 22mm-high chamber.
■ Opening frame: 55mm-wide tubular
sections with 42mm-high chamber.
■ Mitre-cut assembly with crimp or pin
corner-cleat. Square-cut assembly with
junction blocks for baseboard. End seals on
baseboard.
■ Double weatherproofing provided by
continuous EPDM gasket.
■ Water is drained off fixed frames through
oblong holes in built-in rebates, equipped
with deflectors.
■ Drainage and pressure equalizing of ope-
ning frame through oblong holes in rabbet.
■ Choice of mortise lock, spring lock or dead
bolt mechanisms:
- 8mm square; European barrel with
universal key web,
- lever handle to cylinder span of approx.
92mm,
- optional 3-point lock,
- aluminium espagnolette connector and rod.
PERFORMANCE
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FBi fixed
frameFBi
Profilé
dormant
FB fixed
frame FB
Profilé
dormant
for concealed sash
pour ouvrant caché
FBi fixed
frame/subframe
Profilé
dormant
précadre FBi
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Air permeability, water tightness and wind resistance tests
FB
Overall dimensions WxH (m)
Test file n°
Classification
2-leaf window
Application
1.6 x 1.55
CEBTP test n° 2323-6-259
CERFF certificate n° 1537
A3 EE VE
1-leaf tilt-and turn
Italian window
2-leaf patio door
with 3-point lock
1.2 x 1.6
1.5 x 1.8
CEBTP test n° 2323-01-008
In-house test Q 0295/02
4 A9 C4
A3 EE VE
2.2 x 2.25
In-house test Q 0196/18
A3 E3 V2
Size WxH (m)
Test file n°
Classification
Tests performed using sections with 15mm chambers
FBi
Application
1-leaf tilt-and turn
1.42 x 1.19
CEBTP test n° E223-01-014
4 A9 C4
2-leaf tilt-and turn patio door
2.185 x 1.85
CEBTP test n° 9213-7-268
A3 EE V2
2-leaf window
with bottom fixed light
2.15 x 1.65
CEBTP test n° 9213-7-266
Sashes: 2 x (1.213 x 0.802)
A3 EE VE
1.5 x 1.5
CEBTP test n° E213-8-034
A3 EE VE (1)
A3 EE V2 (2)
Specially designed FB and
FBi casement window section for use in refurbishment situations. The fixed
frame
is
square-cut
assembled
and installed over the
Fixed frame
existing
for refurbishment
situations
w i n d o w.
Use of trim
sections to
hide joints.
■
FB and FBi
flashings
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Italian window
(1)
under positive pressure - (2) under negative pressure
Acoustic performance
Acoustic test performed in compliance with standards EN-ISO 140, ISO 177 and NF S31-051
EN standards
Application
Glazing
Test n°
RW
RA
Double-leaf
4.12.4
624353
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35
1.48 x 1.47
Double-leaf
10.6.4
624500
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36
Size
W x H (m)
FB
FBi
1.48 x 1.23
32
4.12.4
625247
34
33
30
2-leaf T&T
10.6.4
625244
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37
35
Thermal performance
FBi
Flashing sections are
screwed onto the fixed
frame and designed for
wall lining thicknesses
of 80, 100, 120, 140 or
160mm. Seamless weatherproofing is provided
by a sill flashing at the
base of the frame.
RA, tr
30
1-leaf T&T
2.3
2.6
2.4
2.3
2.1
Sg solar factor
of glazing with
solar protection
where necessary
0.4
2.0
2.4
2.2
2.1
2.0
0.8
2.1
2.6
2.4
2.3
2.1
0.4
0.3
1.8
2.4
2.2
2.1
2.0
0.8
0.57
1.9
2.6
2.4
2.3
2.1
0.4
0.28
1.5
2.4
2.2
2.1
2.0
0.8
0.53
2.0
2.6
2.4
2.3
2.1
0.4
0.29
1.7
2.4
2.2
2.1
2.0
0.8
0.55
Ug coeff.
of glazing on opening
light (W/m2.K)
Fixed light
1-leaf window
2-leaf window
2-leaf patio door
Ujn (W/m .K)
Uw coeff.
of bare window
Side-hung
Alum. roller
PVC roller
(W/m2.K)
shutter ∆R=0.08 ∆R=0.14 shutter ∆R=0.25
2
Solar
factor
Sw=0.8
0.33
0.64
■ Two -or three-part aluminium pin hinges.
■ Use of 15/10th aluminium cladding on underside.
