Thermally broken aluminium windows and doors use a modern technology where a gap is made between the frames components, joined together using a less conductive material. What does this mean? In practice, this will create a barrier between the cold air outside and the warm air inside. This results in excellent window insulation and tackles the problem with aluminium’s high conductance. When aluminium windows and doors are not thermally broken they will become very hot during the summer and very cold during the winter season.

The thermal break is placed within a gap in the structure of the window, in between the inside and outside frames. The most efficient material used is a polyamide plastic or fabric. Steel has often been used in the past due to its poor conduction of heat, however, the thermal conductivity of polyamide is 160 times better than steel.

Thermally broken aluminium windows and doors provide exceptional thermal performance, reducing your energy bills whilst keeping your home well insulated all year round.

The frame can greatly affect the actual energy efficiency of any window and door – including that of double glazed systems. Plus, efficient wall and ceiling insulation will make an even bigger difference to the overall insulation of your home, office or building.

Standard aluminium is a good conductor of heat and cold meaning that you can lose or gain a great deal of heat through the frame of the window/door. This can ultimately undermine the performance of double glazed windows.

Thermally broken aluminium profile reduce condensation – A thermal breaker will minimise how much heat is lost from inside and how much cold is allowed through from the outside. Reducing cold spots and condensation forming.

By installing thermally broken double glazed windows and doors, you will be able to stop noise by up to 80% and keep your home cooler during the hot summers.