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4New System: Comar 9PiHigh Performance Framing,Windows and DoorsAfter extensive research and consultation with key supply partners,Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems unveil the new Comar 9PiHigh Performance Framing, Window and Door System.The extensive market research indicated that a thermally efficient futureproof facade system was required, with off site manufacture and valueengineering solutions that actively seek to reduce material content.Comar 9Pi high performance framing offers two options ofconstruction: ladder frame or mitre frame. 9Pi windows and 9Pi doorshang directly from the frame, reducing the need for additional outerframes, creating a truly integrated solution.Building typologies differ from refurbishment to new build, so Comar 9Pihas profile widths of 80mm or 120mm creating greater design flexibility.There are two levels of thermal performance: Standard and Pi,Enhanced Pi, creating U-values of between 1.6 to 1.0 for a typical gridsize with opening vents.Comar 9Pi has slim 65mm sight lines to ensure that architecturallydemanded aesthetics are achieved. Glazing lines are flush, maintainingconsistent lines for a sleek external facade providing straightinterfacing with walls, internal floors and partitions. Consideration isalso given for plaster lines with profiles to cater for differing situations.Comar 9Pi windows can be open-in or open-out side, top or bottom hungand a tilt and turn option offering unobtrusive top light ventilation. Comar5Pi Vertical Sliding Windows and Horizontal Windows can be integratedinto the Comar 9Pi framing.Thermal PerformanceComar 9Pi offers exceptionally low U-values. Supporting thi s thermallybroken suite is Comar’s Technical Department who offer advice toarchitects, specifiers and fabricators on U-value calculations,wind loading and integration. This service is offered on a project-byprojectbasis.GenesisTo our nationwide network of approved fabricators, Comar suppliesGenesis estimating software. Genesis is a powerful estimating tool; itprovides fast, accurate pricing from plans and tenders for the entireComar product range.Genesis includes the facility to provide section through details whichcan be exported to CAD so Comar approved fabricators can adddetail to design drawings.All approved fabricators are trained in Genesis, ensuring Comarapproved fabricators provide accurate budget pricing and tenderreturns.Research and DevelopmentComar 9Pi has been continuously developed to ensure it can be usedto complete the most demanding façade. New profiles are regularlyintroduced. If your project requires new extrusions, Comar’s TechnicalDepartment will discuss individual projects and develop new profilesto achieve the design brief.Glazing sizes have been catered for up to 62mm. This means that futurerequirements for high performing acoustic or triple glazed solutionscan be specified.

designComar 9Pi HighPerformance SystemsAll windows, doors and framing systems have three options of thermalefficiency Standard Pi, Enhanced Pi and Enhanced Pi with ThermalFoam with 65mm sight lines and with 80mm profile widths. All systemshave a heavy duty 120mm profile option for larger sizes or spans. Allsystems have options for dual colour.Comar 9Pi Framing SystemsFraming systems have two options of construction: mitre frame andladder frame. Ladder frame offers modular off-site construction,where frames can be quickly assembled together to form glazedfacades. Mitre frame offers fast modular construction for ribbonwindows, reducing the need for additional profiles.Comar 9Pi CasementWindowsOpening vents can be hung directly from Comar 9Pi framing with noneed for additional outer frames creating a value engineered solution.Comar 9Pi Casement windows can also be installed as standardwindows, composites or ribbon windows.TypesFixed, open-out side or top projected and bottom hung casementwindows.Comar 9Pi Tilt & TurnWindowsOpening vents can be hung directly from Comar 9Pi framing with noneed for additional outer frames creating a value engineered solution.Comar 9Pi Tilt & Turn windows can also be installed as standardwindows, composites or ribbon windows.TypesTilt and turn, bottom hung open-in and side hung open-in.Comar 9Pi DoorsSingle and double doors can be hung directly from Comar 9Pi framingsystems with no need for additional door stiles creating a valueengineered solution. Comar 9Pi doors can also be installed asstandard door sets.TypesSingle or double doors, open-in or open-out.

