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Unit-Glazed Window Wall System

Unit-Glazed Window Wall System

crl-arch.com
Reducing field labor by as much as 50%, CRL-U.S. Aluminums extruded-aluminum system, made of 50% post-consumer recycled content, allows contractors to fabricate window wall and storefront units in the shop rather than at the job site. Special components facilitate installation by snapping sections together. full caption
Fabricoil

Fabricoil

fabricoil.com
A flexible “fabric” made with interlocked strands of coiled wire, Cascade Architecturals textile-like alternative to woven metal mesh offers modest installation costs and accepts engineered embellishments for eye-catching building facades and interior applications. Available in a variety of metals, gauges, scales, finishes, and colors, Fabricoil is 100% recyclable and serves as an effective exterior shading device. full caption
Windsor Metal Mesh

Windsor Metal Mesh

cambridgearchitectural.com
The latest member of Cambridge Architecturals Build-A-Pattern series, this woven metal mesh integrates existing patterns, combining both tight and open weaves, creating a variable passage of light and shading—along with the benefits of each—for facades and interior applications. full caption
Solarban z75 Glass

Solarban z75 Glass

ppgideascapes.com
PPGs cool-gray-tinted glazing offers a pleasing mix of visible light transmittance (VLT) and solar/glare control. A 1” insulating glass unit has a 48% VLT and a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.24 for a light-to-solar gain ratio of 2.0. full caption
1620/1620 SSG Curtain Wall System

1620/1620 SSG Curtain Wall System

kawneer.com
Kawneers structural silicone glazed (SSG) curtain wall system has a slim 2” sight line, yet doesnt skimp on performance. Designed for low- to mid-rise applications, it can accommodate double-pane insulating glass. Options include a fiberglass pressure plate for improved thermal performance. full caption
UniQuad

UniQuad

cpidaylighting.com
This insulated unitized daylighting system by CPI Daylighting comprises a double layer of translucent, quad-glazed, Nano-Cell polycarbonate panels (made up of 10% postindustrial content) held by recycled-aluminum framing. Features include long-span capability, bicolor and scalable performance options, and an easily removable and replaceable exterior skin. full caption
SMARTBATT Insulation with MoistureSense Technology

SMARTBATT Insulation with MoistureSense Technology

certainteed.com
CertainTeeds kraft-faced fiberglass batt insulation reduces the potential for mold and mildew growth by adapting to moisture levels within an exterior wall cavity. full caption
Daylight Redirecting Film

Daylight Redirecting Film

solutions.3m.com
Contained within a glazing system, 3Ms thin, micro-replicated film—made of PET—blocks 99% of ultraviolet rays and redirects sunlight to the ceiling, increasing daylight penetration into a space and reducing glare. It all adds up to a comfortable environment with reduced electric lighting requirements. full caption
HCI-System

HCI-System

knightwallsystems.com
This rainscreen attachment from Knight Wall System enables ASHRAE 90.1–compliant continuous insulation with numerous vertical cladding systems and materials (fiber cement, metal panels, aluminum composite material, etc.). Pre-assembled off-site, the system is ready to install at delivery and can span 32” on center. full caption
TERRART-Light

TERRART-Light

nbkterracotta.com
Ideal for the renovation and reconstruction of a buildings cladding, this ventilated curtain wall/rainscreen system by NBK consists of lightweight terra-cotta facade elements in medium and small formats, manufactured according to specified dimensions. Options include natural or grooved finishes, as well as a wide selection of standard and custom colors. full caption
Intercept Modular Metal Panel System

Intercept Modular Metal Panel System

centriaperformance.com
This versatile rainscreen by Centria is custom-fabricated and designed for limitless configurations. The system has concealed fasteners and monolithic metal skins made of .060” aluminum, .059” zinc, or .050” copper. Options include formed corners, wing walls, soffits, fascias, and curved radial walls. full caption
SunGuard SNX 51/23

SunGuard SNX 51/23

SunGuardGlass.com
Offering a combination of high light transmission (51% VLT), a low solar heat-gain coefficient (0.23), and low reflectivity, Guardians SNX 51/23 surface coating for insulated glass units uses triple-silver low-E technology and features a neutral blue appearance. It is available on six of the companys float-glass substrates, including tints. full caption
VaproShield RevealShield SA

VaproShield RevealShield SA

vaproshield.com
A black, UV-stable, water-resistive, vapor-permeable air-barrier membrane for open joint rainscreen cladding, the zero-VOC RevealShield installs in a single layer in temperatures as low as 20° F. The Class A fire-rated material has a Flamespread Index of 0, and is highly vapor permeable, reducing incidence of mold, mildew, and rot. full caption
XL-Perm Air, Vapor, and Water Barrier System

XL-Perm Air, Vapor, and Water Barrier System

pecora.com
The Pecora elastomeric weatherproofing membrane is applied in a single coat and offers excellent coverage and elasticity, to ensure a seamless, durable, and airtight building envelope. full caption
ProSeal

ProSeal

icynene.com
Icynenes ProSeal is a spray foam insulation that offers an R-Value of R7 per inch. Approved for commercial construction types I, II, III, IV, and V, the all-season formulation allows for a higher initial pass of 3” to achieve R21. Additionally, it is a Class II Vapor Diffusion Retarder at 1.5”. full caption
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