Curtain Wall Systems

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One Central Square, Cardiff
Architect: Rio Architects

Contents

Curtain Wall Design Considerations 4

Zone or Mullion Drained? 5

Curtain Wall Product Characteristics/Regulations 6

AA®100 50mm Curtain Wall System 8, 12-27

AA®110 65mm Curtain Wall System 10, 12-27

Windows and Doors into Curtain Walling 28

AA®100 and AA®110 Concealed Vent Open Out Applications 34

AA®100 and AA®110 Horizontally Capped (HC) and AA®100

and AA®110 Vertically Capped (VC) Gasket System 38

AA®100 Structurally Silicone Glazed (SSG) 52

AA®100 and AA®110 PFLL 58

Case Study – Cardiff and Vale College 64

Supporting Your Projects 66

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Today’s fast paced construction schedules demand it all – Our curtain wall systems have been tested and assessed in
design innovation, flexibility, high quality, fast installation, accordance with the relevant BS EN and Centre for Window Zone or Mullion Drained?
simplified fabrication and superior performance. Kawneer’s and Cladding Technology (CWCT) Curtain Wall Standards.
curtain wall systems have been designed and engineered to
meet these demands and more. Zone Drainage Mullion Drainage

Curtain Wall Design Considerations

Please note this is for guidance only

Low rise e.g. AA®100 50mm

≤ 10 stories AA®110 65mm
1. How many stories is your building?
High rise e.g. Consider AA®201 Unitised
> 10 stories Consider AA®265 Unitised

AA®110 65mm
Yes AA®201 Unitised
2. Do you need to cater for increased AA®265 Unitised
live-load movements or accommodate
barrier-load edge cover (15mm)?
No AA®100 50mm

Yes AA®100 Fire Rated

Zone drainage systems feature simple butt jointed mullions Mullion (or point) drainage systems feature overlapping
3. Is Fire Resistance a requirement? and transoms, with each panel acting as an individual unit. joints. Drainage and ventilation slots are located in the
Drainage and ventilation slots are located in the vertical vertical pressure plate. Transoms are overlapped to the
No AA®100 50mm mullion which incorporates an EPDM gasket to seal between
AA®110 65mm pressure plate. Transoms are square cut at the ends to
incorporate EPDM mouldings and gaskets to maintain each mullion and transom.
zone. Transoms are fitted with a ‘Batman gasket’ to maintain the
Transoms are fitted with a ‘Batman gasket’ to maintain the thermal performance.
Highlight thermal performance. Benefits
Highlight horizontal features
AA®100 Horizontally Capped (HC)
horizontal features Benefits ❚ Suitable for slope glazing

Highlight ❚ Each panel is individually pressure equalised and drained

Highlight horizontal
AA®100 Vertically features
Capped (VC) via its transom, enabling the curtain wall to quickly react to
vertical features
fluctuating wind pressure
4. What is your aesthetic requirement?
AA®100 50mm PFLL
Picture frame effect Highlight horizontal features
AA®110 65mm PFLL

Standard capped AA ®100 50mm

Highlight horizontal features
curtain walling AA®110 65mm

Structural silicone AA ®100 50mm

Highlight horizontal features
glazed AA®110 65mm

Non-standard
Highlight
Subject tohorizontal
assessmentfeatures
Face Caps

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Curtain Wall Product Characteristics/Regulations

Key Key
✔ = Available  = Project dependant; contact our advisory line * = Subject to Structural Assessment ✔ = Available  = Project dependant; contact our advisory line * = Subject to Structural Assessment
HC = Horizontally Capped VC = Vertically Capped SSG = Structurally Silicone Glazed PFLL = Picture Frame Look-Alike HC = Horizontally Capped VC = Vertically Capped SSG = Structurally Silicone Glazed PFLL = Picture Frame Look-Alike
Note: HI version cannot be facetted Note: HI version cannot be facetted

