APL’s Windows and Doors for Passive House Use

This highly energy-efficient offering, available from Altherm, First and Vantage brand manufacturers, is based on the new Metro Series ThermalHEART with Centrafix. There are a range of window and door choices, including the 44mm system with double glazing and a 56mm system which has fully insulated profiles and is capable of triple glazing. Together with AGP Low-E glazing, the higher specification Centrafix options are suitable for Passive House use.

Centrafix positioning sees the windows and doors safely recessed into a building wall in a fully compliant manner. This framing system takes care of the thermal bridging commonly encountered with New Zealand Building Code acceptable solution window installations by aligning all the insulating elements to maximise installed window thermal performance. This alignment is important, as is controlling the free air spaces affecting typical window installation.

AGP glazing, large format, insulated Metro profiles and Centrafix placement all work together to ensure the desired Passive House performance targets are easily met. This local sourcing precludes the need for importation and use of expensive, bespoke solutions from Europe.

The APL Metro Series ThermalHEART with Centrafix data is available via the Passive House Institute NZ Passive House planning package.

Metro Series ThermalHEART® with Centrafix™ Sliding Windows

VANTAGE Windows & Doors

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Sliding windows use the sliding door system, which has slender sightlines.

Suitable for broad residential use, including in apartments and buildings over 10m in height
Available in defined maximum sizes

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Specification for Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Conforms to all relevant NZ Building Code clauses

Metro Series ThermalHEART® with Centrafix™ Sliding Doors

VANTAGE Windows & Doors

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Metro Series ThermalHEART® sliding doors have a flushline sill track with smooth sliding panels.

Suitable for broad residential use, including in apartments and buildings over 10m in height
Available in defined maximum sizes

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Specification for Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Conforms to all relevant NZ Building Code clauses

Metro Series ThermalHEART® with Centrafix™ Bi-Fold Windows and Doors

VANTAGE Windows & Doors

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The bi-fold system is bottom rolling with an in-frame track for optimum panel support.

Suitable for broad residential use, including in apartments and buildings over 10m in height
Available in defined maximum sizes

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Specification for Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Conforms to all relevant NZ Building Code clauses

Metro Series ThermalHEART® with Centrafix™ Hinged and French Doors

VANTAGE Windows & Doors

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These are available in open-in and open-out formats.

Suitable for broad residential use, including in apartments and buildings over 10m in height
Available in defined maximum sizes

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Specification for Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Conforms to all relevant NZ Building Code clauses

Metro Series ThermalHEART® with Centrafix® Awning & Casement Windows

VANTAGE Windows & Doors

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Awning and casement windows have clean lines and a visual aesthetic that matches the entire product range.

Suitable for broad residential use, including in apartments and buildings over 10m in height
Compliance with NZBC clause H1 Energy Efficiency requires high performing Low-E double glazing
Awning windows provide versatile ventilation with a good degree of weather protection
Casements can direct breezes inside and have a traditional aesthetic
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Specification for Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Conforms to all relevant NZ Building Code clauses

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