Introduction: Window is a building component, which is generally used for closing an opening in a wall that will admit light and may provide ventilation and views to the building occupants. Windows are typically factory produced unit that has one or more openings bounded by a perimeter frame. Performance of a window may be assessed …
Introduction: Window is a building component, which is generally used for closing an opening in a wall that will admit light and may provide ventilation and views to the building occupants. Windows are typically factory produced unit that has one or more openings bounded by a perimeter frame. Performance of a window may be assessed …
G.4.13 – Aluminium Framed Windows Installation Issues – Part 1 Read More »
Introduction: Curtain wall is one of the most common façade systems that is used in modern building envelopes. In accordance with CWCT Standard for systemised building envelopes “Curtain walling is a form of predominantly vertical building envelope which supports no load other than its own weight and the environmental forces which act upon it”. The …
G.4.12 – Stick Curtain Wall Installation Issues Part 3 Read More »
Introduction: Curtain wall is one of the most common façade systems that is used in modern building envelopes. In accordance with CWCT Standard for systemised building envelopes “Curtain walling is a form of predominantly vertical building envelope which supports no load other than its own weight and the environmental forces which act upon it”. The …
G.4.11 – Stick Curtain Wall Installation Issues Part 2 Read More »
Introduction: Curtain wall is one of the most common façade systems that is used in modern building envelopes. In accordance with CWCT Standard for systemised building envelopes “Curtain walling is a form of predominantly vertical building envelope which supports no load other than its own weight and the environmental forces which act upon it”. The …
G.4.10 – Stick Curtain Wall Bracket Installation Issues Read More »
Introduction: This article has been written by one of our façade engineers, following a non-intrusive investigation of “Fragile” or “Class 3” rooflight in accordance with CWCT Technical Note No. 66. The main purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the current condition of the rooflights and to provide a commentary on ways in which to …
Introduction: This article has been written by one of our Façade Engineers, following an investigation on some of the cracked glass panes of the insulated-glazed unit (IGU) of a rooflight/skylight installed on a 3-storey building. Due to the health and safety reasons, the building occupier had replaced the failed glazing units prior to an investigation. …
Introduction: This article has been authored by one of our façade engineers following a non-intrusive investigation of some of the loose/detaching terracotta cladding tiles, together with a review of the available Operation & Maintenance (O&M) documentation. This article consists of our engineer’s comments on the construction details, probable cause(s) of terracotta tiles becoming loose, potential …
Introduction: This article has been written by one of our façade engineers, following an intrusive investigation of the external cladding system of the residential building, in order to understand the external cladding assemblies and to determine which elements will need to be replaced to meet building requirements and enhance the fire performance of the façade. …
Introduction: This article has been prepared by one of our façade engineers, following a non-intrusive investigation of a cracked outer glass pane of curtain wall Insulated Glazing Unit (IGU) at ground floor, East corner, comment on the probable causes of failure, to make a comment on the potential safety risks and to provide comments on what measures …