ThermalHeart+® brochure

Introducing

Thermally efficient frames

High performance glass Centrafix™ installation

What is ThermalHeart+®?

It’s new thermal technology for windows and doors that almost doubles the performance of standard aluminium windows and doors1

This versatile system of thermally efficient frames and unique AGP System glass creates warmer, drier and healthier homes for both us and the environments we live in. When used with the innovative Centrafix™ installation option, thermal performance is further increased by over 20%2

35-50% of a home’s heat is lost from its windows and doors. Which is why we are introducing ThermalHeart+®. A range of code meeting, industry leading, thermally efficient products designed and made right here in New Zealand for exactly how we live.

¹ Comparison figures are based on complete thermal modelling of an average house lot of Metro Series ThermalHEART® products with The AGP System® double glazing using the WEERS modelling methodology. The benchmark figures were calculated by modelling the same average house lot of products using the equivalent non-thermally broken products glazed with standard double glazing. A “standard aluminium window or door” refers to a non-thermally broken aluminium frame with non-thermally improved double glazing.

² Centrafix™ comparison figures are based on complete thermal modelling of an average house lot of products installed in 90mm timber framing. The standard installation benchmark was calculated by modelling the same house lot of comparable products using a typical E2/AS1 cavity construction installation on 90mm timber framing.

Made for a better future

Sustainable change, for us, starts at the design stage or, as we like to think of it – the redesign stage. We’re committed to closing the loop on material flows, designing waste and pollution out, and regenerating natural environments. Our future path is clear: creating products for homes and buildings that have zero impact on our beautiful country.

We are proud to work with:

+ ThinkStep and Toitū to understand our product life cycle and footprint

+ ‘Declared’ through Living Future Institute

+ Circular IQ tools to improve our circular performance.

Manufacturer Network

The ThermalHeart+® system is exclusively available through our Altherm, First and Vantage manufacturers nationwide. These independently-owned and operated manufacturers have local knowledge and relationships and share our commitment to excellence and our spirit of innovation.

See thermalheartplus.co.nz for manufacturer details.

ThermalHEART® frames

Leading thermal performance designed and made right here for warmer, drier, healthier New Zealand homes. The ThermalHEART® polyamide barrier insulates the frame of the window system, separating warm and cold areas.

+ ThermalHEART® frames deliver almost double the thermal performance of standard aluminium windows and doors1

+ A comprehensive and highly versatile range of products

+ Clean, modern lines

+ High performance in extreme weather conditions.

The AGP System®

Not all windows and doors are created equal and The AGP System® sits right at the heart of our products’ thermal performance.

+ The ATS - Architectural Thermal Spacer® reduces the transfer of hot and cold temperatures

+ Argon gas creates an additional barrier to heat loss and improves insulation

+ Solux-E®and Solux Ultra™ are low-e coatings that reduce heat loss in winter and over-heating in summer. They protect your home’s interior while providing a similar clarity to clear glass.

Centrafix™ Installation

The Centrafix™ installation method recesses the joinery into the building wall, aligning the insulation elements - wall, window frame, glazing – to prevent cold air from circulating around the frame. This New Zealand designed innovation increases the thermal performance in your home by over 20%2

¹ Comparison figures are based on complete thermal modelling of an average house lot of Metro

“standard aluminium window or door” refers to a non-thermally improved aluminium frame with standard double glazing.

² Centrafix™ comparison figures are based on complete thermal modelling of an average house lot of products installed in 90mm timber framing. The standard installation benchmark was calculated by modelling the same house lot of comparable products using a typical E2/AS1 cavity construction installation on 90mm timber framing.

Series ThermalHEART® products with The AGP System® double glazing using the WEERS modelling methodology. The benchmark figures were calculated by modelling the same average house lot of products using the equivalent non-thermally improved products glazed with standard double glazing. A

Get greater thermal performance

Your windows and doors are a complete system with each component contributing to the overall performance and comfort of your home. For the ultimate in thermal performance, the whole window system needs to work together and deliver thermal efficiency. The comprehensive ThermalHeart+® system offers a thermally efficient solution for each component: the frames, the glass, the installation method.

Combining our ThermalHEART® frames with The AGP System® glass has a remarkable impact on thermal performance - almost doubling the performance of standard aluminium joinery, creating warmer, drier and healthier homes. With the innovative Centrafix™ installation method, thermal performance is further increased by over 20%2

For an alternative thermally efficient option, consider uPVC Klima Series® windows and doors which achieve a maximum six-star energy rating under the WEERS system.

