Glass Window In Concrete Wall Detail

Units are anchored at the head and sill and sealed in place using caulking.

Glass window in concrete wall detail.

Lower the window into the framed opening inserting the bottom window edge first then tipping in the top. Like unitized curtain wall window wall is also built in a shop and shipped to the site pre assembled. Glass block windows are weather tight and maintenance free. From the interior side of the window apply a continuous bead of silicone caulking in location 1 below.

Step 6c in the storefront installation manual. Detail 1 14 brick veneer concrete block window head and sill detail 16 detail 1 14a jamb wood window 17 detail 1 14b brick veneer concrete block wood window head and sill. Contact us for more information. Window wall is also non load bearing.

The glass is installed but prior to installation of aluminum glazing beads glass stops ref. In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws. Silicone bead should bridge the 5 16 nominal gap between frame and glass. Jim posey of posey construction specifications.

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. The window door and wall penetration details are based on those prepared for c m h c by mr. Technical glass products tgp offers a variety of detail drawings of our architectural glass and framing products. 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.

The glass block window panel sits on the block or concrete wall and is held in place with mortar and caulk.