Page 209 - Andersen Architectural Collection A-Series 2018-19 Product Guide for Professionals

TECHNICAL DATA

Andersen Joining Materials Reinforced Joining Material
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For a successful installation, one engineered to provide Reinforced joining material is used to create product alignment, positive joining and load transfer between
the required design pressure, it is important Andersen the rough opening and Andersen A-Series windows and doors. Joining materials provide added strength capable
joining materials and installation accessories be specified of withstanding a greater range of wind load pressures.
by a project architect or contractor. For one- or multi- Fiberglass Joining System utilizes ⁄ 4" (19) x 4 ⁄ 16" (116) fiberglass interlocking joining plates and is
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directional combinations, Andersen offers a joining system available for 1- and 2-way joining of A-Series casement, awning, double-hung, picture, transom and specialty
to meet specified performance requirements. Choose from windows. Three variations are available. The Easy Connect Joining System makes installation at the jobsite
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either our 4 ⁄16" (116) fiberglass joining options, easier with smaller, factory assembled sub-group combinations that join together as they are installed in the
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) or clip joining methods. rough opening. Fully joined combinations are factory assembled in complete combinations that arrive ready
Each creates a joining system that enhances the look of for installation in sizes up to 12' (3658) x 8' (2438) or 8' x 12'. Easy Connect Joining Kits include the
Andersen products without sacrificing performance. necessary joining materials for individual units to be joined at the jobsite. This innovative design eliminates
The addition of joining materials will affect the overall the need to disassemble units prior to joining and provides higher performance. Extension jambs are available
rough opening dimension, see page 236-237. For all factory-applied.
joining methods, see instruction guides for specific
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) joining materials with aluminum exterior trim receiver are available for joining
joining and anchoring information. Instruction guides
specialty windows and also for joining patio doors. The structural performance of any combination is only as
are available at andersenwindows.com. Read and
high as the lowest structural performance rating of any individual window or join in the combination. Available
follow instruction guides in their entirety.
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in both 4 ⁄ 16" (116) and 6 ⁄ 16" (167) widths and in a variety of combinations with joins up to 10'-4" (3150).
Exterior trim strips and trim strip end caps are included
Non-Reinforced Joining Material
with each kit for finishing exterior join. Interior moulding is
included with each joining kit for finishing the join on the The structural performance of any combination is only as high as the lowest structural performance rating of any
interior. Components used with each joining system will individual window or join in the combination. Non-reinforced joining material is used to create alignment and
vary depending on products being joined. Check with your positive joining between windows.
Andersen supplier for more information.
Clips are mounted to the mid-point of the jambs being joined and are used for 1-way (ribbon or stack) joining
only. Clip joining includes a CPVC exterior trim receiver and foam insulation.

1-Way Clip Joining
A-Series: Casement, Awning, Double-Hung, Picture, Transom, Specialty Windows *

(A + B) ÷ 2 = 10'-0" (3048) 63 42 32 A B
(A + B) ÷ 2 = 9'-6" (2896) 63 42 32 A
(A + B) ÷ 2 = 9'-0" (2743) 63 42 32
B C
(A + B) ÷ 2 = 8'-6" (2591) 63 42 32 C
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(A + B) ÷ 2 = 8'-0" (2438)
Average Adjacent Window Dimension (A + B) ÷ 2 = 7'-0" (2134) 63 42 32 3 "
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(A + B) ÷ 2 = 7'-6" (2286)
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(A + B) ÷ 2 = 6'-6" (1981)
(A + B) ÷ 2 = 6'-0" (1829)
/ 4 (19)
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Joining Clips
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(A + B) ÷ 2 = 5'-6" (1676)
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(A + B) ÷ 2 = 5'-0" (1524)
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(A + B) ÷ 2 = 4'-6" (1372)
(A + B) ÷ 2 = 4'-0" (1219)
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(A + B) ÷ 2 = 3'-6" (1067)
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(A + B) ÷ 2 = 3'-0" (914) 67 47 37 31
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(A + B) ÷ 2 = 2'-6" (762) 70 PSF 33
(A + B) ÷ 2 = 2'-0" (610) 70 70 60 45 38 30
(A + B) ÷ 2 = 1'-6" (457) 70 70 70 60 50 40 34
C = (length of join) 5'-6" 6'-0" 6'-6" 7'-0" 7'-6" 8'-0" 8'-6"
(1676) (1829) (1981) (2134) (2286) (2438) (2591)
• Numerical values in charts represent structural performance only.
• Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters.
• Structural performance of any combination is only as high as the lowest structural performance of any individual unit or joining material in the combination.
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• Andersen products must be installed and anchored properly according to joining and installation guides to meet rated structural performance. Refer to product joining and installation guides at andersenwindows.com.
*For factory-joined specialty-to-specialty window combinations, LVL joining material will be used. See charts on pages 210-211. Combination Designs, Product Performance
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