The drive for continual improvement in the performance and appearance of Schueco’s
systems remains a development priority for the company.
A recently launched façade system shows some significant advances.
Uniquely slim Schueco FWS 35 PD façade
is Passive House certified
The continuing drive by Schueco to combine
the slimmest possible face-widths with the
highest possible thermal performance is
clearly demonstrated in the company’s
new FWS 35 PD panorama design façade
system. In addition, a choice of two levels of
insulation – HI (highly insulated) or SI
(super-insulated) – enables the façade to
deliver performance flexibility that can be
tailored closely to individual specification
requirements.
Reducing the face-width to a uniquely
slim 35 mm has been made possible by
the development of an innovative new
installation system for the glass and
pressure plate. This in turn has allowed
the SI version of the façade to be officially
certified by the Passive House Institute with
a Ucw value of 0.79 W/m2K. Importantly, Schueco AWS windows,
including those with TipTronic automated
operation, can be easily integrated into
the façade for ventilation where necessary.
As an alternative, Schueco AWS 114 SG.SI
slimline outward-opening top-hung or
parallel-opening windows are also simple
to insert.
This is a level of performance which, in
conjunction with such minimal framing,
would once have been considered
unachievable. Visually attractive with
sharp-edge profile radii, the Schueco FWS
35 PD façade system is ideally suited
for low-rise, high-end residential and
commercial projects. The Schueco FWS 35 PD façade system
can accommodate double and triple glazed
units from 22 mm to 50 mm thick with
weights up to 250 kg per transom. To add
further design versatility, a heavy duty
version that can carry up to 440 kg is also
available.
A total of three drainage levels provide an
easy solution for all types of transom and,
because it plays such a crucial role in the
durability of ultra-slim systems, particular
thought has been given to the question of
ventilation.
In fact, the Schueco FWS 35 PD façade uses
the proven ventilation technology found in
the basic Schueco FWS 50+ systems, but
supplements this with additional intelligent
components. Its effectiveness in use has
been verified under the most stringent
conditions.
All in all, the Schueco FWS 35 PD panorama
design façade offers eloquent testimony to
the role that advanced technology can play
in producing buildings that fully answer the
challenges of design, comfort, security and
sustainability in the 21st Century.
For further information
email [email protected].
www.schueco.co.uk