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Upvc Windows Sustainable Benefits from Thermaglaze Windows
A NEW AGE IN PERFORMANCE WINDOWS
Upvc windows, commonly referred to as the best form of windows for all climates, are relative newcomers to Australia market place. Upvc does not fail in high salt areas unlike most aluminium windows, these strong durable window frames have been popular around the world for many years owing to their durability and virtually no maintenance. Upvc windows can withstand extremes of heat and is a non-combustible product.
We can offer bushfire rated systems up to BAL 29 these are readily available with extreme wind loading will cover C4 and D2 or higher. These windows can withstand other extremes such as rain,snow and colder climates without corroding, peeling, chipping or flaking. This window system also has great benefits by the ocean as the salt air does not corrode Upvc products.
The best sustainable energy efficient choice of window on the Australian market place, Upvc windows have similar thermal properties to timber. Upvc limits the transfer of heat and cold through the frame and as a result can reduce reliance on heaters and air conditioners. These frames can also be filled with foam insulation to further improve thermal performance.
Upvc is a flame retardant material commonly used in fire risk areas. Upvc frames are a self-extinguishable material that does not support combustion.
While colour choices may be limited, Upvc can be found in a number of window products, including a variety of traditional window styles: single, double and triple hung windows, sliding, casement and awning windows, picture, bay, bow and garden windows, sliding doors and French door systems.
Upvc windows can also be found in such shapes as arches, ellipticals, eyebrows, gothic, trapezoids, rounds and half rounds, octagons, circles, ovals and half-ovals. Lighter colours are more commonly available and will not fade over time like darker colours have been known to do.Upvc windows and glass doors are constructed in much the same way as aluminium or timber windows, but with a chambered Upvc extrusion forming the frame and glass sash, providing energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance.
Upvc, THE BUILDING MATERIAL
By many standards, Upvc is a new building material, first used broadly during and after World War II to meet many of the critical infrastructure and safety needs of that time. Yet Upvc blends many attributes of traditional materials with the advanced performance characteristics of todays - and tomorrow's - building products. Durability, light weight, solid environmental and fire characteristics, versatility and low maintenance requirements are just a few of the properties that have propelled the growing use of Upvc.
BENEFITS
- Upvc insulated window frames are specifically designed to incorporate insulated double glazing
- Upvc needs virtually no maintenance and normally has a long life span 20yrs+
- Upvc is engineered to handle severe weather
- Upvc has 57% salt content so is ideal in coastal areas
- Fusion welded construction eliminates drafts and water leaks
- Various glass combinations, combined with the Upvc frame significantly reduce outside noise
All standard methods of opening are available, in plain glass or with Federation or Colonial bars. As better quality windows are always custom measured and made, off-square, triangular and arced variations can be made to flow with the shape of the building. There is no such thing as a standard size.
Tilt and Turn windows, common in Europe, make it easy to clean the outside of the window from the inside by opening the sash like a door, directly into the room. Like the double hung, the tilt and turn is handy in multi-level buildings.
Sliding Windows in Upvc should travel on rollers for a lifetime of easy opening. Especially in multi-storey installations, consumers appreciate sashes that lift out for cleaning.
Bay and Bow Windows of Upvc may be built to almost any size and style the customer prefers.
Picture Windows may range from over-bench size to walls of glass with Upvc frames.
Awning Windows from some Upvc makers will be dual locking for improved security and draught-proofing.
Casement Windows in Upvc, when fitted with quality compression seals, give extra security and weather tight closure.
Sliding or French Doors with Upvc frames may feature two, three or four light options, multi-point locking, safety glass without transom for uninterrupted view, adjustable hinges and colonial or federation bars, fitted between the glass panes for easy cleaning.
Upvc, THE NEW AGE WINDOW SYSTEM FOR ECO- HOUSING
When building your new Eco home or renovating an existing house why settle for badly performing single glazed Aluminium windows. Installing old technology in to a modern energy efficient build is a sure way to throw your hard earned money down the drain. When you think about creating your Eco house/energy efficient home you shouldn't stop at increasing the R- values in your roof and walls you need to go further to make sure you are getting your house to perform efficiently to the max.
Many people forget or are told by their builders not to worry about about the window and door systems, this is not a good idea when building/designing an 'Energy Efficient Building/Home'.
Most energy is lost and gained through the glass facades i.e. Heat gain through the power of the sun and lost energy in air conditioning. Using our double glazed system can not only stop the heat and cold entering your building but also work the other way around.
For example in the summer you can keep a more optimum temperature by running your air conditioning for a short period until the required temperature is reached, the conditioned air does not escape back out through the double glazed window system. This also works in the winter and keeps the warmth in.
U Value
The U Value is very important when it comes to the performance of a window and door system. The U Value must be calculated on the whole product which is the frame and glass combined. The rule of thumb is that lower the U value the better performing the window and door system will be.
Our window and door system has one of the best starting U values which is around 2.2. When can then lower the U value by changing the glass make up to a higher performing glass such as Low-E (Low Emissive Glass) This glass has a special coating which allows it to reflect the energy from the sun.
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