CONSTRUCTION OF ALUMINIUM AND GLASS WINDOW
ABSTRACT
This project /research on the construction of Aluminium/Glass window provide a general knowledge on how to construct a window and also talk generally about Aluminium and glass. Windows are constructed or made to allow the passage of light and ventilation into a building and to prevent the passage of external sound from a room. In this project/research report, the different components of aluminium and glass, uses of a window, maintenance and the importance of a window, the equipments and tools used in the construction of a window are stated and elaborated extensively.
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A window is an opening found in a wall or roof to admit daylight through some transparent or translucent material. As the window is part of the wall or roof enveloped, it should serve to exclude wind and rain, and act as a barrier to excessive transfer of heat, sound and spread of fire in much the same way that the surrounding wall or roof does.
The Building Regulations 1965 stipulate minimum sizes of windows for lighting habitable rooms. Obviously the size of the window required depends on the use of the room that the window gives light to and the position of obstructions facing the window.
Windows also serve to ventilate rooms and the Building Regulations 1965 and The Greater London Council Construction By-laws state that every habitable room shall be provided with a window or windows which shall open directly to the open air, and constructed so that an area of window equal to not less than one twentieth of the floor area of the room can be opened. The top of the opening part of windows can be opened. The top of the opening part of windows must not be less than 1.75 above the floor.
1.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The aims and objectives of this study are:
To construct a standard and suitable window which can admit day-light through transparent or translucent materials.
To know the procedures involved in the construction of Aluminium/Glass window.
1.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This project/study is restricted to the construction of a window with material requirements as Aluminium sheet, glasses, screws, drillers, saw blades and technical capability.
1.4 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
During the course of this project/study, we were faced with diverse limitations and difficulties. They include:
FINANCE: Due to inadequate financial capability, we were unable to carry out this project/study to the standard that is due.
TIME: I had a limited time in carrying out this project/study as the little time we had were divided into other studies and research.
MATERIALS: One of the greatest limitations/ barriers we had was non-availability of materials. We were unable to lay hands on materials that will facilitate the project/study.
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CONSTRUCTION OF ALUMINIUM AND GLASS WINDOW