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UK: Aluminium Windows: Aluminium Window Suppliers
 

ABOUT ALUMINIUM WINDOWS

Aluminium is a good conductor of heat (ie a poor insulator). Aluminium windows need to incorporate a thermal break plastic insert which reduces the amount of heat transmitted to the outside of the building. This helps reduce the risk of condensation forming on the insides of aluminium windows in cold weather. Since the late 1980s, aluminium window frames are usually fitted directly into openings, instead of requiring timber sub-frames. The normal finish for aluminium windows is a white polyester powder coating, which is durable and needs no maintenance other than washing. Other colours are available for aluminium windows.

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LEADING UK SUPPLIERS OF ALUMINIUM WINDOWS

Technal is a leading supplier of aluminium windows. The FXi52 alumininium casement window can be supplied for side or top hung, opening in or out, and with tilt and turn action. Thermal insulation is provided by a nine mm flush barrier made of polyamide. The FXi52 aluminium windows may also be used as balcony doors.

Duration of Canvey Island, Essex, manufactures a range of aluminium windows, including a heritage design which imitates the appearance of traditional steel windows, including traditional window stays, catches, and handles. However, these windows, being manufactured in aluminium and with double glazing, have the practical advantages of modern windows.

Other useful links relevant to aluminium windows:

Centre for Window & Cladding Technology

DETAILED INFORMATION RESOURCES ON ALUMINIUM WINDOWS

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include manufacturers' specifications and CAD details: Barbour Compendium at www.barbourcompendium.co.uk, RIBA Product Selector Plus at ww.productselector.co.uk, ASC Bricsnet at www.ascinfo.co.uk, Building Products Index at www.bpindex.co.uk, British Board of Agrément at www.bbacerts.co.uk, British Standards Online at www.bsonline.bsi-global.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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