Clever combination of plastic sills and aluminum frame scores on all fronts

Revolutionary product within the aluminum industry

In edition 4-2023 of Profile, on pages 16 and 17, the spotlights were full on IsoStone, BUVA's first fiberglass-reinforced plastic sill that can be perfectly integrated with atom13's aluminum window frames. The novelty, in combination with the Deurn-based company's aluminum products, is proving very popular within both the business and private markets. Because of the exceptional ease of assembly, the solidity and the aesthetic character. But also thanks to its durability, excellent insulating properties and wheelchair and walker friendliness.

The recently created joining of forces between atoom13, BUVA and Aluprof has produced a downright world first. "The jointly developed sill, together with our aluminum frame profiles, has not only resulted in a durable, rock-solid and beautiful-looking end result," said Tom Louwers, general manager of atoom13 and sister company PaSCAL windows and doors, producer and supplier of a diverse package of aluminum frames, windows, doors, lift-slide doors and curtain walls, respectively. 

"The combination also allows contractors to work a lot more efficiently during the construction of prefabricated and traditional homes and utility buildings. After all, you only need one craftsman for installation instead of two. In addition, it is no longer necessary to buy a stone sill. That too provides nice cost savings." But that's not all. The collaboration has also led to, among other things, high-quality seals that provide better insulation values for the façade element, says account manager Ferry van der Sloot on behalf of BUVA. "There is no cold bridge between the pavement outside and the floor inside. At the same time, condensation on the inside of the sill is definitely a thing of the past."

Maintenance-free

The advantages mentioned by Louwers and Van der Sloot are being utilized by more and more building operators and managers. And private customers are also increasingly recognizing and embracing the plus points of the collectively developed match of sill and aluminum profile. Like Hans and Petra van den Akker, who recently moved into their new single-story home in Deurne. "We wanted a maintenance-free, durable and future-proof house," Hans van den Akker explains the starting point. "Then, as far as window frames are concerned, you quickly end up with aluminum. Because we knew that atoom13 produces the window frames in its own factory and PaSCAL offers a wide and varied assortment, we walked in during our orientation phase. Based on what the architect had prescribed for us, we ended up with a frame type that we used for all the windows and doors in our new home. This combined the door profiles with the IsoStone sill. This led to a uniform, super-tight and perfect end result. In terms of durability, appearance and insulation value."

Meanwhile, the couple is living in the brand-new accommodation on the southeast side of Deurne. Looking back, Van den Akker shows his satisfaction with the advisory skill, expertise and approach of atoom13 and PaSCAL. "We were helped by both companies from beginning to end in a professional and committed way. Without losing sight of the details. This has brought us the ultimate customized solution."

Optimize your construction process and save costs with IsoStone sill and aluminum window frames. Enjoy more efficient work, better insulation and a condensation-free finish. Contact us today for more information and discover how this innovative solution can take your project to the next level. Contact one of our consultants at www.atoom13.nl or call 0493-319702.