Thermal performance improvement of standard aluminium window systems

Centrafix™ installation

Additional 21.6% thermal performance improvement2

ThermalHEART® frames + The AGP System®

94.7% thermal performance improvement of standard aluminium joinery1

Standard aluminium windows and doors

+21.6% +94.7%

ThermalHEART® ranges

We offer four ThermalHEART® ranges:

+ Residential Series ThermalHEART®

+ Metro Series ThermalHEART®

+ Metro Series ThermalHEART® with Centrafix™

+ APL Architectural Series ThermalHEART®

The ranges share the same core design principles allowing for exceptional versatility across the full range of products. The three standard E2/AS1 installation ranges can be used within one project and maintain a consistent look.

What is ThermalHEART®?

Innovative ThermalHEART® window and door technology incorporates a polyamide strip in the core of the aluminium window system to deliver almost double the performance of standard aluminium windows and doors², creating warmer, drier and healthier homes.

Outside 0˚C

Inside 13˚C 3

Thermal insulator

³ Achieved using Metro Series ThermalHEART® frames with Centrafix™

What does ThermalHEART® do?

Thermal performance of standard aluminium joinery is almost doubled

ThermalHEART® frames, combined with The AGP System® glass offers 94.7% improvement of thermal performance compared to standard aluminium windows and doors1, creating warmer, drier and healthier homes.

Keeps your home comfortable year-round

ThermalHEART® minimises heat flow through the frame creating a more stable internal temperature in your home.

Separates warm and cold areas

ThermalHEART® insulates the window system which helps to keep cool temperatures out in colder months, and decrease solar gain in warmer months, assisting in year-round warmth and comfort.

Aids in managing the risk of condensation forming

ThermalHEART® can aid in managing the risk of condensation forming, therefore reducing the risk of mould growth.

Your windows and doors are a complete thermal system with each component contributing to the overall performance and comfort of your home. Some profiles in a Residential Series ThermalHEART® window or door system are not required to be thermally improved. As a home’s thermal performance is determined by the whole house lot of joinery, this doesn’t impact the overall thermal efficiency of a house.

Ranges comparison

✔ ThermalHEART® technology

✔ Ability to mix and match

✔ Clean, modern look

✔ Designed and made in NZ

Installation options

✔ ThermalHEART® technology

✔ Ability to mix and match

✔ Clean, modern look

✔ Designed and made in NZ

Installation options

✔ ThermalHEART® technology

✔ Ability to mix and match

✔ Clean, modern look

✔ Designed and made in NZ

Installation options

✔ ThermalHEART® technology

✔ Ability to mix and match

✔ Clean, modern look

✔ Designed and made in NZ

Installation options

Product features

– Dual colour

– Flush sash for improved aesthetics

✔ Flush sliding door tracks

✔ Products to suit all environments and applications

✔ Additional air tightness and security

✔ Internal sliding door

✔ Sliding door sidelight sash ability

– Triple glazing

✔ Improved acoustic performance

– Specialty products

Product features

✔ Dual colour

✔ Flush sash for improved aesthetics

✔ Flush sliding door tracks

✔ Products to suit all environments and applications

✔ Additional air tightness and security

✔ External sliding door

– Sliding door sidelight sash ability

✔ Triple glazing

✔ Improved acoustic performance

– Specialty products

Product features

✔ Dual colour

✔ Flush sash for improved aesthetics

✔ Flush sliding door tracks

✔ Products to suit all environments and applications

✔ Additional air tightness and security

✔ External sliding door

– Sliding door sidelight sash ability

✔ Triple glazing

✔ Improved acoustic performance

– Specialty products

Product features

✔ Dual colour

✔ Flush sash for improved aesthetics

✔ Flush sliding door tracks

✔ Products to suit all environments and applications

✔ Additional air tightness and security

✔ External sliding door

– Sliding door sidelight sash ability

✔ Triple glazing

✔ Improved acoustic performance

✔ Specialty products available including multi-stacking tracks, over-the-wall and cavity slider options. Deep internal aluminium frame for various finishing detail

