AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Portella, a leading manufacturer of steel doors and windows, is pleased to announced a new patent for a Thermally Broken Profile. Architects continue to seek steel doors and windows with narrower frames and sightlines, without sacrificing superior energy performance values. With a thermally broken design, it's possible to produce profiles that satisfy the need for metal doors and windows that are both aesthetically appealing and thermally sound.
"Our new system design has the narrowest sight lines of any steel door and window system available. It offers the beauty of steel, and appeals to the architectural need for design and performance. Architects appreciate the narrow frames and energy efficient options built into our products. We have the ability to customize sight lines as small as 3/4". Our new system is fully tested with NFRC ratings that exceed current code requirements," says Portella owner, Marti Brunn.
The Portella Difference
Rather than purchasing profiles from European suppliers, Portella is manufacturing and testing new custom designs. While other manufacturers are limited to European profile stock, Portella is able to customize and personally craft frames and muntin bars to satisfy the requirements of any project.
Portella is also the only steel door and window manufacturer to use thermally bonded zinc galvanizing on each unit. While competing manufacturers offer this as a large upgrade for coastal environments, Portella offers this as a standard service on all products.
A Solution to Steel Window and Door Thermal Challenges
Portella's Artisan Series is a solution for luxury residential, boutique commercial applications, or historical projects. The Artisan series utilizes GRP (glass reinforced polyetherimide), a non–conducting material with steel, which combines strength and superior thermal performance. With improved thermal performance, Portella is able to offer not only improved aesthetics, but also a wider range of options for regions and climates that were previously difficult to service. With new markets in Colorado, Baltimore, and more, Portella is providing architects new options designed to handle the thermal challenges of any region.
Additional Portella highlights:
- Thermal performance – NFRC rated/ AAMA certificated
- TRUE thermally broken frames and sash
- All products are FACTORY GLAZED
- Deep glazing pockets to accommodate thicker glazing options and improve U Values
- True divided lite and simulated divided lite options available
- Interior glazing or exterior glazing option
- Metal stops or traditional wet glaze
- All doors are equipped with 5 point multi-lock systems
- Experienced technical sales and project management personnel dedicated from project start to finish
- Clear documentation allowing for simple comparisons and accurate estimating
- Warranty – 20-year warranty. The longest of any steel D&W manufacturer in the world.
Focus on Continued Growth & Innovation
With a major factory expansion completed in November 2018 and the development of the new Artisan Thermally broken profiles, Portella is poised to become one of the top steel window and door manufacturers in North America. Portella has experienced 30% to 45% growth rates for the past 5 years while partnering with select glazing and installation companies in New York, DC, and California. Portella plans on continued expansion and building further relationships in 2019 and beyond.
About Portella
Portella is a family owned, Texas-based company that has been manufacturing individually engineered, high-quality steel doors and windows since 1999. Portella has built a solid reputation for quality workmanship, attention to detail, and superior customer service for its clients.
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