Criminal Justice Centre, Aberdeen

Architect: Ryder Architecture

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 Eastleigh Borough Council, Eastleigh, Hampshire
Architect: Stride Treglown
Photo: Positive Image Photography

AA®100 50mm Curtain Wall System

Introduction ❚ Enhanced thermal performance to meet or exceed current
A stick-frame assembly with weather performance achieved Building Regulations
by drainage and ventilation of the glazing rebates. Drainage ❚ Incorporates AA®130 Brise Soleil System
and ventilation is achieved via the mullion or via each
❚ Facilitates the integration of opening window products
individual transom on zone drained.
including a concealed vent option
The system is available in a variety of mullion depths which
❚ HC/VC gasket system provided as an alternative to
combined with seven thermal break options, including an
structural glazed solutions
enhanced thermal performance option, and aesthetic
external capping allows a specifier the flexibility of design to AA®100 HC/VC (Horizontal/Vertical Cap)
make their own statement. The system has outstanding The Horizontal/Vertical Cap provides the specifier the
performance and its ease of installation makes it possible to opportunity to highlight the horizontal or vertical features
suit individual project requirements. across the building envelope and gives the building its
The AA®100 is suitable for vertical and sloped applications individual signature. The variety of distinctive face caps gives
including faceted walls. total flexibility in design. The system has been exclusively
designed, developed and supplied by Kawneer, with
Design Considerations
installation contracts carried out by approved Dealers.
A comprehensive range of mullions and transoms allow
façades to be designed with minimal structural support.
The selection of mullion is dependent on several factors:
❚ The span (the distance between the fixings to supporting
structure)
❚ The mullion centres (up to 3.0m using AA®100 curtain
walling)
❚ Windload (up to 2400 Pa)
❚ Maximum weight of infill is 600kg
❚ The deflection limitations of the glazing system
❚ The drainage method required; i.e. zone or mullion
Guidance on this element of the curtain wall design should
be sought from the Kawneer Architectural Services Team.
Product Features and Benefits
❚ Concealed drainage offering better aesthetics
❚ Maximum glazing up to 50mm
❚ Large choice of face caps to enable total design flexibility
to suite your individual aesthetic requirements
❚ Bespoke face caps available (subject to approval)
❚ Fire resistant solution providing uniformity of the façade in
accordance with Pr EN 1364-3, with up to 30 minutes
integrity and insulation
❚ Patented transom overlap detail which gives the uniform
aesthetic finish
AA®100 50mm
❚ Market leading product tested and certified in accordance
with CWCT Sequence B
❚ Range of mullion, transom and face cap options with
50mm sightlines

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 Plot 5, Primefour Business Park, Kingswells, Aberdeen
Architect: Halliday Fraser Munro

