Garden room at a villa
Thermal-break frames and solar-control glass
Gulfex TB-600 thermal break
The thermal-break line from Gulfex (Gulf Extrusion LLC), the aluminium plant of the Al Ghurair group in Dubai — a different series from the sliding one, aimed at windows and doors where the frame itself has to stop conducting. Bare aluminium is an excellent conductor, which is exactly the wrong property in a frame separating a cooled room from a car park at fifty degrees. TB-600 puts an insulating bar between the outer and inner shells of the section so the two halves stop touching. We machine it to the manufacturer's specification in our Dubai workshop and fit it ourselves.
- insulating bar how the break works
- windows and doors openings covered
- Gulfex, Dubai who presses it
Why choose aluminium windows?
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Durable EPDM seals
Three contours of EPDM seals keep the glass off the aluminium and close the gap between sash and frame, so dust, humid salt air and wind-driven rain stay outside.
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Foamed thermal inserts
Foamed inserts fill the profile chambers and stop air circulating inside them, so less outside heat and street noise passes through the frame into the cooled room.
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Polyamide thermal breaks
Glass-filled polyamide thermal breaks up to 40 mm wide keep the outer and inner shells apart, so the frame holds its shape and its insulation through a UAE summer.
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Energy-efficient double glazing
Double glazing up to 60 mm thick puts a sealed gap of still air or gas between the hot street and the cooled room, so less heat crosses the glass into the room.
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What the break changes in the section
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Two shells
The break
Held apart by a non-conducting bar
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Heat coming in
Direction
The barrier works against summer, not winter
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Warmer inner face
Condensation
Less water on the frame under heavy cooling
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One series
Coverage
Window and door openings on the same elevation
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Made in Dubai
Profile
Extruded by Gulfex, no container on the way
Gulfex systems by type
The Gulfex range, grouped by what each series is for. Figures are the manufacturer's published data, and each card links to its source. Which series fits your opening is settled at the free survey.
Gulfex windows
Casement, tilt-and-turn and fixed windows. The series differ in profile depth, the thickest glass they take and how much heat the frame lets through.
All window types-
Window · casement · tilt-and-turn
Gulfex TB-600
Thermal-break hinged window series on a 60 mm frame, used for casement and tilt-and-turn windows. The same profile series also covers hinged doors.
- Frame width
- 60 mm (thermal-break frame)
- Glazing thickness
- 18–38 mm
- Polyamide thermal strip
- 18.6 mm
- Thermal transmittance k
- 3.0 W/m²K
- Duty rating
- H-HC40
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Window · casement · tilt-and-turn
Gulfex TB 62
Thermal-break hinged series on a 62 mm frame for casement and tilt-and-turn windows and hinged doors. Listed in the catalogue section of the manufacturer's site.
- Frame width
- 62 mm (tubular frame)
- Sash thickness
- 70.5 mm
- Glazing thickness
- 24–28 mm
- Polyamide thermal strip
- 22.0 mm
- Thermal transmittance k
- 3.0 W/m²K
Gulfex doors
Entrance, terrace and balcony doors. What sets the series apart is how heavy a leaf they carry, the threshold and the locking options.
All door types-
Door · hinged door · swing door
Gulfex TB-600
Door version of the TB-600 thermal-break hinged series for single and double leaves, outward-opening and swing doors, with a concealed-hinge option.
- Door leaf size
- up to 4.5 × 0.8 m (height × width)
- Sash thickness
- 60 or 67 mm (tubular straight sash)
- Frame width
- 60 mm
- Glazing thickness
- 18–38 mm
Gulfex sliding systems
Sliding and lift-and-slide doors for wide openings onto a terrace or pool. The series differ in panel weight, the width of the meeting stile and the threshold height.
Sliding doors-
Sliding
Gulfex TB105
Thermal-break sliding system built from four main profiles cut at 45°, with the option of different colours inside and outside.
