Month: January 2020

Metal Technology launch new Commercial Door and Framing System 10-35 Hi / Hi+

Posted on by Anna Rainey

Introducing System 10-35 Hi / Hi+, the latest high-performance architectural system from Metal Technology’s Thermal range.

Whilst providing strength and security, this innovative, commercial door and framing system has been developed to offer exceptionally low U-values, delivering as low as 1.27 W/m2K with double glazing and 0.93 W/m2K with triple glazing.

The system is ideal for high traffic locations within the commercial, health, education or retail sector and is designed to aid compliance with the latest thermal requirements of current building regulations.

Metal Technology has carried out PAS 24 testing on a full range of their 10-35 door products and framing system. With double and single doors including fan lights and side lights all being tested, in conjunction with many different ironmongery options from 3 point locking to panic gear, designers can specify security doors with confidence.

For further information, visit the System 10-35 Hi / Hi+ product page:

https://www.metaltechnology.com/products/system-10-35hi-hi/

Metal Technology provides architectural definition for Bertha Park High School

Posted on by Anna Rainey

Metal Technology recently delivered its specialist architectural aluminium systems for use at Bertha Park High School in Perth, Scotland’s first new secondary school in over 20 years. It is set to become one of the most advanced schools in the UK and beyond, due to investment into innovative technologies.

Designed by NORR Architects and built by Robertson Construction, the significant education project selected Metal Technology’s systems in order to meet the security, thermal, and airtight design requirements, as well as the desired ventilation strategy.

The state-of-the-art facility, which has been designed to accommodate up to 1,100 students, perfectly showcases Metal Technology’s striking full height System 17 curtain walling façade, as well as a range of other specialist products.

In order to fulfil the specific needs for structural integrity and comply with thermal enhancement needs, Metal Technology’s System 4-35Hi Windows and System 5-20D Doors were included in the construction. Its System 23 Louvres were also utilised in order to create the desired aesthetics whilst also providing sophisticated light, as well as natural ventilation.

As Bertha Park High School is a newly constructed school for a new catchment area, rather than a replacement of an existing educational establishment, there were no restrictions on the design of this key project. This allowed for the use of Metal Technology’s specialist products, which expertly combine aesthetic with function.

Having supplied the education sector in Scotland for almost 30 years, hundreds of schools have been completed showcasing the exceptional properties of Metal Technology’s architectural aluminium systems. Used individually or collectively, they offer total design flexibility for creative aesthetics with the assurance of value engineered, structural, weather and security performance.