Glass Window In Concrete Wall Detail

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Glass window in concrete wall detail.

The glass block window panel sits on the block or concrete wall and is held in place with mortar and caulk. From the interior side of the window apply a continuous bead of silicone caulking in location 1 below. The window door and wall penetration details are based on those prepared for c m h c by mr. When it comes to basement windows there s nothing more practical than glass block windows.

Glass block windows are weather tight and maintenance free. Window wall is also non load bearing. In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws. Like unitized curtain wall window wall is also built in a shop and shipped to the site pre assembled.

Lower the window into the framed opening inserting the bottom window edge first then tipping in the top. Step 6c in the storefront installation manual. Unlike curtain wall window wall sits between the floor slabs. For a block wall installation fasten with rust resistant screws using a toe nail method through the jambs into the head and sill boards at each corner.

The glass is installed but prior to installation of aluminum glazing beads glass stops ref. Window by others frame size 27 outside head detail sill detail jamb detail concrete block constructions 48mm framed products issue a recommended window installation instructions g james page6 glass aluminium. Technical glass products tgp offers a variety of detail drawings of our architectural glass and framing products. Silicone bead should bridge the 5 16 nominal gap between frame and glass.

Units are anchored at the head and sill and sealed in place using caulking.