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Lidco’s extensive and innovative range of window, door and commercial framing systems for the residential and commercial markets includes sliding windows, awning/casement windows, double hung windows, sliding/stacking doors, bifold doors, and commercial shopfronts and curtain walls.

All these products have been specifically designed by Australians for Australian conditions. From a small residential dwelling to multi-storey building there is a Lidco system to suit.

Lidco Product Range DuoTherm Sliding/Stacking Door DuoTherm Sliding/Stacking Window DuoTherm Awning/Casement Window DuoBloc Acoustic Sliding Door Thermaview Sliding Window Thermaview Awning/Casement Window Thermaview Double Hung Window Alto Sliding/Stacking Door Klimat Lanai Louvre Lifestyle Bifold Door Lifestyle Sliding Window Lifestyle Awning/Casement Window Lifestyle Double Hung Window Lifestyle Sliding/Stacking Door Lifestyle Hinged Door Architectural Sliding Window Pinnacle Sliding/Stacking Door Emporia Bead Glazed Door Pinnacle Bifold Door Pinnacle Sliding Window Pinnacle Double Hung Window Pinnacle Narrow Sash Sliding Window Alto Sliding/Stacking Door Emporia Pocket Glazed Door Emporia Centre Glazed Emporia Face Glazed Emporia Face Glazed Emporia External Cap Premier Range Designer Range Contemporary Range Architectural Windows and Doors Commercial Windows and Doors Commercial Framing

Building-in DetailsThis section has been prepared in order to assist architects, designers and builders to understand the basic principles of aluminium framing installation.

Download Residential Building-in Details in PDF format.

Download Commercial Building-in Details in PDF format.

Download Flashing in PDF format.

Protective CoatingsThe two finishes for extruded aluminium commonly available in Australia are powdercoating or anodising. The Finish Features and Comparison table lists the comparisons.

For more information download the Protective Coatings document in PDF format.

Glazing

For more information download the Glazing Methods document in PDF format.

In general there are four glazing methods used in fixing glass to an aluminium framing system. The exact glazing pocket geometry and recommended glazing system for each Lidco system is available online at the Lidco web site.

Note: the glazing methods described are for vertical glazing only.

The four main methods for fixing glass are:

  • Pocket Glazing
  • Rebate and Snap-on Bead
  • Front Glazed Plant-on External Cap
  • Wrap-around Channel Gasket

Awning windows

For more information download the Glass Selection document in PDF format.

There are a number of factors that need to be considered when selecting glass. In general AS1288–2006 is the governing Australian standard for selecting glass and is referred to in the BCA 2006. It is highly recommended that AS1288–2006 be carefully read. Also, energy ratings and acoustic insulation increasingly have an impact on glass selection, as do aesthetic considerations such as colour and appearance. Some of the factors include:

  • Human Impact (AS1288–2006)
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Sound reduction
  • Solar transmission and absorption
  • UV resistance
  • Colour and appearance
  • Visible light transmission
  • Security
  1. Wind Loads for Housing
  2. Commercial Building-in Details
  3. Commercial WERS Energy Ratings
  4. WERS Window Energy Rating Scheme

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