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Maximizing Building Performance with Effective Curtain Walling

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Shahzad shafique
Maximizing Building Performance with Effective Curtain Walling

Explore innovative and sustainable building envelope solutions with our effective curtain walling systems, designed to create optimal environments for modern living and working.Our effective curtain walling solutions provide architects with the latest techniques and innovations to maximize building performance and energy efficiency.Curtain wall is a building envelope that intends to support only its own weight and withstand the effects of environmental forces such as wind. It is not intended to assist the structural integrity of the building. There are two main types of curtain walling construction: “stick” and “unitised”. In stick construction, the curtain wall frame is constructed mainly on site with mullions and transoms supporting glass, spandrel panels, metal panels and brise-soleils, connected piece by piece. Each mullion is usually supported by the floor or perimeter beams.In unitised construction, on the other hand, the curtain wall is composed of large units that are assembled in the factory, shipped to the site and erected on the building. Aluminium profiles are used to form the frame, which is normally one storey high. Opening vents, glazing and infill panels are built into units before being transported to the site. As with stick construction, each unit is usually supported by the floor or perimeter beams.The air tightness test measures the volume of air that would pass through a closed window at a certain air pressure. The peak test pressure is determined by the specifier based on one of the classes in BS EN 12152: 2002 curtain walling, air permeability, performance requirements and classification. The specifier must decide the level of airtightness required for a particular building. A higher test pressure may be specified if a more airtight building is required.


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