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Then the rainy season arrived and the full force of the monsoon
blew in from the Andaman Sea. The windows of his brand new home
leaked everywhere. They rattled loudly and the wind whistled as
it blew through the cracks. Columns of ants marched over the sill
into the house and up the walls. " I was really annoyed by
the quality of such cheap windows. Walking into the room I felt
like I was going into a box with the dark window frames. And the
suppliers don't do any servicing. You can't have them
adjusted or any parts replaced. I was very disappointed. "
Fortunately, help was close by. Michael had gotten to know his
close neighbor and fellow countryman Ernst Bauer who has been engineering
popular Sunparadise glass enclosed winter garden environments for
the frigid northern European climate for over ten years. Michael
became his first customer in Thailand,
opening the door on an exciting new option in windows.
The advanced engineering techniques of Sunparadise Aluminum Systems
can be integrated into existing buildings at any time. Easy to order
and install, Michel's original windows were quickly replaced
with windows that are completely waterproof and give no way for
insects to enter. "When they took out the old frames there
were insect nests in the hollow spaces. It's not possible with
my new windows. The tracks are also easy to clean because there
are no fixed sections. They are very smooth and easy to handle.
They are no work to open and close. "
Whatever your outlook on the world, be it an ocean panorama or
private tropical garden, it is likely to be segmented by narrow
window panes and frames. Innovative Sunparadise construction provides
a rigidity that accommodates large glass surfaces and heights up
to 9 feet (2. 7 meters). Sliding doors with up to four tracks open
the full width of your living space and folding doors virtually
disappear into a tiny space. Your view is wonderfully unobstructed
and your interior harmoniously extends onto your balcony, patio
or garden. To close, the doors glide effortlessly, providing excellent
sound proofing, keeping the tropical heat outside and increasing
the efficiency of your air-conditioning. No wonder this exciting
new option in windows is receiving an enthusiastic response.
Sunparadise aluminum frames are powder coated, for a maintenance
free surface that stands up to sun exposure, salt sea spray, and
mould. Designed for maximum flexibility in application, installations
can be imaginatively shaped. Folding and sliding models feature
movable corner posts and full glass systems can move around corners.
Swivel and tilting windows allow ventilation in even the smallest
openings. Frames come in two thousand colour choices to blend seamlessly
into the building. Two-coloured insulated frames match both interior
and exterior walls and combined with double glaze installation are
guaranteed against dust, heat, noise, wind and rain.
Options include tempered or laminated glass for security. Windows
can be tinted or reflecting glass. Safety alarms and electric opening
devices are readily compatible. A pleated mosquito screen on tracks
that slip up into narrow frames is also available. Sealed with magnets,
the light sections can be effortlessly moved or even removed. Designs
are very quickly adaptable to suit customers' needs. Having
control over the entire process from design specifications to assembly
in their own factory located in Turkey, Sunparadise can ensure timely
delivery of their versatile products. Skilled local technicians
facilitate installation and provide maintenance.
With a panoramic view of Patong
Bay, the clear advantages of Sunparadise window engineering
are demonstrated in their show-house and main office on the hillside
of Kalim Bay. While focusing mainly on providing direct service
to homeowners in Phuket,
commercial properties such as hotels and restaurants that require
access and view to exteriors are demonstrating an interest. Free
standing structures such as the Thai sala can be enclosed against
monsoon conditions. Large seamless windows for showrooms allow products
to reach out to the customers. The applications are boundless.
New this year, Sunparadise has opened a showroom in Din-Daeng district
in Bangkok
easily accessed by a short walk from the nearby subway station.
Being the hub for Thai architectural firms, all models for the whole
range of their products are represented in the display. Sunparadise
will also be showing their product line at the Architectural Fair
2003 from April 23 - 27th at the Impact Center in Muang Thong Thani.
Future plans include opening a factory in Thailand and new products
designed specifically for Asian consumer requirements. A new innovation
in mosquito screens for example, is currently being perfected, this
new design will allow the screens to roll up vertically out of sight.
With more products on the way, amazing versatility and innovative
engineering, the future outlook for windows offers an outstanding
and welcome diversity to local products.
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