AA®110 65mm Curtain Wall System

Introduction ❚ Incorporates AA®130 Brise Soleil System
The AA®110 65mm curtain wall system is designed as a stick- ❚ Assessed and certified in accordance with CWCT
frame assembly with weather performance achieved by Sequence B
drainage and ventilation of the glazing rebates. Drainage and
❚ Range of mullion, transom and face cap options with
ventilation is achieved via the mullion on mullion drained or
65mm sightlines
via each individual transom on zone drained. The system is
available in a variety of mullion depths which combined with ❚ Facilitates the integration of opening window products
seven thermal break options and aesthetic external capping including a concealed vent option (same as 50mm)
provide flexibility of design, outstanding performance and ❚ Seven thermal break options including a HI variant
ease of installation to suit individual project requirements.
❚ Offers a cost effective solution for barrier loading
The AA®110 is suitable for vertical and sloped applications
including faceted walls. A deeper glazing rebate meets the AA®110 HC/VC (Horizontal/Vertical Cap)
requirements for barrier loading and enables facades to The Horizontal/Vertical Cap provides the specifier the
stand up to high levels of building movement. This enables opportunity to highlight the horizontal or vertical features
the use of bigger glass sheets resulting in more natural light across the building envelope and gives the building its
penetration. In addition, less metal results in an aesthetically individual signature. The variety of distinctive face caps gives
pleasing building – on the whole better for both the total flexibility in design. The system has been exclusively
environment and the building occupier. designed, developed and supplied by Kawneer, with
The system has been exclusively designed, developed and installation contracts carried out by approved Dealers.
supplied by Kawneer, with installation contracts carried out
by approved Dealers.
Design Considerations
A comprehensive range of mullions and transoms allow
façades to be designed with minimal structural support.
The selection of mullion is dependent on several factors:
❚ The span (the distance between the fixings to supporting
structure)
❚ The mullion centres (up to 3.5m using AA®110 curtain
walling)
❚ Windload (up to 2400 Pa)
❚ Maximum weight of infill is 600kg
❚ The deflection limitations of the glazing system
❚ The drainage method required; i.e. zone or mullion
Guidance on this element of the curtain wall design should
be sought from the Kawneer Architectural Services Team.
Product Features and Benefits
❚ Concealed zone drainage – each pane acts as an individual
self draining unit or mullion drainage – ventilation and
drainage via the mullions
❚ Fully capped (zone drained and mullion drained with wide
choice of facecap options)
❚ Bespoke face caps available (subject to approval)
❚ Glazing up to 50mm
❚ Enhanced thermal performance to meet or exceed current
Building Regulations AA®110 65mm

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 AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Zone Drained Façade AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Zone Drained Façade
Applications Full details can be downloaded from our website www.kawneer.co.uk

Mullion Transom
Typical Elevations
50
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Elevation Title Website cad ref no. Elevation Title Website cad ref no.
1 Intermediate Mullion H1 02.01 3 Intermediate Transom H1 04.01
2 Expansion Mullion H1 03.01 9 Convex Faceted Mullion H1 07.01
3 Intermediate Transom H1 04.01 10 Convex Faceted Mullion H1 08.01

12
4 Jamb detail (generic) H1 10.01

50
5 Cill detail (generic) H1 11.01

12
6 Head detail (generic) H1 12.01

7 External Corner H1 05.01 3 Intermediate Transom H1 04.01

8 Internal Corner H1 06.01 11 Convex Faceted Mullion H1 09.01

4
4

12 12

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, H1 02.01 H1 04.01

New Auditorium
Architect: Glasgow City Council

Cultural Centre, Southend Pier

Architects: Sprunt and White Arkitekter
Photo: Luke Hayes

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AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Zone Drained Façade AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Zone Drained Façade
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External Corner Internal Corner

12 12

12
12
12 12
4

H1 05.01 H1 06.01

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AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Zone Drained Façade AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Zone Drained Façade
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Jamb Interface Detail (Example)

External Facet Internal Facet

50 50

13
8
4

4
13 8

H1 07.01 H1 09.01

Stenhouse Building, University of Strathclyde

Architect: Hypostyle Architects

12 10

H1 10-01

H1 10.01

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AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Zone Drained Façade AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Zone Drained Façade
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Cill Detail
Head Detail

13

12
10
10
12

13

H1 11.01

H1 12.01

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and Roof Applications Full details can be downloaded from our website www.kawneer.co.uk

Intermediate Rafter Intermediate Purlin

Typical Elevations 50

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Elevation Title Website cad ref no. Elevation Title Website cad ref no.
1 Intermediate Mullion H2 02.01 1a Intermediate Mullion H2 02.01
2 Intermediate Transom H2 03.01 2a Intermediate Transom H2 03.01
3 Jamb detail (generic) H2 26.01 12 Intermediate Purlin H2 04.01

12
4 Cill detail (generic) H2 25.01 13 Eaves (slope - vertical) H2 06.01, H2 07.01

