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The VELFAC catalogue 2014

The VELFAC catalogue 2014
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The VELFAC catalogue 2014

Product catalog summary
Introduction and Overview
The VELFAC Catalogue from 2015 onwards provides a comprehensive guide to VELFAC window and door systems, emphasizing continuous product improvement and detailing specifications, testing, and features.
Product Specifications
  • VELFAC 200 Outward Opening: Includes windows, casement doors, and sliding casement doors.
  • VELFAC 100 Inward Opening: Designed for entrance doors in commercial, public, and large residential buildings.
  • VELFAC 500 Aluminium Doors: Suitable for residential and secondary entrances to public buildings.
  • VELFAC 600 Wood/Aluminium Doors: Features the VELFAC glazing concept.
Materials and Design
  • Wood: Frames made from treated pine with water-based acrylic paint for durability and aesthetic flexibility.
  • Aluminium: External sashes made from aluminium alloy, available in various finishes and colors.
  • Configurations: Customizable frames with mullions or transoms, available in various shapes and sizes.
Testing and Standards
VELFAC products undergo rigorous testing for compliance with industry standards, including air permeability, water tightness, wind resistance, sound reduction, fire resistance, and safety fittings.
Consultancy and Support
VELFAC offers 360-degree consultancy services, providing expert advice from design to installation.
Conclusion
The VELFAC Catalogue 2015 serves as a comprehensive resource for architects, developers, and builders, highlighting VELFAC's commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Specifications and Testing
The document details specifications and testing results for VELFAC window and door systems, emphasizing design, performance, and security features. It highlights collaboration with CWCT for certification and the evolution of the VELFAC 200 series to meet modern standards.
Security Features
VELFAC windows and doors are Secured by Design accredited, featuring internal glazing and mechanical loading tests for security.
Product Evolution
The VELFAC 200 series has evolved with the VELFAC 200 ENERGY system featuring triple glazing for enhanced insulation, designed to meet low-energy building targets.
Design and Functionality
Details on various window and door types, including sidehung, tophung, and sliding doors, with specifications on opening functions, sizes, and glazing options.
Procedures and Functions
Includes fire windows and patio doors with specific sash functions and classifications, such as sidehung, tophung, and reversible opening lights.
Standards and Norms
Compliance with EN12101-2:2003 for smoke vents and classifications for fire resistance.
Recommendations and Best Practices
Recommendations for using VELFAC systems in combination to maintain uniform facades, with advice on accessories for enhanced security and functionality.
Frame and Mullion Details
Details on frames, mullions, and transoms with variations in dimensions and materials.
Accessories
Various accessories listed, including handles, locks, and ventilation options, emphasizing the importance of compatibility for optimal performance.
Key Data from Tables and Diagrams
Includes tables and diagrams showing sizes, glass weight limits, and frame dimensions for proper installation and functionality.
Specifications for Doors and Panels
Focus on remote access doors with electric locks for high-traffic areas, featuring electromagnetic shear locks and stainless steel pull handles.
Installation Procedures
Details on installation procedures for inward and outward opening doors, including the use of flush bolts and door closers.
Standards and Norms for Doors
Adherence to VELFAC's design standards with detailed measurements and configurations for door frames and panels.
Recommendations for Doors
Suggestions for using VELFAC 600 doors with VELFAC 200 windows for enhanced daylight and aesthetic appeal.
Key Data for Doors
Detailed tables with dimensions for door elements, glazing bars, and panel types, including U-values for thermal performance.
Glazing Options
VELFAC offers glazing options for energy efficiency, solar protection, noise reduction, and security, compliant with EN 1279 standards.
Solar and Décor Solutions
VELFAC SUN glazing options reduce solar heat gain, while VELFAC DÉCOR provides opaque glass for privacy.
Sound and Security Features
VELFAC SOUND glazing optimized for noise reduction, with security glass options tested to meet European standards.
Safety and Fire Protection
VELFAC SAFETY glass available as laminated or toughened, with VELFAC FIRE glass designed for fire protection.
Coupling and Corner Solutions
Details on integrating VELFAC systems and solutions for corner installations.
VELFAC Corner Solutions
Specifications for corner post solutions categorized by angle and type, with reference projects showcasing VELFAC products in various building types.
Contact Information
VELFAC LTD provides contact details for their offices, emphasizing their commitment to energy-efficient design and consultancy services.
Additional Information
Information is accurate at the time of print but may change due to continuous product improvements. VELFAC offers FSC-certified products, highlighting sustainability.
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Catalog excerpts

The VELFAC catalogue 2014-2

03.506-01.15 © 2015 VELFAC LTD ® VELFAC and VELFAC logo are registered trademarks used under license by VELFAC Group. This brochure and its contents are subject to our General Conditions of Sale. The information contained in this catalogue is correct at time of print. However, due to our commitment for continuous product improvements, some of these details may change without notice. All rights of changing the product mix without notice reserved. Cover reference project: Great Kneighton · Project type: Residential · Architect: Proctor & Matthews · Developer: Countryside properties

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The VELFAC catalogue 2014-3

© VELFAC LTD | VELFAC catalogue 2015, onwards INTRODUCTION AND TEST INFORMATION windows for all projects VELFAC 200 outward opening windows, casement doors and sliding casement doors VELFAC 100 inward opening windows and casement doors VELFAC 500 aluminium doors entrance doors to commercial, public and large residential buildings VELFAC 600 wood/aluminium doors entrance doors to residential and secondary entrance to public buildings page 44-50 VELFAC panels panels for all systems page 51-57 VELFAC glazing VELFAC glazing concept page 58-64 VELFAC couplings couplings and corner solutions inspiration...

