COMMERCIAL SERIES
Front Glazed, Centre Glazed and Rear Glazed projects
Commercial Series Resources Welcome to your Commercial Team
The Aluminium Systems Commercial team, consisting of a dedicated Architectural Advisor to assist primarily with advice and support, a Technical Support team with their extensive technical knowledge, and a Product Development team with their in depth understanding of each Commercial Series product, combine their specific skills and expertise to ensure support is on hand to help deliver your Commercial project to the highest possible standard.
Rod Andrews Sales and Marketing Manager
Dyann P Stewart Technical Support Manager
Email the Commercial team at architecturalsupport@aslnz.co.nz
Commercial Handbook and Website A definitive Commercial Handbook containing information about all products within the Commercial Series is now available, to support the Handbook we have a website containing all Architectural details (in the most common file formats) from the entire Commercial Series. Both the Handbook and all Architectural details are available at www.commercialwindows.co.nz
Foreword, by David Van Kampen Following three years international benchmarking, discussion with major specifiers in New Zealand and then product development, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Commercial joinery. Aluminium Systems new Commercial Series is available from most of our Fairview and Elite Window & Door manufacturers located throughout New Zealand. This new suite complements our Architectural Series providing product from schools through to Commercial offices. In addition, we have boosted human resources in our Technical Department to be able to provide specifiers answers to performance queries, technical assistance and shop details. Our Architectural Advisor is also able to assist design offices from Taupo northward and we have three Regional Managers in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch who are able to help with queries. The launch of the Commercial Series in conjunction with Multi-Point Locking Windows and Vault Doors, heralds a new design initiative for Aluminium Systems, and we look forward to assisting you with any future projects.
David Van Kampen General Manager
KarelCAD Revit Software Our new Commercial Series has been included as the primary Aluminium Window and Door solution in the KarelCAD Revit Library, a resource that utilises building information modelling (BIM) 3D technology, resulting in faster, more accurate architectural plans and specifications. The KarelCAD Revit resource library with all Commercial details readily available, can be located at www.designcontent.com.au
Interpon D1010 Premium architectural powder coatings provide a durable, resilient colour finish for aluminium joinery. Interpon D1010 Premium powder coatings are warranted on the building not to check or crack for a minimum period of 10 years from the date of application when applied and tested in accordance with AS3715-2002.
Future Proof Building
Introduction to the Series A Series that gives you more...
The Commercial Series offers the ultimate blend of choice, performance and the latest in security together with design flair to enhance the quality of any building. With 40 standard powder coated colours to choose from, Windows and Doors that have surpassed extreme levels of testing and security feature options that quadruple the locking strength of standard window locks, this Series really does offer the ultimate in versatility.
Glazing options
Faรงades can be front, centre and rear glazed depending on the look of the building required. Our Commercial Series is unique to the market as we can offer versatility in the positioning of glass, allowing multiple glazing combination positioning on the same elevation, that can create unique street frontages. The Commercial Series is also designed to accommodate both single and double glazing.
Features and Benefits
Our expansive range of Commercial Windows and Doors utilise Italian designed high performance EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber to seal every joint where air and water leakage could occur. These seals have been tested for water penetration resistance at wind speeds of approximately 145km/h, triple the performance of normal seals. The Commercial Series faรงades have been tested at very high pressures, in some cases simulating wind speeds in excess of 270km/h, to test ultimate structural strength. This range of suites is versatile enough to be increased by adding 3mm galvanised structural inserts into sections, to apply extra strength, where needed. This is an ideal option when the look and feel of a faรงade is to be slender while a high level of strength is required. End dams have been specifically designed for this range of products, they use 90% less sealant (silicone) than other systems available, increasing speed of fabrication and reducing cost of installation. These specialist end dams, available for both single and double glazing, form junctions that have significant increased water resistance compared with other similar solutions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Commercial Series Resources and Introduction to including foreword from David Van Kampen
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Commercial Windows & Doors
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Commercial Faรงades
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A closer look
Introduction to the selection of Windows & Doors available
100mm, 125mm & 150mm Suites. Front, centre and rear glazed
Technical details, detailed and explained
Commercial Windows & Doors
Awning, Casement and Multi-Point locking windows. Vault hinge/Sliding/Pivot doors
INTRODUCTION The range of Commercial Windows & Doors will complement any of the Commercial Façade or Curtain Wall Façade Suite options. They are easily integrated into the suite from a fabrication and installation perspective while also continuing the consistent ‘Commercial’ look and feel.
