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Effective Curtain Walling: The Key to Energy-Efficient Buildings

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Shahzad shafique
Effective Curtain Walling: The Key to Energy-Efficient Buildings

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 recognised industry standard for curtain wall in the UK is the standard for systemised building envelopes (SSBE) from the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT). CWCT is an industryfunded information provider and trainer in the field of building envelopes and glazing. It publishes both standards and guidance. SSBE incorporates BS EN 13830:2003 curtain walling, product standard, and other relevant performance standards and building regulations. The CWCT standard covers the performance specification, testing, inspection and assessment of building envelopes constructed from systems of components.

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