Clearview North June 2014 - Issue 151 | Page 86

ALUMINIUM OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE FROM SCHUECO’S LATEST New to the Schueco AWS aluminium window range is the high performance AWS 120 CC.SI which combines exceptional levels of sound and thermal insulation with integral solar shading. The window is officially Passive House certified when appropriate glazing is used and is available as tilt/turn, side-hung inward opening or combined with fixed lights The composite construction of the window takes the form of an inner vent –either double- or triple-glazed – coupled to an outer vent fitted with a single glass pane up to 10 mm thick. The cavity between the sashes accommodates a blind and, together with the glazing, provides the optimum solution for high sound reduction. Since the concealed Venetian blind is integrated into the window profile, it is protected from the weather and its design prevents the possibility of thermal bridging. The 25 mm-wide louvre blades of the blind are made of an aluminium alloy designed to withstand raised temperatures in the enclosed space between the inner and outer panes. The blades can be raised, lowered, opened and closed, by means of a 24V electric motor concealed in the frame. email [email protected] AluK systems specified for Cardiff High School extension Specified by Stride Treglown, in collaboration with Kier Group and Nolan Commercial, AluK (GB) doors, windows and curtain walling systems have been supplied for the extension of the Cardiff High School. To increase its capacity to an Eighth Form entry plus Sixth Form high school, a large double storey extension has been built. The main building of the school is typical of the 60s/70s architectural style with its facade dominated by curtain walling and red cladding panels. AluK’s SL52 Curtain Walling System was supplied for the main facades. Also specified were the GT55 TB Door System and the 58BW ST Window System with opening vents. These were incorporated in the curtain walling systems for the main facades which have been treated with larger windows and colourful cladding panels to invoke the new identity, as well as complement the existing building in a contrasting way. These two AluK systems were also used as stand alone for the remaining elevations. The GT55 TB Door System is one of the most robust thermallybroken commercial door systems available. The 58BW ST Window System was specified for its U-value performance. MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN ON THE TREND FOR ALUMINIUM WITH NOVA Nova Aluminium is a Bristol-based, trade only supplier of quality aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling solutions. The company fabricates solely from the comprehensive range of Smart Aluminium products and has done so since Nova was formed in early 2005. Window systems include options suitable for all architectural, commercial and domestic projects with innovative designs such as the new Heritage range and the popular Alitherm 700 parallel window. 86 JUN 2014 Nova has set up a specific “White Line” production facility in addition to its impressive assembly lines to offer glazing companies a rapid turnaround on white casement windows manufactured from Smarts Alitherm systems. Commercial entrance doors are a large part of Nova’s output and are manufactured from the Smartwall system which has a Polyamide thermal barrier - this is one of the best performing fully thermally broken screen and entrance door systems in the UK. Shopline offers a standard ground floor treatment designed to withstand heavy traffic in commercial buildings, both systems offer all the various options required for commercial entrances. Curtain w alling is an operation for which Nova has designated 6000 sq. ft. of factory space specifically geared for the production of all of the range of curtain walling systems offered by Smarts. Projects are often delivered direct to site. Find out more at www.nova-aluminium.com To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com