Novax Window Solutions
◧ Featured Architectural Fixed Windows (Top Portfolio)
Engineered for extreme structural integrity, solar thermal efficiency, and hurricane impact resistance in high-rise and villa deployments.
OUNA Germany Project Engineering CE Certified Aluminum Window Tempered Glass Entry Door Energy Efficient Picture Other Windows
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OUNA Malaysia Project Engineering Aluminum Window Tempered Glass Heat Insulation Hurricane Impact Proof Other Windows
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OUNA USA Project Villa AS2047 Certified Aluminum Window Door Tempered Glass Heat Insulation Hurricane Impact Proof Other Windows
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OUNA USA Project Villa AS2047 Certified Aluminum Window & Doors Tempered Glass Heat Insulation Hurricane Impact Proof Other Window
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OUNA USA Project Villa NFRC Certified Aluminum Window Tempered Glass Heat Insulation Energy Efficient French Door Other Window
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OUNA Germany Project Villa CE Certified Aluminum Window Tempered Glass Heat Insulation Energy Efficient Entry Door Other Windows
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OUNA UK Project Villa CE Certified Aluminum Window Tempered Glass Heat Insulation Energy Efficient Folding Door Other Windows
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OUNA USA Project Engineering Villa NFRC Certified Aluminum Sliding Window Tempered Glass Heat Insulation Garage Door Other Window
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40,000m²
Production Base
$30M+
Annual Export Value
60 QC
Inspectors & Engineers
72 R&D
Fenestration Engineers
⚙ Corporate Credentials & Industrial Capacity
Registered in 2017, Ningbo Novax Building Materials Co., Ltd. stands as a premier technological hub in architectural fenestration, operating across an expansive 40,000 square meter digitized manufacturing site. Rooted in 9 years of deep-tier technical industry experience and 6 years of strategic global export dominance, our factory generates an annual export value exceeding $30 million USD. Our core footprint spans North America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and Australia—supplying high-load structural fixed windows, architectural picture windows, and integrated fenestration assemblies to tier-one commercial contractors, facade engineering firms, hardware importers, and luxury residential developers.
Standardized quality control is executed by a dedicated division of 60 QC personnel who run continuous stress diagnostics, dynamic wind pressure deflection checks, water tight seal testing under positive pressure, and structural hurricane impact validations. Supported by a deeply integrated supply chain network of over 1,100 verified material suppliers, Novax provides complete system customization. Options include heavy-duty 6063-T6 extruded thermal break profiles, high-durability anodized and PVDF surface finishes, and smart building automation sensor suites. Guided by our internal division of 72 R&D engineers, we successfully designed, engineered, and launched 85 new certified window models into global commercial markets over the last calendar year.
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6063-T6 Architectural Profiles
High-tensile aluminum alloy extrusions engineered with precise wall thicknesses up to 3.0mm to withstand design pressure (DP) ratings up to DP100 without permanent deformation.
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HVHZ Hurricane Impact Ratings
Tested for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ), utilizing multi-layer laminated SGP/PVB glass interlayers capable of resisting large missile impacts (ASTM E1996/E1886).
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Ultra-Low U-Factor Thermal Insulation
Integrating Technoform Polyamide PA66GF25 thermal barrier strips and argon-filled triple glass units, achieving U-factors as low as 0.16 BTU/h·ft²·°F (0.9 W/m²K).
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Structural Sealant Glazing (SSG)
Factory-applied structural silicone glazing with Dow Corning / Tremco two-part sealants, guaranteeing structural load transfer and leak-free air tightness for 25+ years.
🔬 Technical Deep Dive: Fixed Window Engineering & Structural Physics
Why fixed architectural windows (picture windows) are the ultimate solution for structural stiffness, energy retention, and panoramic daylighting.
In modern architectural engineering, fixed windows serve as the foundational cornerstone for high-performance building envelopes. Unlike operable fenestration units (such as casement, awning, or sliding windows) that require mechanical hinges, tracks, and weather-stripping friction seals, a fixed window frame is structurally sealed and static. This absence of mechanical sashes eliminates mechanical air leakage points, yielding superior performance metrics in air infiltration, static water resistance, acoustic isolation, and structural wind load capacities.
