Top : Window and door joinery was supplied by NK Windows . Window frames were fixed directly to the building frame with no reveals , just gib returns and a timber sill . This provides a strong finishing detail , typical of a European home . A Basalt Grey foil exterior profile complements the home ’ s cladding .
Above left and right : The architect specified one of NK Windows ’ coloured profiles with an Ivory base colour on the interior .
NK Windows supplied the exterior uPVC window and door joinery to frame the glazing , says director of NK Windows Martin Ball .
“ Our brief from the architect was to provide a high performance thermally efficient window and door solution , that would accommodate the high spec glass . We had to take particular care with the low-threshold sills on the main doors .”
The low-threshold door sills were needed to help gain safe-living Lifemark status , and NK Windows worked closely with the builder and architect to achieve this . The other challenge was the architect ’ s request to have the windows positioned in the centre of the framing in order to achieve better thermal performance .
“ This required us developing a customised flashing solution for the residence ,” says Ball .
NK Windows used its 5-chamber EuroFutur profile from the Profine Group in Germany for the sustainable house project .
“ In addition , the quest for thermal efficiency meant the windows are all inwards-opening and tilt-and-turn ,” says Ball . “ This product offers superior security , with multiple locking points on the sashes , and also allows for a secure ventilation option , vital to the design .” search | save | share at