Combined Flood Proof Door and Window

摘要

A flood proof door and window unit includes a sealing flange around at least a portion of the perimeter of the door. A flood proof window is positioned within a cut out formed in the door. The window assembly is water tight so that the unit may be used in applications where it is desirable to provide a transparent window in a flood proof door.

主权项

1. A flood proof door and window unit comprising:
a door having a front portion, rear portion, a top and bottom portion and a pair of side portions; each side portion having an outwardly extending flange on the front portion, the flange extending from the bottom portion of the door to a height above the bottom portion; the bottom portion of the door including a downwardly extending flange portion; a plurality of hinges having a first element of the hinge attached to a first side flange of the door; a second element of the hinge secured to a first leg of an L-shaped member which is adapted to be secured to a door jamb frame; and a flood proof window assembly positioned within a cut out portion of the door located at a bottom portion of the door; the window assembly including a glass plate, a backstop secured around a periphery of the cutout, and a trim piece secured to a periphery of the cut out, the glass plate positioned between and held in place by the trim piece and the backstop.