| Performance Parameter | Novax Standard Fixed Profile | Novax Heavy-Duty HVHZ Fixed System | Testing / Compliance Standard |
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| Structural Design Pressure (DP) | DP 50 - DP 70 (2400 Pa - 3360 Pa) | DP 80 - DP 120 (3840 Pa - 5760 Pa) | ASTM E330 / AS2047 / EN 12210 |
| Air Infiltration Resistance | < 0.01 cfm/ft² at 6.24 psf | < 0.005 cfm/ft² at 1.57 psf | ASTM E283 / AAMA 101 / EN 12207 |
| Water Penetration Resistance | 12 psf (580 Pa) static head | 15 to 20 psf (720 - 960 Pa) static head | ASTM E331 / AAMA 501 / EN 12208 |
| Thermal Transmittance (U-Value) | 0.24 - 0.28 BTU/h·ft²·°F (Double Low-E) | 0.14 - 0.18 BTU/h·ft²·°F (Triple Low-E + Argon) | NFRC 100 / EN ISO 10077-2 |
| Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) | 0.22 - 0.38 (Tunable Spectrally Selective) | 0.18 - 0.25 (Extreme Solar Control) | NFRC 200 / ISO 9050 |
| Sound Transmission Class (STC) | STC 35 - 38 | STC 42 - 48 (Laminated Acoustic Glass) | ASTM E90 / ASTM E413 |
| Glass Thickness Capacity | 24mm - 32mm Insulated Glass Units (IGU) | 38mm - 52mm Triple / Laminated Units | IGCC / SGCC Certified |
Thermal Break Technology: Polyamide PA66GF25 Barriers
Aluminum is an exceptional material for structural stability and low maintenance, but raw aluminum exhibits high thermal conductivity (approx. 160 W/m·K). To defeat thermal bridging, Novax fixed windows utilize precision-engineered Polyamide PA66GF25 (25% glass fiber reinforced nylon) thermal break strips. These thermal barriers physically divide the exterior aluminum profile from the interior profile. The integration of multi-cavity thermal break designs drastically mitigates internal condensation risk, maintaining warm interior surface temperatures even in arctic winter climates down to -30°C.🏭 China Factory 4.0: Supply Chain Resilience & Precision Process
Inside Novax's 40,000 m² smart manufacturing ecosystem—where CNC automation meets rigorous multi-stage quality assurance.
Novax leverages an advanced Industry 4.0 manufacturing execution system (MES) integrated with automated CNC machinery to ensure sub-millimeter tolerances on all custom fixed window extrusions. Our factory floor operates continuous workflow monitoring across 15 distinct specialized production stations, eliminating human assembly error and accelerating order fulfillment for large-scale international architectural tenders.
1. Raw Materials
2. Precision Cutting 1
3. Angle Cutting 2
4. CNC Drilling
5. Frame Assembling
6. Debugging & Calibration
7. Export Packing
8. Glass Cleaning
9. Smart Warehousing
10. High-Speed Cutting Machine
11. Sawing Processing Center
12. CNC Drilling Center
13. Industrial Glass Washer
14. Stamping Machine
15. Precision Debugging
16. Debugging Equipment Rig
🏢 Macro Industry Solutions & Tailored Applications
Custom engineering packages tailored to satisfy rigorous building codes, environmental stress factors, and specialized vertical markets.
1. High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ)
Designed for coastal projects in Florida, the Caribbean, and coastal Australia. Features heavy-wall extruded aluminum profiles paired with multi-layer SGP (Kuraray SentryGlas®) laminated impact glass. Engineered to survive repetitive cyclic pressure loading up to +100/-100 psf and severe debris impact tests (ASTM E1886/E1996 Level D).
2. Net-Zero & Passive House Commercial Towers
Equipped with ultra-wide multi-chamber polyamide thermal breaks, warm-edge stainless steel/composite glass spacers, and triple Low-E insulated glass units filled with 95% Argon gas. Achieves overall fenestration U-factors under 0.16 BTU/h·ft²·°F, drastically reducing long-term HVAC building energy consumption.
3. Luxury Residential & Floor-to-Ceiling Picture Glass
Slim-line structural framing profiles maximizing natural daylighting while maintaining immense structural stiffness. Custom oversized fixed glass units up to 6000mm in height are integrated seamlessly into modern villa facades with flush exterior glass reveals.
4. Urban Acoustic Barrier Fenestration
Acoustically tuned insulated glass configurations combining asymmetric glass panel thicknesses (e.g., 8mm exterior + 16mm air gap + 6.76mm acoustic laminated interior). Achieves STC ratings up to STC 48, blocking high-frequency urban transit and airport jet noise.
🌐 Global Procurement Needs & Strategic B2B Sourcing Intent
Addressing critical procurement priorities for General Contractors, Architectural Specifiers, and Commercial Importers.
Navigating international fenestration procurement requires absolute clarity regarding project compliance, structural engineering safety, delivery timelines, and transit logistics. At Novax, our B2B procurement framework is streamlined to remove friction at every stage of project development:
Supply Chain Transparency & Direct Mill Pricing
By managing extrusion, thermal strip insertion, glass unit assembly, and anodizing/powder-coating in-house, Novax eliminates middleman markups, granting real-time factory progress tracking and guaranteed lead times.
Comprehensive Architectural Shop Drawings
Our 72 R&D engineers produce fully calculated CAD/BIM models, section details, thermal simulation reports, and structural calculation packets (wind load deflection L/175 and L/240) tailored for local engineering sign-offs.
Heavy-Duty Export Packaging & Zero-Breakage Guarantee
Fixed units and oversized picture windows are packed in reinforced, IPPC-certified ISPM-15 wooden crates with protective polyethylene film, corner guards, and desiccant packs to withstand long-haul ocean transit and rough site handling.
