Thermosash Thermal Break Suites
Thermosash thermally broken unitised engineered low-carbon aluminium systems offer exceptional thermal efficiency, as well as longevity in product life span minimising maintenance costs and maximising the return on invest on the facade of the building.
Thermosash thermal break suites include:
- Thermosash PW1000 TB-160 Thermal Break
- Thermosash PW1000 TB-200 Thermal Break
- Thermosash PW1000 TI-160 Thermally Isolated
- Thermosash PW400 TB-160 Thermal Break
Performance - The calculated thermal performance of the curtainwall / panel wall suite is subject to many variables, from size of individual panels, glass performance, introduction of transoms and integrated solar shading (where bracketing may cause a cold link passage) and the spandrel depth (insulation).
Performance glass - It is important to note that the aluminium section alone does not provide the thermal performance often expected. Glass specification is a significant contributor to the overall mechanical performance requirement of a building. The larger the glass pane the better performing the panel will be on average. Thermosash has access to suppliers of low carbon high performance glazing and can deliver an integrated solution.
Low carbon aluminium - our aluminium achieves a very low carbon footprint that significantly outperforms readily available local & global alternatives - offering reduced upfront carbon emissions that positively contribute to sustainability project goals. For up-to-date carbon figures please contact us.
If you are seeking carbon reductions for a commercial project you will see the environmental as well as financial benefit of incorporating a Thermosash façade system on a building – potentially mitigating the need for carbon offsets or greenwashing. Our products offer not only reduced carbon but also deliver energy efficient systems that lower building operating costs making them more sustainable over the life of the building.
Via our in-house thermal engineers and custom built calculators we can assess and provide facade thermal, embodied and operational carbon reports to assist in guiding design and calculate a ROI on facade suite selection.
Custom solutions - we design and detail the facade solution to meet project demand for seismic risk, wind loads, climate zones, corrosion zones and building importance levels as well as aesthetics, unique site constraints and budgetary requirements. We have extensive experience in integrating our systems and products to deliver a total facade solution.
Unitised pre-fabrication - our systems are prefabricated and glazed at our manufacturing facilities (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch) and can be transported for just-in-time site delivery. Due to prefabrication and the unitised modular design of our products and systems our highly skilled installation teams can close in buildings rapidly saving on programme time and mitigate follow on trade risk.
Contact us early in the design process to discuss your commercial project requirements, with forward planning you will get the most out of our value engineering approach.
- CategoryGlazed Facade Systems, Double and Triple Glazing
- Type of useCommercial
- InstallationProfessional installation required
- Bespoke engineered solution, locally designed, manufactured and installed by Thermosash
- Low-carbon aluminium extrusions reducing upfront carbon emissions (achieving 1.29kg of CO2e per kg of aluminium delivering an 89% better outcome than the global average).
- Improved U Value of suite performance (reduced heat loading internally and reduced cold transfer in colder conditions)
- Design exceeds industry codes for minimal air leakage
- Speed of installation with unitised facade systems
- Integrated spandrel insulation
- Faster return on investment on the facade - due to reduced operational carbon expenditure
On our total clad delivered project our warranty is for 10 years from the date of practical completion for these products. This covers workmanship and weather tightness, providing the subcontract includes fabrication, installation and glazing of all components and a maintenance schedule is adhered to.
Thermosash PW1000 TB (thermally broken) structurally flush glazed unitised curtainwall suite has two mullion sizes:
- PW1000-TB160 (160mm mullion size)
- PW1000-TB200 (200mm mullion size)
Thermosash PW400 TB (thermally broken) four sided mechanically glazed engaged curtainwall suite has one mullion size:
PW400-TB160 (160mm mullion size)
We recommend using Masterspec 4211TS Curtainwall when specifying.
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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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