Large-sized sashes with maximum watertightness near Lyon by Alu Thiery
About the project
- Product type
- Windows and glass doors, Bay windows, Front doors
- Architect
- Individuals
- Carpenter manufacturer
- Alu Thiery
- Name of products
- Espace® 70TH window, Galaxie® 32TH sliding system, Comète® 70TH door
An architect-designed house in the Monts du Lyonnais
The owner of this single-storey house, located in the Monts du Lyonnais, wanted to be able to enjoy his exterior in all weathers. He also wanted to bring a great deal of light to his interior, while guaranteeing optimal thermal performance. Installux Alu Thiery partnered with the customer to design and manufacture all the joinery for the building. The aim was to create as many openings as possible to give the impression of living in harmony with the outside world.
Maximum transparency on the outside thanks to large-scale joinery
For this project, the craftsman's two main priorities were thermal performance and light. Thus, the challenge was to create very large sashes. These required great precision due to the weight of the glazing. For optimum thermal performance, the sashes had to be precisely adjusted. To achieve this, the craftsman manufacturer turned to Installux high-performance aluminum joinery.
In the kitchen, an impressive Espace® 70TH fixed frame, measuring 4.20X1m, creates an unprecedented sensation of clarity. In addition, the Galaxie® 32TH pocket sliding window provides maximum openness. The living room's 8.30X2.85m, 4-panel, 4-track side sliding windows, and the slimness of the aluminum profiles, offer perfect depth and aesthetics overlooking the central garden.
For even greater transparency and harmony, the owners chose to install a glazed entrance door, for which the craftsman fitted a Comète® 70TH door. The light gray color chosen for all joinery blends perfectly with the house's stone cladding.
Guarantee watertightness of sashes
To ensure the project's success, an architect accompanied the craftsman manufacturer. Thanks to discussions with the architect and the customer, they were able to create the openings with as much insulation as possible. In addition, the joinery was fitted with low-emissivity, burglar-resistant glazing. The windows in the living rooms are also fitted with sunshades, while the night rooms are equipped with roller shutters. The homeowner can thus modulate light and heat throughout the house.
Glazing, responsible for energy losses?
We know that glazing can be responsible for 10% to 15% of heat loss if neglected in the project. So, to make a real contribution to your home's comfort and thermal performance, you need to opt for low-emissivity, reinforced thermal insulation double glazing with a low heat loss coefficient (Ug between 1.1 and 1.0 W/m2.K). In fact, the perfectly sealed space between the two transparent panes filled with argon gas is less conductive than air.
