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With our patented Fast Forward FRAMES, we offer you a standardized, future-proof solution for
smarter, better, and more efficient finishing of façade openings in buildings
smarter, better, and more efficient finishing of façade openings in buildings
ENSURE THE PERFECT CONNECTION DETAIL, in terms of airtightness, wind- and waterproofness, insulation value, and acoustics
SIMPLIFY the installation of exterior joinery — from the inside, so no scaffolding is needed
FACILITATE the replacement of exterior joinery with a future-proof, detachable detail
INCREASE dimensional accuracy, avoid construction errors, and reduce margins of error to a minimum
MINIMIZE the risk of damage to exterior joinery to the max
IMPROVE the building envelope and make it future-proof — even with ETICS façades (eg. render)
CREATE TIME in your planning, SAVE TIME through a more efficient construction process and greater planning reliability
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Why Choose Our Fast Forward FRAMES?
be installed quickly, easily, and ergonomically from the inside, without the use of brackets
allow exterior joinery to be installed more flexible, with ease and minimal physical effort,
place windows and doors of all brands (aluminium, PVC, wood, and steel) in exactly the right position and ensure immediate wind- and watertightness.
Mounting frames or pre-frames are already being used in construction, but our Fast Forward FRAMES are much more than a collection of wooden boards. The system is designed to:
The FRAMES provide a standardized detail and a building connection that is easy to verify by anyone in the project. Dimensional stability increases both precision and construction speed. The result is a future-proof solution for any façade opening, where the exterior joinery is installed
as detachable and easily replaceable, while the construction detail itself remains fully intact.
as detachable and easily replaceable, while the construction detail itself remains fully intact.
Future-Proof Standard Detai
Faster Wind- and Watertight
The FRAMES are installed early in the structural phase, which not only creates extra time later in the process, but also helps to detect any construction errors much sooner. From that point on, the external façade can be built with much greater precision.
By equipping our FRAMES with a wind- and rain-tight temporary insert frame, the interior finishing can also start much earlier — and with higher quality. This results in greater planning reliability, efficiency, a smoother process, less downtime, and ultimately a shorter overall lead time.
Since the FRAMES are produced according to exact design dimensions — and serve as the ultimate reference point — the production of exterior joinery can start much earlier. Measuring actual dimensions on-site is no longer necessary.
By equipping our FRAMES with a wind- and rain-tight temporary insert frame, the interior finishing can also start much earlier — and with higher quality. This results in greater planning reliability, efficiency, a smoother process, less downtime, and ultimately a shorter overall lead time.
Since the FRAMES are produced according to exact design dimensions — and serve as the ultimate reference point — the production of exterior joinery can start much earlier. Measuring actual dimensions on-site is no longer necessary.
How it works
01Defining dimensions very early in the process
02Guideline for façade finishing
03Create extra construction time and/or increase time savings
04Easy and fast installation of exterior joinery
05Fast Forward Frames and the ETICS-façade
06Xior, Ghent – rooftop extension in record time
Simple, Precise Installation
De installatie van onze FRAMES in het binnenspouwblad is veel eenvoudiger dan deze bij traditionele prekaders, stelkaders of voorwandmontage systemen. Ze worden van binnenuit in de gevelopening geplaatst, zonder steigers of stellingen, en dat veel vroeger in het proces.
Installing our FRAMES into the inner cavity wall is much easier than with traditional pre-frames, mounting frames, or face-fix systems. They are placed into the wall opening from the inside — without scaffolding — and much earlier in the construction process.
The mounting system allows the installation of the FRAMES to be carried out mainly by workers without specialized expertise.
Before being placed into the façade, the FRAMES are equipped with brackets that hook behind the inner cavity wall, preventing the frame from falling out.
Only the regulation and alignment of the FRAMES needs to be done by someone with technical knowledge, but the work is not physically demanding and can be done by a single person.
The FRAMES are aligned using adjustment bolts, allowing them to be moved in all three
dimensions — without lifting or straining — and clamped into the correct position.
dimensions — without lifting or straining — and clamped into the correct position.
All holes in the FRAMES are pre-drilled, so drilling can be done directly through the frame into the reveal. Using adjustment screws in pairs ensures high load-bearing capacity. This step can also be handled by non-specialized personnel.