6SpecificationComar Architectural Aluminium Systems have a nationwide team ofarchitectural advisors who specialise in providing architects andspecifiers with project support, calculations and NBS specifications.The relevant NBS clauses are:• H11 Curtain Walling• L10 Windows/Rooflights/Screens• L20 Doors/Shutters/HatchesNationwide ApprovedFabricator NetworkOnce Comar 9Pi has been specified, a nationwide network ofapproved fabricators ensures the successful completion of projects.Your Comar architectural advisor can provide fabricators whospecialise in commercial, new, refurbishment or public building work.Weather PerformanceOn test, Comar 9Pi windows and doors exceeded the requirements ofBS6375 Part 1 and PAS 232400PaSpecial Resistance to wind load600PaWater tightness600PaAir tightnessSecuritySecurity is assured with Comar 9Pi. The system on test has exceededthe standards:Comar 9Pi Casement Tilt & Turn BS7950Comar 9Pi Door PAS 24CalculationCalculations, such as wind-loading, U-values, size and weight limitationsfor projects, can be obtained from Comar’s Technical Department.FinishesComar 9Pi finishes are available in all RAL, Syntha Pulvin, andBS colours. Aluminium profiles are finished to the followingspecifications: silver, bronze and black anodising AA 25 toBS EN 12373-1 : 2001 or BS 3987. Liquid organic coating toBS 4842 : 1984. Polyester powder coating to BS 6496 : 1984.Size and Weight Limitations:Comar 9Pi High Performance Windows, Doors and FramingComar 9Pi WindowsMaximumWidthMaximumHeightWeightTilt & Turn 1700mm 2400mm 115kgBottom Hung Open-in 1740mm 2400mm 115kgSide Hung Open-in 1700mm 2400mm 115kgTop Projected - 2500mm 115kgSide Projected 1000mm - 40kgComar 9Pi DoorsSingle DoorOpen-in or outDouble DoorsOpen-in or outMaximumWidthMaximumHeightWeight1100mm 2400mm 90kg2200mm 2400mm 180kg

U-Values: Comar 9Pi High Performance Windows,Doors and FramingComar 9Pi DoorsSingle Door Open-inSingle Door Open-outDouble Door Open-inDouble Door Open-outSize1000mm x 2100mm1000mm x 2100mm1900mm x 2100mm1900mm x 2100mmGlass CentrePane U-valueU doorStandard PiU doorEnhanced Pi withThermal Foam1.1 1.81 1.490.7 1.56 1.241.1 1.82 1.50.7 1.58 1.251.1 1.83 1.50.7 1.58 1.241.1 1.79 1.520.7 1.53 1.26Comar 9PiCasement WindowsFixed LightFixed LightCen Sized WindowSide, Bottom or Top HungCen Size WindowSize1200mm x 1200mm1200mm x 1200mm1230mm x 1480mm1230mm x 1480mmGlass CentrePane U-valueU windowStandard PiU windowEnhanced Pi withThermal Foam1.1 1.5 1.390.7 1.16 1.061.1 1.46 1.360.7 1.12 1.021.1 1.82 1.680.7 1.54 1.41.1 1.75 1.630.7 1.46 1.34Comar 9PiTilt Turn WindowsTilt TurnCen Sized WindowSize1200mm x 1200mm1230mm x 1480mmGlass CentrePane U-valueU windowStandard PiU windowEnhanced Pi withThermal Foam1.1 1.73 1.530.7 1.45 1.251.1 1.67 1.490.7 1.38 1.2Comar 9Pi HighPerformance FramingMitre FrameLadder FrameSize3000mm x 3000mm(1000mm Centres)3000mm x 3000mm(1000mm Centres)Glass CentrePane U-valueU screenStandard PiU screenEnhanced Pi withThermal Foam1.1 1.47 1.390.7 1.13 1.051.1 1.55 1.420.7 1.23 1.1

