Stormproof and smart to operate - Roto Patio Inowa in the Dutch town of Cadzand-Bad
In hotels on the coast all around the world, guests want to enjoy the view of the sea but at the same time make full use of all the space in their room. Sliding doors and windows make this possible. Roto Patio Inowa ensures that these can be reliably operated in the long term and only let as much weather inside as is actually wanted.
The North Sea coast of the Netherlands is a popular destination all year round for holidaymakers who like to be outdoors in the fresh air and appreciate the beneficial effects of the sometimes harsh climate. After spending a lovely day outside, guests can retreat to the comfort of modern apartments, like those at Hotel de Schelde. Even when the wind is howling and the sea is raging, the guest rooms are a perfect place to hunker down and relax. The tightly sealed sliding doors provide the best sound insulation and protection against bad weather conditions.
Space-saving sliding
Parallel Sliding systems with Roto Patio Inowa hardware ensure tight sealing and smart operating convenience in this hotel designed by Vanderbruggen Architecten en Heykon. 40 elements based on the Gealan-Smoovio® system were installed here. The circumferential gasket and the consistent gasket compression, which the Patio Inowa hardware achieves with its innovative closing movement perpendicular to the frame and through actively controlled locking points, ensure a cosy and inviting space without draughts.
The sliding sash is simple and safe to operate. Even children are able to easily turn the handle and slide the element open. How is this? The sash does not need to be lifted first in order to open the sliding element. Patio Inowa is an impressive piece of hardware, which was developed with a strong focus on operating convenience.
Highest level of corrosion protection – class 5
Salty sea air presents certain challenges, especially for hardware components in windows and doors. There is a risk of corrosion, which may stop them from working properly. This is why the demands of the hotel industry and its architects are becoming ever more exacting, specifically when it comes to the building elements and hardware. Hardware with class 5 corrosion protection (representing the highest level), such as Patio Inowa, and tightly sealed window designs are very popular for buildings on the coast in particular.
Gentle giants
For very large sliding doors, for example those in the restaurant, bar or wellness areas of a hotel, there is the Roto Patio Inowa | Max Parallel Sliding hardware, which can be used to produce elements up to a sash width of 3000 mm and a height of 3600 mm.
Does the leaf weigh almost 400 kg? That’s not a problem for Patio Inowa | Max. Convenient operation is ensured bya ball bearing and height adjustable roller unit with integrated brushes and a comfort cam, which also has ball bearings. This combination ensures reduced rolling friction when the leaf moves.
When the element is open, the visual harmony is maintained. The hardware components, including subtle strikers and locking components covered by caps in the mullion, are hardly noticed. No components protrude into the opening. That’s how impressively elegant technology can be.
Limitless possibilities
Roto Patio Inowa can be easily installed in all common profile materials – whether they are aluminium, timber-aluminium, timber or in PVC profiles like at Hotel de Schelde. Formats from 1:1 and 2:1 to 3:1, as well as different kinds of installation versions, are possible. Roto Patio Inowa can be used running inward and outward – no matter whether the sliding sashes are to be positioned on the left, right, on both sides or in the centre.
Take your thinking to a whole new dimension! Thanks to the extensive application range, Patio Inowa | Max opens up even more opportunities for you.
This innovative hardware makes sliding windows and doors of any format tightly sealed. It is the attractive yet space-saving alternative for windows and balcony doors in the entire façade and is the best choice for every climate zone.
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This article was published in Roto Inside 57.