- Glazing thickness
- 6–24 mm
- Max sash height
- 2.4 m
- Max sash weight
- 180 kg
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Sliding · multi-track sliding
Gulfex The Next
Thermal-break multi-track sliding system for large, heavy sashes and wide glazed openings, with two or three rails for four, six or more panels.
- Max sash size
- 2.0 × 3.5 m (width × height)
- Max sash weight
- 230 kg
- Uw
- 1.7 W/m²K
- Wind load resistance
- 2000 Pa
- Glazing depth
- 24 and 40 mm
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Sliding · lift-and-slide
Gulfex The Glide
Thermal-break lift-and-slide and sliding system for premium homes and hospitality projects, with a narrow interlock for wide views.
- Interlock section
- 40 mm
- Max sash weight, sliding
- 200 kg
- Max sash weight, lift-and-slide
- 420 kg
Gulfex folding systems
Bi-fold doors that stack the panels to one side and open the whole wall.
Bi-fold doors-
Folding · slide-and-fold
Gulfex Folding Door
Aluminium slide-and-fold door with panels that stack to one or both sides to open a room to the outside. The site does not say whether it is thermally broken.
- Panels
- up to 8
- Height
- up to 3.5 m
Gulfex facade systems
Curtain walling and structural glazing for villas, offices and retail. On a facade the series is chosen by span, wind load and how the glass is held.
Curtain wall glazing-
Facade · curtain wall · top-hung casement
Gulfex Vortex 70
Semi-unitized curtain wall on 70 mm structural members, mainly four-way structural glazing, with cold or thermally insulated opening casements.
- System width
- 70 mm
- System depth
- 80–150 mm
- Glass thickness
- 6–32 mm
Values are the manufacturer's published figures for the series; the actual value depends on the configuration — glass, size and hardware.
Profile Systems
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Schuco
Learn more about SchucoSchüco aluminium systems carry large panes on slim frames — for villas, apartments and offices where the view matters.
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GUTMANN
Learn more about GUTMANNGUTMANN systems are offered by Gutmann Middle East LLC, based in Dubai Investments Park: hinged windows and doors, sliding and lift-and-slide doors, curtain walls and glass railings
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Deceuninck
Learn more about DeceuninckDeceuninck uPVC profiles are designed in Belgium for superior insulation, weather resistance and a sleek finish. A popular choice for energy-efficient homes across Europe
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Cortizo
Learn more about CortizoCortizo aluminium systems combine precise Spanish engineering with high thermal and acoustic performance. A reliable choice for windows, doors and facades that need to perform in demanding climates
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Montana 120
Learn more about Montana 120Montana 120 is a thermal-break sliding series from Gulfex (Gulf Extrusion LLC), with the profile extruded here in Dubai. A straightforward choice for sliding windows and balcony doors of ordinary size
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TB-600
Learn more about TB-600TB-600 is the thermal-break hinged window and door series of Gulfex (Gulf Extrusion LLC). The profile is extruded in Dubai, and the same maker covers sliding, folding and curtain-wall systems
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ALUK
Learn more about ALUKALUK is an Italian aluminium systems brand known for slim, minimalist frames that maximise glass area without compromising strength. Perfect for architectural projects that call for a light, contemporary look
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Vetromax
Learn more about VetromaxVetromax combines advanced glazing technology with aluminium framing for maximum light, strength and energy efficiency. A modern solution for panoramic windows and glass facades
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REHAU
Learn more about REHAUREHAU uPVC systems are engineered in Germany for outstanding thermal insulation, soundproofing and long-term durability. A proven choice for energy-efficient windows and doors worldwide
Our main products
Our company manufactures aluminium structures with subsequent installation at the glazing site.
Visit our window design showroom
See profiles, glass units and hardware in person and meet the engineers who draw your project. Come with the plans or photos of the openings.
