In stickbuilt aluminum curtain wall framing, for example, vertical mullions typically extend past two floors. Curtain wall detail u1 isometric of system assembly unitized curtain wall system created date. On the average, smaller projects tend to make more sense for stick curtain wall since the lead times are shorter and there are less expensive prefabbed pieces. The term stick refers to the factorycut mullions and transoms which are transported to site as loose bars and sticks. The stick system is a curtain walling system consisting normally of extruded aluminium transoms anchored to a slab or sub structure and mullions known as sticks which are cut to length in the factory prior to assembly on site which may compromise of mechanically held fixed or open glazing single pane or.
West stick curtain wall stick curtain wall plan details second floor is 0 second floor stick curtain wall system 1 second fl 12 0 roof 0 angle bolt glass insulation mullion water proofing flashing rigid slab insulation deck metal beam glazing gask lg. However, in common usage, the term curtainwall usually refers to aluminumframed systems carrying glass, panels, louvers, or occasionally, granite or marble. Curtain wall system comprises one of the elements of facade technology in high rise building. These are of two types based on the way each component is assembled. When glass is used as the curtain wall, an advantage is that natural light can penetrate deeper within the building. The wide range of profiles and the extensive equipment options offer you optimum creative freedom. A curtain wall system is an outer covering of a building in which the outer walls are nonstructural, utilized only to keep the weather out and the occupants in. Curtain wall systems uk 9 aa 100 50mm curtain wall system introduction a stickframe assembly with weather performance achieved by drainage and ventilation of the glazing rebates.
Curtain wall glazing euro systems dubai uae source. Stick built system a stick built curtain wall refers to the method of construction by which the curtain wall is assembled on site, piece by piece. Stick curtain wall system involves its components to be assembled piece by piece on the. Dec 08, 2017 curtain wall specialists, be them consultants, system designers or facade contractors, use to have a clear opinion on when to go for a unitized vs. Installed between floor slabs, or between a floor slab and building structure above. In the glass magazine article, curtain wall fundamentals, author joe. A curtain wall system that utilizes a thermal clip system for pressure plate installation. An example is given for the calculation of glazing curtain wall with insulated glass units under wind action. Elegance 52 hl solutions create an external emphasis on the horizontal aspect, by minimising the glasstoglass visual of the adjacent line. The curtain wall systems now possess structural importance equivalent to that gained by other structural elements of the building. The unique flexibility is demonstrated by the various system variants and enhancement options, all of which are feasible with minor additions to the system and without compromising on. Stick curtain walling swc may be defined as nonload bearing walls, usually suspended in front of structural steel or concrete framing. On the other hand, stick built curtain walls are installed piece by piece.
Stick curtain wall are processed, manufactured at factory and assembled, installed and completed at site. Official unitised systems a unitised system utilises the component parts of the stick system, to create individual prefabricated units which are fully assembled in a factory environment, delivered to site and then fixed to the structure. Whereas, during the middle ages, curtain walls were meant to keep out invaders. Curtain wall systems uk 11 aa 110 65mm curtain wall system aa 110 65mm introduction the aa 110 65mm curtain wall system is designed as a stick frame assembly with weather performance achieved by drainage and ventilation of the glazing rebates.
When glass is used as the curtain wall, an advantage is that. This research aims to develop a novel frameintegrated unitised curtain wall system that will reduce thermal transmission at joints, reduce structural depth significantly and allow an inside flush finish. A fully proven and costeffective curtain wall system for low to medium rise buildings. This kind of curtain wall can be used for all outside surface system types of buildings. Information covering the detailed maintenance should also be provided in the associated. Analysis and design of curtain wall systems for high rise. In the glass magazine article, curtain wall fundamentals, author joe schiavone presents a detailed overview of stickbuilt vs.
Fully thermally broken unitized curtain wall suitable for medium to highrise curtain wall designs. Our highperforming, traditional stickbuilt system curtain wall offers simple infield installation as well as interior and exterior glazing options. Facades involves window wall, cladding elements and curtain walls which generates the exterior envelope of the building. Ycw 750 splinetech a thermally improved pressure glazed wall system that offers screw spline assembly that reduces fabrication and. The stateoftheart technology ensures the highest level of process security, from the planning stage through to completion. Curtain walls generally fall into two basic categories that are based on their method of fabrication and installation. Should i use a unitized curtain wall or stickbuilt system. A concealed drainage system allows these extrusions to be used with confidence on multistorey projects. The idea is to adhesively bond a fibre reinforced polymer frp frame to the edge of the insulated glass unit igu, thereby achieving. The elegance 52 in system is an extension of the elegance 52 st, using the same connection and drainage principles. A stick curtain walling system typically comprises of items such as framing, cladding units and samples required. Construction and performance of curtain wall systems for. Stick curtain walling systems bim object definition from nbs.