8Ladder Frame - Size LimitationsDeflection Limits -UP TO 3m L/200 OVER 3m SPAN (L/300) +5 - Double GlazedDIRECTION OF LOADING60006000MULLION UNSUPPORTED LENGTH (mm)50004000300060080010001200MULLION UNSUPPORTED LENGTH (mm)50004000300060080010001200200020000 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 30000 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000MULLION SPACING (mm)MULLION SPACING (mm)Mitre Frame - Size LimitationsDeflection Limits -UP TO 3m L/200 OVER 3m SPAN (L/300) +5 - Double Glazed60005000MULLION UNSUPPORTED LENGTH (mm)500040003000200060080010001200MULLION UNSUPPORTED LENGTH (mm)5000300020001000600800100012000 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 30000 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000MULLION SPACING (mm)MULLION SPACING (mm)

performHardware, Glazing& GasketsHardwareComar 9Pi utilises a range of hardware such as handles, locks,friction stays and restrictors. All Comar window systems utilisehardware selected from standard catalogue items for Euro-groovefitting.GlazingGenerally, all glazing shall comply with the requirements of BS 6375and BS 6262: 1982, British Standard Code of practice for Glazing inBuildings.GasketsGlazing materials are high performance pre-formed non-structuralgaskets complying with the requirements of BS 4255, Part 2.MaterialsExtruded aluminium profiles are of aluminium alloy 6063 T5, T6 to BSEN 12020 and BS EN 755-1 : 1997. Comar 9Pi has a thermal barrier34mm polyamide strip.Glazing beads and gaskets allow for an exceptional range of glazingthickness from 17mm to 62mm, dependent on the system specified(see below). For commercial applications, glazing beads are fittedinternally. Drainage of glazing and opening lights is an importantaspect of design. Profiles have drainage slots in the glazed recessand rebated areas to ensure ventilation and drainage of the rebatesas well as providing a water barrier.Where specified, hermetically sealed double glazed units shallcomply with the requirement of BS 5713 : 1979. The specification ofhermetically sealed double glazed units shall be as stated in theworks section.Comar 9Pi Minimum Glazing Maximum GlazingLadder Frame 17mm 62mmMitre Frame 17mm 62mmCasement 17mm 62mmTilt/Turn 17mm 62mmDoor 17mm 62mm

10Comar 9Pi Ladder FrameGeneral arrangement showing Ladder Frame typical assembly details. Off site manufacture into ladder frame modules ready for transport andfast track assembly on site.

Comar 9Pi Ladder FrameGeneral arrangement showing Comar 9Pi Ladder Frame mullion detail.General arrangement showing Comar 9Pi Ladder Frametransom detail.General arrangement showing Comar 9Pi Ladder Frame integrated with Comar 9Pi Tilt & Turn Windows and Comar 9Pi Doors.

12Comar 9Pi Mitre FrameGeneral arrangement showing Comar 9Pi Mitre Frame couplingdetails with high span option for larger sizes.General arrangement jamb detail showing Comar 9Pi Mitre Framefixing to the structure.General arrangement showing integrated Comar 9Pi Casementopening vent.General arrangement showing integrated Comar 9Pi Tilt & Turnopening vent.

14Comar 9Pi High Performance Rebated DoorGeneral arrangement showing Comar 9Pi Door open-in threshold withsubsill detail.General arrangement showing Comar 9Pi Rebated Door open-injamb detail.General arrangement showing Comar 9Pi Door open-out with integrated side light.

