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Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

q.jpg Height of panels: Minimum & Maximum
a.jpg No minimum although less than 500mm is not practical - Maximum 2500mm.

q.jpg Width of panels: Minimum & Maximum
a.jpg Minimum 500mm (allowing wheel spacing), Maximum - 750mm

q.jpg Standard glass thickness
a.jpg 8 - 10mm

q.jpg Tinted glass available
a.jpg Only bronze and grey Toughened tinted glass available in South Africa although a tinted film can be used to paste onto the glass.

q.jpg Wind resistance speed
a.jpg 160km/h (Hurricane) (Tested in Europe)

q.jpg Glass strength
a.jpg 5 x stronger than normal glass.

q.jpg Profile size
a.jpg 40 - 43mm (w) x 46 - 58mm (h)

q.jpg Material type
a.jpg
  • Glass: Toughened / Armoured plated - (Safety Glass)
  • Profile/Track: Aluminium
  • Weather Strips: UVO and silicone
  • Wheels and accessories : Polymer (POM) & Stainless Steel

q.jpg Are the components corrodible?
a.jpg No, due to above materials used.

q.jpg Weather (Water and Wind) resistance
a.jpg Yes, under normal weather conditions

q.jpg Water in profile
a.jpg Removed via drainpipe

q.jpg Soundproofness
a.jpg 29 STC (Sound Transmission Class) (Normal sound insulation provided by glass)

q.jpg Wind howling
a.jpg None to very slight due to wool pile

q.jpg Guarentees
a.jpg 1 year workmanship and 1 year on fair usage of material. Life-Long Guarantee on glass.

q.jpg Lead time from date of acceptance?
a.jpg Between 3 - 4 weeks, depending on demand.

q.jpg How long does installation take?
a.jpg Approximate 3 days per 5 meter

q.jpg How often must the system be serviced?
a.jpg Every 2 – 3 years depending on usage

q.jpg Can it open to both sides?
a.jpg Yes (longer than 8m, decision to be made on site).

q.jpg Can any curved design be enclosed?
a.jpg Yes, but it should have a very strong and solid top and bottom base.

 

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