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Marcel DENANCÉ: ESB Engineer, Joinery - Panels Expert at the Centre Technique du Bois et de l'Ameublement (Technical Center for Wood and Furniture)
INTRODUCTION
As the name implies, installation involves fitting the joinery into the wall itself. It is codified in Document Technique Unifié (DTU) 36.1 (Afnor reference DTU P 23-201).
While conforming to the rules of the trade, the installation can be of a traditional or more advanced design.
However, before starting work, it's important to choose the right structure.
Note: this document covers all joinery work, both exterior (windows, doors, shutters, etc.) and interior.
Window installation begins with the choice of performance according to the exposure of the site where they are to be installed.
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The "Windows and exterior doors" section includes the following items:
Basic functions and terminology ;
Profile designs for sash frame connection ;
Assembly techniques ;
Infills. Sealing profiles ;
Implementation [C 3 614] ;
Thermal function. Choice of wood ;
Stability of exterior doors and patio doors .
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