Glass Window In Concrete Wall Detail

Window wall is also non load bearing.

Glass window in concrete wall detail.

They let in the sun but keeps burglars out. Silicone bead should bridge the 5 16 nominal gap between frame and glass. When it comes to basement windows there s nothing more practical than glass block windows. The glass block window panel sits on the block or concrete wall and is held in place with mortar and caulk.

Contact us for more information. The window door and wall penetration details are based on those prepared for c m h c by mr. From the interior side of the window apply a continuous bead of silicone caulking in location 1 below. 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.

Units are anchored at the head and sill and sealed in place using caulking. 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. Step 6c in the storefront installation manual. Jim posey of posey construction specifications.

In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws. Technical glass products tgp offers a variety of detail drawings of our architectural glass and framing products. Glass block windows are weather tight and maintenance free. Unlike curtain wall window wall sits between the floor slabs.

Like unitized curtain wall window wall is also built in a shop and shipped to the site pre assembled.