Back to Product Range
Guide to System Selection
Use this guide to select your most appropriate Metal Technology System.
Aluminium Windows
| Design Criteria | System 4-20 Hi+ | System 4-35 Hi+ | System 5-20 Hi+ | System 7-20 Hi+ | System 1-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Image | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Typical Configuration | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Profile Dimensions | Design Dependent | Design Dependent | Design Dependent | Design Dependent | Design Dependent |
| Cost/Budget £/m2 | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request |
Incorporated Components
| Top Hung | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Hung | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Bottom Hung | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Tilt & Turn | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Horizontal/Vertical Pivot | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Top Swing/Side Swing | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
Aluminium Finish
| PPC (Qualicoat as Std) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satin Anodised | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Typical Life Expectancy
| Aluminium | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Coating | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ |
| EPDM Gaskets | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ |
| Silicone | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ |
Weather Performance
| BS 6375 Parts 1 & 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|---|
Thermal Performance - Typical Targets based on 1.1m2K Glass U-value in a standard window configuration.
| Average Weighted Figure: 1.8W/m2K | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Weighted Figure: 1.6W/m2K | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Average Weighted Figure: 1.4W/m2K | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Note U-values as low as 0.85W/m2K can be achieved with high performance triple glazing and argon gas
Security
| BS7950 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
|---|
Guarding / Barrier Loading
| Line Load kN/m | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universally Distributed Load kN/m2 | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request |
| Point Load kN | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request |
BREEAM Rating: A/B/C/D/E
| A | A | A | A | On Request |
WER (Window Energy Rating)
| B | A | B | B | On Request |
Aluminium Curtain Walling
| Design Criteria | System 17 Capped | System 17 Latitude | System 17 “SP” | System 8 Capped |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Image | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Typical Configuration | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Profile Dimensions | Design Dependent | Design Dependent | Design Dependent | Design Dependent |
| Cost/Budget £/m2 | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request |
Incorporated Components
| Windows | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Louvre | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Brise Soleil | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Aluminium Finish
| PPC (Qualicoat as Std) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satin Anodised | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Typical Life Expectancy
| Aluminium | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Coating | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ |
| EPDM Gaskets | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ |
| Silicone | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ |
Weather Performance
| CWCT Standard (sequence B) includes dynamic test | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS 6375 Part 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
Thermal Performance - Typical Targets based on 1.1m2K Glass U-value in a standard curtain_walling configuration.
| Average Weighted Figure: 1.8W/m2K | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Weighted Figure: 1.6W/m2K | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Average Weighted Figure: 1.4W/m2K | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Note U-values as low as 0.90 W/m2K can be achieved with high performance triple glazing and argon gas
Security
| BS7950 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
|---|
Guarding / Barrier Loading
| Line Load kN/m | 1.5kN/m | On Request | On Request | On Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universally Distributed Load kN/m2 | 3.6kN/m2 | On Request | On Request | On Request |
| Point Load kN | 6.0kn | On Request | On Request | On Request |
BREEAM Rating: A/B/C/D/E
| On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request |
Aluminium Doors
| Design Criteria | System 5-20D | System 5-20TS | System 5-20DHi+ | System 5-20TSHi+ | System 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Image | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Typical Configuration | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Profile Dimensions | Design Dependent | Design Dependent | Design Dependent | Design Dependent | Design Dependent |
| Cost/Budget £/m2 | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request |
Incorporated Components
| Single Leaf | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Leaf | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Aluminium Finish
| PPC (Qualicoat as Std) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satin Anodised | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Typical Life Expectancy
| Aluminium | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ | 50 yrs+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Coating | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ | 30 yrs+ |
| EPDM Gaskets | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ |
| Silicone | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ | 25 yrs+ |
Weather Performance
| BS 6375 Parts 1 & 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAS 23 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Thermal Performance - Typical Targets
| Average Weighted Figure: 1.8W/m2K | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Weighted Figure: 1.6W/m2K | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Average Weighted Figure: 1.4W/m2K | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Security
| PAS 24 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPS1175 SR2 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | Door successfully went through manual attack section of test |
BREEAM Rating: A/B/C/D/E
| B | B | B | B | B |


























