Do you know what unites antique jewelry, Soviet cutlery, the Empire State Building, and 21st century housing estates? Aluminum! This metal has gained popularity due to its lightness, durability and environmental friendliness. At the same time, about 25% of all aluminum produced in the world goes to the needs of construction, including for the construction of comfortable residential complexes, apartments in which very quickly find their buyers.
Why is aluminum so in demand in the construction of modern residential complexes? There are at least 5 reasons for this.
Facades, doors and windows, in the implementation of which aluminum was used, allow maintaining a comfortable microclimate in the apartments.
Aluminum is a material with high thermal conductivity. It is with this characteristic of it that the common myth is associated that it is suitable only for facilities without special requirements for energy efficiency. Although, in fact, the problem of saving heat has long been solved.
Today, facades, windows and doors for residential and public buildings, as a rule, are made on the basis of aluminum profiles with a thermal break: they are divided into 2 parts, between which there is an insert made of a material with low thermal conductivity - polyamide.
Perfect for the implementation of translucent facades of residential complexes
post-transom series alt=" F50 from the ALUTECH Group of Companies. "Warm" profiles in conjunction with a number of other special solutions allow the system to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the building, making it possible to save on heating even with a large glazing area.
Thus, an EPDM seal is responsible for the optimal pressing force of a glass unit in the system, while a foam seal provides high thermal insulation values for the facade structure (reduced heat transfer resistance Rpr ≧ 1.21 m2 · ° C / W). Moreover, it is possible to install infills from 4 to 62 mm.
A popular solution for the manufacture of warm windows and doors installed not only in residential complexes, but also in administrative buildings, business and shopping centers are 2 more series of ALUTECH profiles with a thermal break - alt=" W72 and alt=" W62.
Experts appreciate them for their impressive energy efficiency, which is achieved both through the presence of a thermal bridge and due to the possibility of installing infills up to 58 mm thick. Reduced resistance to heat transfer of structures alt=W72 Rпр up to 1.04 m² · ° C / W, which is one of the highest indicators on the market.
As for the alt=W62 series, the use of a thermal break in combination with the possibility of filling up to 54 mm also allows achieving excellent thermal insulation characteristics: the reduced resistance to heat transfer Rpr up to 0.67 m² · ° C / W.
Facade and window and door structures made of aluminum profiles provide effective sound insulation.
Soundproofing a living space is not only a matter of comfort, but also a matter of health. It is known that, being constantly in a stream of noise, a person becomes irritable, sleeps worse, and the productivity of work decreases. That is why the protection of apartments from external acoustic influences has always been and remains an important requirement in the construction of housing. And in this matter, aluminum profiles with a thermal break are becoming a very successful solution.
ALUTECH, for example, uses in its systems a foamed thermal bridge, gaskets and sound-insulating inserts, which do not allow sounds from the street to penetrate into the apartments, thus maintaining the optimal noise level in the rooms for work and rest. These solutions made it possible to achieve high sound insulation characteristics: up to 48 dB for alt=" F50 and alt=" W72, and up to 43 dB for alt=" W62.
The use of high-quality aluminum profiles protects apartments from moisture and drafts
It is known that a house can lose a significant part of the heat due to the influx of cold air from the street through the joints between the sash, frame and glass. With this in mind, experienced manufacturers of aluminum profiles always take care in advance of the tightness of facades, doors and windows that are manufactured using their systems.
The absence of blowing, leaks and, as a result, the risk of mold and mildew formation in facade structures based on alt=F50 profiles is guaranteed by specially developed solutions - EPDM gaskets and butyl rubber tape based on mylar base.
The tightness of the window and door systems alt=" W72 and alt=" W62 is ensured by a number of unique solutions. These include dripping on the outer cup of the sash profile, which eliminates the risk of moisture ingress through the sash-frame junction, as well as a special configuration of the central seal.
Facades, windows and doors based on aluminum profiles have a long service life.
People say: a miser pays twice. This expression perfectly illustrates a common situation: after trying to save money on building materials, you often have to spend many times more on improvements and repairs.
That is why choosing aluminum (which can hardly be called a cheap material) is an opportunity to save money in the long term. The metal is resistant to high humidity, temperature extremes, exposure to direct sunlight, which is especially important, given that facades, windows and external doors are tested by rains, snowfalls and frosts.
The ideal option is to use primary aluminum profiles for the object implementation, as well as high-quality alloy, as, for example, in systems from ALUTECH.
Moreover, to make ready-made facade and frame structures even more durable, to increase their corrosion resistance, the company produces polymer coloring of profiles in any color according to the Qualicoat Seaside standard. Qualanod anodized finish additionally protects the alloy against corrosion. Not every manufacturer can boast of these international certificates!
Houses made with aluminum profiles look stylish and modern.
When aluminum profiles first appeared on the market, they found application in places where more budgetary materials were not suitable for strength and fire requirements. Most often, they could be found in shopping and business centers, cultural and sports facilities, as well as where it was necessary to close large openings.
As for residential real estate, translucent facades and panoramic windows based on aluminum profiles are increasingly being installed in houses with the development of new trends in architecture, thanks to which stylish glass skyscrapers have replaced standard "boxes". It is due to its high strength characteristics that aluminum has opened up a lot of opportunities for architects, planners and designers.
So, using the profiles of the alt=F50 series, it is possible to erect completely different externally structures, having one common feature - maximum light transmission. Their visual lightness and elegance are achieved due to the optimal configuration of profiles (internal visible width is 50 mm, external - 40 and 50 mm), as well as the possibility of implementing various nodal solutions.
As for windows and doors alt=" W72 and alt=" W62, thanks to the strength of aluminum, they have become an excellent alternative to wood and plastic structures. With the help of the profiles of these series, panoramic windows and stained-glass windows can be produced, providing an inflow of natural light into the rooms, which is so important for a comfortable life.
The modern residential real estate market offers a wide range of properties competing for the buyer. Some attract with interesting planning solutions, others with a developed infrastructure, and others with a good location. However, what matters most to the consumer is how comfortable and safe the home is. That is why residential complexes, during the construction of which aluminum profiles were used, are always out of competition.
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