WINDOWS AND DOORS

ALUMINUM

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ALUMINUM

CURTAIN-WINDOW WALLS

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A curtain wall system is an outer covering of a building in which the outer walls are non-structural, utilized to keep the weather out and the occupants in. Since curtain walls are non-structural, they’re made of lightweight materials, thereby reducing construction costs.

When glass is used as the curtain wall, an advantage is that natural light can penetrate deeper within the building. The curtain wall fasade does not carry any structural load from the building other than its own dead load weight. The wall transfers lateral wind loads that are incident upon it to the main building structure through connections at floors or columns of the building. A curtain wall is designed to resist air and water infiltration, absorb sway induced by wind and seismic forces acting on the building, withstand wind loads, and support its own dead load weight forces.

Curtain wall systems are typically designed with extruded aluminum framing members, at Sunset we design and manufacture them in house. The aluminum frame is typically infilled with glass, which provides an architecturally pleasing building, as well as benefits such as daylighting.

Curtain walls differ from storefront systems in that they are designed to span multiple floors, taking into consideration design requirements such as thermal expansions and contractions; building sways and movements; water diversions and thermal efficiencies for cost-effective heating, cooling, and lighting in the building.

Depending on the architectural design we use different curtain wall systems and details, even manufacture custom pieces and mullions to accomodate and match all design criteria.

We can also do value engineering on your existing design and may come up with ideas which will bring substantial savings to your projects.

STORE FRONTS

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Our storefront systems provide a broad variety of selections from classic aluminum storefronts to all glass, photocell controlled entrance doors. Any color can be matched on the aluminum, the finish may be anodized, electrostatic powder coatings or even a variety of wood grain decorations.

For heavy traffic locations we have a broad range of high quality hardware options which will minimize the maintenance costs in the long term.Besides windows and doors, custom design glass canopies can also be made, and we can also apply your design ideas on the glass.

RAILINGS

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Glass railing systems are indispensable components of today’s modern buildings. When it comes to aesthetics many interior designers and architects take the advantage of elegant and shiny look of glass for railings, parapet walls and wind breakers. We can also make custom decorations on the glass, like gradient color changes, frosting effects, embedded logos or designs - they’re just limited with your imagination. Excellent view with combining esthetic and quality.Excellent view with combining…

UPVC

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Our uPVC windows offer exceptional thermal performance, superior craftsmanship and long-term durability for your passive house build or retrofit. We offer a range of different materials and designs to ensure the windows you get, are just as unique as your project.

There is no such thing as a special 'passive house' window. The Passive House standard is performance based, not a checklist of specific components to buy. In general, they are characterized by being thermally broken, airtight, and usually triple glazed with the gaps between glass panes filled with argon or krypton gas.

The overall window will give a low U-value, (high R-value) typically maximize solar gain, and minimize heat loss. Indeed, the passive idea is getting the most energy for the least effort or cost, and then maintaining it with an excellent insulation. Thus, any window which has a Uw-value of 0.14 BTU/hr.ft2. 'F or less is suitable for a passive house (0.8 W/(m2K)). To have a certified passive house, the building's overall energy use and air leakage are other contributing factors. Depending on your local climate, budget and component availability, it is also possible to install windows with somewhat higher values and make up for the inefficiency elsewhere in the home if necessary.

Solutions for Diverse Climates

Because temperatures, altitudes and humidity levels differ worldwide, the requirements for windows at say 1500ft in the mountains will differ from those at sea level.But independent of your climate, a passive house with its super thermal insulation will maintain steady interior temperatures and comfort regardless of whether you are in a very warm or cold area. Glazing options to maximize or minimize heat gain can be chosen based on this. Those in hot climates will want to reduce solar gain whereas those in cold areas will want to maximize it.

A Uw-factor of 0.8 or below narrows down the choices to uPVC windows with at least 6 chambers or alternatively (including vinyl with aluminum cladding).

Since Uw-value defines the overall value including glazing and frame, the whole window is important for energy efficiency and performance, not just the glass itself.'Sunset's hi-tech Selenit75 line combines all these advantages in one product.