The
term 'Curtain wall' is defined as a building façade which
does not carry any dead load other than its own dead load. Curtain
walls are typically designed with extruded aluminium members.
The aluminium frame is normally infilled with glass, providing
an architecturally pleasing building, as well as benefits such
as day lighting. Other common infill’s include: stone,
(rainscreen) cladding, louvres, and operable windows or vents.
Unitised curtain walling systems are installed as a series of
factory assembled frames, usually with interlocking mullions
and transoms.
The glazing panels and spandrels are usually factory-glazed
and seals are also applied or prepared in the factory. Unitised
Curtain Walling is used where the movement or deflections in
a building are such that a stick system is inappropriate.
The benefits of a unitised system are speed of installation,
reduction of on-site labour, lower installation costs, reduce
or eliminate the need for on-site sealing, factory fabrication
in a controlled environment and also reduced Health and Safety
risks.
Unitised systems are usually more expensive than the standard
stick systems and require longer lead times. There may be additional
costs due to increased storage and shipping costs and the need
for very careful site handling, and the requirement for expensive
lifting equipment on site.
Williaam Cox has extensive experience in unitised curtain walling,
with a dedicated unitised production line, and multiple skin
façades.
What we offer:
Williaam
Cox provide a comprehensive package:
Assisting - at early design stage - in the integration / selection
of products and systems (dimensions & geographical interfaces).
Enabling
standardisation of components, where possible, to meet design
requirements in a cost efficient and individual way.
Taking
responsibility for the integration of different façade
and structural components.
Our range of typical systems
used:
Further
Information
Unitised Curtain
Walling Projects
60% Schüco FW50+ Pressure Plate and SG
20% Unitised Schüco Skyline 65
10% Point Fixed Systems
10% Alucobond, Cedar, Stone & Terracotta
Assisting - at early design stage - in the integration / selection
of products and systems (dimensions & geographical interfaces).
