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luminium joinery has been taken one step further with ‘thermally broken aluminium’. The latest in window technology designed to keep homes warm in winter and cool in summer, thermally broken aluminium’s popularity is rising almost as fast as its growing profile, according to Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery’s Ali Hamblin. “People are looking to invest in the ultimate in warmth and dryness in their homes, and they understand the
long-term cost savings of a warmer house. Our customers see this as an investment rather than a cost. That’s a sensible way to look at building your home,” she says. Thermally broken refers to how the window is constructed. At its simplest, it is manufacturing the aluminium frame window with a barrier separating the inside and outside window frames to prevent the conductive thermal energy loss. ‘Double glazing’ is a concept that
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involves trapping a layer of air – a natural insulator – between two sheets of glass, dramatically cutting the heat leaving the building. Heat, by its very nature, wants to flow to a cooler space. When it comes to your windows, this means flowing from the hot exterior into a cool interior in summer and in winter, the heat escaping out into the cold. But adding a thermal break creates a resistance to this natural flow and, together with double-glazing, assists in keeping the space at the desired temperature. As people better understand the benefits of double glazing and the added protection that comes with thermally broken windows, more and more are making this their first choice in windows, the end result being lower energy costs and a drier, more comfortable home. Thermally broken aluminium is just one of the products Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery is proud to offer. Whether you are replacing existing windows, upgrading your doors, or building a new home entirely, it is critical to choose the right joinery that not only looks great but is also made to cope with
“People are looking to invest in the ultimate in warmth and dryness in their homes, and they understand the long-term cost savings of a warmer house.” New Zealand’s demanding climate. And, Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery’s extensive range of aluminium doors and windows helps make this decision easy. It’s well worth visiting Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery’s showroom located in Belfast, on the Christchurch side of the Waimakariri river, to see the craftsmanship of the products Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery offers close up. “People enjoy seeing the aesthetics of the design of the doors and windows,” Ali says. Not to mention visiting in person allows you to take advantage of the staff’s 25 years of experience. Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery is also happy to offer a free measure and quote, as well as give customers on-site design advice. Just visit the office at 1261 Main North Road, Coutts Island, phone 03 323 7808 or visit www.kaj.co.nz to find out more.