AluK 58BW HI ST Heritage (Steel Replacement) Window System - Aluminium Window System
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Axalta Approved Architectural Applicator Certificate
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BM Trada
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QA Certificate
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BS EN 12206:2021
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ISO 9001 Quality Management
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Qualicoat approval
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Secured By Design
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Aluminium heritage ( steel replacement) window system
Application
- Particularly suitable for heritage, listed buildings and steel window replacements.
- Suitable for projects where planning or design requires the installation of narrow sightlines and sympathetic materials.
Description
The 58BW ST HI Steel Replacement Window System provides the look of steel with the benefits of aluminium. Designed to replace and complement existing steel windows, the range has been specifically developed for use on listed buildings, warehouses and similar buildings, where steel windows have always traditionally been fitted.
It is available in a wide range of styles including top hung, side hung, fixed, light and French casement light and French casement, the system cleverly replicates the narrow sight lines associated with steel windows whilst providing superior performance and security. The system also includes hardware that is sympathetic to traditional steel window designs.
Features and benefits:
- Slim sightlines to match existing steel windows.
- Internally and externally beaded for ease of site glazing on high-rise applications.
- Distinctive polyamide thermal break design to improve performance.
- Integrated deep head profiles for ease of trickle ventilation.
- Accommodates standard hardware including friction stays and shoot bolt locking.
- Accommodates up to 32 mm glazing units for thermal and acoustic performance.
- Casement clips available for easy fit and removal of dummy vents.
- Dedicated fixing straps for ease of installation.
- Four different sash profiles to achieve design and planning permission requirements.
- Available in single or dual colour polyester powder coating, texture and anodized finishes.
- Certified under the Secured By Design scheme.
General information
Color | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements.
Please contact the AluK project team for more information on the full scope of colour ranges available |
Finish | Anodized Powder-coated Coated Matt Mill |
Material | Aluminium Glass |
Shape | Rectangle Square Other Circle |
Length | Bespoke Manufacturer guidanceDepth: frame depth available in 58mm and 70mm options |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Ten year Guidance for specification option: Up to 10 year AluK system warranty available upon request. Subject to terms and conditions. For more information please contact the AluK project team. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H11/137 Windows/ opening lights L10/330 Aluminium windows L10/25 Aluminium windows |
Product range |
Specification data - Aluminium window units
Dimensions and configurations | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements.
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Product performance | |
Fire performance | |
Fire resistance | Not available. |
Fire egress | Not available. |
Weather performance | |
Air permeability | Class 4 (600 Pa). |
Watertightness | Class E1500 (1500 Pa). |
Resistance to wind load | Class E2400 (2400 Pa). |
Safety | |
Anti-ligature standard | Not available. |
Security level | To PAS 24. |
Thermal | |
Whole window U-value | 1.4 W/m²K (double glazing). |
British Fenestration Rating Council Window Energy Rating | A–B. |
Frame | |
Profile | Aluminium section with polyamide thermal break. |
Finish as delivered | |
Coating | Anodized.Powder-coated.Coated.Matt.Mill.Metallic.Pre-treated.Painted.Satin.Semi-gloss.Gloss. |
Colour | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements.
Please contact the AluK project team for more information on the full scope of colour ranges available. |
Film thickness (minimum) | 60 microns (minimum average). |
Glazing or infill | |
Requirements | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements.
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Hardware | Standard AluK handles, hinges and locking mechanism to suit project requirements.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Operation | |
Type | Manual. |
Fixing features | Not required.Fixing straps. |
Execution | Manufacturer guidanceThe AluK window system shall be fabricated and installed by AluK authorised fabricators only, in complete accordance with the information and guidance released by AluK (GB) Ltd. |
Opening | Open-out. |
Panel weight | 40 kg. Manufacturer guidanceMaximum panel weight. |
Sightline | Frame to vent: 66 mm. |
System depth | 58 mm. 70 mm. |
Options | Not required. Putty line. Stepped edge. Square beading. Exterior glazed chamfer beading. Manufacturer guidanceAesthetic options. |
Accessories | Not required. Casement clips. |
Green guide rating | A rated. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 2.0 kg CO₂ eq/kg Self declared Guidance for specification option: This is the best performing embodied carbon performance value based upon the aluminium billet only and is available upon request. Please contact the AluK project team for further information and availability.
A maximum of value of 6.0 and an average of 4.5 is currently offered as standard, this is system and section choice dependent. |
Recyclability | 95% Guidance for specification option: Specification value guidance: Up to 95% of the aluminium content only of the window system is recyclable |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 80 % Guidance for specification option: This is the best performing recycled content of the aluminium billet only and has limited availability upon request. Please contact the AluK project team for further information and availability. |
Third party certifications
Axalta Approved Architectural Applicator Certificate
Alesta® Powder Coatings
BM Trada
BM Trada Q-Mark General Performance Window
QA Certificate
Council for Aluminium in Building Certificate 2024
BS EN 12206:2021
Interpon Powder Coatings Applicator
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems Certificate
Qualicoat approval
Qualicoat Seaside Applicator Certification
Secured By Design
Secured By Design License
Literature
58BW ST HI Open Out Datasheet
AluK Colour Collection
AluK Specification Guide
Case studies
The Chocolate Quarter, Bristol