About us
The Crealco range brings together a wide variety of aluminium systems under one brand, catering to the needs of architects, designers, QSs and fenestration fabricators and installers. For easy access to our premium profiles and components, rely on our nationwide network of Crealco Distribution Partners (CDPs). Architects, specifiers, QS’s property owners, and contractors can consult local CDPs for reputable fabricators and installers. Choose Crealco for all your architectural aluminium needs.
Our Quality Services
Software Support
Crealco offers advanced design software tools. We have developed a series of comprehensive training videos available on YouTube, designed to enhance your Starfront & Starlite Mobi skills and knowledge.
Technical Support
Our Systems department works to enhance the Crealco product range, providing extra technical design support and guidance for more complex fenestration designs and projects.
Training Institute
The Wispeco Institute provides training on a wide range of Crealco window and door products. They aim to enhance the craftsmanship and quality of authentic Crealco fenestration products.
Research & Development
Crealco excels in custom design research and development, delivering innovative, project-specific solutions tailored to clients’ unique needs and objectives.
3D Design & Engineering
We have the capability to create 3D designs and produce tangible prototypes that allow you to experience realistic mechanisms firsthand.
2D Design Services
Our team is well-equipped to offer comprehensive assistance in the realm of 2D AutoCAD detailing, providing precise and comprehensive services to meet your specific project’s needs.
Our commitment to compliance
We adhere to building compliance standards
Fenestration products installed in South African buildings must adhere to South African Building Regulations, meeting the quality standards demanded by property owners. Crealco products ensure compliance and durability through the following criteria:
- Design using free Crealco software to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
- Fabrication using authentic Wispeco materials (beware of imitations).
- Adherence to industry precautions and Wispeco fabrication guidelines.
- Correct maintenance of the products over time.
There are four key sections within South African Building Legislation that all windows and doors, regardless of material, must adhere to:
- SANS 10400 N: National Building Regulations Part N for Safety Glazing Applications.
- SANS 613: Mechanical/Structural performance criteria for Fenestration products.
- SANS 10400 XA: National Building Regulations Part XA for Energy usage in buildings.
- SANS 204: Energy efficiency standards for buildings.
Our software aligns with regulatory standards
Crealco products from Wispeco Aluminium undergo rigorous type testing by AAAMSA and SAFIERA for mechanical and energy efficiency compliance.
Wispeco offers free innovative software programs supporting the window and door supply chain, aiding in designing, specifying, fabricating, and installing compliant Crealco products, accessible to architectural professionals and fabricators.
- Starfront, an Agrément certified program, assists fabricators in designing and fabricating Crealco products compliant with specific building regulations.
- U-Solve, also Agrément certified and endorsed by SAFIERA, helps architects design and specify energy-efficient Crealco products using real U-Values and SHGC data.
- FPD (Fenestration Performance Declaration) issued by aluminum fabricators ensures compliance with building regulations, serving as assurance for Architects and Building Contractors.
- Starlite Mobi is a mobile app that streamlines quoting and order management for mobile fabricators, emphasizing popular Crealco systems and enabling easy sharing of PDF orders and quotes.
Guidelines for cleaning and maintenance
For the proper upkeep and longevity of Crealco aluminum fenestration products in compliance with Building Regulations, adhere to the recommended industry guidelines:
Precautions for Coastal and hazardous areas:
- AFSA’s Corrosion pocket guide
- Akzo Nobel’s Hazardous environment guidelines
- Akzo Nobel’s Corrosion Prevention – Edge Coating
- AFSA’s Surface finishing and cleaning guide
- AAAMSA’s Surface finishing and cleaning guide
- Installation, Cleaning & Maintenance
Akzo Nobel’s Prevention, cleaning & maintenance guide - Ferro’s Cleaning & maintenance guide
- Crealco’s Installation, cleaning, and maintenance guide – Avoid using acid, ammoniac-based, or mold-resistant silicone, sealants, or cleaning detergents on aluminum profiles. Follow silicon sealant surface preparation guidelines meticulously.
Why Size Limitation Guide is Essential?
- Optimal Functionality: Ensures aluminum components within specified size limits function effectively.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adheres to local building codes, meeting legal requirements for aluminum product sizing.
- Resource Efficiency: Prevents wastage and enhances cost-effectiveness in the production of aluminum items.
Kindly download the size limitation guidelines for Crealco aluminum systems from this link: Download.
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