Photo on right: Photograpgher Oliver Schuster, Stuttgart / baukunst philipphaus GmbH Timber, PVC, and aluminium windows and doors The new GU-thermostep 204 threshold for Lift&Slide elements

The new GU-thermostep 204 threshold Overview of features For over 100 years, the owner-managed GU Group has been fascinated with the the opening, swinging, closing and locking of windows and doors. The object of further development of the threshold for Lift&Slide elements is not only to intro­ duce a product on the market that is fully fledged from a technical standpoint, b ­ ut also equally takes the requirements of the fabricator into account – so that ultimately Gretsch-Unitas products can be processed simply, quickly and safely. Outstanding thermal characteristics of the new GU-thermostep...

The new GU-thermostep 204 threshold Modular design for alternative solutions Reduced installation time with the new GU-thermostep 204 The number of components required has been reduced, the c ­ ustomer receives system-specific prefabricated sealing com­ ponents when installing the threshold. The attachment track comes in one piece and is equipped with two extrusion joined g ­ askets on the underside. This minimises installation errors, significantly reduces the use of silicone and improves process reliability. Threshold optionally preassembled to required size The GU-thermostep 204 comes with...

The new GU-thermostep 204 threshold The three levels of balcony-door sealing Good things come in threes Invisible to the occupant of a house or apartment, the professional window seal between the window and the masonry is nonetheless of vital importance. This connection (joint) must fulfil several functions. In order to avoid that these functions do not adversely affect one another, the sealing operation is carried out in 3 stages. A proper seal is therefore established via an interplay between the external, c ­ entral and internal sealing layers. This interplay prevents moisture-induced damage...

The new GU-thermostep 204 threshold Optimum structural connection and outstanding energy efficiency Optimum structural connection The threshold is one of the most important system components in Lift&Slide elements. It is perfectly adapted to each individual profile system. The structural connection kit provides optimum weatherproofing. ■■ Applicable for all profile materials and leaf thicknesses from 78 to 110 mm in all customary patterns ■■ New extension profiles with 20 mm, 30 mm and 100 mm i ­ nstallation heights are mounted flush with the threshold and form, together with the threshold and...

The new GU-thermostep 204 threshold Pre-assembly Easy, fast and safe installation With the preassembly service, all long parts of the threshold r ­ equired for the individual profile system with pattern A or pattern C are cut to the precise length, the drip rail is mounted and fixed with screws. The hole patterns for the corner connecting parts are predrilled depending on the system. As an option, the threshold can also be ordered ready to use which means the fabricator can mount it directly on the element. Hardware components preassembled to highest degree of fabrication: the following ordering...

Elderly Hispanic man in wheelchair looking out window provided courtesy of Blend Images collection / Getty Images Photographer Oliver Schuster, Stuttgart / baukunst philipphaus GmbH For even more convenience "Barrier-free living" LED lighting at the threshold (optional) The GU-thermostep 204 threshold can be used individually for "barrier-free living" applications according to DIN 18040 and adapted to many systems and all frame materials. Running tracks with a height of 5 mm and / or an optional Comfort profile reduce the threshold height in the passage area to a minimum – thus facilitating easy...

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