Large glazing - a symbol of modern construction
Huge glazing installed in aluminum constructions is a symbol of modern construction. Regardless of whether it is an impressive residence or an elegant office building in the city center - large glazing is there and gives the facade or the entire building a timeless setting.
What limits us in designing huge glazing?
Certainly not the imagination of the Architects or the expectations of the Investors. However, glazed aluminum structures must meet all operational requirements: they must have an appropriate level of thermal insulation. The better the level of thermal insulation of the entire structure, the greater the savings of energy spent on heating and cooling the building. Another required feature is certainly the issue of protection against unfavorable weather conditions. – said Artur Blukacz, R&D Director of Yawal SA
Manufacturers test their products and determine their resistance to rainwater penetration, air permeability or wind pressure. Aluminum constructions must also ensure safety when it comes to protection against burglary, appropriate acoustics and the expected level of sunlight access. These and other operational features directly translate into, firstly, the construction and weight of the insulating glass unit, and secondly, they affect the structure and cross-section of the insulated aluminum profiles in which the insulating glass unit is installed. Currently, aluminum constructions with a height of one glazing up to more than 3 meters are a standard.
Yawal offers sliding systems whose width and height of the door leaf can reach up to 3300 mm with a leaf weight of up to 440 kg.
Almost every manufacturer can make and install an aluminum HSA, a single or multi-panel window, or a series of fixed glazing of this height. However, this is not the end of the possibilities.
Modern sliding door systems, such as Moreview from Yawal, give virtually unlimited possibilities of shaping the architecture of the building. Single-rail, double-rail or multi-rail structures can be created without worrying about smooth operation and durability. It has become possible to construct corners that open at an angle of 90º and to create entire rows of fixed glazing, which can be joined at any angle thanks to the use of an all-glass corner.
After appropriate preparation and having the appropriate knowledge, it is possible to produce aluminum structures with a height of one quarter 4 or even 5 m - the width is practically unlimited. Here, however, the degree of difficulty increases. Appropriate machinery is necessary to professionally prefabricate and then assemble such a huge aluminum structure, but most importantly, appropriate knowledge and experience are necessary. also in the office.
