Architects

Our team of field-based Project Consultants work closely with our in-house contracts design and administration team to provide architects and specifiers with expert guidance and assistance. We can advise on the application of products, implementation of Building Regulations, Australian and New Zealand Standards and other issues such as product specifications, usage, maintenance and safety. Complementary to this, our Product Support Department has an invaluable database of experience on every aspect of our product range.

We also understand that the specification process is influenced by client demands to obtain best value. We are keen to participate in site visits, design meetings and financial planning. Design stages can be formalised through written specification documents and supported by samples, literature and drawings for consultation or planning issues.

Taking this partnership approach through the whole project allows on-site monitoring of manufacturing and installation, ensuring the architect always has professional support . Drawing on our fabricator networks in Australia and New Zealand we can even provide details of specialist contractors who will quote or tender competitively for any type of contract.

Specification & Technical Assistance

The concept of a generic specification document may be a very tempting one, but in fact it may lead to an unsatisfactory outcome for both specifier and client. Our product ranges have been developed to provide bespoke solutions to a vast range of application requirements. With the ever changing regulatory burden, we prefer to offer you a personalised solution that is tailored precisely to the needs of your project rather than rely on off-the-shelf specifications.

Warranty

All products have a minimum 7 year warranty subject to Sapa’s Specifications.

Finishes

Our aluminium systems are a joy to specify, with superb detailing and innovative design elements and a wide range of colour finishes to satisfy every inspirational need. Colour can be subtle or vibrant, advancing or receding, whatever your requirements.

Sapa Building Systems can help you achieve the design effect you envisage with our wide choice of colours and finishes. You can also be confident that the colour solution will be technically fit for the purpose and conform to all the required standards.

There is of course no limit to the colour availability on our products. If you want something a bit different, such as a special bronze, or colour anodising, or perhaps you need to match an existing polyester powder colour, you can make use of our in-house finishing service.

Pricing

Every project is different. That’s why we have a fast, flexible and comprehensive tracking system that enables us to put you in touch with the right people who can give you the information you need with minimum delay. We can log which of our fabricators is dealing with an existing project or put you in touch with one of our field-based Project Consultants. These highly experienced professionals can guide you to the most effective solution to your needs from our extensive product range.

We can create anything from budget pricing on a square metre basis to a fully detailed quotation through our network of fabricators.

Acoustics

Sapa Building Systems has subjected its window and door systems to a series of acoustic tests to demonstrate how the system can minimise noise pollution at sensitive sites.

With more and more new build developments taking place on ‘brownfield’ and other ‘noisy’ sites, there has been growing concern about the potential for noise pollution to affect the buildings with specifiers becoming ever more aware of the need to provide insulation that minimises the problem for the building’s occupants.

Sound Insulation & Noise Reduction for Buildings – Code of Practice gives recommended interior noise levels for various types of room occupancy and usage: This is increasingly being used by specifiers to ensure a comfortable and safe working and living environment. Specifiers now expect data to be provided regarding the performance of the window as a whole, not just the glazing infill materials, as this issue becomes an increasingly important design criterion.