A new research project will eliminate thermal bridges, condensation and mould in our homes, significantly reducing heat loss thanks to a new generation of high insulation windows.
The project, a part…
A new research project will eliminate thermal bridges, condensation and mould in our homes, significantly reducing heat loss thanks to a new generation of high insulation windows. The project, a partnership between Fiberline Composites, which already produces high-insulation composite profiles, and the Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering departments of Denmark“s Aalborg University, will create a window frame constructed of composite that has twice the insulation efficiency of the very best frames and sills currently on the market. Our goal is to achieve a technology shift by substantially enhancing the insulation performance of window frames and sills, while at the same time creating ultra-slim, high-strength windows, doors and faades that require no maintenance, says Peter Thorning, chief innovation officer at Fiberline Composites. The very high strength and rigidity of composite relative to its weight enable the production of lightweight, attractive and elegant windows, doors and faades that provide the architect with considerable design freedom and also insulate effectively. The new technology will be made available to European manufacturers of windows, doors and faades who will be able to use it to produce windows that make it cheaper to insulate both new and existing buildings. They will also be able to create their very own design solutions, says Peter Thorning. The project will be funded by the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation (HTF), which will provide DKK 5.8 million over three years.