Uw and Ujn values are CSTB validated
FB fixed
frame FB
Profilé
dormant
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FB flush
sash
Profilé
ouvrant
affleurant FB
FBi flush
sash
Profilé
ouvrant
affleurant FBi
FB concealed
Profilé
ouvrantsash
caché FB
FBmeneau
mullion FB
Profilé
FBimeneau
mullion FBi
Profilé
(study: ELT/HTO 2001-388)
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02T0290-TECHNALtopazeFB-FBI-V°.Flash
Topaze
casement windows
and patio doors
The FB and insulated FBi range of casement windows and patio doors
combines efficiency with cost-effectiveness. The 46mm FB and FBi frames
integrate perfectly with GB and GBi sliders, making it possible to create a wide
variety of seamless compositions.
FB version with identical
opening and fixed
frames
Weatherproofed with
multi-purpose gasket
• Rounded finish on both opening
frame and central rebate section.
• Choice of either straight or curved
interior glazing beads.
• Fixed and opening frames are flush
on the outside.
Versatile groove
• Versatile groove on all FB and FBi
sections accommodating cladding, sills,
flashings, trims, glazing beads etc.
• Reduced aluminium for maximum
daylighting.
• Opening frame invisible from the outside.
• Fixed and opening frame sections
appear identical from the outside.
• Fixed frame available in standard or
thermally broken versions.
Handle for patio-door or door
Consistently designed
FB and FBi ranges
• Identical section sizes: 46mm fixed
frame, 55mm opening frame.
• Up to 33mm infill.
• Visible areas are same height.
• Shared accessories.
Applications
• Thermal break provided by double
row of reinforced polyamide strips
(9mm air gap).
• Strips are flush-mounted to fill the
accessory groove and avoid water
retention.
• Range approved by the CSTB*.
Sections conform to French standard
XP-P24.400. Thermally broken sections carry NF label.
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Vertical cross-section:
FB window
* CSTB: France’s research centre for building techniques.
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Hinging System
Fixed light
2-leaf open-in
Tiltand-turn
• Adjustable pin hinges with aluminium inserts.
• Polyamide bushings and stainless
steel pins.
Bottomhung
2-leaf
tilt-and-turn
Italian
window
Verticalpivot frame
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1-leaf patio door
with bottom hung
fanlight and fixed
side light
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Projecting
frame
Horizontalpivot frame
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2-leaf sliding patio
door with fixed top
and side lights.
2-leaf slider
with
châssis
coulissant
2 vantaux
surlight
allégeand
bottom
fixed
et imposte à soufflet
bottom-hung fanlight.
2-leaf slider with
bottom fixed light
and door.
roller shutter
installation
• There are two ways to incorporate roller shutters into FB or FBi frames:
- Shutter unit: the pre-fabricated frame is installed in a shutter unit.
- Window unit: frame and attached roller shutter are delivered ready to install.
• Shutter features:
- Max width: 2.4m.
- Aluminium or PVC apron.
- Rod, shutter-strap or motorised mechanism.
- Casing, tracks and end louvers are colour-coordinated with frame.
FBi frame
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2-leaf
with
châssisslider
coulissant
2 vantaux
sur allège
bottom
fixed
light.
• Coordinated ranges: FB and FBi
casements integrate seamlessly with
GB and GBi slider frames.
• Peripheral GB/GBi fixed frame for
integration with FB/FBi structures.
• Uses standard GBi opening frame.
• CSTB* approved thermal break system.
• Thermal performance: conforms to standard RT2000. Results calculated in
accordance with Th-Bât 2001 regulations and validated by CSTB* study ELT/HTO
2001-388.
• Air permeability, water tightness and wind resistance tests comply with new
European standards (2 litres of water).
• Soundproofed up to 35dB (RA, tr).
FBi insulated model
2-leaf open-in window
with fixed bottom, top
and side light
coordinated with GB/
GBi range Applications
GB/GBi «Design»
reinforced
interlocking stile.
GBi sightlines: 39mm,
GB sight lines:
36.5mm.
Designed to meet latest standards
• Invisible handle mounting system.
• Ergonomically designed handles.
• Choice of 1- or 3-point lock on
both patio-door and door.
Applications
Vertical cross-section:
FB composite
FB frame
Handles and locks
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Vertical cross-section:
FBi door
Concealed opening
frame
Window handle
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• The FB and FBi range of casement
windows has been designed for the
creation of seamless compositions
with top, bottom or side fixed lights.
• The tubular mullion doubles as
transom on the opening frame.
Structures are assembled using screws
or pin junction blocks.
• Structure: 46mm fixed frame sections
from the FB/FBi casement range.
• Identical sections for opening and
fixed frames. All-in-one drip mould
and water collector.
• Versatile, symmetrical sections
simplify stock management.
• Continuous gasket provides
double weatherproofing between
fixed and opening frames.
• Serves as glazing gasket on frame
exterior.
• Exceptional crush resistance for
maximum air, water and wind performance.
Attractive design
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FB and FBi
compositions
FB alternatives
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Vertical cross-section:
FBi window
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Vertical cross-section:
GB composite