Insights
Technical guides for architects and finished projects from IKON Aluminium South Africa, a specialist window and door manufacturer. Every system is designed and manufactured in South Africa.
Technical Guides
Plain answers to the questions architects ask us most, from glazing and sills to coatings, gaskets and anchors.
Bring Fenestration Into the Conversation Earlier
On a drawing, a large glazed opening looks beautifully straightforward. A few lines frame the view, connect the living...
South African Fenestration Has a Quality Problem
South Africa has some exceptional window and door manufacturers, fabricators and installers. We have access to good...
Proudly South African, Designed for a Global Standard
There was a time when the words "world class" almost always pointed overseas. Today, South African architects are...
Where Compromise Becomes Visible
In the upper tier of residential property, buyers are not simply purchasing square metres. They are purchasing intent,...
Alignment and Datum: Why Horizontals Matter More Than We Think
In contemporary architecture, clarity often comes from restraint. Clean planes. Controlled materials. Strong lines....
Fenestration as a Functional Picture Frame
In contemporary architecture, windows and doors are no longer simply openings for light and ventilation. They have...
CAD Drawings and Revit Families on Request
Specifying windows and doors should not hold up a design. Yet many architects still lose hours sourcing details,...
The FINO Slimline Range: Sliding Doors and Tilt & Turn Windows
Minimalist architecture asks the frame to step back. FINO is IKON's slimline range, made for architects and homeowners...
Flush Sills and Stormwater: Level Thresholds That Work
A flush threshold, with the floor running level from inside to out, is one of the most wanted details in a...
Large Format Openings in Contemporary Architecture
Large format windows and doors have become a defining element of contemporary residential architecture. Not because of...
The IKON Partner Model: Specialist Manufacturing, Accredited Installation
For decades, architects and builders in South Africa have struggled to find a reliable window and door partner....
Aluminium Windows and Doors at the Coast
Coastal homes get the views, and the salt air that comes with them. Salt, moisture and wind are hard on any building...
Structural Silicone in Window and Door Systems
Large glass walls and big opening panels ask a lot of a window or door frame. The joints have to hold the glass and...
Frame Anchors for Large Windows and Doors
A large window or door is heavy, and it is pushed and pulled by wind and daily use for decades. What holds the frame...
Thermal Breaks in Aluminium Windows and Doors, Explained
Aluminium is strong, light and long lasting, but it also carries heat well. A thermal break deals with that. This...
Why 6063 Aluminium Matters for Windows and Doors
Not all aluminium is the same. The alloy used for a window or door frame affects its strength, how well it takes a...
QUALICOAT Powder Coating Explained: Class 1, Class 2 and the Warranty
The finish on an aluminium window or door has one job: to look the same in ten years as it did on the day it was...
EPDM Gaskets: Why They Matter in Windows and Doors
The rubber that keeps the weather out matters as much as the frame. Gaskets are easy to overlook, yet they decide how...
Projects
Homes by South African architects, with IKON windows and doors.
Aloe House in Ebotse by Elite Architectural Design
Architect: Elite Architectural Design. Nestled in the heart of the Ebotse Golf and Country Estate, Aloe House takes...
House Birdhaven by David Hollis, ARCH3D Architects
Architect: David Hollis, ARCH3D Architects. House Birdhaven, designed by David Hollis of ARCH3D Architects, received...
Interview: Dominic Pedreiro on IKON Aluminium South Africa
A specialist manufacturer of luxury aluminium window and door systems, IKON Aluminium South Africa is passionate about...
Rivers Edge by Nicki De Souza, Footprint Architecture and Design
Architect: Nicki De Souza, Footprint Architecture and Design. Near the Vaal River, Rivers Edge is an expansive home...
Villa De Luxe by Cimato Architects
Villa De Luxe is a family home by Aurelio Cimato and his team at Cimato Architects. Large facades, generous open-plan...
Stand 341 by Aurelio Cimato, Cimato Architects
Architect: Aurelio Cimato, Cimato Architects. Stand 341 is a residence by architect Aurelio Cimato of Cimato...
What architects say
“IKON AlUMINIUM™ is my preferred supplier. They allow me to achieve large facades in my designs for clients, sizes that other manufacturers can’t achieve in sliding doors and windows. Their powder-coated colours of aluminium provide me with perfect blends of black and grey that blend beautifully with the homes.”
Aurelio Cimato, Cimato Architects, on Villa De Luxe
“Using IKON AlUMINIUM™ has greatly complemented our approach to selecting the best products for this luxurious home. The house features large spans that required substantial openings, which IKON AlUMINIUM™ can provide. Their products ensure that these heavy-duty doors and windows operate smoothly, thanks to their superior hardware, tracks, and framework. IKON AlUMINIUM™ unique gaskets and flush sills also offer excellent resistance against air leaks and weather infiltration, contributing to controlled thermal comfort throughout the house.”
Nicki De Souza, Footprint Architecture and Design, on Rivers Edge
Common questions
Does IKON install windows and doors?
No. IKON Aluminium South Africa is a specialist window and door manufacturer. Fitting is done by accredited IKON installation partners.
Which IKON systems are thermally broken?
FINO, our slimline range, is thermally broken.
Can large LARGO openings be glazed without bars?
Yes. Large LARGO openings can be single panes, structurally glazed with structural silicone, so no glazing bars break up the view.
What does the QUALICOAT finish warranty cover?
Fading and peeling: up to 25 years inland and up to 15 years at the coast. There is no warranty within 50 m of the ocean, and the warranty is registered with an application form.
Where are IKON windows and doors made?
Every IKON system is designed and manufactured in South Africa.
Start your project with IKON
Speak to our team about your project, system selection or technical requirements. We supply specifications, CAD drawings and Revit families on request.