50
5 Head detail (generic) H2 24.01 14 Eaves Gutter H2 19.01

12
15 Wall Plate H2 20.01
16 Slope Vent (lower end) H2 17.01
17 Slope Vent (upper end) H2 18.01
6 External Corner H2 08.01
7 Internal Corner H2 09.01
18 Vertical - slope connection H2 05.01
19 Hip H2 13.01

4
4

8 Convex Faceted Mullion H2 10.01, H2 11.01, H2 12.01

12 12
9 Convex Faceted Mullion H2 11.01

H2 02.01 H2 03.01
20 Intermediate Mullion H2 14.01
21 Corner H2 15.01
22 Hip / Facet H2 16.01
10 Concave Faceted H2 22.01, H2 23.01
The Shields Centre, Glasgow
Mullion
Architect: Anderson Bell Christie Architects

6 External Corner H2 08.01

23 Ridge H2 27.01

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AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Mullion Drained Façade and Roof AA®100 50mm and AA®110 65mm Mullion Drained Façade and Roof
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Purlin Slope/Vertical Connection Eaves Detail (7° to 90° Pitch) Eaves Detail (15° to 90° Pitch)

a min
min: 7° (30°
7° (30°
max: 90°
shown)
shown) 4

a max 90°

12
12

12
25
12
12

50
12

12

50
12

12
25
4

50
25
25
4 4

a min = 7° a min = 15°

a min = 15° a min = 40° thermal break 16mm a max = 90° (45° shown)
a min = 45° thermal break 20mm a max = 90°
H2 04.01 a min = 50° thermal break 26mm H2 07.01
a min = 55° thermal break 36mm H2 06.01
a max = 90°

H2 05.01

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4
Apex (Generic)

a min = 5°
a max = 45°

H2 27.01

British Gas at Oxford Business Park

Architect: Frank Shaw Associates
Photo: Martin Cleveland Photography

London Designer Outlet, Wembley, North London

Architect: Leslie Jones Architects
Photo: London Designer Outlet

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Wall Plate
Gutter Detail

5.
5
e
iv
at
rn
te
Al

12
min: 7° - 172 158

12
min: 15° - 127 818

Min. 150
max: 45°

12
12

16

4
22.5

4 28 12
70 44

50.5
min: 7°
max: 45°

a min 7° -172 158

a min 15° -127 818
a max 45°
48.0
H2 19.01

a min 7°
a max 45°

H2 20.01

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Windows and Doors into Curtain Walling Windows and Doors into Curtain Walling Applications
Introduction When considering the type of window to install it is necessary
to consider the following points:
Ventilation through curtain walling facades can be achieved Typical Elevations
with the introduction of opening windows into the screens’ ❚ Height and width size limits are different for each window type
design. All window options from the AA®720, AA®540 and Full details can be downloaded from our website www.kawneer.co.uk
❚ Required free air area for each window
AA®3610 systems include perimeter adaptors enabling them
to be simply glazed into the curtain wall. ❚ Thermal performance
Elevation Title Website cad ref no. Elevation Title Website cad ref no.
Additionally, the AA 100 CV ‘Concealed Vent’ is designed
® Product Features and Benefits
1 Top Hung Vent H3 05.01 5 Open Out Door H3 09.01
specifically for the AA®100 curtain walling system. Utilising a ❚ Inward opening and outward opening window inserts
structurally bonded double glazed unit, it allows the windows available
to be installed into the façade with no obvious external
indication of their location. ❚ Vertical sliding window inserts for optimum ventilation
configuration
The AA®100 and AA®110 systems can also offer a purpose
designed window for slope glazing installations. As well as ❚ Automation of windows is possible
natural ventilation this vent can be used for smoke ventilation 2 Tilturn Vent H3 06.01 6 Open In Door H3 10.01
❚ AA®720 windows offer frames with a range of thermal
and has been tested to BS EN 12101-2. performance
Through the incorporation of perimeter adaptors, it is also ❚ All windows are weather tested to BS 6375
possible to install doors from the AA®720 range and the
AA®545 door directly into the curtain walling façade. The ❚ AA®720 Tilturn tested to CWCT standard
Kawneer heavy duty 190 and 350 entrance doors can be ❚ AA®100 Slope Vent tested to BS EN 12101-2 for smoke
installed in a similar way. ventilation 3 Pivot Vent H3 07.01 7 Dual Action Door H3 11.01

Design Considerations ❚ Full range of door locking and function options

The Kawneer window range offers a ventilation solution to
satisfy all project requirements.

