Patent ID: 6974518
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A method for fabricating an integrated multipane window sash comprising: providing a sash frame having a common glazing pane installation opening for at least two glazing panes, said opening being accessible from a first side of said sash frame and a glazing pane support surface on a second side thereof, said opening being defined by a shelf extending transversely from said glazing pane support surface around a perimeter of said sash frame; first, inserting a first glazing pane into said opening from said first side and placing an outside surface perimeter of said pane adjacent to said support surface with a sealant therebetween; second, inserting a second glazing pane into said opening from said first side and mounting an inside surface perimeter of said second pane to an inside surface perimeter of said first glazing pane via an adhesive; and third, installing at least one glazing bead along at least a portion of the glazing pane installation opening after the glazing panes have been inserted.