SUNFLEX timber & timber with external aluminium cladding folding
door systems
The Sunflex timber systems are strengthened and stabilised
by a process of lamination. This is where the timber has been separated into three
solid timber sections, these are bonded back together with opposing grains, achieving
greater durability and is less susceptible to movement. The resulting strength
of this process combined with the fibrous make up of timber ensures minimal framework
and a lifetime of continued usage and reliability, in addition to the timbers
superior thermal qualities.
All timber is sourced from sustainable forests;
the standard timbers are Meranti (hardwood) and Nordic pine (knot free-softwood),
while other timbers such as solid oak or mahogany are available by special request.
Systems at a glance
| Model | Description
| | Timber |
Domestic internal or external and commercial application |
| SF65/68 |
| | Timber
with external aluminium cladding | External domestic
or commercial use | SF80
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| System | SF65/SF68 | SF80 |
| Profile construction |
Laminated timber | Laminated timber (Internal)
Aluminium cladding (External) | |
Frames thickness | 65mm/68mm | 65mm
(Timber)
15mm (Aluminium) | |
Max panel height | 2800mm |
2800mm | | Max panel width |
1100mm | 1000mm | |
Top/Bottom running | Yes/Yes |
No/Yes | | Severe weather rating
to DIN 18055 | Category C |
Category C | Glazing thickness
Standard/Maximum | 4-28mm/32mm |
24mm/28mm | | Complimentary doors
& windows | Yes | No |
Appearance
The natural character of wood is perfectly
preserved by using Sikkens micro-porous
water based wood stains (i.e. they contain
no harmful solvents) in a variety of stain
colours. Or alternatively the timber can
be paint finished to any RAL colour (over
201 RAL colours available) or different
colours or wood stain to the inside and
outside. As standard, Sunflex timber door
systems are fully finished, which consists
of one basecoat and two topcoats; other
finishes are available upon request. Each
section is individually dip treated, ensuring
equal coverage over all surfaces, protecting
the timber against rotting and water penetration.
The pigmentation in the treatment protects
the timber against ultra violet rays and
discoloration. All handles are specially
designed to complement the door system;
standard colours are Brown RAL 8077, White
RAL 9016 or Aluminium RAL 9006. Gasket colour
available in Brown, Black or White, with
hinges mounted within seal sightline available
in brown or white.
The SF80, with its external aluminium cladding
is available finished to any stocked RAL
colour (over 201 RAL colours available)
in addition you can specify the level of
paint finish. All handles and hinges are
specially designed to complement the door
system with external colours in Black or
White and internal colours in Brown or White,
gaskets available in black only. A Marine
environment finish, that is required to
all systems within 5000m of a shoreline
or chemical swimming pool environment is
also available.
Laminated Timber
Solid timber doors fitted with standard
folding door hardware which has not been
precision engineered and laminated in this
way, will potentially experience severe
problems. Temperature and climate changes
over a period of time cause them to expand
and stick or shrink and leak.
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