Sustainably Superior Steel Windows & Doors from All the Details
Sustainably Superior Steel Windows & Doors from All the Details
ATD’s steel, bronze, and aluminum window and door profiles are recognized for their authentic sustainability, design flexibility, and high engineering precision, significantly outclassing look-alike options like fiberglass and painted wood in every major area, from recyclability and durability to finish quality and lifecycle environmental impact.
Sustainability and Manufacturing
· High recycled content: ATD profiles are made with 65–75% recycled material and are fully recyclable at the end of their long life, significantly reducing landfill waste compared to fiberglass or painted wood, which are rarely recyclable.
· Low-carbon processes: Production uses renewable energy and techniques that minimize the ecological footprint, achieving a lower embodied carbon than most alternatives.
· Advanced insulation: Thermally broken (TB) profiles (steel STL-W75 TB, bronze BRZ-B75 TB, and TB Aluminum Series) feature polyamide cores engineered into the unit that deliver superior energy performance, meeting advanced energy codes based on EU sustainability standards.
· VOC-free, sustainable finishes: Powder coating is standard for ATD metals, a solvent-free method with negligible VOC emissions and waste, unlike wet paints used on most fiberglass or painted wood, which release harmful chemicals and require repeated maintenance.
Design and Engineering Superiority
· Extreme customizability: ATD’s technical and engineering teams fabricate bespoke designs, from unique muntin bars (including T-shaped and triangle patterns) to oversized pivoting doors or complex operable shapes—enabling a freedom in architecture unmatched by imitation products.
· Minimal sight lines and maximum strength: The authentic metal profiles allow for the slimmest frames combined with outstanding structural support, maximizing glass area and architectural clarity in any project.
Durability and Lifecycle Benefits
· Long service life: Unlike painted products that chip, fade, or warp, or composites that degrade, ATD’s robust, powder-coated steel, bronze, and aluminum maintain integrity and need minimal environmental repair, reducing costs and hassles over decades.
· Low maintenance: The durable finishes and strong construction mean infrequent repairs and longer intervals between replacements than for painted wood or fiberglass profiles.
True Metals vs. Look-Alike Alternatives
Choosing ATD’s genuine steel, bronze, or aluminum profiles means selecting products with verified sustainable content, maximum durability, innovative insulation, and eco-responsible finisheS empower true creative freedom and long-term environmental performance. Painted wood and fiberglass, while sometimes mimicking the appearance of metal, lack these core attributes, leading to higher waste, greater maintenance, and weaker sustainability throughout their lifecycle.
