VELFAC CATALOGUE 2015
VELFAC CATALOGUE 2015
The VELFAC Catalogue from 2015 onwards provides comprehensive details on various window and door systems offered by VELFAC, including specifications, testing information, and consultancy services.
- VELFAC 200 Outward Opening: Includes windows, casement doors, and sliding casement doors.
- VELFAC 100 Inward Opening: Entrance doors for commercial, public, and large residential buildings.
- VELFAC 500 Aluminium Doors: Entrance doors for residential and secondary entrances to public buildings.
- VELFAC 600 Wood/Aluminium Doors: Details on the VELFAC glazing concept.
- VELFAC Glazing: Couplings and corner solutions.
- VELFAC Panels: Panels for all systems.
VELFAC windows are designed for flexibility, functionality, and longevity, with an expected lifespan of 40 years or more. They offer a 12-year warranty on windows, including glazed units. The frames are made from treated pine and aluminium, available in various finishes and colors.
VELFAC provides 360-degree consultancy services, offering expert advice from design to installation to ensure optimal solutions for design, functionality, energy, and cost.
VELFAC products undergo rigorous testing to meet and exceed industry standards, including air permeability, water tightness, wind resistance, and sound reduction. The products are CE-marked, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
VELFAC fire windows are designed to contain fires for 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the sash function. Thermal properties are tested to ensure insulation capacity, with various glazing options available to meet specific thermal requirements.
VELFAC windows offer sound reduction solutions, with different glazing options to reduce noise levels effectively. Safety fittings are tested for child safety and durability under stress.
VELFAC 200 Plus is designed for high performance in large window walling areas and tall buildings, meeting CWCT accreditation standards for challenging environments.
The VELFAC 200 series includes composite windows with aluminium exteriors and wood interiors, offering Uw-values as low as 0.8. The systems are available with 24mm double glazing and 48mm triple glazing options. The VELFAC 200 ENERGY system is optimized for low-energy buildings. The systems have undergone rigorous testing for air permeability, water tightness, wind resistance, and impact, achieving high classifications such as Class A4 for air permeability and Class R7 for static water tightness.
VELFAC windows feature a minimalistic design with floating sashes, concealed hinges, and ergonomic espagnolette handles. They offer extensive modularity, allowing for various opening functions such as sidehung, tophung, and sliding options. The systems provide maximum daylight with slim sashes and are available with motorized options.
The systems are designed for durability and weather resistance, with a comprehensive 12-year warranty covering windows and glazed units. The aluminium exterior provides protection against UV radiation and weather conditions, while the wood interior ensures comfort.
VELFAC systems are suitable for a wide range of building types, including those with low-energy targets. They are introduced in Denmark and Great Britain, with continuous product development to meet evolving client and legal demands.
VELFAC fire windows are designed to maintain uniform sightlines with the VELFAC 200 system. They offer flame retardant properties for 30 or 60 minutes, depending on the sash function, and are available only as double-glazed units.
These vents are CE marked and tested according to EN12101-2:2003. They open upon receiving a signal from smoke detectors and are operated using 500mm chains.
The document details various frame options, including 24mm and 48mm glazing frames, and provides scale diagrams for different frame, mullion, and transom configurations.
A range of accessories is available, including espagnolettes with locks, friction brakes, and flushbolts for operation of mullions in 2-leaf elements. The document also mentions handles and security fittings.
These doors are designed for reliability and strength, suitable for commercial, public, and residential buildings. They can be configured as single or double leaf and are available with various glazing options.
The document outlines various opening functions for windows and doors, including sidehung, bottomhung, tophung, and reversible options.
The document outlines various door systems and components offered by VELFAC, focusing on remote access doors with electric locks, designed for high-traffic areas requiring controlled access.
Includes electromagnetic shear locks, stainless steel pull handles, Europrofile cylinders, slimline barrel hinges, door closers with hold-open arms, and flushbolts for slave leaf doors.
VELFAC 500 and 600 series doors are available in inward and outward opening configurations, with options for single or double leaf designs.
Doors and accessories are available in natural anodised, stainless steel, and silver painted finishes.
Detailed minimum and maximum size specifications are provided for different door configurations.
The document details various panel types, including ventilated, non-ventilated, and sandwich panels.
Recommendations for combining door designs and window shapes are provided, with a note to contact VELFAC for further information on limitations.
VELFAC offers a variety of glazing options tailored to different needs, such as energy efficiency, solar protection, noise reduction, and security.
This glazing type provides excellent insulation and a clear view, achieved through a heat-reflecting coating and argon gas.
VELFAC SUN glazing reduces solar heat gain while maintaining natural light.
VELFAC SOUND glazing is designed for noise reduction, with options to increase sound insulation by adjusting glass thickness.
Safety glass options include laminated and toughened glass, meeting various safety standards.
The document details coupling solutions for integrating VELFAC 200 and VELFAC 200 ENERGY systems with other VELFAC systems.
The document includes tables summarizing the U-values, g-values, and LT-values for different glazing configurations.
This section provides detailed specifications for various corner post solutions, including both 45° and 90° corner posts.
The catalogue lists several reference projects showcasing the application of VELFAC products in various sectors.
VELFAC LTD is based in multiple locations across the UK, emphasizing energy efficiency, design, quality, and consultancy in its offerings.
Catalog excerpts
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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© 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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© 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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© 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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© 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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© 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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© 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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© 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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© 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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© 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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