GENERAL SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT
A Dry Glazed Unitised Curtainwall Suite typically used in a single level “Window Wall” configuration, and built around a nominal 135mm x 80mm beaded mullion dimension
The system arrangement includes male / female interlocking mullions and a Seismic Head Cill and Jamb.
The 135mm Unitised System is installed with panels deadloaded onto a sill tray – and fitted into seismic Head and Jambs similar to a shopfront system)
SPANS AND CAPACITY
Span Capacity varies project by project based on a number of interrelated variables, but a typical panel size in the 135mm Unitised System is circa 3000 x 1200mmW
The System can be used inwind zones up to x.xkPa ULS and with a Seismic Interfloor Drift ULS xmm.
FRAME TYPES & FEATURES
The 135mm Seismic Head and Jambs are the 160103 Frame with a 160104 Bead which gives a typical deflection channel and bead condition.
At the Cill, the panel is deadloaded onto the XXXXX Sill Traye.
INSERTS, SASHES, FINS & FEATURES
Much like a Shopfront Suite, the 135mm Curtainwall / Window Wall System has the capacity to accommodate a variety of infill products, including; Top Hung Sashes (in a sash adapter frame) and Insert Doors (open in and out).
In additional to this, brackets off mullions (or transoms) can support external feature fins, shading devices, and well as signage, and feature panels external to the curtain wall.
Sizes and configurations vary with local wind pressures and site conditions.
INFILLS & GLAZING CAPACITY
The Glazing cavity of the 135mm UCW with Standard Glazing Beads can accommodate glass DGU thicknesses from XXmm to yymm
In addition, a variety of infill material can be utilised, including and not limited to; Glass, Aluminium Panel, Composite Panels, Solid Stone, GRC, Teracotta Tiles and Bricks.
PERFORMANCE
The 135mm UCW Base System has been tested to a wind pressure (ULS) of xxxkPa and ULS Interfloor Drift of xxxmm
The curtain wall performance varies depending on
• Panel Size
• Mullion Centres
• Structural Connection (Positions and Types)
• Infill Types (ie Doors, Sashes Sliding Panels)
FINISHES & COLOURS
The System can be Surface Finished in a variety of options.
• Powdercoat to AAMA2604 in Standard Dulux, Akzo Nobel or Custom Colours
• PVDF Finish to AAMA2605
• Anodised 20 Micron
• Electrophoresis Anodised Finish
PERFORMANCE TESTING
KFI Curtain Wall Systems are generally Tested at an ILAC Accredited International Testing Facility to the Requirements of AS/NZS 4284
A library of Tests are kept for each system type, and if a project performance requirement exceeds or differs significantly from test reports on file, a project specific test can be carried out.
INSTALLATION
Installation is typically carried out by KFI as a part of the façade contract in order to give effect to warranties and producer statements.
MAINTENANCE
At the completion of a project KFI will compile and hand over a set of Completion Documents which includes a written Operation and Maintenance Manual – specifying the required cleaning, maintenance and inspection regime for various parts of the façade for the duration of the warranty period.
NZBC COMPLIANCE
A Compliance Pathway Report is created for each project, listing compliance with the following mandatory provisions of the New Zealand Building Code
B1 – Structure
B2 – Durability
E2 – External Moisture
F2 – Hazardous Building Materials
F4 – Safety from Falling
In addition to this KFI provides information on the Curtain Wall System to enable the satisfaction of
C3 – Fire affecting Areas Beyond the Source
G4 – Ventilation
G6 – Airborne and Impact Sound
G7 – Natural Light
H1 – Energy Efficiency