Recommended glass

The AGP System®

Solux-E® or upgrade to Solux-Ultra™

Argon gas

ATS - Architectural Thermal Spacer®

Recommended glass

The AGP System®

Solux-E® or upgrade to Solux-Ultra™

Argon gas

ATS - Architectural Thermal Spacer®

Recommended glass

The AGP System®

Solux-E® or upgrade to Solux-Ultra™

Argon gas

ATS - Architectural Thermal Spacer®

Recommended glass

The AGP System®

Solux-E® or upgrade to Solux-Ultra™

Argon gas

ATS - Architectural Thermal Spacer®

The Window Energy Efficiency Rating System (WEERS) is a 6-star rating system for assessing the thermal performance of new residential windows. It was developed by BRANZ in conjunction with the Window and Glass Association of New Zealand (WGANZ). WEERS combines the thermal performance of the frame and glazing, together with the window size, to allocate between one and six stars to a job lot of windows and doors. The more stars, the better the thermal efficiency

State-of-the-art glass

Our insulated, high-performance system, The AGP System® works hard to reduce the amount of heat that passes through the glass while still letting natural light through, improving the thermal efficiency of a home.

What is The AGP System®?

The AGP System® is a double-glazed unit which is made using world class components and industry leading technology. The panes of glass are made using a highly automated, precision process to ensure their high quality.

Solux-E® or Solux-Ultra™

Solux-E® and Solux Ultra™ are low emissivity (Low-E) glass coating options, which are virtually invisible and are applied to the inside surface of the exterior glass pane, protecting it from the elements. Both options improve the level of insulation of the home by reflecting the heat back to the inside, reducing winter heat loss through the glass. The reverse happens during the summer helping to limit overheating.

Argon gas

An invisible inert gas which is used as an insulator to create an additional barrier to heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, improving thermal performance.

ATS - Architectural Thermal Spacer®

A thermally improved spacer that bonds the two glass panes of your double-glazed windows and doors apart and creates an airtight bond to ensure the best gas retention of argon gas used in The AGP System®.

Bonded to glass and secondary sealant

A continually evolving formulation used to ensure durable bonding between glass panes. This creates an airtight seal for the space between panes, providing additional protection for the primary seal.

What does The AGP System® do?

Retains heat

Solux-E® reflects the warm air in the home back into your house rather than escaping through the glass. This reduces winter heat loss by 59% better5 when compared to standard double glazing.

Blocks excessive heat

Due to its superior solar control, Solux Ultra™, is the best choice to control overheating. Solux Ultra™ works hard to let natural light stream in with less heat entering the home, reducing overheating and also minimising the need to use air conditioning.

Reduces heat transfer

The AGP System® uses ATS to keep warm and cold areas separated, and an argon gas fill to act as an insulator. These components work together with Solux-E® to reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer through your glazing.

Replaces traditional aluminium spacer system

The AGP System® has replaced the traditional aluminium spacer system with ATS - Architectural Thermal Spacer® which is a better performing, single component thermoplastic spacer that is bonded to the glass. This technology outperforms existing spacers and edge seal systems available in New Zealand.

Controls fading

Solux Ultra™ delivers an additional 10% increase* in fading control, protecting your interior furnishings to keep them looking better for longer.

Complies with the Building Code’s highest R-value

To deliver the ultimate thermal performance for your home, it’s important to complement The AGP System® with a thermally efficient frame such as ThermalHEART® or uPVC Klima Series®.

(EN 673).

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*When compared to The AGP System® with Solux-E®. Tdw-ISO damage weighted UV transmission is 0.54 for a Solux Ultra™ unit comprising of 4mm Solux Ultra™/16mm ATS with argon gas/4mm clear float. ⁵ Solux-E in a unit comprising of 4mm Solux-E #2 / 16mm ATS with argon gas / 4mm clear compared to standard double glazing. ⁶ Solux-E in a unit comprising of 4mm Solux-E/16mm ATS with argon gas/4mm clear float has a U-value (CoG) of 1:1

What are the benefits of The AGP System®

Thermal efficiency

The AGP System® pairs ATSArchitectural Thermal Spacer® with argon gas to reduce heat transfer through the glass, contributing to an improvement in the window systems’ overall thermal performance.

Gas retention

The superior seal integrity of ATSArchitectural Thermal Spacer® improves The AGP System’s argon gas retention and reduces the risk of moisture vapour leaking into the unit. This is why we back The AGP System® with an extended 12-year warranty.

Aesthetics

The AGP System® features ATSArchitectural Thermal Spacer® - a smooth, matt black spacer which is robotically extruded for a uniform appearance. The ATSArchitectural Thermal Spacer® has a single join, unlike other spacers which can have multiple joins. The matt black finish also reduces the reflectance of the frame colour.

