Gold Coast Double-Glazed Folding Doors
A premium waterfront villa installation featuring AA25 marine anodized folding door joinery with integrated thermal breaks and high acoustic sound attenuation.
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Structural connection detail
Profile assembly detail
The Engineering Challenge
A luxury waterfront villa on the Gold Coast required a massive 5.0m wide folding glass door opening to connect the living room and pool deck. The coastal environment exposes the home to heavy marine salt spray and strong sea breezes. The joinery had to resist corrosion while satisfying thermal performance requirements (low U-values) under the NCC.
TS Aluminium Custom Solution
We fabricated a 5-panel folding door suite utilizing 6063-T6 architectural frames with crimped structural polyamide thermal break barriers. The thermal breaks stop heat conduction through the metal, reducing cooling load. All profiles were treated with a premium AA25 clear marine-grade anodized finish (25-micron thickness) to protect against salt corrosion.
Top-Hung Bearings & Glazing Details
To support the heavy double-glazed glass panels (total weight exceeding 320 kg), we engineered a top-hung roller track system utilizing sealed stainless steel bearings. The glazing pockets accommodate asymmetric double glazing (6mm Low-E outer - 12mm Argon cavity - 4mm inner) to deliver an acoustic sound attenuation rating of Rw 41 dB.
| Performance Parameter | Target Rating Value |
|---|---|
| Structural Deflection Pressure | 3,000 Pa (AS 2047 compliant) |
| Water Ingress Resistance | 450 Pa watertight limit |
| Overall Frame U-Value | 1.85 W/m²·K |
| Acoustic Rw Rating | Rw 41 dB sound attenuation |
Project Metadata
- Location: Gold Coast, QLD
- Alloy Grade: 6063-T6
- Standards Met: AS/NZS 1170.2, AS 1866
- Fabrication: 100% In-House (QLD)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the quality of our Project 3 system verified?
All our Project 3 components undergo strict Vickers hardness indentation testing and dimensional tolerance checks in compliance with AS/NZS 1866:1997 standards.
What warranties apply to our Project 3 range?
We provide a 10-year structural warranty on all architectural profiles in the Project 3 range, backed by Dulux accredited powder coat finishes.
Are CAD drawings available for Project 3?
Yes, we provide 3D models (STEP format) and 2D CAD layouts (DWG/DXF) to support builders and designers during the project planning stage.
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Detailed Case Study Technical Report & Site Performance Log
Every structural installation managed by TS Aluminium is supported with full project documentation. A primary challenge in Queensland is designing connection points capable of resisting high uplift forces during summer storms. During our design phase, we evaluate localized wind shear variables and terrain categories (Category 2: open terrain with few obstructions, to Category 3: suburban areas). Ground anchors are engineered to match site soil conditions, which are classified from Class S (stable clay) to Class H (highly reactive clay) based on geotech reports.
For concrete footing anchorage, our teams core-drill vertical holes into concrete slabs to receive post bases, or install structural steel baseplates. Baseplates are secured using M12 high-tensile chemically anchored studs embedded at least 110mm into 32 MPa concrete. Fastener connections are tightened using calibrated torque wrenches to target torque limits (e.g., M12 Grade 8.8 bolts tightened to 85 Nm), preventing thread strip issues under load cycles.
Once the structural assembly is complete, we perform deflection checks on vertical posts and horizontal rafters using dial gauges, verifying that structural deflection matches our design limits under dead loads. Water penetration tests are conducted on window suites and louver gutters to ensure EPDM compression seals form a watertight barrier, protecting the building envelope against wind-driven rain ingress.