PRODUCTS
EPAL 18000 Ultra K
CLIENT
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
TIMELINE
12 MONTHS
PHILOSOPHY
MODERN DESIGN
YEAR
2010
Construction of aluminum frames for Cambridge Commons University Housing in Milwaukee, USA.
The climate in Milwaukee, USA can be characterized as humid continental with considerable variations as regards temperatures and rainfall. The hottest month is considered to be July, while the coldest is January. In addition, the level and type of rainfall varies throughout the year; this is attributed to the presence of Lake Michigan in the area. Specifically, snowfall is observed from the end of November until the beginning of March, with an average snowfall of 133 cm. It is also worth noting that the tornado season begins in May and ends in June.
In this specific region, EPAL has been selected by the University of Wisconsin to construct and install aluminum frames in Cambridge Commons (University Housing). The range selected to cover students’ needs while also responding to the weather with high levels of functionality is EPAL 18000 Ultra K. The advantages offered by this specific range are:
- Particularly high thermal insulation with Uw = 0.87 W/m2K.
- Superior sound insulation with Rw = 38 dB
- High resistance to mechanical stress during use and very good functionality.
- Modern aesthetics with a wide range of colors as well as the high quality of the Classic Bronze D2000 electrostatic powder coating by Akzo Nobel.
- Superior watertightness, airtightness and air permeability.
- Ultimate sense of security, thanks to the use of superior Roto NT Designo mechanisms by the German company ROTO Frank.
