Solar Shading Systems
Thermosash has a long history in solar shading, whether it is designed to be vertical or horizontal. In the early 1990s Thermosash obtained the agency for a company called Dasolas from Denmark. We integrated the Unisun products across many projects - the first being the Museum of New Zealand in Wellington.
Through re-engineering and constant development, Thermosash now has an enviable list of solar shading extrusions and systems that have been installed on projects for the last 20 years. Almost all projects are specifically engineered to ensure wind and seismic loadings are catered for - including the huge range of materials that can be accommodated, for example: glass, aluminum, zinc clad, folded ACM to name but a few, including our latest agency, Hella - External Venetian Blinds - all able to be BMS operated.
Thermosash offers the unique ability of ancillary components all able to be seamlessly integrated with our Thermosash suites - meaning NO LEAKS - the brackets also therefore often do not require any secondary structure to support the shading devices, downpipe brackets or signage etc, eliminating additional coordinated trades and an added advantage when trying to manage seismic differential movement amongst building elements.
If we don't appear to have the shape that you want amongst our designs - often we can design one that will meet your needs.
By shading your buildings externally, the key benefits are:
- Keeps the radiant heat off the surface of the building - reducing heat load proven to lower building running costs.
- Reduces radiant heat load from entering the building.
- Increases occupant comfort at the perimeter of the building.
- Reduces glare for occupant comfort.
- Adds architectural aesthetic to the building envelope.
- Can be incorporated or retrofitted to an existing facade.
The added advantage of a Thermosash louvre system is you design it - Thermosash engineers it! Where your design requires a bespoke solution, Thermosash can engineer a solution and as we manufacture at our premises in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch can custom clad your blade with almost any durable material.
- CategoryExternal Louvres and Shutters, Louvre Roofs, Outdoor Blinds
- Country of originNew Zealand
- Type of useCommercial
- InstallationProfessional installation required
- Can be designed for light, glare, heat or aesthetics.
- Fully integrable blades and connection systems.
- Proprietary or full customisable.
- When incorporated into a Thermosash façade do not generally require additional structure and do not penetrate the wet zone of the façade - meaning no leaks.
- 100% New Zealand made.
- Fixed or pivoted.
- All systems engineered by our in-house structural and façade engineer.
Section Sizes
Almost every fin situation is unique, if not in it's shape then it's connection to the façade or environmental loadings. Mechanical engineers will often create parameters to guide the design; our engineers will review spans and fixings to ensure that your fins are safe and secure.
Specification
We recommend using Masterspec 4251TS Commercial Windows or Masterspec 4211 Curtainwalls when specifying these integrated products.
Surface Finishing
There are numerous materials with which we can manufacture or clad louvers, fins or blades, including composite material, zinc or stainless steel, as well as solid glass. When they are manufactured from extruded aluminum or clad in sheet aluminum the following finishes are available:
Polyester powdercoat - Both standard and special colours available.
Anodised - All anodised colours available - commercial grade 20 micron finish recommended.
PVF2 Flourocarbon finishes - Available on request.
Performance / Testing
- AS/NZS1170 (Structural Design Actions)
- NZS4223 (Glazing in Buildings)
- NZS/AS4284:2008 (Water / Air Pressure/ Air Leakage - Meets and exceeds minimum requirements)
Maximum Spanning Ability
Thermosash specifically engineers the best suite option for your project taking into consideration span, structural system, and environmental loads (e.g. wind). The spanning ability will vary depending on the above.
Thermosash Suites are recognized as having the largest spanning systems on the market due to our specific engineering capability and the customised nature of the work we complete.
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Thermosash is New Zealand’s largest commercial window, curtainwall, total clad façade designer, manufacturer and contractor - local since 1973.
As a world class supplier of engineered façades, we provide, through constant evolution of our product range, systems that are trusted and proven.
“Our work at Thermosash is critical to the building industry. Our prefabricated design specific engineered building envelopes shape the appearance of our skylines: offering comfort to occupants from heat and cold, protection from the elements, respite from the acoustic discomfort of busy cities and pleasure to those who appreciate the built environment”. David Hayes, Group Managing Director.
Our growth since 1973 demonstrates that the strength we offer the building industry is underpinned by supplying quality, long lasting, engineered building envelope systems. Our ability to meet tight lead times and on-site programmes, our acceptance of transfer of design responsibility, our engineering, manufacturing, logistics and on-site capabilities, together with our team’s passion and quality service commitment enables us to remain at the forefront of the facade subcontracting industry.
Our Expertise
Thermosash’s abilities have grown since its 1973 start-up when Laurie Hayes and his colleagues manufactured commercial windows out of a small production facility. It quickly became apparent that the products and skills of the workforce were creating a performing quality, flexible product that the market sought.
Over time, our teams of dedicated and committed people have grown, this has been possible through constant reassessment of internal and external processes and manufacturing methods from around the world. We’ve also provided ongoing reinvestment in the training of our people to ensure lean process, IT Systems, material handling machinery and transport logistics equipment, as well as design office and factory production process improvements. We are able to offer a world class company with manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Our Offering
We offer an extensive range of cost effective, high performance rainscreen, pressure equalised window, door and façade solutions to suit any commercial project. Our products are incorporated in high-rise office blocks, apartment buildings, shopping centres, airports, institutions, hotels, industrial complexes and quality architectural homes.
In addition to offering bespoke façade solutions for new builds, we are experts in recladding, rainscreen over-cladding and the refurbishment of existing façades.
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