glass layouts & basic installation
Exterior Systems
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| UCSB Athletic Center |
Bendheim's vertical and horizontal exterior frame systems for fixed openings and curtain walls can be constructed as single glazed or double glazed performance walls, rain screens, trombe walls, and decorative screens.
Our horizontal system can be constructed as a true unitized system. Units can be pre-assembled by the glazier under controlled conditions, transported to the building, and hoisted into place.
The 60mm (2-3/8") flange glass is designed for exterior applications. Its greater thickness and larger flanges make it stronger than the 41mm channel. It is manufactured in four widths from 9" to 16" and five textures: 504 Rough Cast™, Solar™, Piccolo®, Clarissimo™, and Prismasolar™. It is also frequently used for interior partitions because of the greater choice in standard textures and added strength for single glazed applications.
Interior Systems
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| Boeing Integration Center |
Channel glass is available for interior wall systems in single or double, vertical or horizontal glazed applications. Our unique frame designs permit "dry-joint" assembly allowing an owner to benefit from quicker assembly and the elimination of silicone sealants. It may also qualify as a moveable partition permitting accelerated tax depreciation. Bendheim offers the only frame that supports a tip-to-tip application providing a cleaner, minimal joint design.
The 41mm (1-5/8") flange glass is designed for interior partitions and is available in four widths from 9" to 19". The standard two textures are 504 Rough Cast™ and Clarissimo™.
Layout Options
Double glazed layouts can provide greater strength, higher thermal, acoustical, and moisture performance as well as a patterned glass appearance on both sides of the wall system.
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Conventional interlocking channels |
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Mid-point to mid-point overlapping channels |
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Tip-to-Tip layout - a Bendheim exclusive |
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Single glazed systems can be laid out in a variety of patterns, offering the right design for each application.
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Single glazed may have surface texture to inside or outside of wall |
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Alternating adjacent channels |
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Alternating interlocking channels |
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Channel glass also accommodates curved walls and corners, all without vertical aluminum framing members.
Installation
All Bendheim Wall Systems are designed to be installed by a competent commercial glazier. Exterior systems may be more involved, requiring a glazier experienced in store front and/or curtain wall system installations.
Our expert technical and field service departments will assist glaziers when required. Detailed installation manuals cover proper preparation, assembly, care, and maintenance.
Click here for our Glass Magazine article on basic assembly.
To contact a Bendheim Wall expert click here or call us today at (800) 221-7379.