West of Scotland Satellite Radiotherapy Facility 4 Integral Tilturn Vent H3 08.01

Architect: Keppie Design

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Windows and Doors into Curtain Walling Windows and Doors into Curtain Walling
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AA®100 including an AA®100 including an AA®100 including an

AA®720 Casement AA®720 Pivot AA®720 Tilturn

15

22
22
15

22

45
7

31
29
82

54
6
5

28

59
51
55
6

30

40
28

55

13
4

23
13

12
50

50
4
3

12
12

13
50
50
12

12
50

50
12

H3 06.01

H3 05.01 H3 07.01

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Cardiff and Vale College
Architect: BDP
Photo: Gareth Gardner

Windows and Doors into Curtain Walling

Full details can be downloaded from our website www.kawneer.co.uk

AA®100 including an AA®100 including an

Inward Opening AA®720 Door Outward Opening AA®720 Door

12

12
50

50
12

12
3.5

13

4
4
44

44
69

69
5

5
5

73

53
98
73

22

22
18

18
H3 10.01 H3 09.01

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AA®100 and AA®110 Concealed Vent Open Out Applications AA®100 and AA®110 Concealed Vent Open Out
Full details can be downloaded from our website www.kawneer.co.uk

Typical Elevations
Head Detail
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Outside Elevations Outside Elevations

Elevation Title Website cad ref no. Elevation Title Website cad ref no.
AA®100 Zone Drained AA®100 HC Systems
1 Head AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 02.01 Zone Drained
1 2 Cill AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 03.01 5 Jamb AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 08.01
3

50
5
3a 3 Jamb AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 02.01 5a 5a Jamb Stepped Glass AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 09.01
3a Jamb Stepped Glass AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 04.01

25
2

2
22
AA®100 Mullion Drained

36.5
1 Head AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 02.01
1 2 Cill AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 03.01
4
4a 4 Jamb AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 06.01

12.4
4a Jamb Stepped Glass AA®100 CV/AA®110 CV H 07.01
2

H 02.01
World Wildlife Fund – UK Headquarters, Living Planet Centre
Architect: Hopkins Architects
Photograph copyright: Morley von Sternberg
Cill Detail

12.4
36.5
22

2
25
50
H 03.01

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Jamb Detail – Zone Drained 57

57

40.5
25 2 36.5 12.4

40.5
12
65 Min.

12

30
50 22
min 15°

min: 15°

H 04.01

H2 17.01 H2 18.01

AA®100/AA®110
Max glass area 2.15m2
Max height 1800mm Min height 600mm
Max width 1500mm Min width 500mm
Min glass thickness 16mm (units) Max glass thickness 34mm (units)
Min roof angle 15°

