1. Tony Miller National Sales Manager - Fletcher Window & Door Systems
Thanks Pam and good morning Ladies and Gentlemen.
I want to thank you for the invitation to attend your forum today , and for the opportunity to introduce you to our latest window system innovation Smartfit®.
National Sales Manager - Fletcher Window & Door Systems
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2. +Our Rylock brand came out of California in 1954.
Just a quick overview of who we are – We are part of the Fletcher Building group of companies
We supply our nationwide network of 68 franchisees through our established brand network:
+Our Rylock brand came out of California in 1954.
Our Fisher brand dates back to the 60’s and the Nebulite and Vistalite brands started in the early 70’s.
Our Oakley commercial brand is long standing and well known in the commercial field.
Alti is a premium brand, well liked because of its lovely mix of timber and aluminium
Dualglaze is a relatively new brand, where we retrofit older windows with double glazing
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3. Innovation from the beginning
We are the owners of the “Ranchslider” trademark, a term that has become common when people talk about sliding doors .
Here is an ad from the 1960,s promoting the Ranchslider.
The Ranchslider was a great innovation for its time and some of you may still have one in your house or batch today.
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4. Smartfit® Future proofing windows and doors.
Future proofing windows and doors has a lot of
meanings and can be connected to;
Building better cities and communities
Improved productivity
Improving the Performance of existing buildings
Improving the performance of materials
Meeting New Zealanders housing needs for the future
Windows come across all of these headings and I believe play a major role in delivering the positive outcomes that we are focused on achieving today.
We spent most of the early part of the 2000’s coming up with products that were fantastic looking, with unreal performance and were jam packed with USP’s . ( Eurosliders , Foldbacks etc)
In the last four years we developed a particular interest in pre fabrication, productivity and efficiency.
Not just thermal efficiency but efficiency right throughout the supply chain, including the manufacture and installation of window & door systems.
Smartfit®
Future proofing windows and doors.
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5. Smartfit® Innovation
Our latest innovation is Smartfit – which is a safer and faster way to install windows into houses
The NZ building code evolved very quickly in the earlier part of the 2000’s because of the leaky homes crisis.
What we saw was lots of complexity in a window opening to bring the three building elements together in a better way.
The timber stick framed opening
The window system
The cladding
The NZBC detailing was the band aid that joined them all together
But in a new way that was supposed to be weathertight – if everything is done right.
But There is the problem – complexity conspires against success. There is six layers of protection between the wet parts of a window and the timber framing, all not quite working together.
What I’ll show you now is a giant leap in terms of getting windows into buildings much quicker and safer.
Smartfit® a new faster, safer way of installing windows and doors
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6. Smartfit® Installation
They say a picture tells a thousand words
So ill run a video for you now that shows a traditional E2/AS1 joinery system being installed alongside the Smartfit® window system in a controlled environment.
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7. Smartfit® Conception
Smartfit® was driven by a few evolving market factors
Pent up demand for housing stock
Increased research into efficient prefabrication
A response to the complexity and risk in a window opening
The catalyst for us to drive builder conversion
So, why did we think we needed to do it?
As well as Decomplexitising the window installation process , these other factors presented themselves………………….
Refer to slide headings)
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8. Smartfit carry's a 10 year warranty
We have moved the weather seal from the inside of the house to the cavity space
Smartfit is faster and easier to install and as a result , allows the build program to progress the faster
Smartfit is cost neutral or better when compared to traditional installed joinery solutions
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9. Smartfit® Key features
Smartfit® removes complexity and risk from the window opening
Window moved outside of weather line into cavity space
No protective flashing tapes required in window opening
No separate WANZ support bars
No separate head flashings, cavity closers and end dams
Air seal is made by taping window to wall underlay
No PEF rod or air seal material required around internal reveal
Here are some of the key features of the Smartfit Window System
(refer to the slide headings)
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10. Smartfit® Difference A fully integrated system CNC manufacture
Easy to install
Easy to inspect
A Fully Integrated System- Smartfit is a fully integrated window system with the Head Flashing, Cavity Closers, End Dams and Support Bars all fitted in our factory.
This means no more loose components delivered to site and we are no longer not asking the builder to do our job.
CNC Manufacture-All cutting and machining is now managed in our factory's on the CNC which enables more accurate tolerances and fitment.
Easy to Install-Straight off the truck and into the hole , no more having to pre fit sill support bars and notch claddings for flashing fitment .
Easy to Inspect-The inspectors simply run their hands over the Smartfit flashing tape (proclima) to ensure the screws are fitted. No concerns over bunching of tapes , PEF rods not being fitted.
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11. Smartfit® Innovation Smart top hub Water management Pressure moderated
Safer detailing
Simple
Top Hub-The Smartfit hub has all of the water management elements built in to it
Water Management-We have brought the weather line from inside the house now to outside the building wrap
Pressure Moderated Head- We have airflow inlets in the system so water cant back up and cause any potential leaks.
Safer Detailing- All components are installed and fitted in a controlled factory environment.
Simple -Less risk and complexity with Smartfit, the window turns up on site ready to be fitted.
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12. Appraisals & Certifications
So how do we comply?
Smartfit is an alternative solution to E2 AS1
Branz Appraisal.
We were very happy to have BRANZ on board with such an exciting project and because it was quite ground breaking in terms of window installations, we were keen to tap into BRANZ’s expertise to make sure that we had everything covered.
Code mark.
We are pleased to have the only window system in NZ with Code mark approval
Codemark means no building authority / BCA can reject Smartfit
Smartfit was the first window we have tested dry in our test booth in over 30 years (VM1- Verification Method 1).
Smartfit® is the only window installation system in New Zealand to be awarded CodeMark
CodeMark means that the product is automatically accepted as being fully compliant with NZBC
Scientifically proven
Smartfit® windows comply with NZS 4211
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13. Ideal solution for increased onsite efficiency
Retirement villages are an ideal candidate for Smartifit®:
As they’re generally made up of repetitive window configurations, which suits CNC window and door manufacture.
They have scale and volume.
They are time and budget conscious.
Prefabricated building methods are becoming more popular:
In a prefabrication environment Smartfit® windows can be installed as one complete unit. Perfect for the prefabrication methodology of efficient construction.
A provision for installation inspection can be issued meaning they are automatically signed off before the wall panels with the windows and doors leave the factory. +
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14. Thank you
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