ROI: Time is Money
The Fast Forward FRAMES increase efficiency, improve planning reliability, reduce downtime throughout the construction process, and significantly shorten project lead times. On top of that, failure costs are minimized.
Get in touch and let’s calculate your ROI together, based on your actual figures.
Take down project costs: site setup, labour, equipment, crane time, public space rental,
overhead, penalties, etc.
overhead, penalties, etc.
Boost business productivity: deploy workers and equipment more efficiently across multiple projects, reducing the need for additional resources
Improve cash flow: faster invoicing, quicker completion for sale or rental
Quality and Circularity
The Fast Forward FRAMES significantly enhance the quality of façade opening construction and provide a detail that allows for a high degree of detachability.
Thanks to improved wind, water, and airtight sealing of this critical building junction—combined with perfectly aligned insulation—the building’s energy and acoustic performance is noticeably improved.
Moreover, the FRAMES generate less waste on-site. Through standardization and dimensional accuracy, both interior and exterior finishes around the window and door frames can be precisely fabricated and installed (in a demountable way), with optimal material usage and
minimal risk of errors or damage.
During renovations, exterior joinery can easily be replaced, while the building junction itself remains completely intact. Uniquely, this also applies to ETICS façades. New windows and doors can simply be clicked back into the FRAMES, fully wind- and watertight.
Old windows and doors can be dismantled in one piece and reused.
Thanks to improved wind, water, and airtight sealing of this critical building junction—combined with perfectly aligned insulation—the building’s energy and acoustic performance is noticeably improved.
Moreover, the FRAMES generate less waste on-site. Through standardization and dimensional accuracy, both interior and exterior finishes around the window and door frames can be precisely fabricated and installed (in a demountable way), with optimal material usage and
minimal risk of errors or damage.
During renovations, exterior joinery can easily be replaced, while the building junction itself remains completely intact. Uniquely, this also applies to ETICS façades. New windows and doors can simply be clicked back into the FRAMES, fully wind- and watertight.
Old windows and doors can be dismantled in one piece and reused.
Key Advantages
The FRAMES are dimensionally defining from the moment they are installed and serve as the foundation for further façade finishing—also in ETICS façades, which connect directly to the FRAMES instead of the exterior joinery.
The FRAMES are equipped with an insert frame, making the shell of the building (temporarily) wind- and watertight much earlier, increasing planning reliability and accelerating interior finishing
Detachable: Replacing windows and doors becomes much easier, while the building junction remains fully intact—wind-, water-, and airtight, thermally and acoustically—also for ETICS façades.
Easily verifiable, future-proof building junction in terms of insulation, wind and water tightness, airtightness, acoustics, and prevention of thermal bridges.
Windows and doors are no longer the bottleneck. Construction can continue without the exterior joinery, which can be installed later. Also with ETICS façades that are connected directly to the FRAMES.
Dimensional accuracy early in the construction phase simplifies building the exterior façade, installing windowsills and thresholds (afterward), finishing reveals, and integrating screens, roller shutters, etc.
Plan dimensions mean no measurements are needed later, which greatly reduces the risk of errors.
More planning reliability and fewer delays lead to faster project delivery and invoicing—enabling faster sales or rental.
In Detail
General Description of a Mounting Frame for the Installation of Exterior Joinery
The mounting frame aims to provide a simpler method for installing exterior joinery in a façade. It is specifically designed to facilitate the installation of windows and doors (also ergonomically), to improve the quality of the construction joint, and to accelerate the overall process.
The mounting frame serves as a robust and durable built-in frame for the installation of exterior joinery, such as windows and doors. It is therefore made from high-quality, load-bearing materials, such as plywood, and is designed to provide solid and reliable support for the exterior joinery within the structure. The mounting frame must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and must be safe and stable during use.
The frame is equipped with a UV-stable flange/stop including a sealing gasket, against which the window profile is pressed after installation. This creates a durable wind- and waterproof connection between the frame and the exterior joinery (minimum 600 Pa according to EN1027). The flange is ultimately concealed behind the brickwork or façade finish but allows the exact positioning of the exterior joinery within the façade to be clearly defined.