📜 Global Regulatory Compliance & Certification Matrix
Fully tested and validated to satisfy localized building codes across major international jurisdictions.
North America (USA & Canada)
NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council): Standardized testing for U-Factor, SHGC, and Visible Transmittance (VT).
AAMA / WDMA / CSA 101/I.S.2/A440: Full compliance with North American fenestration standards for structural wind, water penetration, and air infiltration.
Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Building Code (FBC): Approved options for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones.
Australia & New Zealand
AS2047: Windows and external glazed doors in buildings (verified structural deflection, operating force, air infiltration, and water resistance testing).
AS1288: Glass in buildings selection and installation safety standards.
WERS (Window Energy Rating Scheme): Certified thermal performance metrics.
European Union & United Kingdom
CE Marking (EN 14351-1): Complete conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards.
UKCA Mark: Fully compliant with United Kingdom construction product regulations.
EN ISO 10077: Thermal performance validation for frames and glass glazing assemblies.
🚀 Technical Roadmap & Future Outlook (2025-2030)
Pioneering the next generation of smart, energy-positive structural glass systems.
BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics)
Integrating transparent and semi-transparent solar cells into fixed window IGUs, allowing building facades to generate clean electrical energy without sacrificing visual transparency or architectural aesthetics.
Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG) Systems
Adopting ultra-thin vacuum-sealed glass units that eliminate convection thermal transfer entirely, achieving center-of-glass U-factors of 0.06 BTU/h·ft²·°F (0.35 W/m²K) in profile depths under 80mm.
Electrochromic Smart Glass
Incorporating electronically dynamic tinting glass that automatically adjusts solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC) based on real-time solar radiation levels and building management system (BMS) inputs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Detailed answers to technical, engineering, and commercial inquiries regarding Novax fixed windows.
Q1: What structural advantage does a fixed window offer over an operable window?
Fixed windows are structurally continuous and static, lacking mechanical sashes, hinges, or friction stays. This allows fixed units to accommodate significantly higher design wind pressures (DP80 to DP120+), larger glass surface areas without structural mullion sag, and virtually zero long-term maintenance regarding mechanical seal degradation.
Q2: How does Novax guarantee water resistance on large picture windows during severe rainstorms?
Our fixed frame profiles utilize continuous EPDM gaskets combined with factory-injected silicone structural glazing sealant (SSG). Internal pressure-equalized drainage channels ensure that any water entering through surface tension is immediately directed outward away from the structural wall envelope.
Q3: Can Novax manufacture oversized custom fixed windows for luxury architectural projects?
Yes. Supported by our 40,000 m² facility and 72 R&D engineers, we manufacture jumbo fixed glass units up to 6000mm in length and 3000mm in height, using heavy-wall 6063-T6 aluminum profiles with custom structural internal steel or aluminum mullations.
Q4: What surface finishes are available for harsh coastal marine environments?
We supply high-durability surface finishes engineered to withstand salt spray corrosion: Fluorocarbon (PVDF) 3-coat paints exceeding AAMA 2605 requirements (20+ year warranty against chalking and fading), and hard-anodized coatings up to 25 microns (Class I).
Q5: What is the standard production lead time for commercial fixed window orders?
Standard production lead time ranges between 25 to 35 business days after final engineering CAD shop drawing approval and deposit receipt. Automated high-speed CNC machinery allows us to maintain strict timeline control even during peak construction seasons.
Q6: Are Novax fixed window systems certified for hurricane regions in the US and Caribbean?
Yes, our hurricane impact fixed windows are engineered and tested in accordance with ASTM E1886 and ASTM E1996 standards (Large Missile Impact Level D, Pass +5000 Cycles). Select systems meet Miami-Dade NOA requirements for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ).
◨ Additional Engineering Projects & Fixed Systems
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OUNA Ghana Project Engineering Villa Thermal Break Aluminum Sliding Window Tempered Glass Heat Insulation Other Window With Mesh
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OUNA Malaysia Project Engineering Hurricane Impact Proof Folding Door Thermal Break Aluminum Window Heat Insulation Other Window
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OUNA Philippines Project Engineering Hurricane Impact Proof Folding Door Aluminum Casement Window Panoramic Fixed Other Windows
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OUNA Australia Project AS2047 Certified Hurricane Impact Proof Front Entry Door Aluminum Sliding Door Fixed Other Windows
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OUNA Singapore Project Engineering Villa Hurricane Impact Proof Aluminum Sliding Window Heat Insulation Fixed Other Windows
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OUNA Project Engineering Villa Hurricane Impact Proof Aluminum Casement Window Tempered Glass Heat Insulation Other Windows
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OUNA Australia Project Villa AS2047 Certified Hurricane Impact Proof Sliding Door Aluminum Window Heat Insulation Other Windows
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OUNA Canada Project Villa CSA Hurricane Impact Proof Sliding Door Tempered Glass Aluminum Window Energy Efficient Other Windows
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