Opening geometry
Structural opening, panel count, stack/parking zone, head, jamb, sill, tolerances and usable clear opening should be resolved together.
TREVIK · Technical Centre
Coordinate the whole opening—not just the frame.
Large architectural openings, sectional glazing, transparent closures, shutters and entrance canopies depend on the building opening, structure, glass, hardware, drainage, controls, weather exposure and local compliance. This centre keeps those interfaces visible before fabrication dimensions are released.
Technical topics
The opening is a building-envelope system.
Maximum sizes, panel weights, tested performance and hardware limits remain exact-series claims. Do not transfer evidence from one opening family to another.
Glass & infill
Glass build-up, safety glass, IGU/laminated/tempered pathways, coatings and panel weight affect frame, hardware and performance.
Wind / air / water
Air, water and wind claims must come from evidence for the exact series/configuration rather than a generic aluminium-door family.
Threshold & drainage
Recessed or raised tracks, drainage, accessibility, exterior falls and water-management details belong in the opening design.
Hardware & duty
Rollers, carriers, hinges, locks, operators and cycle requirements should match panel weight, frequency of use and maintenance strategy.
Structure & fixing
Head support, jamb/floor anchoring, frame deflection, substrate strength and perimeter interfaces remain project-specific.
Controls & safety
Powered shutters/closures require exact control, safety-device, emergency and electrical information for the selected system.
Architectural opening families
Match the evidence to the selected movement system.
Lift-slide, large sliding, folding and thermal-break systems solve different problems and need different technical evidence.
A1
Lift-Slide
Large glazed lift-slide opening pathway for projects that want broad transparent panels, controlled movement and a premium indoor-outdoor threshold.
Open family A2Large Sliding
Multi-panel architectural sliding pathway for broad commercial, hospitality and residential openings where simple lateral movement is preferred.
Open family A3Folding
Multi-panel folding aluminium opening pathway for projects that want a large proportion of the opening to stack away when open.
Open family A4Thermal-Break Windows
Thermally broken aluminium window and door pathway for projects where the frame, glass and perimeter interface need a more deliberate thermal strategy.
Open familyEvidence schedule
What should be verified before quotation or submittal.
| Opening family | Evidence to confirm |
|---|---|
| TREVIK LIFT-SLIDE | Exact profile series · Panel size / weight limits · Roller / carriage hardware · Track / threshold detail · Glass build-up · Air / water / wind testing · Thermal evidence · Hardware cycle data |
| TREVIK LARGE SLIDING | Exact series / profile · Track layouts · Panel dimensions · Glass build-up · Interlock details · Drainage / sill detail · Air / water / wind tests · Hardware limits |
| TREVIK FOLD | Exact folding series · Panel count / leaf limits · Hinge / carrier hardware · Head / sill details · Glass build-up · Air / water / wind tests · Cycle testing · Stack geometry |
| TREVIK THERMAL | Exact profile series · Thermal-break geometry · Glass build-up · U-value / thermal modelling · Air / water / wind tests · Hardware schedule · Drainage details · Perimeter installation detail |
Project brief
Information that should exist before fabrication dimensions are frozen.
Opening schedule
Width, height, quantity, location, opening direction, panel count and operational intent.
Building interface
Structural opening, head/jamb/sill substrates, floor build-up, façade/waterproofing and tolerances.
Glass / infill
Safety, thermal, acoustic, solar, privacy and aesthetic requirements.
Exposure
Wind region/site criteria, rain, coastal exposure, temperature and sheltered/exposed condition.
Operation
Manual or powered operation, duty cycle, access control, emergency operation and security expectations.
Installation boundary
What arrives supplied versus local frame support, flashing, sealant, wiring, drainage and installation labour.
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