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Are aluminium windows in steel frames problematic?

Jack Holloway
9 years ago
Lovely house! I have been searching for info on aluminium windows attached directly to steel frames, but find very little. Other than construction tolerances and thermal transfer by the frame, do you find it a problematic approach? May thanks!
Port Ludlow House · More Info

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  • PRO
    FINNE Architects
    9 years ago
    Thanks for your question about our Port Ludlow house. The structural steel frame was rigorously isolated from the aluminum window frames, since galvanic corrosion can occur when steel is in direct contact with aluminum.
    Jack Holloway thanked FINNE Architects
  • Jack Holloway
    Original Author
    9 years ago
    Thank you so much for this very important information. I'm sure I would have got it in due course, but it is very helpful at this early stage!
  • PRO
    Astor Windows and Doors
    9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago
    jackholloway. We also installed all of the exterior windows and doors to steel substrate. We used bituminous paint to isolate the two dissimilar metals. You can check our project at http://www.houzz.com/projects/827629/tin-box-by-holly-zickler-and-david-rifkind
    Jack Holloway thanked Astor Windows and Doors
  • Jack Holloway
    Original Author
    9 years ago
    Thank you, Astor! This is very valuable.
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