ALUMINIUM IS A VERY YOUNG METAL, EXTRACTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1854. COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED AS A PRECIOUS METAL FROM 1886, ITS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FOR CIVIL APPLICATIONS ONLY ACHIEVED WIDE USE IN THE 1950’S. NOW ALUMINIUM PLAYS A KEY ROLE FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NEW BUILDINGS AND THE RENOVATION OF EXISTING ONES. THANKS TO ITS PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES ALUMINIUM CONTRIBUTES TO THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE, SAFETY AND COMFORT OF NEW BUILDINGS.

ADVANTAGES

Aluminum offers numerous advantages for architectural and construction applications:

Design Flexibility : The extrusion process allows for an almost infinite range of shapes and sections, enabling designers to integrate multiple functions into a single profile.

Long Service Life : Aluminum building products are made from alloys that are weatherproof, corrosion-resistant, and immune to harmful effects, ensuring a long-lasting performance.

Fire Safety : Aluminum is non-combustible and classified as a fire-resistant construction material (European Fire Class A1). While aluminum alloys melt around 650°C, they do not release harmful gases, ensuring safety in case of fire.

No Release of Dangerous Substances : Aluminum building products are proven to pose no hazard to occupants or the environment. They have no negative impact on indoor air quality, soil, or surface and groundwater.

Optimal Security : For high-security requirements, specially designed and strengthened aluminum frames can be used. Despite the weight of glass in such applications, the lightweight nature of aluminum frames keeps the overall structure manageable and secure.

High Strength-to-Weight Ratio : Aluminum’s inherent strength allows for very narrow frames for windows and curtain walls, and its lightweight nature makes transportation and handling easier, reducing the risk of work-related injuries.

High Reflectivity : Aluminum's high reflectivity makes it an efficient material for light management, allowing for aluminum shading devices that reduce the need for air conditioning in summer, promoting energy efficiency and comfort.

SQ profiles are obtained through extrusion process, which consists of pushing a hot cylindrical bullet of aluminum through a shaped die. The extrusion process offers almost infinite range of forms and sections, allowing our designers to integrate numerous functions into one single profile.

Finishing

Powder Coating : Powder coating is a dry paint applied electrostatically to SQ profiles and then cured under heat, allowing it to flow and form a durable "skin." SQ is authorized to use the QUALICOAT quality sign for powder coatings on aluminum in architectural applications. A wide range of colors and gloss levels is available, including timber imitations and all RAL colors. The EZY technology offers a variety of finishes, such as Golden Oak, Acero, Betulla, Mogano, Verde Scuro, Wenge, Noce Fiammato, Noce Chiaro, Ciliegio Rosso, Acacia Scuro, Ciliegio Antico, Noce Reale, and Ciliegio Reale.

Maintenance : SQ aluminum profiles require minimal maintenance, only routine cleaning for aesthetic purposes. This significantly reduces costs and environmental impact over the product's lifetime, making it a highly sustainable solution.

Recycling : Aluminum scrap can be recycled repeatedly without losing any of its value or properties. In cases where aluminum is combined with other materials like steel or plastics, these are typically mechanically separated before the aluminum is melted down and reused. This makes aluminum an environmentally friendly choice, contributing to a circular economy.

Curtain walling typically consists of vertical and horizontal structural members, connected together and anchored to the supporting structure of the building. These members are infilled to form a lightweight, continuous skin that encloses space, providing all the functions of an external wall either on its own or in conjunction with the building construction. However, it does not take on any of the load-bearing responsibilities of the building structure. The curtain walling must be sufficiently rigid to resist the declared wind loads for serviceability, both positive and negative. It shall safely transfer the declared wind loads to the building's structure via the fixings designed for that purpose. Specialized Qatar ensures the highest standards of performance and durability in all curtain walling solutions.

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