Aluminum windows are windows where the casing, or frame, is made of aluminum rather than wood, vinyl or some other material.
Glass Specification
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| Specification for Architectural Aluminium Extrusionsription | Standard | Value |
| Thickness of powder coating | AAMA 605.2 | 63.5 Microns |
| Thickness of powder coating | AAMA 605.2 | 63.5 Microns |
| Gloss | Gardener 60deg | 50 - 100 |
| Impact | ASTM D -2794 | 160" lbs |
| Pencil Hardness | ASTM D - 3363 | H - 34 |
| Cross Hatch adhesion | ASTM - 3359 | 5B |
| Flexibility-Conical Mandrel salt spray | ASTM B -117 | 180, 1/4" Mandrel |
| Humidity resistance | ASSTM D - 2247 | Excellent |
| Over-Baking resistance | 200%+ | |
| Powder coating used | Clear Polyester TGIC free | |
| Corrosion resistance | Excellent | |
| Outdoor durability | High | |
| U.V rating | BS 1474 | Excellent |
| Aluminium Alloy | Webster Scale | 6063 |
| Hardness of Extrusions | 10-12 | |
| Type of raw material (Aluminum Alloy) used | Virgin material only (no recycled material is used, Primary ingots only) | |
| Temper | T5 | |
| Dimensions standards | EN -755 -9 -2008 | |
| Wall thickness | Min. 1.25mm |
Q: Are aluminum windows better than uPVC?
Ans: Aluminium is also much stronger than uPVC and can last up to 45 years with little to no maintenance. Lasting between 20-30 years, modern uPVC windows are strong but not as strong as aluminium.
Q: What is the disadvantage of aluminum windows?
Ans: The cost. However, the main drawback of aluminium windows is the cost. They are much more expensive to manufacture than uPVC windows; however, you need to balance this out with other considerations, such as their durability and longevity.
Q What is special about aluminum windows?
Ans: This layer is extremely resistant to corrosion from anything the weather can throw at it, including acid rain, and won't be damaged by cleaning products. And unlike timber or PVC-U frames, aluminum window frames won't swell, crack, split or warp over the years whatever the weather.
