Bowater Architectural

System 10 Aluminium from Bowater Architectural is a radical new design concept. It looks like aluminium but at its heart is a specially designed substrate that means the System10 Aluminium can be used in places where ordinary aluminium windows cannot. Because of its revolutionary design System10 Aluminium can be specified for buildings required to meet the most stringent thermal and ecological standards. However, unlike other systems currently available in the UK and Europe, it achieves those standards whilst retaining all the design flexibility and aesthetic appeal of traditional aluminium windows. No need to compromise on design to achieve lower carbon emissions. System10 Aluminium must be considered one of the most significant developments in window design for many years.

System10 Aluminium’s ability to deliver such exceptional performance results from a combination unique design concepts. They include:

• A specially designed, multi-chamber substrate that all but eliminates cold bridging.
• Foam inserts the further improve the insulating properties of the substrate
• Specially designed seals that prevent heat loss around glazed units and between the sash and the frame
• Foam filled thermal inserts

And, of course, System10 Aluminium has many features that make it easy to incorporate it into a fabricators existing range, they include:

• Mechanical joints for easy fabrication consistency with capitalisation
• Reduced lead times for coloured profiles
• Single leg clip in beads
• Compatibility with Halo PVC-U & System10 Aluminium's energy efficient curtain walling system.

Aesthetics and performance - the most versatile window system available?

System10 Aluminium:

• Can be used to create large glazed areas and large opening sashes – in this respect it equals, or betters pure aluminium framing systems
• Can be powder coated in any RAL colour
• Is more cost effective than “pure” aluminium systems
• Can be manufactured to achieve a U- value as low as 0.7W/m²K
• Standard U-Value is 1.4W/m²K, and almost any value between 1.4W/m²K and 0.7W/m²K can be achieved simply by varying standard components
• Has concealed gaskets for clean sightlines
• Has concealed drainage, no unsightly slots
• Accepts standard hardware that can be easily maintained.

For more information on how System10 Aluminium delivers a great looking product, that is cost effective AND energy efficient, then please complete the form opposite and a Bowater Architectural representative will be in touch to further discuss your needs.