Introducing ThermalHeart+®️
Did you know 35-50% of a home’s heat is lost from its windows and doors?
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.
Contact us to discuss your options, or visit the website to learn more about the ThermalHeart+® range.
ThermalHeart+®️ components
The ThermalHEART® polyamide barrier insulates the frame of the window system, separating warm and cold areas. Using clean, modern lines, these frames provide high performance in extreme weather conditions. ThermalHEART® frames deliver almost double the thermal performance of standard aluminium windows and doors1
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® is a low emissivity (Low-E) coating that reduces heat loss in winter and over-heating in summer. It protects your home's interior while providing a similar clarity to clear glass.
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 (see here for technical details).
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 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.
Urbo
Urbo is all about fine lines, clean shapes and a combination of square and radiused edges, delivering a lighter look without compromising on strength. Available in a range of powdercoat colour options.
Miro
The Miro range of die-cast handles is a contemporary classic, characterised by elegant, ergonomic curves. Available in a range of powdercoat colour options.
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New Zealand's first fully integrated range of 316-grade stainless steel hardware for aluminium windows and doors.
Elemental
As its name implies, the Elemental hardware range strives for simplicity. Elemental is a unique range of hardware that is made from extruded aluminium, and is available in Silver or Black anodised finish.
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Powdercoating
Powdercoating is the most popular surface finish and offers a huge range of colour options that cater for buildings in all locations.
Our range of 35 popular colours is a good place to start. They are available in Duralloy PLUS, the most economical powdercoat finish. Some colours are available in Protexture, a high performance powdercoat finish. Our powdercoat colours are also available to colour-match your hardware.
Note: when you are choosing your aluminium joinery colour, always assess the colour in natural light using an aluminium colour swatch. Protexture is not offered with ThermalHEART suites.
Anodising
Anodised finishing is a highly popular choice for architectural projects, and is a durable and colour fast technology that offers an alternative to powdercoating.
As for colours and film thicknesses, there are plenty of options: Silver, in 12 and 25 microns. Bronze in light, medium or dark, 12 and 25 microns. Black, 25 microns only. Champagne, in 25 microns only.
For properties in coastal, industrial or other corrosive environments, 25 microns is recommended, and may even be required to qualify for a warranty. (Note: the anodised coating has a 10-year warranty for 12 micron anodising, and 20 years for 25 microns.)
Note: when you are choosing your aluminium joinery colour, always assess the colour in natural light using an aluminium colour swatch. We are able to provide you with the colour swatch samples upon request.
Anodising is unavailable in Residential ThermalHEART®.
Thermal performance is becoming an important aspect of new homes with several glass options to improve thermal efficiency.
We offer a variety of performance glass options to suit most requirements; talk to us for help to choose the right glass for your home.
Glazing choices are an important option to consider. Glass can enhance the way your home looks and feels, but it also adds to the warmth and thermal efficiency of your home.
It’s a good idea to work through your options to find the right glass for your home. With options to reduce UV, minimise heat loss, and increase year-round comfort, your decisions can have a significant impact on the performance of your glazing.
Some factors to consider and discuss with us are the orientation and shading of your home, the climate and noise around where you live. There are a variety of performance glass options to suit most requirements. Here is a quick overview of the most popular options to consider.
The AGP System®
Our insulated, high-performance system, The AGP System®, uses the best components and technology available in New Zealand, featuring:
- Solux-E® or Solux Ultra™
- Argon gas
- ATS - Architectural Thermal Spacer®.
Solux-E®
A virtually invisible low emissivity (Low-E) coating added to The AGP System® improving the level of insulation and solar control in your home.
Solux-E® reduces the amount of heat that passes through the glass while still letting natural light through, improving the thermal efficiency of a home. It offers year-round comfort and a warmer, drier and healthier home.
Upgrade to Solux Ultra™
AGP's newest high performance Low-E glass. The perfect blend of clarity, overheating control and fading protection.
Due to its superior solar control, Solux Ultra™ is the best choice for homeowners wanting to control overheating and is highly recommended for buildings with higher window-to-wall ratio.
The AGP System® with Solux-E®
The AGP System® with Solux Ultra™
9%
23%
10%
Compared to single glazed 3mm clear glass. Data is indicative of performance and is not a guarantee of in-service performance.
Sustainability Accreditations
Being part of the country's largest supply chain of manufacturing windows and doors, we believe we have a responsibility to improve the way we do things and reduce our environmental impact.
We're proud to supply product from APL Window Solutions, our ranges meet a number of sustainability benchmarks.
