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Overview:
Magnetite® is a
retro-fit secondary glazing system that converts any single glazed window or
door into a double glazed providing all the benefits of traditional
double-glazing at a more competitive price and without the hassles of window
replacement. Complementary to this is tinting of the primary glazing surface,
which is a separate product and is applied only if the window is not well
shaded during the summer months. Tinting assists the Magnetite system in
reducing heat gain and glare caused by the strong Australian sun, while also
enhancing privacy as well as security.
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Benefits:
· Reduces unwanted noise by up to
70% – relieves
stress and allows rest.
· Reduces heat transfer by up to 60%
– feels warmer
in winter and cooler in summer.
· Cuts energy bills – saves money in the long run.
· Eliminates draughts – increases level of personal
comfort.
· Controls condensation – ensures less window damage and
need for cleaning.
· Reduces penetration of UV rays by
up to 95% – protects
from fading.
· Reduces glare and boosts window
security – offers
more privacy and safety.
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Features:
· Mounted on the inside of existing
window / door –
perfect for heritage, high rise or strata.
· Unobtrusive with various colours
available –
made to suit any décor.
· Effortless removal of panels – provides easy access to
original window for air or cleaning.
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Installation:
Magnetite is installed on the
inside of any existing window or door. The system comprises of a framework that
can be made to follow the look and décor of the original window as well as secondary
glazing made from optical grade acrylic panels. The panels are attached to the
framework by magnetic attraction, hence the name ‘Magnetite’. The magnetic seal
between the panels and the framework prevents air leaks, which often occur in
single glazed windows and are responsible for draughts and transition of noise.
This design ensures that panels can be of any size up to 4 m2 as
well as shape. The panels are removable and in an advanced version of the
system can be made to slide on a rail. Utilizing optical grade acrylic, as
opposed to glass, improves the thermal insulation properties of the secondary
window by five times. This material is also light and durable assuring effortless
handling. Furthermore, as a result of its optical grade qualities it has
transparency equal to that of glass, protects from UV rays and does not fade or
craze over time. Moreover, the system’s versatility accommodates different
thicknesses of this glazing material, ensuring performance as well as cost
effectiveness. The two glazing surfaces act as a physical barrier for heat and
noise transfers with the air between them as the insulating buffer. Tinting the
primary glazing surface assists Magnetite in combating heat gain in summer, by
significantly reducing radiant heat, as opposed to the conductive heat that Magnetite
fights against.
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Tests:
The system was tested by National
Acoustic Laboratory for noise reduction and is rated on a Window Energy Rating
Scheme by the Australian Window Association. The tests have shown that noise
nuisance is decreased on average by an additional 15 dB through the audible
frequencies, which converts to up to 70% reduction in noise intensity -
noticeably reducing stress whilst rising personal comfort. The system has
received a rating of four stars for keeping heat out in summer with tinting or shading and four and
a half stars for keeping heat inside during winter. The maximum
achievable result is five stars. These values convert to up to 60% increase in
thermal efficiency and surpass the current five star energy building
requirement for windows - noticeably cutting energy bills and controlling
temperatures.
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Warranty:
Magnetite Adelaide provides a
fully tested, high quality product at an affordable price. To back this up the company
grants a seven-year warranty for the installed system. Additionally, we focus
on treating every customer individually ensuring that any advice we give
provides you with the sought after benefits at a minimum cost. Our technicians
go through thorough training to do the job right every time. You will find them
polite and they will clean up before they leave. To make our offer credible we
also present numerous references from previous satisfied customers as well as
pictures of windows from previous installations.
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Pricing:
The standard pricing of the
Magnetite Secondary Glazing System ranges from $350 to $450 per square meter
fully supplied and installed. The type and size as well as features of a window
or door including number of panes and nature of the casement affect the price. The
bigger the glazing area and the fewer number of panes the price will generally be
lower while small or multi paned windows will have a higher price per square
meter. As a guide, the cost of insulating for thermal efficiency and noise
reduction concentrated at medium to high frequencies (general traffic, dogs,
people, air conditioners and most music) will be around $350 to $400 per square
meter. If low frequency or extreme intensity noise is a concern (close
proximity of trucks, buses, goods trains or very loud beat music) then we use
thicker grades of the optical grade acrylic and price will be around $400 to $450
per square meter. On the other hand, tinting averages to around $90 per square
meter applied onto glass. For bigger jobs where efficiency is gained through
scale we also apply volume discounts or provide an interest free payment option.
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