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AA®100 and AA®110 Horizontally Capped (HC) and AA®100 Horizontally Capped (HC) Applications
AA®100 and AA®110 Vertically Capped (VC) Gasket System
Introduction Product Features and Benefits Typical Elevations
The AA®100 and AA®110 HC/VC options provide the ❚ Cost effective alternative to traditional SSG structurally Full details can be downloaded from our website www.kawneer.co.uk
specifier with an alternative to traditional (SSG) Structurally glazed silicone joints
glazed silicone joints.
❚ Retains all of the full range of AA®100 and AA®110
Elevation Title Website cad ref no.
The low profile EPDM gasket system enables specifiers to mullions and transoms
maintain the look of a structurally glazed system whilst 1 Head Detail (generic) H4 02.01
❚ Large range of face caps available to compliment the 2 Intermediate Transom H4 03.01
maintaining the benefits of a capped system. 3 Cill Detail (generic) H4 04.01
discreet EPDM gasket
On an AA®100/AA®110 HC façade the vertical glazing joints 4 Jamb Detail (generic) H4 05.01, H4 06.01
❚ Improved installation speeds compared to traditional SSG 5 Intermediate Mullion H4 07.01
are secured and sealed with a discreet pressure plate and
EPDM cover gasket. The horizontal face caps run ❚ Ease of glass replacement due to pressure plate / gasket
continuously across the glazing and are enhanced by the arrangement
unobtrusive vertical gasket system.
❚ Maximum glazing up to 50mm
On an AA®100/AA®110 VC façade utilises the same principle
❚ Maximum infill weight 600kg
but with the EPDM gasket in a horizontal application
between vertical caps. ❚ Market leading product tested and certified to CWCT
Sequence B
In addition, we are also able to offer a wide variety of face
caps to accentuate the visual look of the building facade,
giving the building its own individual signature.
The system has been exclusively designed, developed and
supplied by Kawneer in conjunction with our approved
Dealer network.

AA®100 50mm Horizontal Cap (HC)

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AA®100 Horizontally Capped (HC) AA®100 Horizontally Capped (HC)
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Head Detail (Generic) Transom Detail

H4 03.01
10
12

H4 02.01

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AA®100 Horizontally Capped (HC) AA®100 Horizontally Capped (HC)
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Cill Detail (Generic) Jamb Detail (Generic)

12
10

H4 04.01

12 10

H4 05.01

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 Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University
Architect: Boyes Rees Architects

AA®100 Horizontally Capped (HC)

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Intermediate Mullion

50

Trinity Leeds
Architect: Chapman Taylor

H4 07.01

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AA®100 Vertically Capped (VC) Applications AA®100 Vertically Capped (VC)
Full details can be downloaded from our website www.kawneer.co.uk

Typical Elevations
Full details can be downloaded from our website www.kawneer.co.uk Head Detail (Generic)

Elevation Title Website cad ref no.

1 Head Detail (generic) H4 10.01, H4 11.01
2 Intermediate Transom H4 12.01
3 Cill Detail (generic) H4 13.01, H4 14.01
4 Jamb Detail (generic) H4 15.01, H4 16.01
5 Intermediate Mullion H4 17.01, H4 18.01

John Roan School, London

10
12
Architect: John McAslan + Partners
Photo: John McAslan + Partners / Hufton+Crow

H4 10.01

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AA®100 Vertically Capped (VC) AA®100 Vertically Capped (VC)
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Transom Detail Cill Detail (Generic)

12
10
H4 12.01

H4 13.01

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AA®100 Vertically Capped (VC) AA®100 Vertically Capped (VC)
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Jamb Detail (Generic) Intermediate Mullion

