The Pacific52™ Thermal Recessed Frame by Altus Window Systems represents a significant advancement in aluminium window and door frame technology, aiming to enhance the thermal performance, energy efficiency, and noise reduction of buildings.
With more than 20 years expertise in thermally broken windows and doors, Altus Window Systems developed the Pacific52™ Thermal Recessed Frame to further optimise how window frames contribute to a building’s overall insulation.
The system is designed to align the window frame with the wall structure itself, creating a seamless barrier that keeps the internal parts of the frame protected from external temperatures. This alignment is crucial as it increases the thermal performance by ensuring that the insulation elements of the building—wall, window frame, and glazing unit—are cohesively integrated.
The Pacific52™ Thermal Recessed Frame enhances the building’s energy efficiency by introducing a thermal break to the frame. Typically made of a low-conductivity material, a thermal break creates an insulating barrier that prevents the direct transfer of heat between the interior and exterior surfaces.
In addition to thermal benefits, the system also contributes to noise reduction, making it ideal for buildings in busy or noisy environments. Visually, the frame supports a depth that adds to the architectural beauty of the facade, aligning with modern design trends that favour clean and monolithic forms.
For those at the coal face, the installation of the Pacific52™ Thermal Recessed Frame is streamlined as it requires no extra parts or custom-made flashings. This simplicity reduces installation time, cost, and risk, further adding to its appeal to those in the construction market.
It is compliant with all typical E2/AS1 installation details and can be integrated with most proprietary claddings while maintaining effective insulation.
The Pacific52™ Thermal Recessed Frame is available exclusively through a network of fabricators including Bradnam’s™, Fisher Windows™, Nebulite™, Nulook™, Rylook™, and Vistalite™.
To learn more, go to https://altus.co.nz/window-systems/systems/pacific52-thermal-recessed-frame/