Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a fenestration unit. In certain instances, the fenestration units, and methods of re-glazing the fenestration units, described herein may be re-glazed from an interior space.

An impact-resistant window may include features that reduce the forces exerted on the edges of related panes, thereby preventing breakage due to impacts. In a described embodiment, the in pact-resistant window comprises at least one pane made of a transparent material and a frame including a first frame portion, a second frame portion, and a third frame portion. In this embodiment, the connection between the first frame portion and the third frame portion may be configured to allow movement between the first frame portion and the third frame portion.

A frame system for securing a glazing unit to a window portal includes an elongated primary mount extrusion, an elongated mount stop extrusion, an elongated first gasket, an elongated second gasket and a structural sealant. The primary mount extrusion is secured to the window portal. A mount stop extrusion engages the primary mount extrusion with a pair of ratcheting members. The first gasket and the second gasket define a passage therebetween and the passage has a width so that the glazing unit fits therein. A structural sealant is disposed so as to affix the glazing unit to an inner upper surface of the primary mount extrusion.

A first embodiment of an aluminium extrusion framing system (10) comprises a first wedge member (12) and a second wedge member (14) made of resilient material for securing and sealing a panel (16) in the framing system. The framing system (10) also comprises an aluminium extrusion (20) having a channel (22) adapted to receive an edge of the panel (16) therein. A first side wall (24b) is formed with a first elongate retention means (28) extending the full length of the extrusion (20) for receiving the first wedge member (12) in connection therewith. A removable cover plate (30) is adapted to be secured to the extrusion (20) and received in close proximity to a top edge of the first side wall (24b) of the channel (22) whereby, in use, when the panel 16 is installed in the channel 22 with the first wedge member (12) received in connection with the first retention means (28), the first wedge member (12) is substantially concealed when the removable cover plate (30) is secured to the extrusion (20).

Disclosed are a built-in transfer hinge, a side hung door-window mounted with the built-in transfer hinge, a mounting method thereof, a horizontal pivoting window mounted with the built-in transfer hinge, and a mounting method for a hardware hinge therein. The built-in transfer hinge includes a frame connecting block, a sash connecting block, a hinge body (12), a two-link rod (13), a three-link rod (14), and a clutch rod (15). The two-link rod (13) and the three-link rod (14) are connected to the frame connecting block. One end of the hinge body (12) is connected to the two-link rod (13), the middle of the hinge body (12) is connected to the three-link rod (14), and the other end of the hinge body (12) is connected to the sash connecting block. The clutch rod (15) is connected between the sash connecting block and the three-link rod (14).

A bead for releasably securing a glazing unit to a frame member, comprising a body having a first end and a second end, and a resiliently deformable member secured to the body and having a first finger extending from the body to a first end, and a second finger extending from the first finger to a second end. The first end of the body and the first end of the first finger are configured to engage with respective first and second ends of a frame member so as to secure the bead to the frame member. The second end of the body is configured to secure a glazing unit against an opposed seal of the frame member. The body comprises a first material having a first stiffness and the deformable member comprises a second material having a second stiffness less than the first stiffness.

A first embodiment of an aluminium extrusion framing system comprises a first wedge member and a second wedge member made of resilient material for securing and sealing a panel in the framing system. The framing system also comprises an aluminium extrusion having a channel adapted to receive an edge of the panel therein. A first side wall is formed with a first elongate retention means extending the full length of the extrusion for receiving the first wedge member in connection therewith. A removable cover plate is adapted to be secured to the extrusion and received in close proximity to a top edge of the first side wall of the channel whereby, in use, when the panel is installed in the channel with the first wedge member received in connection with the first retention means, the first wedge member is substantially concealed when the removable cover plate is secured to the extrusion.

This present invention generally relates to the manufacture and application of a vented glazing system to existing glazed units or new glazing units. More particularly this invention relates to a method of glazing and a glazing system that will increase thermal performance and reduce condensation for existing glazed units.

Fenestration assemblies and methods for making fenestration assemblies are discussed herein. In one aspect the fenestration assembly can include a base frame assembly, a support frame assembly, a clipping assembly and a window pane. The base frame assembly is connected to a plurality of other base frame assembly members which can form a frame. The base frame assembly members each have a clipping assembly which attaches a piece of exterior cladding to the base frame assembly. The cladding member and the clipping member also assist in securing the window pane. In some examples the exterior cladding protects the base frame assembly. Many different styles of exterior cladding can be fitted to the clipping assembly

A method of assembling a building component includes connecting a first glass pane to a second glass pane to form an insulated glass unit. The first glass pane and the second glass pane define a pocket therebetween. The method also includes positioning the insulated glass unit in a frame including a first material. The method further includes connecting cladding including a second material to the frame. The frame defines a cavity that extends between a first side and a second side and is configured to inhibit moisture from the first side contacting the second material. The method also includes aligning a thermal break defined by the frame and the pocket such that the central plane extends through a middle portion of the thermal break. The thermal break and the pocket define a continuous thermal break extending through the building component.