Longevity

ATS – Architectural Thermal Spacer® is made to flex with changes in pressure and tension on the window edge seal, improving The AGP System’s longevity. ATS - Architectural Thermal Spacer® offers better reliability by replacing traditional rigid spacer systems, which have multiple parts, with an innovative singlecomponent system.

Healthier home

The internal and external glass panes in The AGP System® are separated with ATSArchitectural Thermal Spacer® to reduce the likelihood of condensation forming on the glass inside the home, reducing the risk of mould growth and increasing the health and wellbeing of you and your family. This can be further improved with a thermally improved frame.

Smaller energy bills

A more constant temperature means less energy used to heat and cool the home, providing energy savings year-round. Reduced energy consumption puts less demand on New Zealand’s power grid, reducing the environmental footprint of your home.

Year-round comfort

Solux-E® works to minimise heat flow allowing you to stay warmer through winter and cooler through summer. You’ll have less warm air escaping in the winter and less heat entering through the glass in summer without the need to use tinted glass, also known as Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC).

Solux-E® helps to retain heat in the home 59% better5 than standard double glazing, and reflects the ‘sun’s heat’ back out 34% better6 than standard double glazing helping to achieve a more stable home temperature and year-round comfort with less need for air-conditioning.

Centrafix™ Installation A game changer in thermal performance

The Centrafix™ installation method is an alternative BRANZ appraised and Codemark Certified solution to the New Zealand Building Code standard installation method.

This new installation method minimises thermal losses that normally occur by recessing the window and door back inside the building wall. This aligns all insulation elements –wall, window frame, glazing – and prevents cold air from circulating around the window and door frames.

New Zealand Des. Reg. No. 429382

View installation details online thermalheartplus.co.nz/centrafix

What does Centrafix™ do?

Centrafix™ is a unique, New Zealand designed installation method that is exclusively available in Metro Series ThermalHEART® windows and doors.

Increases the thermal performance in your home by over 20%2

This innovative installation method aligns all insulation elements – wall, window frame, glazing – which prevents cold air from circulating around the window and door frames, improving the whole window system’s thermal performance.

Complies with the New Zealand building code

Centrafix™ is a BRANZ Appraised and Codemark Certified alternative solution to NZBC E2/AS1.

Aligns all insulation elements

Recessing the window and door units realigns the insulating elements of the window frame and glazing with the insulation elements of the wall, improving thermal efficiency.

Offers clean, contemporary lines

The joinery perimeter sits flush against the exterior, while the body of the window is recessed, enhancing the contemporary aesthetic of your project.

Recesses into the building wall

Centrafix™ is designed to safely and efficiently recess a window or door unit from the front face of the cladding back into the building wall, minimising the thermal losses that occur in current installation methods.

Completes your thermal window system

Your windows and doors are a complete system with each component (the frames, the Insulated Glazing Unit, the installation) contributing to the overall performance and comfort of your home. For the ultimate in thermal performance, the whole window system needs to work together to complete your thermal window system.

Offers a Passive House variant

The Centrafix™ window installation system, can be specified with higher performance glazing, frames and special insulating elements around and within the window frame to achieve passive house levels of thermal performance.

The NZ Building Code is changing

New minimum insulation requirements for housing set out in clause H1 Energy Efficiency of the New Zealand Building Code will come into effect in three stages. It’s all part of New Zealand moving to Carbon net zero by 2050 with more thermally and energy efficient windows and doors playing their part.

From 3 November 2022 we moved from 3 climate zones to 6 to allow a more nuanced approach to climatic factors and window suitability. All zones will be required to achieve a minimum 0.37 R value from this date, with cooler zones having another interim increase before all zones fully transition to the final performance requirements from November 2023.

What does this mean?

In essence, R0.37 requires a high-performance IGU (Insulated Glass Unit) with a low emissivity (Low-E) coating, such as Solux-E®, in a nonthermal frame. R0.46 and R0.50 require Low-E glass in a thermally improved frame.

What is an R value?

R-values refer to a material’s ability to conduct heat flow, or thermal resistance. The higher the R-value the better thermal resistance the product will provide.

Zone requirements

Proud member of the Profile Group

Profile Group represents a family of businesses that form New Zealand’s only integrated supply chain for aluminium and uPVC window and door solutions. This end-to-end service covers every major step in the process, from extruding the aluminium to delivering our systems and parts directly to manufacturers all over New Zealand. Our eco-system of businesses works together to shape a better future for all.

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