50

H4 17.01

10 12

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AA®100 Structurally Silicone Glazed (SSG) AA®100 Structurally Silicone Glazed (SSG) Applications
Introduction
The AA®100 SSG is a system which allows glazing of the Typical Elevations
curtain walling to be achieved without the use of visible face
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caps giving an aesthetically pleasing appearance with flush
glazing to the exterior.
It also offers the benefit of reduced on-site installation time
Elevation Title Website cad ref no.
making the AA®100 SSG a more cost effective solution.
1 Mullion AA®100 SSG H 02.01
The glazing units are constructed with the use of structural 2 Jamb Interface AA®100 SSG H 03.01
silicone sealant and contain an integrated channel profile 5 2a Jamb Interface with Face Cap AA®100 SSG H 04.01
3 Transom AA®100 SSG H 05.01
around the perimeter. Toggle clips positioned on the
4 Cill AA®100 SSG H 06.01
mullions and transoms locate into the channel profile and 4a Capped Cill AA®100 SSG H 06.01
provide the mechanical retention to secure the pane to the 5 Head AA®100 SSG H 08.01
1 2
curtain wall. This offers a specifier assurity and peace of mind
of a guaranteed installation. The glazing unit is deadload
supported by the transom using a combination of setting
blocks and glass supports, additionally the final aesthetics of 3
2a
the façade is enhanced by use of a flush seal between the
glass units by means of a UV resistant weatherproofing
silicone sealant. 4 4a
Product Features and Benefits
❚ Dry jointing method using specially designed EPDM
One Central Square, Cardiff
moulding AA®100 SSG
Architect: Rio Architects
❚ Mullion drainage
❚ Glazing from 26mm to 37mm for increased design
flexibility
❚ Thermal performance can meet current Building
Regulations
❚ Tested and certified in accordance with CWCT Sequence B
❚ Maximised structural capability and design with a range of
mullions and transoms
❚ Integration with both AA®100 and AA®110 curtain wall
systems
❚ Glazing retained using a toggle system
❚ Silicone sealed glass to glass joint
❚ Maximum screen height of 16m
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Mullion Detail Jamb Interface Transom Detail

50

50

24

50
H 05.01

24

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton

Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
24

H 02.01 H 03.01

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Head Detail (Example) Cill Detail

24
12

H 08.01 H 06.01

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AA®100 and AA®110 PFLL AA®100 and AA®110 PFLL
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Introduction
A curtain walling system that looks like a picture frame
system but is quicker and easier to install using the traditional
stick build system. The PFLL system is suitable where the Jamb Detail (Generic)
build characteristics of a typical semi-unitised picture frame
system are not essential or possible and where installation
can be achieved in one stage resulting in time reduction, a
benefit for both contractors and installers.
The PFLL system was developed with just three new parts to
suite with the CWCT tested AA®100 50mm and AA®110
65mm dry jointed curtain walling systems.
An external pressure plate, face cap and weatherseal enables
the system to provide all the robust aesthetics of a picture
frame system on a proven grid, which integrates totally with
the AA®100 and AA®110 existing systems.

AA®100/AA®110 PFLL

AA®100 and AA®110 PFLL Applications

Typical Elevations
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Elevation Title Website cad ref no.

1 Jamb Detail (generic) H6 02.01
2 Intermediate Mullion H6 03.01
3 Cill Detail (generic) H6 04.01
4 Intermediate Transom H6 05.01
5 Head Detail (generic) H6 06.01

12

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Intermediate Mullion Intermediate Transom

50

12

50
12
4
4

H6 05.01
12 12

H6 03.01

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Head Detal (Generic) Cill Detail (Generic)

12
10
12

H6 06.01
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Case Study - Cardiff and Vale College
Kawneer systems hail a new future for education in Wales.
The £45 million Cardiff and Vale College uses Kawneer’s zone-
drained AA®100 and AA®110 curtain walling, with 50 and
65mm sightlines respectively, with AA®541 top-hung casement
windows and mullion-drained AA®100 curtain walling as a
bespoke atrium rooflight.
The 16,000m2 building in the city centre brings together many
of the college’s activities onto a single campus and creates a
real-life environment for skills training with open and welcoming
faculty clusters set around a public route through the heart of
the college.
Its distinctive wedge shape connects the interior spaces to
south-facing terraces with views towards Cardiff Bay. The
oversailing roof is angled to accommodate a 1,850m2
photovoltaic array, one of the largest in the UK, and The
Classroom – a fine dining sky restaurant located under the
northernmost tip with views across the city towards the
Millennium Stadium.
The landmark building designed by BDP features 130 teaching
rooms including specialist labs, workshops, IT studios and two
vast learning and skills centres comprising a conference centre,
theatre, gym, Urbasba beauty salon and spa, and shops, all of
which are open to the public seven days a week. It is home to
4,000 students studying across 200 different courses with
thousands more engaged through the year on short courses,
employer training and apprenticeships.
It was officially opened by First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones
and Minister for Education and Skills Huw Lewis.
Believed to have been the largest construction project in Cardiff
at the time, the college was built on former industrial land south
of the city’s central station by main contractor Willmott Dixon,
with the Kawneer elements installed by approved specialist
manufacturer and installer AB Glass.
Backed by a £20 million Welsh Government grant, it was
formed after the merger of Barry College and Coleg Glan
Hafren as part of the government’s bid to transform post-16
education and training in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Cardiff and Vale College has won two awards to date – a RIBA
Regional Award 2016 and a RICS Regional Award (Design
through Innovation) 2016.

