Ambiance updates and education

How do uPVC windows improve the warmth of New Zealand homes?

Ambiance by STÄRKE uPVC windows and doors are 48% more thermally efficient than thermally broken aluminium. In a New Zealand home that means fewer cold mornings, fewer temperature swings from room to room, and a house that holds its warmth through the seasons instead of leaking it outside. And it

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Join us at BuildNZ

We’re heading to BuildNZ and we’d love to see you there. For those who haven’t been before, BuildNZ is New Zealand’s leading trade event for the building and construction sector, bringing together suppliers, builders, architects, and developers from across the country. Whether you’re a builder, architect, or homeowner curious about

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Peter Wolfkamp discusses Ambiance by STÄRKE uPVC SmartSlide Sliding Doors

In this video, we explain how SmartSlide technology delivers effortless, soft-close operation, exceptional airtight sealing for better warmth and noise reduction, and advanced multi-point locking for outstanding security. Unlike conventional sliding doors with a single lock point, SmartSlide doors seal tightly around the entire frame, creating a quieter, safer, and

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Modernising a 1910 villa: a uPVC retrofit story

Can you maintain the heritage charm of a 1910 villa while achieving modern thermal performance? In this video, Rohil shares why his family chose uPVC windows over aluminum or timber for their home renovation. Living on a busy main road, noise reduction was a top priority for their young daughter’s

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NZ homes are getting hotter: How to design out overheating

Download the pdf guide here: AMBIANCE Overheating Guide.pdf Reduce house overheating at the source With indoor summer temperatures rising over the past 20 years, comfort, health and lower energy bills are strongly influenced by better envelope design. Openings are the most important element to get right, with orientation, glazing, frames

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