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  1. How to adjust the side and height of Tilt-Turn Windows with Siegenia hardware

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  2. Explaining the Stickers on uPVC joinery

    Every uPVC item that is cut in the Starke CNC has a label on it similar to below.  The elements on this label are as follows:   Window number from plans, eg “Window 6” Room number from plans, eg “Bedroom 3”. Note, sp...
  3. Colours of Ambiance uPVC

    The table below provides a comparison of the Ambiance lamination colours and the some similarly close Dulux Powder Coat codes.  The colours below can be used as either single sided lamnination (one side only, with another colour the other side) o...
  4. Flashing Calculator

    The Starke Ambiance In-line Flashing system allows uPVC windows to be recessed to the thermal centre of the wall.  A printed copy of the Flashing Cutting Guide.pdf  is provided to each site.   How to Determine Ambiance Flash...
  5. Dr Hahn KTR-N hinges

    Entry doors have a range of hinge options available from Stärke. One of the most common used is the Dr Hahn KTR-N hinges which has significant adjustment in 3 dimensions. Adjusting the standard duty (2part) hinges: ...
  6. Pre-Production Topics - Triangles

    The guide below outlines some of the known limitations of triangle units in uPVC manufacturing.  If in doubt please contact sales@starke.co.nz To calculate triangles, we recommend using  Triangle Calculator ...
  7. Invisifold Installation Guide

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  8.  Flashing Sizes - How to Calculate what is needed for your cladding system.

    Dimensions of the Ambiance uPVC flashings are listed below the video.  Talk to Starke today about how it is possible to simplify your flashing choices to 'one size fits all" with the incorporation of a simple scriber. ...
  9. M2 Calculator

    Square Meters Calculator Total Square Meters Calculator Item Periphery (PP in mm): Item Length (L in mm): Quantity of Items (Q): Calculate Total M² ...
  10. Cleaning Protection Tape

    General information PVC window profiles from aluplast are made of weatherproof, durable and easy-care material. The profiles are supplied from the factory with protective film or wrapped. Correct cleaning with the correct use of approved cleanin...