Omega - Commercial Suite

100 Moorhouse CHCH Omega

Product Description

The Omega Suite has been developed by McKechnie Aluminium one of New Zealand’s largest aluminium extruders. The Omega suite has a diverse range of capabilities in regards to performance and versatility.

Thermosash and Woods Glass are licenced to manufacture and install this product nationwide using the Thermosash delivery system (Design, engineer, manufacture, install, warrant).

The Omega suite range includes high end residential applications through to light commercial performance purposes. The suite has been subjected to NZS 4211 as well as cyclic testing on all operating components to meet New Zealand performance and our customers’ expectations.

Frame Size

  • Fixed window frames - 41mm (non-seismic) 61mm Seismic.
  • Sliding Doors – maximum panel sizes up to 3mtrs high* (Specific design may apply pending the local environmental loads project exposed to)
  • Awning / inserts - 35mm
  • Hinged Doors - 42mm Residential, 52mm Architectural, 56mm Thermal
  • All windows and doors can be integrated - Refer drawing details for correct set outs, rebates and flashing details etc.

Performance / Testing

  • AS/NZS1170 (Structural Design Actions)
  • NZS4211 (Performance of Windows)
  • NZS4223 (Glazing in Buildings)
  • NZS/AS4284:2008 (Water / Air Pressure/ Air Leakage - Meets and exceeds minimum requirements)

Maximum Spanning Ability
Thermosash specifically engineers the best suite option for your project taking into consideration span, structural system, and environmental loads (e.g. wind and seismic). The spanning ability will vary depending on the above.

Warranty
The standard warranty is 5 years from the date of practical completion for these products. This covers workmanship and weather-tightness, providing the subcontract includes fabrication, installation and glazing of all components.

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Key Features

Product ranges include: Thermally and Non-thermal break suites options available in Architectural suites suited to high end residential and light commercial

  • An extremely versatile product that allows seamless combinations of suites and opening types
  • Weatherproofing performance – Tested to the extremes of NZS4211. The system is fully capable of specific design to meet unique built in conditions or demanding environments.
  • Integrated range - can be fitted with awning, casement, sliding sashes and doors all within the same frame design - inside / outside glazed
  • Available in seismic frame in the Commercial and Architectural series.
  • The system is generally dry glazed with high quality Santoprene gaskets.
  • Glazing rebates to accommodate double glazed units (DGU / IGU) up to 36mm comply with minimum required commercial glass engagements and edge clearances for sophisticated high performance architectural glass products (particularly insulated glass units). An important design requirement to obtain glass warranties.
  • Windows integrate with perimeter seismic frames and (where required) seismic transoms to meet specified vertical or horizontal building movements (internally or externally glazed). This generally enables installation of the product in high-rise applications from within the building, removing the need for costly external scaffolding.
  • Extruded sill trays are provided on all products to ensure rainscreen pressure equalised drainage principles are maintained. This design feature ensures fixings do not penetrate critical weathering lines.
  • Thermally Broken available in the following suite types:
  • 46mm Sliding Panel
  • 52mm Awning
  • 56mm Hinged
  • 100mm Centre Glazed
  • 100mm Front Glazed
  • 150mm Front Glazed
  • Plus thermally broken roof glazing

Specification

We recommend using Masterspec 4521OA (Omega) or Masterspec 4251TS Commercial Windows (Thermosash) when specifying this suite.

Finishes

  • Polyester powdercoat - both standard and special colours available. Offering Dulux Duralloy, Duratec and Electro warranties for specific conditions.
  • Anodised - all anodised colours available - commercial grade 20 Micron finish recommended
  • PVF2 Fluorocarbon finishes - available on request