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The VELFAC catalogue 2014-4

© VELFAC LTD | VELFAC catalogue 2015, onwards – leading edge design and industrial experience Windows for all purposes. Whatever your requirements are, we have got the solution. Whether your focus is SBD, energy efficiency, sound reduction or price optimisation, we have the right windows and we will make sure you get the best possible solution for the lowest possible costs. Utmost quality. VELFAC windows are designed to give you flexibility to create the design to suit your building, and to provide the best functionality for a lifetime. With regular maintenance, we expect our windows to last...

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The VELFAC catalogue 2014-5

© VELFAC LTD | VELFAC catalogue 2015, onwards PROFESSIONaL advise – 360 degrees consultancy At VELFAC we are experts when it comes to windows, and we want to share this knowledge with you. We advise you throughout the process from design to installation, so you get the best solution for any project related to design, functionality, energy and cost. Please call us if you have any questions about the specification of windows for your project on 01223 897100.

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The VELFAC catalogue 2014-6

© VELFAC LTD | VELFAC catalogue 2015, onwards designed to last Our core product, the VELFAC 200 window system, has undergone constant product development and evolution in order to satisfy clients’ demands as well as the increasing legal demands. test results We develop and continually test our products to ensure that the quality meets the applicable requirements of the industry and demands of millions of users across Europe. In many cases, we provide higher requirements than current standards require. Our development department employs 50 dedicated employees, constantly optimising our products...

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The VELFAC catalogue 2014-7

© VELFAC LTD | VELFAC catalogue 2015, onwards VELFAC WINDOWS TRIED AND APPROVED Millions of VELFAC 200 windows are installed across Europe and thousands of people test them every day. Despite our highly successful track record, we maintain a demanding testing programme to ensure our windows continue to satisfy all necessary regulatory standards. This inherent durability also results in a window which is built to last - VELFAC aluminium / wood windows have been assessed by leading construction industry consultants and a 40-60 year design life is expected. All VELFAC windows and doors undergoing...

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The VELFAC catalogue 2014-8

© VELFAC LTD | VELFAC catalogue 2015, onwards test information - General test operating forces and WWA test General test. The Swedish State Test Institute has performed a comprehensive range of tests on the VELFAC 200 window, in order to analyse overall performance and indicate how well the window can cope with everyday use. The tests performed for VELFAC 200 and VELFAC 200 ENERGY are: • Air permeability • Water tightness • Wind resistance • The strength and the stability of the construction The weathering tests detailed are equivalent to BS6375-1. Test / Classification standard Vertical load...

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The VELFAC catalogue 2014-9

© VELFAC LTD | VELFAC catalogue 2015, onwards Thermal properties test + Fire windows Test thermal properties test Thermal properties. The insulation capacity of a window is calculated using EN ISO 10077-2 and FEM Therm 5.2. Both are computer generated analyses which simulate a variety of test conditions and predict window performance within a range of thermal parameters. The VELFAC 200 System achieves the results in the table below: double-glazed window - 4-16-4 with 2 low-e and argon double-glazed window - 4-16-4 with 1 low-e and argon* double-glazed window - 4-16-4 with 2 low-e and argon triple-glazed...

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The VELFAC catalogue 2014-10

© VELFAC LTD | VELFAC catalogue 2015, onwards Sound reduction Test + safety fittings test sound reduction test Sound reduction. This test measures a window’s capacity to reduce the levels of unwanted noise e.g. from heavy traffic. The noise level within most rooms of a family house should not exceed 30dB. If for example loud traffic noise amounts to 65-70dB, the building envelope must be able to reduce the noise level by 35-40dB. VELFAC offers a variety of noise reduction solutions. Glazed units can be fitted with different types and thicknesses of glass. Please find examples of our glazing assortment...

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The VELFAC catalogue 2014-11

© VELFAC LTD | VELFAC catalogue 2015, onwards CWCT accreditation Test cwct accreditation test VELFAC 200 Plus has been designed to perform exceptionally in large areas of window walling, tall buildings - up to 20 storeys, and in the most exposed locations - coastal sites, or high above sea level. Stunning façades can be created where opening and fixed lights have identical sightlines, and where the window wall maintains the visual appearance of all the other glazing in the project, providing a coherent aesthetic for the whole development. VELFAC 200 Plus meets the challenge. Based on the established...

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