Mounting anchors are purposed for providing connections of wood, aluminium
and PCV French door and window frames with openings in residential buildings,
boarding houses, public buildings, recreation and utility buildings.
Incorporation of windows and French doors shall be provided according to Installation
Manual delivered by manufacturer, which should consider measurements of wall
openings pursuant to PN-ISO 7996-2:1994 Standards.
Installation Manual shall also specify minimum quantity of required anchors used for
assembly works with reference to wind load zones and exposure coefficient as laid
down In PN-77/B-02011 Standard.
Window and door anchors span is recommended to be below 700mm,
and anchor distance from window or door corner shall not be over 150mm.
Perimeter play of 10-20mm is recommended between French door, windows and
openings per each side of door or window. Type of caulking foam used for French door
and windows insulation shall be specified by window/door manufacturer.
In case of mortar used for perimeter joint sealing of frame and opening remember
that anchors shall not have direct contact with filling containing gypsum to prevent
corrosion of anchor surfaces.
Anchors shall be mounted on the opening with varied expansion plugs selected according
to wall type. Type of used plugs for specific walls shall be specified in window and door
installation manual.
Proper anchor assembly ensures proper expansion joint (movable joint) between French
door or window and opening.