Company information
NK Windows Brochure (8 pages) - company and solutions overview
NK Windows Company Video - 4 mins
Aluplast Brochure - our German uPVC manufacturer and supplier overview including detail on special formulation for high UV areas of the world (see pages 12 & 13)
Benefits of uPVC
Health Benefits (2 pages) - health benefits of PVC window and door systems
Security Benefits (2 pages) - security benefits of PVC window and door systems
Noise Insulation (2 pages) - PVC frames provide exceptional noise insulation
Environmental (8 pages) - environmental aspects of PVC windows including comparison with aluminium and wood
Thermal Performance of uPVC Frames (2 pages) - how do they compare to wooden and aluminium window frames?
Understanding and Managing Condensation (3 pages)
Energy efficient design
Superhome has just launched New Zealand’s very first Health Home Design Guide, aiming to change the way we look at building homes https://www.superhome.co.nz/guide/
Passive House in Plain English - lots of useful information for those considering building (not necessarily a passive house) or renovating - NZ-based Architect and Passive House Designer Elrond Burrell
How to Upgrade Your Thermal Envelope Above the NZ Building Code - 30min audio podcast presented by Home Style Green
10 Homestar Rating (2 pages) - Homestar rating system including costs
Homestar Continuum Diagram (1 page) - how comfortable do you want to be?
SuperHome Movement - web page
Selecting the right product for you
Why Tilt & Turn? (2 pages) -features and benefits of T&T window and door systems
Glass Selection Help (4 pages) - if you know what you want to achieve or understand the options, this document will help you select the right glass
Window & Door Design Guide (17 pages) - what is possible with uPVC?
Opening and Configuration Animation Gallery - animated demonstrations of opening types and configurations
Low E and Argon Explained (2 pages) - how can I use glass to make my home warmer?
Care and maintenance
Maintenance Instructions (2 pages) - including cleaning and care instructions for frames, glass, gaskets, opening and locking hardware
Keys (1 page) - replacement keys
Glazing Instructions (2 pages) - DIY removing and installing the internal glazing unit (for builders)
Tilt & Turn Adjustment Instructions (1 page) - DIY adjustment
Ventilation (2 pages) - important guidelines for tightly sealed houses
Corrosion Protection (2 pages) - corrosion resistance hardware for marine and other environments