How to choose an aluminium window and door system: a step-by-step approach
Profile series, glazing unit, hardware, finish: in which order to decide so the unit meets Ukrainian codes without costing more than necessary.
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Practical articles on aluminium systems, facades, energy efficiency and standards — for developers, architects and private clients.
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Uf, Ug, Uw and Ψ: what window thermal transmittance values mean
How the frame, glass and whole-window coefficients differ, how they are calculated to EN ISO 10077-1 and why the spacer can decide whether a window meets the code.
Types of glazed facades: stick, unitised and structural glazing
How the main curtain wall types differ, how they are installed and which suits a residential complex, business centre or shopping centre.
The thermal break in aluminium profiles: how it works and what it affects
Aluminium conducts heat well, so modern warm profiles are split by a polyamide insert. How the thermal break works and why Uf, condensation and durability depend on it.
Caring for aluminium windows, doors and facades: a yearly routine
How to clean finishes, lubricate hardware, check gaskets and drainage — and why coastal buildings need a more frequent routine.
Aluminium winter gardens: what to consider at design stage
Cold or warm, roof glass, snow load, summer overheating and winter condensation — the key decisions to make before ordering.
Sliding systems: lift-and-slide, parallel tilt-and-slide and minimal
How lift-and-slide and tilt-and-slide doors work, how minimal sliding walls differ, and which suits a terrace, balcony or panoramic living room.
DBN, DSTU and EN standards for windows and facades: a short guide
Which codes set requirements for glazed elements in Ukraine, what the classes in a declaration of performance mean and what to check in a supplier’s documents.
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