Measure & Quote
Franklin Aluminium will quote promptly on your job. If you’re unsure about which products to use they can advise on the best options.
Manufacture
A modern manufacturing facility follows specific guidelines and processes set by FIRST Windows and Doors owner, APL.
Installation
Franklin Aluminium can take care of installation or will work with the builder to make sure that the build-in process is done right.
Robert Brown, Managing Director
Ph 021 130 7731
Toni Clarkson, Office Manager
Chris Dickinson, Factory Team Leader
Jason Wyatt, Project Manager
Ph 021 332 881
Chris Brown, Project Manager
Ph 021 887 946
Jason Brown, Manufacturing Operations Manager
Ph 021 268 7185
Leanne Prestidge, Sales/Project Manager
Ph 021 042 9567
The staff at Franklin Aluminium have a total experience of over 200 years in the window industry
Introducing ThermalHeart+®️
Did you know 35-50% of a home’s heat is lost from its windows and doors?
Introducing ThermalHeart+®, a range of code-meeting, industry-leading, thermally efficient products designed and made right here in New Zealand for exactly how we live.
Contact us to discuss your options, or visit the website to learn more about the ThermalHeart+® range.
ThermalHeart+®️ components
The ThermalHEART® polyamide barrier insulates the frame of the window system, separating warm and cold areas. Using clean, modern lines, these frames provide high performance in extreme weather conditions. ThermalHEART® frames deliver almost double the thermal performance of standard aluminium windows and doors1
The ATS-Architectural Thermal Spacer® reduces the transfer of hot and cold temperatures. Argon gas creates an additional barrier to heat loss and improves insulation. Solux-E® is a low emissivity (Low-E) coating that reduces heat loss in winter and over-heating in summer. It protects your home's interior while providing a similar clarity to clear glass.
The Centrafix™ installation method recesses the joinery into the building wall, aligning the insulation elements - wall, window frame, glazing – to prevent cold air from circulating around the frame. This New Zealand designed innovation increases the thermal performance in your home by over 20%2 (see here for technical details).
1 Comparison figures are based on complete thermal modelling of an average house lot of Metro Series ThermalHEART® products with The AGP System® double glazing using the WEERS modelling methodology. The benchmark figures were calculated by modelling the same average house lot of products using the equivalent non-thermally broken products glazed with standard double glazing. A “standard aluminium window or door” refers to a non-thermally broken aluminium frame with standard double glazing.
2 Centrafix™ comparison figures are based on complete thermal modelling of an average house lot of products installed in 90mm timber framing. The standard installation benchmark was calculated by modelling the same house lot of comparable products using a typical E2/AS1 cavity construction installation on 90mm timber framing.
Key features of Klima® include:
- A maximum 6 energy stars under WEERS (Window Energy Efficiency Rating System) when used with high performance glazing
- State-of-the-art multi chamber design
- Seamless welded corners for extra strength
- Super thick profiles for maximum thermal insulation, high quality weather resistance, and strength in high wind zones
- Available in a standard range of windows and doors, with the exception of a bi-fold format
- Aligns with standard industry installation practices for ease of installation
- Thermal efficiency – a thermally efficient home can be cheaper to warm compared to one built to code
- Healthier Home – an affordable investment to create a healthy home that is warm, comfortable, and dry
- Noise Reduction – Klima® offers excellent levels of noise reduction
- Durability – thanks to the highly durable nature of uPVC, Klima® shows no sign of degrading or discolouring
For more information, view the Klima® brochure or visit the website here.
Powdercoating
Duralloy® +PLUS is designed for:
- Residential buildings and light commercial, less than 4 levels
- Properties greater than 10 metres from high tide level.
Offers a 15 year film and colour integrity warranty.
Protexture™ is designed for:
- Non-thermally improved joinery in residential buildings and light commercial, less than 4 levels
- Areas where high mar and scuff resistance is required
- Properties greater than 10 metres from high tide level
Offers a 15 year film and colour integrity warranty.
Anodising
Anodised finishing is a highly popular choice for architectural projects, and is a durable and colour fast technology that offers an alternative to powdercoating.
As for colours and film thicknesses, there are plenty of options: Silver, in 12 and 25 microns. Bronze in light, medium or dark, 12 and 25 microns. Black, 25 microns only. Champagne, in 25 microns only.
For properties in coastal, industrial or other corrosive environments, 25 microns is recommended, and may even be required to qualify for a warranty. (Note: the anodised coating has a 10-year warranty for 12 micron anodising, and 20 years for 25 microns.)
Note: when you are choosing your aluminium joinery colour, always assess the colour in natural light using an aluminium colour swatch. We are able to provide you with the colour swatch samples upon request.
Anodising is unavailable in Residential ThermalHEART®.
Sustainability Accreditations
Being part of the country's largest supply chain of manufacturing windows and doors, we believe we have a responsibility to improve the way we do things and reduce our environmental impact.
We're proud to supply product from APL Window Solutions, our ranges meet a number of sustainability benchmarks.
