Frequently Asked Questions
| Height of panels: Minimum & Maximum | |
| No minimum although less than 500mm is not practical - Maximum 2500mm. |
| Width of panels: Minimum & Maximum | |
| Minimum 500mm (allowing wheel spacing), Maximum - 750mm |
| Standard glass thickness | |
| 8 - 10mm |
| Tinted glass available | |
| Only bronze and grey Toughened tinted glass available in South Africa although a tinted film can be used to paste onto the glass. |
| Wind resistance speed | |
| 160km/h (Hurricane) (Tested in Europe) |
| Glass strength | |
| 5 x stronger than normal glass. |
| Profile size | |
| 40 - 43mm (w) x 46 - 58mm (h) |
| Material type | |
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| Are the components corrodible? | |
| No, due to above materials used. |
| Weather (Water and Wind) resistance | |
| Yes, under normal weather conditions |
| Water in profile | |
| Removed via drainpipe |
| Soundproofness | |
| 29 STC (Sound Transmission Class) (Normal sound insulation provided by glass) |
| Wind howling | |
| None to very slight due to wool pile |
| Guarentees | |
| 1 year workmanship and 1 year on fair usage of material. Life-Long Guarantee on glass. |
| Lead time from date of acceptance? | |
| Between 3 - 4 weeks, depending on demand. |
| How long does installation take? | |
| Approximate 3 days per 5 meter |
| How often must the system be serviced? | |
| Every 2 – 3 years depending on usage |
| Can it open to both sides? | |
| Yes (longer than 8m, decision to be made on site). |
| Can any curved design be enclosed? | |
| Yes, but it should have a very strong and solid top and bottom base. |
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