Hybrid Facade and Window Systems

High quality hybrid composite windows in Cardiff, South Wales

Vellacine's hybrid timber system is a new concept in facade supply. In addition to the existing range of high performance aluminium products Vellacine now offer a range of composite windows, doors and curtain walling combining the long life and low maintenance of aluminium externally with all the benefits of engineered timber internally. These are available from stock so that clients and contractors can have either product from the same source, or combine the products on an individual project without having to change supplier or installer.

Overview

The Hybrid high performance system is a window system that achieves very high thermal insulation values providing low U Values well below the current and anticipated future Building Regulation requirements. Comprising the insulating benefits of timber on the inside and the durability of aluminium on the outside, the system includes casement, tilt and turn, overswing, doors and curtain walling and fixed light combination windows.

The benefits of this new approach are:

Availability

Timber for the internal frames is available from stock. With aluminium outer frames available in any polyester powder colour.

Performance

The hybrid window has been tested in accordance with BS 6375-1:2004 (Performance of windows and doors. Classification for weathertightness and guidance on selection and specification). Test reports are available.

Thermal Efficiency

Hybrid windows have the thermal efficiency of timber combined with the latest glass technology to produce U Values well below the current and anticipated future Building Regulation requirements.

Low Maintenance

Hybrid windows provide the advantages of fully pre treated engineered timber internally, so any possibility of warping or twisting is eliminated. This combined with the benefits of powder coated aluminium windows externally means maintenance is minimal.

Choice of Appearance

Hybrid windows have either natural or painted timber internally. Because the internal is fabricated from engineered timber there is no requirement to paint as there are no knots to obscure. Externally Hybrid offers a choice of finishes in polyester powder paint - virtually all RAL colours in either gloss, satin or matt. Anodised external finish is also available.

Sustainability

All timber used in Hybrid is from sustainable forests. Aluminium components are from hydro electric smelters. Any waste is fully recycled.

Environmental Responsibility

At the end of their service life Hybrid windows - timber, glass, aluminium and fittings - are all fully recyclable.