The mounting frame allows the application of exterior plaster (render) as a façade finish, even before the installation of the exterior joinery. Conversely, it also enables easy removal and/or replacement of the joinery after installation, without damaging the exterior plaster finish and while maintaining the integrity of the construction joint.
This solution complies with the Belgian Buildwise Technical Note TV 283 and is suitable for use in all external noise classes listed in Annex B of the NBN S 01-400-1 [B8].
The mounting frame serves as a robust and durable built-in frame for the installation of exterior joinery, such as windows and doors. It is therefore made from high-quality, load-bearing materials, such as plywood, and is designed to provide solid and reliable support for the exterior joinery within the structure. The mounting frame must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and must be safe and stable during use.
The frame is equipped with a UV-stable flange/stop including a sealing gasket, against which the window profile is pressed after installation. This creates a durable wind- and waterproof connection between the frame and the exterior joinery (minimum 600 Pa according to EN1027). The flange is ultimately concealed behind the brickwork or façade finish but allows the exact positioning of the exterior joinery within the façade to be clearly defined.
The mounting frame allows the application of exterior plaster (render) as a façade finish, even before the installation of the exterior joinery. Conversely, it also enables easy removal and/or replacement of the joinery after installation, without damaging the exterior plaster finish and while maintaining the integrity of the construction joint.
This solution complies with the Belgian Buildwise Technical Note TV 283 and is suitable for use in all external noise classes listed in Annex B of the NBN S 01-400-1 [B8].
Material Requirements
The mounting frame must be made from a high-quality material, with a minimum thickness of 24 mm plywood or an equivalent alternative. The material used for the frame must offer sufficient resistance to fungi and insects or must have undergone a proper treatment for durability.
The wood must comply with the usage and durability class suitable for installation in a wet outdoor environment during the entire structural phase, and later in a humid outdoor environment. The dimensions of the frame must be adapted to the dimensions of the exterior joinery.
The joints of the frame must be fully glued using suitable adhesives that meet class D3 or D4 standards, are moisture-resistant, and do not cause moisture migration. In addition, the joints must be reinforced with mechanical fasteners. In cases where larger window sizes require multiple panels to be joined, the seams between the panels must also be fully glued to prevent
water infiltration.
The mounting frame must be submitted for approval to the project designer. A sample and technical data sheet must be submitted for approval to the architect and the relevant Authority.
The wood must comply with the usage and durability class suitable for installation in a wet outdoor environment during the entire structural phase, and later in a humid outdoor environment. The dimensions of the frame must be adapted to the dimensions of the exterior joinery.
The joints of the frame must be fully glued using suitable adhesives that meet class D3 or D4 standards, are moisture-resistant, and do not cause moisture migration. In addition, the joints must be reinforced with mechanical fasteners. In cases where larger window sizes require multiple panels to be joined, the seams between the panels must also be fully glued to prevent
water infiltration.
The mounting frame must be submitted for approval to the project designer. A sample and technical data sheet must be submitted for approval to the architect and the relevant Authority.
Circularity
The mounting frame must be designed in such a way that it allows for easy replacement of exterior joinery, both during the construction process and after an extended period (e.g., during renovation), and enabling the joinery to be reused.
It must be possible to replace the exterior joinery without having to damage it, dismantle or compromise the construction detail, so that the mounting frame, wind and waterproofing, and the thermal and acoustic insulation of the façade remain fully intact.
In the case of a façade finished with exterior plaster (render), the frame must also allow the exterior joinery to be replaced without damaging the plaster finish.
It must be possible to replace the exterior joinery without having to damage it, dismantle or compromise the construction detail, so that the mounting frame, wind and waterproofing, and the thermal and acoustic insulation of the façade remain fully intact.
In the case of a façade finished with exterior plaster (render), the frame must also allow the exterior joinery to be replaced without damaging the plaster finish.
Installation Requirements
The mounting frame must be installed—and its wind and waterproof sealing applied—before the cavity insulation and the outer leaf of the façade are added. The exterior joinery can then be installed in the frame, either before or after the construction of the outer façade leaf.
The mounting frame must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable laws and regulations. It must be securely and safely fastened to the existing structure using appropriate stainless-steel fixings. The exterior joinery must also be installed into the frame according to the manufacturer's specifications and in full compliance with all applicable regulations.
