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AL UMINIUM
‘THE IMPORTANCE OF SYSTEM DESIGN FLEXIBILITY’
» » BUILDINGS TODAY PERFORM
exceptionally well and, as a result, are generally
more complex in their construction. No
longer does the ‘one size fit all’ approach
work, with many building products now being
available with various options, often with ‘off
the shelf ’ availability. Where a solution is
currently not available, a bespoke solution is
designed and this can often become a stock
solution. This is what drives our current
construction processes and we have become
accustomed to a constant process of change.
Window designs and their interfaces with
the building structure is a good example of
this constant state of flux. No longer does the
interface with the building structure conform
to any standard. Designers now freely develop
high thermal performance interfaces which
reduce cold bridging, whilst keeping the whole
assembly weathertight. The key here is the
importance of ‘system design flexibility’.
One good example of this flexibility is that
of the Atlas Building in Stratford, originally
designed as the East Village for the 2012
Olympics, the building comprises of windows
used in various applications, such as used in
balcony door configurations into punched
openings. Detail design and installation using
Aluprof high performance MB-70US was
completed by GLASS & A.L.U. CAD LTD of
County Meath in Ireland.
When choosing a system for any project,
one of the key requirements would be to
always look to the suppliers range of profiles
per system. The wider the range of profiles
and options will ensure that virtually all
building interfaces can be accommodated and
be completed on site to meet a robust detail.
Aluprof has a very wide range of profiles and
options for its systems and when a solution is
not available off the shelf, a bespoke solution
can be designed, extruded and suppled in a
matter of weeks.
Aluprof UK’s head office and extensive
distribution centre is located in Altrincham,
Cheshire. Aluprof systems are increasingly
being specified on a wide range of residential
and commercial projects across the UK
including Passivhaus projects. Systems are
designed, fabricated and installed by selected,
specially trained local companies, to ensure
each fabricated product meets Aluprof ’s
exacting standards.
Further information is available on the
company’s website at www.aluprof.eu and
specialist advice is available directly from
Aluprof ’s UK offices on 0161 941 4005.
SUPPLIER, FABRICATOR &
INSTALLER OF ALUMINIUM
CURTAIN WALLING,
DOORS & WINDOWS
Recent projects cover a wide variety of applications from major
railway projects at Derby and Manor Park at Seven Kings London
through to six floors of aluminium curtain walling at Riverside,
Leeds. A three floor internal atrium at Herron Tower, near the
London Gherkin, and a window replacement project at the
Moorgate hotel in central London.
With products in the UK Curtain Walling Ltd portfolio ranging from
folding and sliding doors to window systems, aluminium framework
and glazing solutions for shopfronts, the possibilities are endless.
UK Curtain Walling Ltd key partnerships include Senior Aluminium
Systems, Schuco UK, Technal and Kawneer along with
state-of-the-art manufacturing through Paul Evans Architectural Ltd.
Delivering a seamless experience.
Contact Duncan Hague to discuss your requirements.
T: 01484 818 830 | E: [email protected]
Unit 11, Railway Sawmills, Burbeary Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3UN
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