SustainabilityToday's world calls for us all to be more conscious of our environment.In 1998 the world recognized this by signing the Kyoto Agreement. TheKyoto Agreement directly affected the construction industry bydemanding that buildings become more thermally efficient. With thesedemands longevity, thermal efficiency, sustainability and recyclabilityare now critical factors in construction.Why Aluminium…Aluminium provides a unique solution for today’s construction needs.Aluminium is light, strong, durable and flexible which providestremendous potential for achieving even the most demanding designbrief. Two-thirds of the energy required to extract aluminium issupplied by environmentally friendly, hydroelectric power.Couple this with the recyclability of aluminium and aluminium is theideal choice for windows, doors and facades.LongevityUnlike some alternative building materials, aluminium offers an almostunlimited life expectancy. A notable example of this is the Statue ofEros in London’s Piccadilly Circus, which has only just been cleanedand renovated, and The Empire State Building, the latter being thefirst building to use anodised aluminium. Aluminium does not age likeother organic materials and needs no protection from ultra-violetlight. Aluminium can be polyester powder coated or anodised to avariety of colours, which enhances the material’s natural durability.Comar’s powder coater’s guarantee their finishes for 25 years andanodiser’s for 30 years.Sustainability…The recycling process now produces high quality aluminium, which isvery cost effective and can be carried out on an indefinite number ofoccasions without impairing the quality in any way. It is a very durablematerial and has very low maintenance requirements, thereforereducing the whole life cost. It is long lasting and can withstand theravages of the most extreme conditions. Aluminium is an excellentmaterial to use in marine and coastal environments, as the effect ofsodium chloride is minimal.Sustainability concerns are alleviated by the knowledge that wehave at least 300 years of known reserves of the raw material,Bauxite, and this does not allow for the fact that 70% of all aluminiumused is recycled at the end of its product life.Thus with ever increasing proportion of re-cycled materialin use, aluminium can be accurately described as the ultimatesustainable material.Recycling Check List“The recyclability of aluminium – one of its uniqueproperties along with strength, durability and corrosionresistance – has led to its increased use in constructionover recent years. Used aluminium is valuable and iseasily and endlessly recycled without quality loss.The material is very rarely ‘lost’ entirely because of this.”Important issues to note are:• The quality of aluminium is not impaired by endlessly recycling• Re-smelting aluminium saves up to 95% of the energy needed toproduce the primary product• It is the most cost effective material to recycle• The overall market for used aluminium is steadily growing, so themore aluminium there is in a product, the more chance it has ofbeing re-cycled• The recycling rate of used aluminium products in building is over80% (over 95% in transportation and 30% in packaging)• 3% of the 1.9 million tonnes of aluminium used in Europe in 1997came from recyclingSource: Council for Aluminium Building & The European Aluminium Association.

StandardsBS EN ISO 14001: Comar is an ISO 14001 registered firm, certificate number: EMS 555373BS EN ISO 9001:BS-EN 755:BS EN 485:BS-EN515:BS 4255 Part-1:Comar is an ISO 9001:2008 registered firm, certificate number: BSi FM553615Aluminium alloy extrusionAluminium alloy sheetAluminium and aluminium alloys – Wrought products temper designationsGasketsBS-EN573-3: Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Chemical composition – Wrought products – part 3BS-EN755-2:BS-EN755-9:BS-EN12020-1:BS-EN12020-2:BS 4873:BS6375 Part 1:BS368:BS 5713:BS6262:BS6496:BS1615:BS3987:BS6399 Part 2:C.W.C.T.Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Extruded profiles – part 2: Mechanical properties.Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Extruded profiles – part 9: Profile tolerances.Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Extruded precision profiles – part1: inspectionand deliveryAluminium and aluminium alloys – Extruded precision profiles – part 2: tolerances ondimension and form.Specification for aluminium alloy windows.Classification for weather tightness.Method of testing windowsHermetically sealed flat double glazed unitsCode of practice for glazing of buildingsSpecification for powder organic coatings to aluminium alloys for externalarchitectural purposesMethod of specifying anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloySpecification for anodic oxide coatings for external architectural purposesCode of practice for wind loadsCentre for Window & Cladding TechnologyTechnical Back-UpAn experienced Sales Team covers the UK whilst the Technical Departmentoffers an unsurpassed design and installation advice service to designers,specifiers and fabricators. Simply call: +44 (0)20 8685 9685For More InformationTo find out more about this or any other Comar Architectural Aluminium System,or to obtain your personal copies of the Comar Technical Manuals,call: +44 (0)20 8685 9685 or fax on: +44 (0)20 8646 5096The Parkside Group LtdUnit 5, The Willow Centre17 Willow Lane, MitchamSurrey CR4 4NXTel: +44 (0)20 8685 9685Fax: +44 (0)20 8646 5096Email: sales@parksidegroup.co.ukWeb: www.comar-alu.co.uk06/12