The mounting frame must be anchored within the opening of the inner cavity wall, so that the frame — and ultimately the exterior joinery—are supported by the façade. Mechanical anchoring should be done using the prescribed screws and plugs, always following the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure maximum anchoring strength and load-bearing capacity.
The system must also prevent any warping or twisting of the frame’s rails and uprights during installation, in order to ensure the frame provides an accurate reference for the façade finishing and allows the joinery to be correctly positioned later.
The space between the mounting frame and the structural opening, as well as the gap between the mounting frame and the exterior joinery, must be insulated across the full depth to minimize thermal loss.
On the exterior side, a UV-resistant, vapor-permeable, wind-, water-, and driving-rain-tight seal must be applied between the frame and the structure. On the interior side, the frame must be connected to the structural wall with an airtight seal.
For exterior joinery that extends to floor level, the space between the frame and the load-bearing floor must be filled with structural insulation and sealed wind- and waterproof (outside) and airtight and vapor-tight (inside), using appropriate membranes and/or coatings.
The mounting frame must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable laws and regulations. It must be securely and safely fastened to the existing structure using appropriate stainless-steel fixings. The exterior joinery must also be installed into the frame according to the manufacturer's specifications and in full compliance with all applicable regulations.
The mounting frame must be anchored within the opening of the inner cavity wall, so that the frame — and ultimately the exterior joinery—are supported by the façade. Mechanical anchoring should be done using the prescribed screws and plugs, always following the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure maximum anchoring strength and load-bearing capacity.
The system must also prevent any warping or twisting of the frame’s rails and uprights during installation, in order to ensure the frame provides an accurate reference for the façade finishing and allows the joinery to be correctly positioned later.
The space between the mounting frame and the structural opening, as well as the gap between the mounting frame and the exterior joinery, must be insulated across the full depth to minimize thermal loss.
On the exterior side, a UV-resistant, vapor-permeable, wind-, water-, and driving-rain-tight seal must be applied between the frame and the structure. On the interior side, the frame must be connected to the structural wall with an airtight seal.
For exterior joinery that extends to floor level, the space between the frame and the load-bearing floor must be filled with structural insulation and sealed wind- and waterproof (outside) and airtight and vapor-tight (inside), using appropriate membranes and/or coatings.
Ergonomics
The mounting frame must be designed—or equipped with the necessary aids — so that its installation can be carried out as ergonomically as possible, minimizing prolonged strain on the installer's limbs (e.g., from lifting or leaning out of the façade).
The installation of the exterior joinery must also be as easy and quick as possible, with minimal physical strain. For this reason, glazing is always installed afterwards.
The installation of the exterior joinery must also be as easy and quick as possible, with minimal physical strain. For this reason, glazing is always installed afterwards.
Dimensional function
The mounting frame should be installed as early as possible during the structural phase and, as much as possible, from the inside. It must therefore be equipped with safety features to prevent it from falling out of the façade at all times. To align the mounting frames, the installer will use the following reference points:
The correct positioning of the window frames depends on the selected material for the exterior joinery (wood, PVC, aluminium), the profile width, and the desired façade appearance. This makes the mounting frame the perfect reference for the façade finishing, ensuring the position of the exterior joinery is always known with precision.
- a benchmark point per floor
- a centre point per façade opening
- an indication of the outer façade’s position marked on the reveals (left/right), to align the frame accordingly
The correct positioning of the window frames depends on the selected material for the exterior joinery (wood, PVC, aluminium), the profile width, and the desired façade appearance. This makes the mounting frame the perfect reference for the façade finishing, ensuring the position of the exterior joinery is always known with precision.
Finishing
Once the exterior joinery is installed, the mounting frames allow the reveals to be finished with easy-to-install and removable reveal panels, which also facilitate a clean connection with the plasterwork.
The goal is to eliminate the need for plasterers to work directly against the exterior joinery, significantly reducing the risk of damage.
To avoid potential thermal bridging, the reveals of the frame must be fully insulated across the entire surface.
The goal is to eliminate the need for plasterers to work directly against the exterior joinery, significantly reducing the risk of damage.
To avoid potential thermal bridging, the reveals of the frame must be fully insulated across the entire surface.
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