System 8 Low-Rise Curtain Walling
A system developed for ground and first floor applications.
System 8 Low-Rise Curtain Walling has been primarily developed for ground and first floor applications, but may be installed at any level on a building provided the maximum height of each screen does not exceed 6 m, and subject to the structural sections being designed to accommodate the applicable loads in accordance with the relevant site conditions and application.
Performance:
- Thermal: All windows/ screens, in conjunction with a suitable glazing specification, have been designed to meet the current requirements of Building Regulations Approved Document L for England and Wales, Technical Handbook 6 for Scotland and Technical Booklet F for Northern Ireland where applicable. Consult with Metal Technology for details.
- Weathertightness: Class III to BS 6375-1: 1989 and BS 5368.
- Design Wind Pressure: To be in accordance with BS 6399-2: 1997.
- Deflection: All structural profiles can be designed so that maximum deflection of any member shall not exceed L/200 of its span, with no evidence of any permanent deformation once the load has been removed.
Incorporated components:
The full range of Metal Technology Ltd’s windows and doors can be incorporated into the system. Consult with Metal Technology for recommendations and details.
| Uniclass 2015 | |
| CAWS | H11/110 Curtain walling |
| Product Reference | System 8 Low-Rise Curtain Walling |
| Internal framing member | - |
| Material | Extruded aluminium |
| Finish | Anodized, colour ___Liquid organic coated, colour ___Powder organic coated, colour ___ |
| Minimum film thickness | ___ micrometres |
| External cover cap | - |
| Material | Extruded aluminium. CW05 horizontally with CW09 vertically |
| Finish | Anodized, colour ___Liquid organic coated, colour ___Powder organic coated, colour ___ |
| Minimum film thickness | ___ micrometres |
| Glazing | Insulating glass units, ___ mm thickSingle glazed panes, 10 mm thick |
| Glazing system | Dry glazed gasket system |
| Standard product features | Type: Stick system, pressure equalized and drained. The system is thermally broken throughout by means of a continuous thermal isolator located between the external pressure plates and internal framing members. Glazing system: Dry glazed using proprietary, high performance captive gaskets. All gaskets to be bonded and sealed during construction, using waterproof adhesive. |
| Product Options | Finish/ Colour: Consult with Metal Technology for availability of colours and to obtain samples. Minimum film thickness: Consult with Metal Technology following choice of finish. Glazing: Accommodates 10 mm single glazing or 24, 28, or 34 mm insulating glass units. Panel/ Facing types: A variety of panel thicknesses can be accommodated within the system. Consult with Metal Technology for recommendations and details. |