
- As most of us know metal/aluminium is an excellent conductor of heat and cold meaning that you can lose or gain a great deal of heat through the frame of the window/door.
- This will ultimately undermine the performance of a high performance glass selected for a window. Problems include, but are not limited to the potential for condensation to occur which can lead to mould or degrading of internal finishes.
- A Thermally Broken Frame is one which features a reinforced polyamide strip (a non metallic, composite, structural, material) fixed between the inside and outside aluminium profiles, creating an insulated barrier within the window frame.
- The polyamide strip is a material of low thermal conductivity which will minimize the transfer of heat and cold through the window frame, resulting in improved energy efficiency.
- This polyamide strip will have a HUGE impact on the transfer of heat and cold than standard aluminium.
- These sections can be anodized or powder-coated to withstand the harsh Australian climate, including UV damage and salt corrosion.
- As much as 49% of the heat lost during winter and as much as 87% of the heat gained during summer can come from the windows*
- In Northern USA the majority of energy usage is for heating, while in the South, most of the energy is used for cooling homes, with very little heating**