Southeast Asia spans both sides of the equator. Affected by factors such as geographical location and topography, the climate presents obvious zoning characteristics.
From the perennial hot and humid tropical rainforest climate, to the distinct dry and wet tropical monsoon climate, to the mild and cool in some mountainous areas, different climate environments have put forward completely different requirements for door and window products.
Tropical rainforest climate zone
In tropical rainforest climate zones, such as Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia, it is hot and rainy all year round, and the air humidity remains at a high level all year round.
Under such climatic conditions, doors and windows are very susceptible to moisture and mold, and hardware is also prone to rust and corrosion. To address this, the materials of doors and windows must have strong corrosion resistance and moisture resistance.
Doors and windows made of aluminum alloy with electrophoresis or fluorocarbon spraying technology can effectively resist the erosion of humid air; in terms of glass selection, hollow glass can be used and filled with inert gas, which can not only prevent the glass from fogging, but also improve the thermal insulation performance.
In addition, in order to cope with frequent rainfall, doors and windows need to be designed with scientific drainage systems, such as hidden drainage holes and diversion grooves, to ensure that rainwater is quickly discharged and prevent water from seeping into the room.
Tropical monsoon climate zone
The tropical monsoon climate zone covers Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and other countries. The region is divided into two distinct dry and wet seasons a year, with concentrated precipitation in the rainy season and frequent typhoons.
In the design of doors and windows, wind resistance has become a top priority. Thickened broken bridge aluminum profiles can be used to enhance the strength and stability of door and window frames; with a multi-locking point hardware system, doors and windows can be tightly closed even in strong winds.
In terms of glass, high-strength laminated glass is selected. Even if it encounters a typhoon impact, the glass can still maintain the overall structure after being broken to prevent fragments from splashing and injuring people.
At the same time, in the dry season, the thermal insulation performance of doors and windows cannot be ignored. By adding insulation strips and optimizing the design of sealing strips, heat conduction can be reduced to create a comfortable environment for the room.
Mountainous areas
Some high mountain areas in Southeast Asia, such as the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia and the Cordilleras in the Philippines, have a relatively mild and cool climate with a large temperature difference between day and night.
Such areas have high requirements for the thermal insulation performance of doors and windows. Double-layer Low-E glass can be used to effectively block the loss and absorption of heat and maintain a stable indoor temperature.
In terms of profile selection, wood-plastic composite profiles are a good choice. It combines the beauty of wood and the thermal insulation of plastic. At the same time, it can adapt to the changing climate environment and is not easy to deform or crack.
In addition, considering the beautiful scenery in the mountains, doors and windows can be designed as large-size floor-to-ceiling windows or sliding doors, which can not only ensure good lighting and ventilation, but also allow residents to enjoy the natural scenery outside the window.
Coastal areas
In addition to the above-mentioned major climate zones, the problem of salt spray corrosion in coastal areas cannot be ignored.
In coastal cities such as Singapore and Penang, Malaysia, doors and windows have been eroded by salty sea breezes for a long time, and doors and windows made of ordinary materials are easily damaged.
Therefore, it is necessary to use stainless steel hardware that has undergone special anti-corrosion treatment and aluminum alloy profiles with anodized surfaces to enhance the doors and windows' ability to resist salt spray corrosion. At the same time, the sealing strips should also be made of weather-resistant EPDM rubber to ensure that the sealing of doors and windows is not affected by salt spray.
