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GT70S Slimline Renovation Window - Aluminium Slimline Profile Windows

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Kawneer UK Ltd Variant:

Aluminium slimline renovation windows, designed to offer optimum weather and thermal performance.

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Application

  • Suitable for installation in new build or refurbishment projects.
  • Suitable for composite and ribbon windows.
  • The narrow frame sight-lines make it particularly suitable for renovation of heritage buildings providing a modern alternative to steel frame windows.
  • It is equally suitable for use in commercial and residential applications.

Description

Aluminium slimline renovation windows, designed to offer optimum weather and thermal performance.


Features and benefits:

  • Uses a multi-chamber thermal break core, ensuring thermal efficiency and full compliance with Approved Document L and Scottish Building Standards Part 6.
  • Fine sightline characteristics of steel windows providing a suitable replication for steel windows with additional benefits associated with aluminium, such as the high strength-to-weight ratio.
  • Opening options: Tilt before turn (TBT), turn before tilt (DK), turn only (D), bottom hung (K) and French casement (DS).
  • 'Steel look' frame option.
  • Dual colour or single colour option.
  • Accommodates glazing up to 64 mm.
  • Box beads options for enhanced security.
  • Drained and ventilated weathering.
  • Trickle vent option available to comply with Document F.
  • Acoustic trickle ventilation option.

General information

Color

Clear

Guidance for specification option:

Glazing.

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Frame; multiple options available.

Finish

Powder-coated

Anodized

Other

Guidance for specification option:

'Steel look'.

Material

Aluminium

Glass

Shape

Rectangle

Square

Length

72 mm

Guidance for specification option:

System depth.

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Uniclass

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CAWS

L10/25 Aluminium windows

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Specification data - Aluminium window units

Description

Aluminium slimline renovation window.

Manufacturer

Kawneer UK Ltd.

Standard

To BS 4873.

Third-party certification

Independently tested by a UKAS-accredited testing authority.

Guidance for specification option:

Product test result are available from the manufacturer's Technical Services Department.

Dimensions and configurations

Tilt before turn (TBT).

Turn before tilt (DK).

Turn only (D).

Bottom hung (K).

French casement (DS).

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for allowable dimensions based on required configuration, and insert requirements.

Product performance

-

Weather performance

-

UK exposure category

To BS 6375-1, manufacturer's standard.

Air permeability

To BS EN 12207: 2016, up to Class 4.

Watertightness

To BS EN 12208: 2000, up to Class 9A.

Resistance to wind load

To BS EN 12210: 2016, up to Class AE2400.

Guidance for specification option:

Wind load.

Safety: 1750 Pa.

Durability

-

Operation and strength characteristics

To BS 6375-2.

Safety

-

Security level

Manufacturer's standard.

Environmental

-

Frame:glazing ratio (maximum)

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details if specific ratio is required.

Thermal

-

Whole window U-value

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details based on other details, or to discuss details required to achieve desired performance.

Frame

-

Profile

Slimline 'steel look'.

Finish as delivered

-

Coating

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for options and insert requirements.

Manufacturer guidance

Over 130 standard and 31 metallic Kawneer Permacover paint finishes are available. A range of standard and coloured anodized finishes are also available.

Colour samples are available on request from the manufacturer's Architectural Services Team.

The finishes coatings are covered by standard guarantees, 30 years gloss and 30 years matt and metallic and up to 25 years for anodized. Guarantees are subject to applications and Kawneer acceptance in marine, industrial, swimming pools or other aggressive atmospheres.

Colour

Single colour.

Dual colour.

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements.

Film thickness (minimum)

Manufacturer's standard.

Ventilator

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Trickle vent.

Guidance for specification option:

To comply with Document F.

Acoustic trickle vent.

Glazing or infill

-

Requirements

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements:

  • Up to 64 mm.
  • Clip in or box beads available.

Hardware

Standard.

axxent Plus.

ALU 5200.

Manufacturer guidance

See also Locking options below.

Consult manufacturer for details.

Operation

-

Type

Manual.

Fixing features

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for requirements and insert details.

Locking

Standard.

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for details.

Accessories

None.

Mullions.

Guidance for specification option:

Structural and coupling mullions available; consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Special bevelled beads.

Guidance for specification option:

Adds a distinct sculptured appearance to the building; consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Feature caps.

Guidance for specification option:

Adds a distinct sculptured appearance to the building; consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Sustainability data

Material

Aluminium

Glass

Literature

Kawneer Window Systems Brochure

Kawneer Window Systems Brochure

Case studies

London Screen Academy, Islington

London Screen Academy, Islington