In strictest architectural parlance a curtainwall is any non load bearing exterior wall that hangs like a curtain from the face of floor slabs regardless of construction or cladding material.
Unitized curtain wall system pdf.
The high productivity typical for an element façade embraces architectural aesthetics as the cw 65 ef.
General notes and guidelines f.
For the purposes of these instructions sealant is to be defined as the following.
This elevation shows a typical unitized curtain wall assembly hung from the edge of the floor slab.
Curtain walls are known for its flexibility in design.
8250xd unitized curtain wall system 11 21 2019 page 4 section 1.
Isometric of system assembly unitized curtain wall system figure u 1 pdf.
Unitized systems are fully assembled in the factory and installation being done on site with the help of cranage facilities benefiting from.
However in common usage the term curtainwall usually refers to aluminum framed systems carrying glass panels louvers or occasionally granite.
Differential movement between curtain wall units is accommodated at the vertical and horizontal unit joints.