The Pinnacle Building · Sheikh Zayed Road
- Address
- The Pinnacle Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, Office 607, Dubai
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 9:00 – 18:00
Popular ready-made solutions
- Villa glazing
- Classic windows
- French windows
- Tilt-and-turn windows
- Top-hung windows
- Patio door
- Classic door
- Panoramic sliding doors
- Panoramic folding accordion doors
Two-storey villa glazing
Sliding doors to the terrace, windows above
Panoramic villa glazing
Slim frames, glass from floor to ceiling
How a TB-600 opening is worked out
- Every opening surveyed with its orientation Engineer on site within 48 hours
- Rooms ranked by how hard they are cooled Every facade meets the Dubai Building Code minimum
- Break and glass decided together An insulated frame with plain glass is half a window
- The gap around the frame drawn, not left to chance A broken section can be undone by a bad perimeter
- Cutting, machining and assembly to the series Carried out in our own Dubai workshop
- Fitting, sealing and final adjustment Three to five weeks from the approved drawing
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Profile Options
Consult with a specialist
Profile finish and coating options
Powder coating in any shade of the RAL palette; the colour is confirmed against a physical sample at the survey.
Anodising builds an oxide layer on the profile itself, so the colour belongs to the metal rather than to a film on top of it and cannot peel.
Wood-grain and stone-effect finishes are transferred onto the powder coating. The profile keeps the strength of aluminium and never needs repainting.
Available colours (200+ RAL shades)
- White
- Anthracite
- Brown
- Black
- Grey-anthracite
- Grey
Anodised finishes
- Natural silver
- Champagne
- Light bronze
- Medium bronze
- Dark bronze
- Black anodised
Wood-grain and special effects
- Golden oak
- Walnut
- Dark oak
- Concrete
- Basalt
- Wenge
Articles
Why should you buy aluminium windows?
- They have high strength and durability.
- Aluminium windows are resistant to corrosion.
- Aluminium windows are resistant to deformation.
- The lightweight nature of aluminium windows makes installation easier.
- A modern and stylish appearance.
- These windows require minimal maintenance.
Pricing
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What are we making
Shape and opening
Size
Width and height: 300–6000 mm. Not sure? Clear the fields — we’ll measure at the free survey.
Width under 300 mm — check that it is in millimetres.
Width over 6000 mm — we’ll confirm it at the survey.
Height under 300 mm — check that it is in millimetres.
Height over 6000 mm — we’ll confirm it at the survey.
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Extras
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Frequently asked questions
Because the heat here travels the other way. In a cold market the break stops warmth leaking out; on a Dubai afternoon it stops the outside pushing in through the one part of the window that conducts beautifully. An unbroken aluminium frame joins a surface baking in the sun to a surface inside a cooled room, so it works as a bridge in both senses: it hands heat to the air conditioning all day, and its inner face sits cold enough in a humid coastal summer to collect water on the metal. Splitting the section is what removes that path.
Same plant — Gulfex in Dubai — different lines drawn for different jobs. Montana is the sliding series: the questions there are panel weight, running gear and a sill that lets sand out of the track. TB-600 is the thermal-break line for windows and doors, where the question is what the section does to heat and how the sash seals when it shuts. So the choice is not one brand against another but two decisions — how the opening moves, and whether the frame is broken.
It works in the right direction, and we will not put a percentage on it, because we do not have a figure for your flat that would be worth anything. What a saving actually depends on is the glass area against the frame area, the coating on the glass, the orientation of the wall, the shading in front of it and how the air conditioning is run. The frame is one term in that sum. Anyone quoting you a headline saving from the profile alone is guessing on your behalf.
Several. A window into an unconditioned store, a bathroom vent onto a shaded light well, a door from a car porch into a garage — anywhere there is no cooled air on one side, there is no bridge to break. We will say so during the survey and put the money into the openings that matter instead: the west and south rooms, the bedrooms and the majlis. Specifying one system for a whole villa is easy to sell and rarely the honest answer.
Gulfex TB-600 thermal break
Every page of this section, in one place.
- Gulfex Folding Door
- Gulfex TB 62
- Gulfex TB-600
- Gulfex TB-600
- Gulfex TB105
- Gulfex The Glide
- Gulfex The Next
- Gulfex Vortex 70
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