Windows & Doors Bushfire & Energy Efficient Solutions Tony Paarhammer Paarhammer Pty. Ltd. 1300 655 920-03 5368 1999 www.paarhammer.com.au
Bushfire The new Australian Standard 3959-2009 has now been adopted in all States of Australia Different Bushfire Attack Level BAL ratings: BAL-12.5 / BAL-19 / BAL-29 / BAL-40 / BAL-FZ Measured in KW/m2, BAL is determined by the Fire Danger Index, the sites vegetation type, distance from the site to the vegetation and the slope of the land under the vegetation. Information provided in this segment is intended as a guide only. Specifiers should reference the relevant Building Code and AS for their area.
Bushfire Building a new home in a designated bushfire prone areas you will need to undertake a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment to determine the specific construction requirements for your home. Map by Department of Planning & Community Development
Bushfire Windows and doors are a weak link, e.g. ember attack, radiant heat Materials which can be used for windows & doors at different BAL-Levels: BAL-12.5 *Completely protected by bushfire shutter (3959-2009) or metal mesh screens 2mm max aperture, in steel, bronze, aluminium or *Frames from metal, upvc metal reinforced, bushfire resistant timber (larger range timbers than for higher BAL-rating) *Safety glass min 4mm below 400mm from ground *Annealed glass allowable above 400mm from ground *Screens to all opening sashes, 2mm max aperture, in steel, bronze, aluminium *External hardware in metal Intended as a guide only. Refer to Standard for full requirements.
Bushfire Materials which can be used for windows & doors at different BAL-Levels: BAL-19 or or *Completely protected by bushfire shutter (AS3959-2009) *Frames from metal, upvc metal reinforced, bushfire resistant timber *Toughened glass min 5mm below 400mm from ground *Annealed glass allowable above 400mm from ground *Screens to all glass including fixed if annealed glass is used, 2mm max aperture, in steel, bronze, aluminium *Screens to opening sashes, 2mm max aperture, in stainless steel, bronze, aluminium *External hardware in metal Intended as a guide only. Refer to Standard for full requirements.
Bushfire Materials which can be used for windows & doors at different BAL-Levels: BAL-29 or or *Completely protected by bushfire shutter (AS3959-2009) *Frames from metal, upvc metal reinforced, bushfire resistant timber *Toughened glass min 5mm *Screens to all glass, 2mm max aperture, in steel, bronze, aluminium within 400mm from ground *Screens to opening sashes, 2mm max aperture, in stainless steel, bronze, aluminium *External hardware in metal *windows tested and compliant to higher BAL ratings Intended as a guide only. Refer to Standard for full requirements.
Bushfire Approved timber species: Silvertop Ash Blackbutt River Red Gum Spotted Gum Red Ironbark Kwila (Merbau) Turpentine Larger range applicable for lower BALratings. Paarhammer uses Red Ironbark for their BAL-40 and BAL-FZ windows & doors
Bushfire Materials which can be used for windows & doors at different BAL-Levels: BAL-40 or *Completely protected by bushfire shutter (AS3959-2009) *Tested and approved to AS3959-2009, AS1530.8.1 Intended as a guide only. Refer to Standard for full requirements. Paarhammer BAL-40 test
Bushfire Materials which can be used at different BAL-Levels: BAL-FZ or *Completely protected by bushfire shutter (tested to and compliant with AS1530.8.2) *Window System tested to and compliant with AS1530.8.2 Products tested and compliant: - Paarhammer Flame Zone Window NEW RELEASE - Sonnenschutz Shutters over 5mm toughened single glazed window or door, can be retro-fitted - Wildfire Blind over double glazed window Paarhammer BAL-FZ window test Intended as a guide only. Refer to Standard for full requirements. Outside after test Inside after test
Bushfire Sonnenschutz Shutters: BAL-29 Red Ironbark BAL-40 Aluminium or Steel BAL-FZ Insulated Steel - tested and approved to AS1530.8.2 available in casement, bi-fold and sliding options Sonnenschutz BAL-29 Shutter Sonnenschutz BAL-40 Shutter Sonnenschutz BAL-FZ Shutter
Bushfire First Flame Zone-Approved Windows and Doors in Australia In a technological breakthrough for Australia, Paarhammer has just releases their BAL-FZ windows and doors tested to and compliant with to AS3959-2009 1530.8.2 These products withstand temperatures exceeding 850 degrees over 30 minutes with a cooling down period of 1 hour. Radiated heat through the windows do not exceed 6kW, which is less than half of the 15kW allowed by the AS. Paarhammer Flame Zone Products do not require shutters, only stainless steel screens for opening sashes.
Energy Efficiency In Australia buildings are responsible for more greenhouse gas emission than all of the cars on Australian roads. A 5-star rated home produces 3-4 tonnes less greenhouse gas emissions per annum than a 2-star home. 6 star housing is now compulsory for new buildings and major renovations in all States and Territories (2012 in WA). 7 stars are already on the drawing board. BDAV - Building Designers of Victoria recently run a 10-star house design competition. Most energy is lost through windows and doors
Window Energy Rating System WERS operates on three levels in conveying information about products: Star ratings for heating and cooling Indicative % reduction in heating and cooling needs Thermal, solar and optical performance data Paarhammer WERS rating: HEAT COOL AWA Australian Windows Association Certification Paarhammer windows: 1500pa structural and 200pa water resistance
U-Value The lower the U-value the better the window Frames that use thermal breaks or timber or composite metal / timber design, or upvc frames, outperform standard aluminium windows. Paarhammer: from a low 1.1 U-value Air Infiltration Heat also leaves or enters a home through gaps and cracks around sashes and frames. When a window is shut - it should be almost airtight, with no leaks and drafts. In Europe buildings are pressure tested. Paarhammer: from a low 0.05 air infiltration
Glass & Glazing Images by Moen Glass There are many different types of glass products that can be installed in a double or triple glazed unit to achieve the performance you require. Double Glazing can reduce heat loss by between 40-80%. It can also reduce heat gain, with the right choice of glass, by between 20-80%. Triple glazing can give 40% better insulation than double glazing.
Sound Insulation The average single-glazed window has a sound barrier of only 23-25%. Paarhammer products have the added benefit of excellent sound insulation with a sound barrier of up to 45dB, reducing noise levels by approx. 80-90% Picture by Pilkington
Security Protect what s dear to you! Paarhammer uses multipoint locking for extra protection.
Future NEW: Lift-Slide Giants Control 400kg at the push of a button NEW: Radio Sensor Technology SIEGENIA-AUBI s radio sensor technology brings together window monitoring, smoke detection and energy saving into one system. The radio sensor technology warns you about burglary, fire, and smoke.
Right Choice The right type and amount of windows and glazing is paramount Choose high performance window products. Select window frames which reduce heat loss Consider double or triple glazing For large areas of glass choose energy efficient glass or triple glazing The right choice of windows & doors will result in Increased comfort in your home all year round Savings on energy bills due to lower usage of gas and electricity A healthier environment for you and future generations
Paarhammer Window & Door Systems Family owned Business in Ballan, Victoria, operating since 1990 Delivery Australia-wide 1300 655 920 or 03 5368 1999 www.paarhammer.com.au