In stick construction, the curtain wall frame is primarily built on-site using piece-by-piece connections between mullions and transoms that hold glass, spandrel panels, and metal panels. Typically, the floor or perimeter beams support each mullion.
On the other hand, the curtain wall in unitized construction is made of substantial units that are put together in the factory, transported to the site, and installed on the structure.
Typically, one story in height, the frame is made of aluminum profiles. Before being delivered to the site, units are constructed with opening vents, glass, and infill panels. Each unit is often supported by the floor or perimeter beams, just like in stick construction.
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To ensure that the things that are most essential to them are delivered to the highest standards and within their budget, respectively, their solutions are built with the client’s needs being at the forefront of their ideas.
About 30% of the work is done on-site and 70% is done in the factory when it comes to unitized curtain walling. Numerous advantages result from the units being fully assembled in the plant. These consist of:
- Improved quality control
- Units can be put together as the structural frame is being constructed thanks to concurrent manufacturing and site preparation. Additionally, the facade can be finished one floor at a time, enabling concurrent internal construction.
- Quicker installation needing less manpower on site
- No need for scaffolding
- Can be placed from a building’s inside. This is perfect for tall towers or construction sites with a small footprint.
- Less space is required on-site for layout is another advantage
Unitized systems have the additional benefit of avoiding transmitting impact noises from floor to floor or horizontally from room to room, as opposed to stick systems.
This is so that linking gaskets can be used to separate the unitized panels. Full separation is created at the junctions between units as a result of the different materials (such as gasket and aluminum) being acoustically excited to different levels.
Other significant considerations are introduced by the growing usage of factory assembly. They consist of the following:
- The workshop must be adequately equipped for handling finished elements
- Additional transport is needed to get finished elements to the site
- Also, additional equipment is needed on site for modules installation
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The nation’s vibrant population and constant hustle and bustle call for simple fixes. In the UK, unitized curtain walling is quite well-liked. Businesses in England find it to be a perfect alternative because it is less time-consuming and more effective for commercial use.
When everything has already been produced and the only task left is to put the parts together, there is scarcely any bother. This is a great argument for choosing unitized curtain walling for businesses with UK locations.
If this concept intrigues you too much, contact TSL professionals who can help you with this crucial installation in the best way possible.