In other words, the differences mainly lie in their method of installation. Aluminum components are attached to galvanized steel brackets which have. Elegance 52 vl solutions create an external emphasis on the vertical. The manufacturer delivers each individual component. Advantages and disadvantages of curtain walls hunker. Since the curtain wall is nonstructural, it can be made of lightweight materials, thereby reducing construction costs. Architectural glass institute 210 ornig oad suite 100 philadelphia, pa 111 215251422 stick built curtain wall construction generally offers shorter lead. Commercial curtain wall stick system by vantage windows. Stick curtain wall systema is constructed on site using aluminum profiles to create a grid of transoms and mullions all mechanically connected. Comparison of stick and unitized facade constructions a stick curtain wall, left, requires scaffolding and is labour intensive on site. Elegance 52 in is a project based system using i and t shaped profiles inside and out create an industrial feel to the curtain wall.
Mullion transom stick facade installation animation youtube. Curtain wall systems uk 11 aa 110 65mm curtain wall system aa 110 65mm introduction the aa 110 65mm curtain wall system is designed as a stickframe assembly with weather performance achieved by drainage and ventilation of the glazing rebates. Our window and entrance products can be used to give your lowrise, multistory building the appearance of a curtain wall. The vast majority of low to midrise curtain walls are installed in this way. In the unitized system, the curtain wall is composed of large units that are assembled and glazed in the factory, shipped to the site, and erected on the building. During medieval times, curtain walls were one of the most important defense structures used in protecting castles, and today they serve a more basic protective purpose. Unitized curtain walls installation and some health and. Stick system curtain wall installation pdf oh decor curtain. In this paper, design concerns of the unitized curtain wall system are also regarded as. Twoside structural silicone glazing can be done in the field, however, fourside silicone glazing should always be done under factorycontrolled conditions.
Development of curtain wall systems in hong kong cont. Wictec versatility and flexibility wictec stick system facades are the flexible, triedandtested versatile solutions among wiconas range of facade systems. Drainage and ventilation occurs at every mullion and transom connection in a zone drained system and at the base and. Detail stick frame system ssg intermediate horizontal 626 detail 14 stick frame system ssg mullion 628 detail 15 stick frame system ssg outside corner mullion alt. Differences between unitised curtain walls and stick built. Curtain wall specialists, be them consultants, system designers or facade contractors, use to have a clear opinion on when to go for a unitized vs. A curtain wall is a protective wall affixed to the outside of a building to protect the structure. Stick system curtain wall italian technology and passion for the quality.
The chosen way for construction of the curtain wall is the stick. Introduction to glass curtain wall systems security. Mar 22, 2012 stick curtain wall are processed, manufactured at factory and assembled, installed and completed at site. Our pressure wall system can be assembled and glazed in multiple ways. Aluminum mullion transom stick system facade installation animation with its bill of quantities, done in fusion 360. If your project doesnt suit most of the criteria for a unitized system, your other option is to use a stickbuilt system. Stick system curtain wall 50mm wictec 50 is the basic version of the stick system curtain wall, with an extranarrow face width of 50 mm, inside and outside. Curtain wall headstickbuilt systempressure equalizedoutside glazed figure s 2 pdf a throughwall metal flashing at the base of the brick cladding above the curtain wall protects the curtain wall from leakage through the wall above see exterior wall for integration of the these components.
Long pieces of aluminum hence the name stick are inserted between floors vertically and horizontally between vertical members to support and transfer the load of the glass back to structure. Mullion transom stick facade installation animation. Curtain wall system its types, details, functions and. Drainage and ventilation is achieved via the mullion on mullion drained or. Drainage and ventilation occurs at every mullion and transom connection in. A curtain wall system is an outer covering of a building in which the outer walls are nonstructural, but merely keep the weather out and the occupants in. It can be completely stick built in the field or its unique design allows the framing system to be shop assembled in ladders and the system can shipped to the site to be installed and field glazed. Unitised curtain walls and stick built systems are the two main classifications of curtain wall systems. In the stick system, the curtain wall frame mullions and glass or.
Splices between mullions permit vertical movement while offering lateral resistance. Jan 29, 2017 aluminum mullion transom stick system facade installation animation with its bill of quantities, done in fusion 360. Isometric of system assembly unitized curtain wall system figure u1 pdf. The majority of the work is exfactory and the installation starts at the bottom of the faaade and proceeds upwards. Stick system curtain walls face international facade.
Stick curtain wall and precast concrete wall section detail. Our highperforming, traditional stick built system curtain wall offers simple infield installation as well as interior and exterior glazing options. Unitised systems are made of large units and erected on the building facade. A stickframe assembly with weather performance achieved by drainage and ventilation of the glazing rebates. When choosing between stick and unitized construction it would depend on project size, locations, repetition, labor rates, site layout space, etc. A stick built curtain wall refers to the method of construction by which the curtain wall is assembled on site, piece by piece. With realisations spanning 4 000 projects across 7 subsaharan african countries, we are proud of showcase our accomplishments with you. Curtain wall systems are factory pre casted systems. Curtain wall prefabrication analysis construction depth. Some curtain wall systems can be glazed from either the interior or exterior. Stick curtainwall systems are shipped in pieces for field fabrication. Stick built system glass curtain wall installation. Two mullion options are available for varying span and strength requirements. Curtain walls table of contents 1 introduction introduction 11 2 metal curtain wall assembly 2.
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