Performance Overview
Weather Performance
| Air Infiltration BS EN 1026 | Class 4 |
| Watertightness BS EN 1027 | Class E1050 |
| Wind Resistance BS EN : 12211 | Class E2400 |
Size Limitation
| Vent Width | Vent Height | |
| Tilt before Turn | 1687mm | 3000mm |
| Tilt Only Sashes | 2400mm | 2000mm |
| Turn Only Sashes | 1687mm | 3000mm |
| French Window Sashes | 1687mm | 2400mm |
Acoustic
BS EN ISO 140-3 and BS EN ISO 717-1
Security
This system has been successfully tested to PAS 24 (using the annex C method) specification for "Enhanced Security Performance Requirements for Doorsets and Windows" as generally accepted on Secure by Design projects.
BREEAM Sustainability Rating
A Rating
Window Energy Rating
A+ Rating
Materials
Aluminium profiles are extruded from aluminium alloy 6060T6, T5 or T4 complying with the recommendations of BS EN 12020-2 / BS EN 755-Parts 1 to 9. Polyamide thermal breaks are produced from glass reinforced nylon sections designed to withstand temperatures in excess of 200°C, allowing the sections to be powder coated after thermally breaking.
Construction
Frame members are mitre cut at 45°, corners are reinforced with extruded aluminium crimping cleats and corner braces, and a secure joint is formed by pneumatically crimping into the extruded crimping cleat. Mullion and transom bars are square cut shaped and fixed securely to the frame by means of stainless steel screws and fixing cleat joints. All frame joints are sealed during construction against entry of water using a suitable sealant. Extruded weatherstrips and glazing gaskets are provided to resist the ingress of water. Metal Technology recommend that A2 or A4 Austenitic (300 series/class 70) stainless steel fixing screws are used in the assembly of their products.
Finishes
The range of sections can be provided in either of the following range of finishes:
1. Anodised to BS EN 12373-1 or BS 3987
2. Powder organic coated to BS 6496 or BS EN 12206-1
Where a different colour is required internally and externally, Metal Technology can accommodate this.
Glazing
The system is internally beaded and can accommodate glazing units from 28mm to 47mm. Glass is set against extruded gaskets which are fitted into gasket grooves in the window profile. Clip in beads are then fitted to the frame and held secure by means of colour coded wedges. Standard moulded setting/location blocks are provided to clip into the sections.
Materials
Aluminium profiles are extruded from aluminium alloy 6060T6, T5 or T4 complying with the recommendations of BS EN 12020-2 / BS EN 755-Parts 1 to 9. Polyamide thermal breaks are produced from glass reinforced nylon sections designed to withstand temperatures in excess of 200°C, allowing the sections to be powder coated after thermally breaking.
Construction
Frame members are mitre cut at 45°, corners are reinforced with extruded aluminium crimping cleats and corner braces, and a secure joint is formed by pneumatically crimping into the extruded crimping cleat. Mullion and transom bars are square cut shaped and fixed securely to the frame by means of stainless steel screws and fixing cleat joints. All frame joints are sealed during construction against entry of water using a suitable sealant. Extruded weatherstrips and glazing gaskets are provided to resist the ingress of water. Metal Technology recommend that A2 or A4 Austenitic (300 series/class 70) stainless steel fixing screws are used in the assembly of their products.
Finishes
The range of sections can be provided in either of the following range of finishes:
1. Anodised to BS EN 12373-1 or BS 3987
2. Powder organic coated to BS 6496 or BS EN 12206-1
Where a different colour is required internally and externally, Metal Technology can accommodate this.
Glazing
The system is internally beaded and can accommodate glazing units from 28mm to 47mm. Glass is set against extruded gaskets which are fitted into gasket grooves in the window profile. Clip in beads are then fitted to the frame and held secure by means of colour coded wedges. Standard moulded setting/location blocks are provided to clip into the sections.
Thermal Performance
Metal Technology’s 
range, in conjunction with the correct glass specification, is designed to aid compliance with the latest thermal requirements of the current building regulations.
The extended polyamide thermal break profiles, incorporating integral fins have been specifically designed to minimise heat transfer across the window profiles. This innovative and advanced thermal break technology provides the basis of the 5-35Hi system.
The 5-35Hi+ System further boosts thermal performance through the introduction of specially designed thermal gaskets and foam profiles. These reduce radiation heat loss across the air cavities within the window profiles to provide additional thermal enhancement.
The 5-35Hi and 5-35Hi+ systems offer significantly improved U-frame values over more traditional thermally broken aluminium window systems.
| U-frame values | ||
| 5-35Hi | 5-35Hi+ | |
| Fixed light outer frame | 1.92 W/m2K | 1.34 W/m2K |
| Outer frame and tilt turn vent | 2.30 W/m2K | 1.63 W/m2K |
The following table, based on a standard commercial GGF window configuration and warm edge spacers, demonstrates how such improved U-frame values then contribute to improving the overall thermal performance of a complete window.
| Achievable whole window U-value | Centre pane U-value | |
| 1.0 W/m2K | 0.5 W/m2K | |
| 5-35Hi tilt turn vent | 1.36 W/m2K | 0.98 W/m2K |
| 5-35Hi+ tilt turn vent | 1.29 W/m2K | 0.91 W/m2K |
Metal Technology can provide tailored U-value calculations using their dedicated estimating software to calculate overall project average window U-values for their full range of systems.
