Integrated Glass Fins

Product Description

Channel glazing is a method of window glazing which uses a 'U' shaped aluminium channel with metal or rubber gaskets to hold the glass in place. Generally, where large glass panes are employed, they are integrated with an engineered glass fin or a tension truss system or similar.

Custom engineered

Thermosash specifically engineers the best solution for your project taking into consideration span, structural system, and building importance levels, load imposed by glass thickness, seismic, wind & snow loading. The spanning ability will vary depending on the above conditions.

Frame Size

Channel size can vary but is commonly 30-50mm (or engineered to be greater at the head in order to allow for seismic movement).

Glass

We encourage the use of performance improved glass for energy reduction in buildings. Talk to us about your project requirements, we can source low carbon glass upon specific request.

Performance / Testing

Thermosash engineers to the design and performance requirements of each individual project in accordance with the relevant codes.

Independently laboratory tested to IANZ (International Accreditation New Zealand)

B1/VM1

AS/NZS1170 Structural Design Actions

B2/AS1

Durability [ based on in-service history]

F2 NZS4223

Glazing in Buildings

NZS/AS4284:2008
Water / Air Pressure/ Air Leakage - exceeds minimum requirements

Warranty

The standard warranty is 10 years from the date of practical completion. This covers workmanship and weather tightness, providing the subcontract includes fabrication, installation and glazing of all components, and the maintenance schedule is adhered to.

Maintenance

Maintaining glass, metals and stone are all particular to the environment that they are placed in e.g. marine, environmental pollution, exposure to natural washing, etc.

It is recommended by almost all material suppliers that building washing should occur every 3-6 months to prevent staining to glass and prevent environmental pollutants from corroding metals and to maintain the material warranties.

A full maintenance manual is provided on completion of a project for all the elements integrated within a project. Compliance to a maintenance schedule is essential to maintaining the quality of the installed product over time. Using Thermosash-approved facade maintenance contractor/personnel ensures the highest standards are met.