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coffre d'enroulement intérieur en medium

English translation: internal roller shutter box made of MDF

20:22 Apr 10, 2007
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / rolling shutters
French term or phrase: coffre d'enroulement intérieur en medium
Les menuiseries sont équipées de volets roulants en PVC blanc, à lames mobiles.

Manoeuvre par engrenage d'encombrement réduit et treuil encastré ; commande par manivelle.

***Coffre d'enroulement intérieur (formant saillie) en medium***, selon plan architecte, comprenant une isolation thermique et acoustique avec grilles d'entrée d'air.

Thanks in advance for your help!
Laurel Clausen
United States
Local time: 01:53
English translation:internal roller shutter box made of MDF
Explanation:
A shutter box is the void above a window into which a roller shutter is rolled, so that it remains concealed behind what looks like wall.

médium = medium density fibreboard

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Note added at 37 mins (2007-04-10 20:59:39 GMT)
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Generally called a "coffre de store" or "coffre à volet roulant" in my experience.
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Local time: 08:53
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internal roller shutter box made of MDF


Explanation:
A shutter box is the void above a window into which a roller shutter is rolled, so that it remains concealed behind what looks like wall.

médium = medium density fibreboard

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Note added at 37 mins (2007-04-10 20:59:39 GMT)
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Generally called a "coffre de store" or "coffre à volet roulant" in my experience.

Bourth (X)
Local time: 08:53
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Fantastic, thanks!

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agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
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agree  jean-jacques alexandre: your experience really comes handy here
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agree  Tony M
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