“ The system is available in two thermal variants , the ‘ ST ’ or ‘ SI ’ which is offered with EPS or
polyethylene inserts between thermal breaks .
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These systems made their early debut in the 1960s when they were supplied in the UK by North American aluminium systems companies . Using framing based on a 4 ” x 2 ” profile the systems were initially used in new shopfronts and office entrances . These GFT systems are still being specified today because they offer a cost-effective , robust construction coupled with a good life expectancy .
With Aluprof ’ s continued growth in the UK and North America , our systems designers have been busy developing a high thermal performance GFT door and framing system to meet this market requirement . Enter our new MB-100GFT , a stand-alone thermally broken GFT system that has been developed to interface with other products in our systems portfolio .
The new system from Aluprof builds on all the features you would expect from a modern UK GFT system , namely the robust construction , anti-finger trap hinge stile , glazing options up to 48mm in width and of course class-leading thermal efficient aluminium profiles . The system is available in two thermal variants , the ‘ ST ’ or ‘ SI ’ which is offered with EPS or polyethylene inserts between thermal breaks . The SI variant allows shopfront framing to offer U values as low as 1.2 W /( m2K ) and doors as low as 0.96 W /( m2K ) which is currently the highest performing GFT door system available in the UK .
Using the low height , thermally broken flush threshold , doors can achieve a water tightness of class 3A ( 100Pa ) to EN 12208 , so are ideal for use for a wide range of commercial applications . Given these qualities , MB-100GFT systems provide ideal solutions for buildings that are exposed to heavy pedestrian traffic areas such as schools , hospitals , leisure facilities , shops , shopping centres and even offices . The system also promises to deliver thermal comfort and security to high-street shop owners without compromising the aesthetics , accessibility and durability . Security options in the system include single or three-point locking or the use of panic hardware . There are also multitude of other hardware options from third-party suppliers that can also be accommodated .
The new system is now available in a wide range of finishes . Should you wish to have an introduction to the system , do not hesitate to give Aluprof UK a call .
Since setting up the Aluprof Office at the Business Design Centre in London , the company has rapidly grown their specification influence in the UK with their high-performance architectural aluminium systems . Further expansion of the company ’ s headquarters in Altrincham now provides specifiers with meeting facilities and an extensive showroom of commercial systems to view . With overseas growth across Europe spreading into the Middle East and firm roots already in the East of the USA , the company is becoming a global player in facade supply . Further information is available on the company ’ s website at www . aluprof . co . uk or direct from their UK head office in Altrincham on 0161 941 4005 .
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