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News Release from: Glas Facades | Subject: New Vision 3000 windows
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 January 2008
New range of stylish composite windows
New Vision 3000 windows from Glas Facades mean that specifiers no longer have to compromise between natural light and thermal performance in a building.
The combination wood and aluminium windows from Glas Facades can be double or triple glazed and are available in Finished Pine, Natural Pine, Canadian Pine and European Oak versions Finished pine can be supplied in any RAL colour
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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New composite windows from Glas Facades
Glas Facades Vision 3000 range of timber and aluminium composite windows is a sustainable and cost efficient system for new build and refurbishment projects.
Some 70% of the aluminium used has been recycled and the timber used is Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification certified.
PEFC is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, promoting sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification.
The manufacturer in Switzerland goes to great lengths in making Vision 3000 windows.
Trees are only felled in the winter (when there are fewer fluids in them and vermin infestation is minimal), then the company only uses sections with straight annual rings.
The wood is slowly kiln dried, knot holes and imperfections removed and then glued together to create a continuous member.
A team of designers using CAD systems is available to offer a full technical back up, designs and working drawings with as built drawings.
Each project is assigned an individual manager.
The inherent strength of this quality system enables the creation of huge opening windows: side hung single panes 1.7m wide by 2m high.
These very large opening windows can be created without any impact on sight lines.
Vision 3000 has been tested to exacting standards for the European market.
It is available in A, B or C WER rated versions, depending on the type of IGU specified.
A rated Vision 3000 windows from Glas Facades would be natural components in carbon neutral, zero carbon or PassivHaus projects.
PassivHaus is a mainland European Standard for energy efficient building.
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