Optimize Material Selection
Use energy-efficient glass: Replace with Low-E coated glass or double/triple glazing filled with argon gas. This type of glass can significantly reduce the U-value and improve thermal insulation. At the same time, optimize the visible light transmittance (VLT) and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) according to the building’s orientation and climate conditions.
Choose insulated window frame materials: Traditional aluminum frames have high thermal conductivity. Consider using thermally broken aluminum or uPVC frames, which have lower thermal conductivity and can effectively block heat transfer. For timber frames, check their sealing and durability, and replace or enhance the sealing as necessary.
Adopt high-strength and eco-friendly materials: For structural parts such as door and window frames, using steel or steel–aluminum composite materials can enhance wind and seismic resistance. Select recyclable and low-VOC materials to reduce environmental impact. High-strength eco-friendly materials also allow doors and windows to be recycled and reused after long-term use.
- Improve Manufacturing Processes
Introduce automated production lines: Automated lines can increase production efficiency, reduce human error in product quality, lower labor costs, and achieve faster, more precise manufacturing while improving consistency and quality.
Optimize corner jointing and glass installation: Use injected adhesive corner connectors for joints, and install glass with dual butyl sealants plus silicone structural sealants to ensure structural strength and airtightness.
Establish quality control and testing systems: Implement strict inspection procedures and advanced testing equipment, such as thermal imaging for detecting thermal bridges and blower door tests for overall airtightness, to quickly identify and correct manufacturing issues, improving pass rates and quality.
- Strengthen Structural Design
Optimize installation points: Apply the “equal pressure cavity” drainage principle by setting a 10 mm expansion gap between the window frame and the wall, and using pre-compressed sealing tapes to improve water and air tightness.
Upgrade hardware systems: Use multi-point locking systems with no fewer than six lock points, along with concealed hinge designs, to ensure tight closure and enhance security and sealing.
- Enhance Energy Efficiency and Environmental Performance
Meet energy efficiency standards: Australia’s WERS energy rating requires doors and windows to pass insulation, thermal, and condensation resistance tests. Improve thermal break design and use Low-E glass to raise WERS ratings, meeting the needs of new residential markets.
Reduce carbon emissions: Calculate life-cycle carbon emissions per ISO 14067, adopt photovoltaic power generation and wastewater recycling in production, and conduct ISO 14064 carbon verification to reduce emissions during manufacturing.
- Integrate Smart Technologies
Add smart functions: With the growing popularity of smart homes, future window and door systems can incorporate automatic sensors, remote control, and energy management functions to improve user experience and energy savings.
Ensure technical compliance: AS 2047 may introduce specific requirements for the safety, reliability, and compatibility of smart systems. Door and window companies must follow these regulations to ensure stable performance in real-world applications.