Alu-Timber A True Composite
Aluminium is a tried and tested facade material, providing a well
known realm of design solutions. By taking this renowned
industry design, fabrication and installation expertise and merging
it with the very latest timber innovation, Alu-Timber provides the
market with windows, doors and framing that can be fabricated and
installed as aluminium facade products. Using these tried and tested
aluminium construction methods, Alu-Timber provides reassurance for
clients, specifiers and building end users.
Creating longevity is the whole ethos of Alu-Timber, protecting the
timber to the external with aluminium throughout the facade. To construct
Alu-Timber corner joints, the timber is cut at 45° then sealed,
so there is no exposed raw timber joint, creating reassurance for
the specifier that rot will not set in. Dowel pins are then used to
secure the
corner. The aluminium is made traditionally, with cleats and 45°
mitres.
The aluminium has a nosing which fi ts into a groove within the timber
frame; the two materials are simply pressed together to create Alu-
Timber.
Special Designed in Features
Timber and aluminium are two distinct materials. Over time, expansion
and contraction occurs at different rates; concern should highlight
the jointing of these materials. Alu-Timber is bonded together with
a
fl exible seal, creating a true solid composite, with designed-in
features
to cater for any differential movement.