The only thing predictable about the weather is that it can and will exert an impact on your comfort and your lifestyle. That's why when it comes to creating a better environment, you can't go past Trend® Thermashield®.

Windows and doors which utilise the technologically advanced properties of the Trend® Thermashield® system offer a much more precise way to shield homes from weather extremes. Trend® Thermashield® also makes it easy for you to evaluate the level of protection required for each specific window and door and to choose accordingly. In turn, this translates into cost savings by reducing heating and cooling bills.

All Trend® Thermashield® products are WERS (Window Energy Rating System) rated and are all NATA tested. The WERS ratings are approved by the AFRC (Australian Fenestration Rating Council) and recognised by the NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) and is currently the only scheme approved for energy rating windows and doors in Australia.

With Trend® Thermashield®, in cold climate areas it is now possible to have lower heat loss, less air leakage and warmer window surfaces that improve comfort and minimise condensation. The lower the u-value, the more protection from the cold. U-values that are lower (around 1.9 to 2.3) provide excellent performance.

With Trend® Thermashield®, in hot climate areas you can significantly reduce solar heat gain and improve comfort while retaining clear views and daylight.

In most climates, savings can be improved even further by substituting glass with a near- invisible low emissivity (or 'low-e') coating.

High-performance windows systems like Trend® Thermashield® make homes more comfortable, reduce annual energy bills and lessen peak heating and cooling loads. This means you can use a smaller heating or cooling system. It's also much easier on the environment.

Trend® Thermashield® frames with low thermal conductivity and low air infiltration are complemented by energy efficient glass that balances the entire window system.

Trend® Thermashield® means greater control, bigger savings and, most importantly, one less thing to worry about.

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