Analysis of type test data of curtain wall systems
Abstract
Analysis of type test data of curtain wall systems
Incoming article date: 14.11.2022The article analyzes the survey results of standard curtain walls with air space (hereinafter – CWs), used in construction industry in the city of Moscow. Despite a large number of advantages, curtain wall ventilated systems have a number of disadvantages, resulting, on the one hand, from the design solution of the CW: heterogeneity, shrinkage and deformation of the insulation layers, water penetration through the lining cracks, etc. On the other hand, failure to meet the CW technology and insufficient development of regulatory support for the design, installation and maintenance of CWs lead to a decrease in their quality. For a number of survey objects, a discrepancy between design and technical solutions was revealed: for the material of the supporting structures; for the material of the brackets; for the material of self-tapping screws; for the material of facing plates. Based on the survey results, it was revealed that it is inappropriate to use facing elements made of fiber cement boards in order to prevent their collapse and ensure the safety of people near the wall systems. Also, it is not advisable to use ""TYVEK House Wrap"" (1060) wind and hydroprotective membranes for installation from the outer surface of the thermal insulation of buildings due to their fire hazard.
Keywords: hinged facade systems, ventilated, facing plates, fasteners, defects, testing, displacement, cracks, chipping, deformation