Thermall Broken Steel and Bronze Windows!!!!

The demand for a more energy efficient steel window is increasing across the US. With our exclusive Thermally Broken window and door frames available in Powder coated steel, Bronze, Stainless steel and Cor-ten the possibilities are endless. The strength of steel gives the ability to create large expanses of glass with minimal sightlines. Currently undegoing NFRC testing, the Thermo series will satisfy the most demanding energy codes.
From 14' tall lift and slide doors to large biolds to tilt and turn windows, pivot doors, casement windows and all other styles, we can create the look and feel your current design requires.

Bronze Windows and Doors

As one of the country’s leading distributors of Bronze Windows and Doors, I have become more interested bronze and some of its uses. I have done some research which has divulged some fascinating facts about how bronze has been used for thousands of years for items such as doors, statues, art work, musical instruments, etc. Bronze doors can be found in Florence at the Baptistery of St. John which has been named “The gates of paradise”. You can also find bronze double doors over 21 ft tall at the Pantheon. St. Peters Basilica also boats impressive bronze doors that can be seen in the photos below.
Bronze is a metal alloy consisting primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive, but sometimes with other elements such as phosphorus, manganese, aluminum, or silicon. It is hard and brittle, and it was particularly significant in antiquity, giving its name to the Bronze Age. The word Bronze is believed to be cognate with the Italian: bronzo and German: brunst, perhaps ultimately taken from the Persian word birinj ("bronze") or possibly from the Latin name of the city of Brindisi
The Bronze used in our windows and doors is far more superior to most others on the market. It is made from 67% bronze and 33%Zinc. We primarily utilize bronze from Germany as they are well known for a quality product. It arrives to the factory in large sheet rolls that are approximately 3’ wide and 500’ long. From there it is sent through a series of 50-60 rollers which forms it into different shapes which are used as our section profiles.
When left in its natural state, Bronze will begin to produce surface oxidation which is a called a patina. This process is what creates its unique rustic appearance and creates the beautiful patina everyone admires. Bronze is maintenance free and will never rust. Our windows and doors can be supplied in a high luster bronze or a natural bronze finish. We can also achieve the desired level of patina using an acid oxidizing process to speed up the natural process. You can also use bronze for the exterior and use any of our other finishes including Stainless steel, core ten, painted steel or even wood for the interior surface.

Steel Windows in The Hamptons

Steel windows have been a popular choice of many architects designing homes in the Hamptons. Their narrow sight lines, strength and durability has proven to outweigh any of the qualities their wood and aluminum counterparts may have.
The design flexibility is virtually limitless with the new developement of our Thermally Broken steel series which is available as bi-folds, lift and slides, tilt and turns in addition to all the standard styles of operation. The Thermally Broken series is available in Bronze, Stainless Steel and Cor-ten and is now able to be glazed with TRIPLE pane insulated glass. Please contact Steel Windows and Doors USA for details and pricing options.

Steel Windows for Traditional Style

Nashville residence is perfect example of Old World Look with Modern design.
Architect Bobby McAlpine "imagined an unusual hybrid, an elegant seventeenth century Italian pavilion fused with a 1930's American factory"

In order to achieve this unique look steel windows with putty glazed, single pane glass and narrow 3/4" muntins was the only logical choice.
Crittall Windows, the worlds oldest and largest steel window manufacturer has been fabricating steel windows similar to these for over 150 years.
Also available for dual pane insulated glass, steel windows are quickly becoming the premier choice for renowned architects and discerning clients.

"The most outrageous house in CT"

Steel Windows and Doors USA will be furnishing and installing steel windows on a private residential project in northwest connecticut coined as “one of the most outrageous homes in CT”.
Designed by world renowned firm Studio Daniel Libeskind, this project will include hot rolled steel windows and doors that are hot dipped galvanized followed by a powder coated finsh. The glazing will be an energy efficient 1 1/8″ thick insulated glass. To learn more about the product please go to http://www.steelwindowsanddoors.com/ .

NEW THERMALLY BROKEN STEEL

We are excited to introduce our new Thermally Broken Steel Window and Door series.

This product is the answer to one of the most frequently asked questions over the past 20 years. Steel windows have been widely sought after for high end residential and commercial projects requiring a specific look and feel, however the poor thermal performance has always been an issue .
While thermally broken sections have been available for several years, our new Thermo series is the first to offer the narrow sightlines of traditional hot rolled steel sections with the much needed benifit of a true thermal break. This product is now available in painted Steel, Bronze, Stainless steel and Corten Steel.

Fears about Steel Windows and Doors

Allot of Architects and Builders have fears about using Steel Windows and Doors in their projects. Most of these fears are just due to the unfamiliarity of the steel windows in general.

One aspect, common to all Steel Windows and Doors no matter who the manufacturer, is that they are glazed on site. In other words the frames are not shipped with the glass installed as you would expect from a standard wood or clad window manufacturer.
This one issue is enough to make builders plead with architects to rewrite the specs when in fact I see it as a benifit to Steel Windows and Doors.

It not only allows you to specify the highest perfoming glass, art glass or any other type of glass that is required for the project but it also allows you to have different types of glass in different areas of the building without incurring additional costs that some standard window manufacturers may charge. The only cost difference would be in the actual glass itself.
It also allows for easy replacement should the glass get damaged.

Since we're on the glazing topic, another common fear is that it's difficult to glaze a steel window. Unless you're installing a "putty glazed" unit for historical or restoration purposes, the typical IGU installation is fairly straight forward. This is typically handled by a Glazing company but for smaller projects a skilled contractor can handle it himself. As with anything there will be a learning curve but by the second or third light of glass it should become second nature.

Other misconceptions include: difficult to install, energy efficiency, long lead times, costly, minimal options for operation and limited aplications.

I'll discuss all these issues in upcoming posts.
In the mean time feel free to ask any specific questions you may have.