Windows IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Apartments, factories, offices, retail, schools and townhouses
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Tested to NZS 4211 and AS 2047 Glazing from 4mm single glazed up to 28mm double glazed Panels up to 1600mm high x 1000mm wide but dependant on individual environmental and performance requirements Easily integrated into the Commercial Series range of façade systems and into Aluminium Systems’ Architectural and Evolution suites An ability to incorporate Italia Hardware Two piece seismic channel and seismic sill tray available Easily specified through Masterspec Range of split mullions (flat face, internal box and external fin) to provide easier strip windows
Doors IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Cafes, factories, offices, restaurants, retail & schools
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Complies with NZS 4211 and AS 2047 Glazing from 4mm Single Glazed up to 28mm Double Glazed Large and strong stiles and rails to give a Commercial look and feel Easily integrated into the Commercial Series range of façade systems and into Aluminium Systems Architectural and Evolution suites An ability to incorporate Italia Hardware Easily specified through Masterspec
HINGE & PIVOT MULTI-POINT LOCKING WINDOWS Quadrupled locking strength Double the torsional strength Improved air leakage performance
HARDWARE
Standard stays and an ability to incorporate manual and electronic window control gear
Panels up to 3000mm high x 1200mm wide but dependant on individual environmental and performance requirements
SLIDER DOOR
Panels up to 3000mm high x 3000mm wide but dependant on individual environmental and performance requirements. Maximum sliding panel weight 300kg
Commercial Façades
100mm, 125mm & 150mm Suites. Front, centre and rear glazed
INTRODUCTION This diverse and highly versatile range of suites is ideal for Commercial Façade applications that include educational, industrial, office and retail projects. The suites have been specifically designed to cater for Australasia’s unique build environment and construction practices. Aluminium Systems approach to its Commercial product offering has resulted in the development of three base systems - 100mm, 125mm and 150mm, that ensure ease of fabrication and installation for our fabricators. It also provides Australasia’s Architects and Specifiers with around sixty variations, which ensures Aluminium Systems Commercial Façades offering can meet each project’s specific performance and aesthetic requirements.
IDEAL APPLICATIONS Commercial offices, factory offices, cafes & restaurants and schools
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Tested to NZS 4211 and AS 2047 Glazing from 4mm single glazed up to 28mm double glazed Easy to integrate fully captive and vertical structural glazing into the same façade and to integrate steel strengthening if and where required Aesthetically pleasing, providing a modern look Two piece seismic channel and seismic sill tray available Easily specified through Masterspec
Take a closer look
Captive and Structural end dams. Split Fin mullion and Box mullion Pocket glazed transom end dam
(This illustration shows double glazed version)
END DAM FEATURES AND BENEFITS Unique moisture management channel Increased speed of fabrication Reduces cost of installation Uses 90% less silicone sealant Increased water resistance
Structurally glazed mullion
(This illustration shows double glazed version)
Mullion/Transom Junction The transom end dams fill the void in the glazing channel of the mullion where every transom and mullion junction occurs. Without end dams water is allowed to run down the mullion and potentially track back into the building at these transom mullion junctions. Historically, the method of sealing these junctions is to use a block and a lot of sealant. With these market leading and specifically designed end dams, fabrication is now more efficient and the finished result an even greater performance.
SPLIT FINNED MULLION AND BOXED BACK SPLIT MULLION
Historically, mullions (the vertical structural member of a window) have had a heavy fin extruded on the exterior of the section to provide strength for wind loadings. This is the most economic method for providing varying degrees of structural performance on load bearing members. Aluminium Systems have produced a Split Fin mullion to allow the glazing of long strips of windows in a unitised fashion. This type of fabrication allows for increased factory glazing, which can result in a more efficient and cost effective installation.
However, if the desired appearance of the building is to have a clean exterior look, then the required strength of the vertical member has to be supplied another way. This is where a Box backed split mullion can be used. Generally, the depth to which the shape can protrude internally is limited. So, to achieve the rigidity, the internal protrusion is increased in width. Box backed mullions are generally more aesthetically pleasing, but are slightly more expensive than Split Fin mullions.
Box mullion
Fin mullion
Commercial Series Architectural Handbook now available Ph: +64 9 574 2900 E: architecturalsupport@aslnz.co.nz www.commercialwindows.co.nz www.aslnz.co.nz
www.elitewindows.co.nz
www.fairviewwindows.co.nz
The Commercial Series is designed by Aluminium Systems Limited and manufactured by suppliers of Fairview Windows & Doors and Elite Windows & Doors This brochure is indicative of the Commercial Series of windows and doors that have been manufactured and installed into buildings throughout New Zealand. This brochure is a general guide only and should not be treated as a substitute for detailed technical advice in relation to individual circumstances. Aluminium Systems Ltd disclaims any liability for any loss or damage suffered from the use of such data. Some pictures in this brochure show Commercial windows and doors used in conjunction with other Aluminium Systems Products. Please check with your Fairview Window & Doors or Elite Window & Doors manufacturer if necessary.
Aluminium Systems Ltd, 3 Timaru Place, Mt Wellington, Auckland PO Box 50 175 Pakuranga This Brochure is printed on recycled paper using mineral free inks.