1. Glass Patio 51 Full glass balcony system

2. GP 51 Content Content Introduction Market opportunities
Main advantages
System presentation
Benefits for architects, fabricators and end-users
Overview competition

3. GP 51
Презентация
Reynaers Aluminium introduces Glass Patio 51 (GP 51), a full-glass and aluminium sliding system without vertical intersection profiles.
“GP 51 enlarges your home by making your balcony enjoyable the whole year around.”

4. GP 51 Market opportunities
A new system to complement Reynaers’ sliding elements range.
Attractive for architects and new customers.
Residential project market (apartments, condominiums, ...).
Residential home improvement.

5. GP 51 Balcony glazing: benefits Energy Design Comfort Safety Comfort
Glazing of balcony = reduction of heating costs.
Slim design: full glass, no vertical profiles, no sightlines.
Transparent, lightweight appearance.
Complete integration of bottom rail in the floor.
Stylish accessories.
All visible parts paintable.
Design
Upgrade of balconies/terraces into extra living space.
Protection against wind, rain, cold and noise.
Protection against outside dirt.
Modular adaptable to several situations.
Easy to open en close.
Takes up little space when open.
Easy to clean and maintain.
Sliding over corners between 90° and 180°.
Comfort
Increased safety for children and pets.
Increased security of your home.
Optional locking device
Safety
Comfort
Efficiency
Minimal number of components.
Compatibility with other Reynaers products (windows, curtain wall, balcony
balustrade,…).

6. For architects For fabricators For end-users
GP 51
Balcony glazing: benefits
For architects
Minimal impact on existing
architecture.
Aesthetic solution for improved
balconies.
Upgrade of balconies/terraces,
extra living space.
Slim design: full glass, no
vertical profiles.
For fabricators
Easy to assemble
Low investment required.
For end-users
Upgrade of balconies/terraces,
extra living space.
Cheap compared with (sliding)
windows.
Protection against wind, rain,
cold and noise.
Modular adaptable to several
situations.
Slim design: full glass, no
vertical profiles.
Easy to use and to maintain.

7. GP 51 Reynaers added value Assembling by constructors
Integration in the floor of the bottom rail (level with the floor)
Compatibility with other Reynaers products (windows, curtain wall, balcony balustrade,…)
Resistant to high wind loads
Stylish accessories, all visible parts paintable
Less and optimized components
Competitive price

8. GP 51
System presentation

9. GP 51 System presentation Bottom rail can be built into the floor
Automatic rotation of the pin
Pin mechanism
Hidden water drainage
Clip detail

10. GP 51 System presentation Top section: guiding weels
Height adjustment element
Slot for connection piece for vertical wall profiel and pivot locking element

11. GP 51 System presentation
All panels can be slid and parked on one side

12. GP 51 System presentation Opening and closing the first panel
Symmetrical element in top and bottom glass profile
An aluminium profile is mounted between these 2 elements

13. GP 51 System presentation Guiding arm
2 zamak die-cast pieces (identical pieces for left-right position)
Paintable in the same colour as profiles

14. GP 51 System presentation Corner connection of the rails
Variable corner (90°-270°)

15. GP 51
System presentation
Water drainage

16. GP 51 System presentation Glass connection
1 base profile: top and bottom profiles are the same
Glass is connected to the main profile through self-tapping screws
3 different glazing beads
10mm
8mm
6mm

17. GP 51 System presentation Glazing beads
Glazing bead is clipped onto the main profile
Moss gummi provides additional tension to keep it in place

18. GP 51
System presentation
Height adjustment

19. GP 51 System presentation 10 Profiles 6 synthetic profiles 4 gaskets
2 brushes
30 accessories (end caps, wheels, corner brackets, screws...)
No punch tools
Launch: week 6, 2007
System catalogue: week 6, 2007

20. GP 51 Overview competition
Main competitors are Schüco (Lumon), Solarlux, Sunflex and Cover
Overall principle and functionalities are very similar.
Most important differences can be found in opening/closing elements, glass connection, water evacuation
Schüco
Solarlux
Sunflex SF 25 SD
Cover
Numbers of profiles 5
7 standard + 5 extensions
6 + 3 (vertical profile (6-10mm)
6 standard + 1 Transparant weather strip as option
Numbers of accessories 30
+/- 6 (plastic parts/rollers) + bolts
Gaskets 8 3 4
Brushes 1
Glass assembly
4 bolts
clamped
glued
Glass thickness
6, 8 ans 10mm
6 and 8mm
8mm
Glass widths
Max 800mm
800mm
Glass Heights
Max 2800mm
Max 2600mm
Max 2400mm
1900mm (6mm glass), 2800 (8mm glass)

21. GP 51 Overview competition Lumon (sold by Schüco) Solarlux
Sunflex SF 25 SD
Cover
Many smaller suppliers (market specific)