Cardiff and Vale College

Architect: BDP
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Supporting Your Projects EN 1991-1-1
Eurocode 1: Actions on structures – Part 1-1: General
actions – Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for
buildings
EN 1991-1-4
Eurocode 1: Actions on structures – Part 1-4: General
actions – Wind actions
EN 1363-1
Fire Resistance tests – Part 1: General requirements
EN 1364-1
Fire resistance tests on non-loadbearing elements – Part
1: Walls
EN 1364-3
Fire resistance tests on non-loadbearing elements – Part
3: Curtain Walling
EN 13830
Product standard curtain walls
A full range of guaranteed colours available
Kawneer Permacover™ is a high quality polyester powder paint
finish, offering a wide range of solid and metallic colours
Authorities
providing outstanding resistance to environmental conditions.
ISO 9001 Kawneer Permacover™ has a 15 year gloss and 30 year matt
Quality Management System and metallic guarantees subject to application and Kawneer
acceptance in marine, industrial, swimming pools or other
BS EN 12020
aggressive atmospheres.
Extruded precision aluminium profiles
To ensure the highest quality finish, powder coating is carried
BS EN 12206-1
out in house as part of our single-source responsibility.
Paint and varnishes. Coating of aluminium and aluminium
alloys for architectural purposes Kawneer Permanodic® is a range of subtle anodised colours
which have been specifically developed for architectural glazing
BS 3987
systems. Kawneer Permanodic® is a tried and tested anodising
Specification for anodic coatings
process, proven in accelerated laboratory tests, extensive field
BS 4255 Part 1 trials and contract experience. Subject to compliance with
Specification for non-cellular gaskets Kawneer’s requirements, a 25 year finishes guarantee can be
CWCT obtained.
Sequence B Standard for Systemised Building Envelopes Project Assistance
BS EN 12152 Kawneer's regionally based team of Architectural Advisers
Curtain Walling. Air Permeability. Performance and the Architectural Services Team based at our Head
requirements and classifications Office in Runcorn are able to provide project advice and
BS EN 12153 support:
Curtain Walling. Air Permeability. Test method Tel: 01928 502604 / Fax: 01928 502512
BS EN 12154 Email: [email protected]
Curtain Walling. Watertightness. Performance Information on Kawneer's extensive range of Curtain Wall,
requirements and classifications Window, Framing, Door, Fire Resistant and Sliding
BS EN 12155 Solutions can also be obtained from our Head Office by
Curtain Walling. Watertightness. Laboratory test under calling:
static pressure Tel: 01928 502612
BS EN 13116 Kawneer UK Ltd is part of Arconic Building and Construction
Curtain Walling. Resistance to Windload. Performance Systems, and enjoys the extensive resources of the entire
requirements Arconic organisation, allied to the specific glazing systems
BS EN 12179 experience of Kawneer’s many operations around the world.
Curtain Walling. Resistance to Windload. Test method As a result of this our partners and customers have direct
access to one of the largest pools of technical expertise in the
BS EN 14019
construction industry.
Curtain Walling impact resistance. Performance
requirements
BS 476-22 Stenhouse Building, University of Strathclyde
Fire tests on building materials and structures
Architect: Hypostyle Architects

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