| Aluminium
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Fully recyclable building material which, when extruded in modern window systems incorporates a poyamide thermal break for excellent thermal insulation performance. |
| BREEAM |
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method is a way of recognising environmentally friendly designs for buildings. |
| Casement |
A type of window, traditionally opening outwards and hinged from the side or top. |
| Curtain Walling |
Non-load bearing building envelope system that can incorporate opening lights and entrance screens. Can be low rise or multi-storey. |
| Dog Bolt |
A security device fitted to the hinged side of an opening window. It engages with a keep on the outer frame and acts in conjunction with the locking system to improve security. |
| Ecotherm |
Range of high performance aluminium products available from Everglade. |
| Fusion |
High performance Aluminium range with PVC-U thermal break. |
| G Awards |
Annual awards presented in the glazing industry. Everglade has an enviable collection of finalist and winners awards. |
| Halo |
WHS Halo; PVCu systems suppler manufactured by Everglade. |
| Internal glazed |
The glass is fitted from the inside of the door or window. Perceived to be more secure than external glazing, but not necessarily the case. |
| Juliette Balcony |
Popular use of double doors at first floor level, with a railing type of arrangement ensuring safety. |
| Kommerling |
PVC-U systems supplier manufactured by everglade. |
| L (Part) |
Building Regulations, Part L refers to the conservation of heat and power in buildings. |
| M (Part) |
Building Regulations, Part M refers to access to and use of buildings. |
| Nib & Bead |
Type of glazing system typically found in aluminium shopfronts and ground floor treatments |
| Ovolo |
Type of decorative feature on Valentis Curve frame, sash and bead profiles. |
| PVC-U |
Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride - the raw material in our PVC-U windows. |
| Q-Lon |
Type of glazing gasket featuring a non-stick skin wrapped around a foam core. |
| Reversible |
A type of window that enables easy cleaning from within by rotating about the horizontal or vertical axis without disturbing interior fixtures and fittings. |
| Sliding folding door |
Popular method of door operation, where the panes slide and concertina back to provide a full unencumbered opening. |
| Thermal Break |
Method of reducing heat transfer through the cross section of a window. Typically used in aluminium products to improve their performance. |
| U-values |
A method of determining the thermal performance of a window or door. Varies depending on the application. |
| Valentis |
High performance range of PVC-U products available exclusively from Everglade. |
| WER |
Window Energy Rating – a measure of a window’s thermal performance in certain applications. |
| Xenon |
An inert gas like Argon which is used to increase the thermal insulation properties of sealed units. |
| Yes |
That’s the answer, so what’s the question? |
| Z |
Shorthand way of describing an opening vent profile, where the protruding legs close against the outer frame and glazing on opposite corners of the profile. |
