YKK AP's ThermaShade® system is designed to improve comfort and lower energy consumption by decreasing solar heat gain. Designers now have a solution that can be applied to both curtain wall and storefront facades to maintain a consistent appearance across the building envelope.
Systems are available in all YKK AP standard and premium finishes.
When integrated with YKK AP's thermally broken systems, our innovative anchoring methods ensure that the thermal performances of the host systems are maintained. The ThermaShade system is the only Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM sunshade system featuring a thermal barrier within the attachment anchor. Pre-engineered solutions provide extensive flexibility for design freedom, speed of delivery, and installation.
FEATURES
Advanced Thermal
BENEFITS
Cradle to Cradle Certified (Silver)
Integral Hook Mechanism on Outriggers to Simplify Installationand Reduce Field Labor
"Industry Leading" Design Eliminates Unsightly Exposed Bolts
Over One-Hundred Pre-Engineered Solutions
24", 30" and 36" Projections
Four Standard Outrigger Designs
Eight Standard Louver Options
Five Standard Fascia Options
Standard Configurations Listed in Price Book
Standardized 90° Inside and Outside Corners on Curtain Wall
DATA
Construction Use: New / Retrofit
Thermal Method: Pour and Debridge
YKK AP — your choice for quality products To provide years of dependable use a new building must have excellence built-in from the beginning. That's why savvy architects developers construction engineers and glazers are specifying architectural aluminum entrances storefront curtain wall and fenestration systems from YKK AP. YKK AP has a long track record of enhancing the exterior envelope of all types of buildings including office buildings stadiums malls schools hospitals hotels condominiums and more. Our products ensure a safe sustainable and comfortable environment for users. For example YKK AP pioneered the introduction of ProTek ® — a unique system of products that mitigate risks associated with natural and man-made disasters. As architects builders and developers of commercial and institutional buildings employ "green" design they're turning to YKK AP for custom-crafted sustainable building products. YKK AP is a leading resource for quality materials used in buildings designed and constructed to meet LEED ® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. We have become the first entrance storefront curtain wall and window manufacturer to earn Cradle to CradleSM (C2C) certification for a product. Our company's ThermaShade ™ sunshade system was awarded C2C certification (Clear Anodized finish only). A great brand provides a great resource Founded more than a quarter-century ago the Architectural Products division of YKK is today a world leader in the manufacture of aluminum building products. YKK AP is committed to producing architectural products of the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost. To this end YKK AP has built one of the newest and most technologically advanced manufacturing facilities in the United States located in Dublin Georgia. There all manufacturing is vertically integrated to ensure control of quality delivery and cost. Our Anodized Plus ® surface treatment features an anodized finish that meets all of the requirements of AAMA 612 the latest standard for anodized finishes. Only AAMA 612 finishes provide the beauty of a standard anodized finish and the ability to resist damage from mortar alkali and other chemicals likely to come into contact with the framing system over the life of the building. Anodized Plus is available in clear dark bronze medium bronze black champagne and white finishes. In addition YKK AP offers a variety of painted finishes that are applied at our environmentally friendly ISO 14001 rated Dublin facility which meet or exceed the requirements of AAMA 2603 2604 and 2605. Quality Inspires YKK AP America's slogan "Quality Inspires" expresses our belief that quality goes far beyond the products that we ship from the plant. Quality is the driver behind every YKK AP ® product—including every action every process and every service for every YKK AP customer. And quality inspires our customers to