Windows
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ABNC awarded grant, develops world first structural glass system
Aluminium Balustrades North Coast (ABNC) has been awarded a place in the ECRi Hub Business Mentoring for Innovation Programme, plus a grant from the Made in ... -
Simon Owen explains the proper installation of aluminium-framed windows
Despite prescriptive instructions in window system manufacturers’ literature and warnings in entry-level manuals aimed at building investigators, the lack of correct installation of dams at the ... -
Acoustic glazing for noise attenuation
Congestion and noise pollution are increasing as development spreads further into the countryside and densities become higher in urban areas. Add to this a general desire ... -
Crevice corrosion
Crevices and cracks can create the ideal conditions for aluminium corrosion to occur. Australian Window Association marketing and communications manager Gary Smith explains. Although aluminium is ... -
Choosing efficient windows
Australian Windows Association executive director Tracey Gramlick tells Building Connection why energy efficient windows are important and how to choose them. Windows are possibly the most ... -
Natural ventilation with automated windows
Automated windows can increase thermal comfort levels and provide significant reductions in energy use. Vento Australasia senior engineer James Idle explains. If we are going to ... -
Watertightness of windows and doors
Perhaps the most common defect on new and near-new buildings is water penetration – and doors and windows are prime offenders. Australian Window Association executive director ... -
AWA launches Video Series on Energy Efficiency
Through a generous grant from the Office of Environment and Heritage New South Wales, the Australian Window Association has released three informative videos for the fenestration ... -
Energy efficiency and windows
Gary Smith explains how the requirement for energy efficient homes has seen an increase in window material and design innovation as well as discussing what further ... -
AWA releases instructional installation videos
Installation continues to be the major problem for the performance of windows and glazed doors throughout Australia. Large amounts of time and money are spent investigating ...
