Choosing barrier-free windows, doors and sliding systems is future-oriented construction

By choosing barrier-free windows, doors and sliding systems as early as the design stage, you make a home or other building accessible at all times and at the same time future-proof. After all, this makes the building suitable for families with young children as well as for older people or those with reduced mobility. Schüco offers a wide range of solutions for barrier-free front doors, windows and sliding windows: the AD UP 75 and 75 BL door systems, the AWS window system and the ASE 60/80 sliding windows.

Accessible building is also future-oriented building. You need to think about this even when designing the plans for a new building or renovation. Narrow doors and thresholds are an obstacle both for small children and the elderly, as well as for people with disabilities who are less mobile. By choosing door, window and sliding window systems from Schüco with a wide opening and very low or even no threshold, one can get in and out without problems, today and in the future. Of course, operation also plays a role, because one must always ask oneself whether it will be possible to open and close the systems if one has less strength or, for example, becomes confined to a wheelchair.

Unimpeded from outside to inside, and vice versa

The NBN EN standard for accessible construction stipulates that a doorway must be at least 90 cm wide to allow a wheelchair to enter and exit smoothly. Barrier-free doors from Schüco easily meet these requirements. Thus, the aluminum front door systems AD UP 75 and AD UP 75 BL not only set the standard in terms of thermal insulation, tightness, load capacity and durability, but they are also available up to a width of 140 cm and optionally available without a threshold. 

For smooth passage between inside and outside, between home and terrace or garden, it is best to integrate a large sliding sash. For example, the ASE 60/80 aluminum sliding system from Schüco, suitable for sashes weighing up to 600 kg and glazing up to 60 mm thick, can be equipped with a flat sill, eliminating tripping hazards. 

For those who prefer a window door as a passage to the terrace, the AWS system is the perfect solution. This large window system from the Schüco range can also function as a door. The wide opening and very low thresholds ensure that the terrace and garden remain easily accessible at all times. This system is also made of high-quality aluminum.

Why choose aluminum?

Schüco specialists, by the way, give five reasons, why one chooses quality and durability with aluminum. First, aluminum systems are light and strong. They can support a lot of weight, making large window sections possible. This sturdiness of aluminum also helps against burglary. 

All Schüco systems are also tested and certified for burglary resistance. Aluminium is also non-combustible. Furthermore, the windows, doors and sliding systems can be equipped with slim window profiles, resulting in a modern and elegant appearance as well as maximum transparency. They are also characterized by high insulation values. This is good for the environment and your wallet, because the better insulation keeps the heat inside and therefore you use less energy to heat the house. 

Finally, aluminum profiles excel for their ease of maintenance and long service life. After all, they attract little dust and dirt, are colorfast and resistant to corrosion. Last but not least, aluminum is recyclable, so it fits perfectly into today's vision of circularity within the construction industry.