Next-generation composite windows that break the limits of both plastic and aluminum

The windows are the storefronts of the house.

However, their aesthetic function is limited by their other tasks such as strength, durability and thermal insulation. Until now, many compromises arose because of this, since what was highly functional was usually less handsome. But beware, there is a change in the form of SULKO ARTEVO windows.

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SULKO ARTEVO are composite windows with all the advantages of classic plastic windows, but with the added value of an exclusive appearance — at first glance you cannot distinguish them from aluminum frames. This transformation is made possible by the use of a composite material made of glass-fibre reinforced polymers. This plastic is stronger, more stable and also better insulating than conventional PVC. Thanks to this, there is no need to insert steel reinforcement into the frame, so the frames are slimmer and more accurate.

Comparison of properties of ordinary plastic and composite ARTEVO

RAU-FIPRO X fiberglass reinforced composite materials create a unique material that ensures absolutely uniform and reliable load transfer. Thanks to this, the window profile has such strength that it is usually not necessary to use steel stiffeners in it, which otherwise form thermal bridges in ordinary plastic frames. Due to this, the heat transfer value through the frame (Uf) is up to 0.97 W/ (m²K).

The high strength is also behind the fact that the window frame has minimal dimensions even with large-area glazing. Not only does this add to the elegance of the product, but the large glazed area also provides better illumination of the interior.

Design in the first place

Plastic windows have always represented, above all, an economical solution for opening fillings. Their use in high-end architecture was hampered in particular by the massiveness of the frames, the limits of the dimensions and the limited design possibilities. None of this applies to SULKO ARTEVO composite windows.

The rigid composite allows you to reduce the profile of the frame to a minimum, and in addition to the sash to the frame as you know with aluminum systems. Forget the edge rounding common in classic plastics, sharp edges are not a problem for composite, which brings it one step closer to aluminum. But the list of design benefits does not end there, the new material and the latest production technologies still make it possible to produce windows with an “invisible joint”.

For the finish of the frame made of composite, there are 58 decors and more than 200 colors, so they offer a solution for every type of construction and the taste of the owner. In addition, SULKO ARTEVO windows can also be coated with one of Mattex's premium films, which have a soft matte finish, creating a realistic appearance of powder-coated aluminium in the final. PVDF coating is scratch resistant, easy to clean and resists chemicals as well as climatic influences. Whichever variant of the new generation of composite windows — SULKO ARTEVO you choose, they will always have one thing in common: premium and minimalism as the main characteristics.

Facts for those who bet more on parameters

The rigid composite profile makes it possible to produce SULKO ARTEVO windows in such sizes that were previously reserved only for aluminum. The height of up to 2.8 meters is not even a problem, which is a large-scale glazing to the entire height of the room. The construction depth of the window is 80 mm, it has 8 chambers, and the viewing width of the window frame is 56 to 72 mm. Just for comparison, ordinary plastic windows have a viewing window frame width of about 100 to 120 mm. Thanks to the solid composite, your windows can not only be infinitely large, but you don't even have to back down in front of heavy soundproofing or safety glasses.

But even without the use of sound-insulating glasses, you will create a peaceful background at home with SULKO ARTEVO windows. Modern production technology combined with composite reduces ambient noise transmission by 48 dB, representing a noise reduction of almost 97% for the human ear.

The already mentioned strength of the composite material also contributes to the safety of your home. Unlike standard windows with a low level of burglary protection, ARTEVO windows even without steel braces reach the burglary resistance class RC 2. With appropriate additional measures, the requirements for the RC 3 durability class can even be met. This means that in both categories they will require significantly more time to enter, and especially the use of heavy tools.

Subtle frames do not prevent the creation of a shield from heat leaks

Thanks to the use of composite, ARTEVO windows have such excellent thermal insulation properties that they are suitable even for passive houses. In particular, these are types with an embedded Low-E film, which reduces thermal radiation to 5% and prevents air flow in the chambers. If you use triple glazing as glazing in this frame, you can achieve a coefficient of thermal permeability Uw = 0.69 W/ (m^{! 2}K). This represents up to 78% energy savings.

The new generation of composite windows SULKO ARTEVO breaks past compromises. It is a highly functional and at the same time design building element. It is produced with respect for nature, as the proportion of recycled accounts for up to 75% of the mass.

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