Rigid-girder facade glazing system: production, photo

Rigid-girder system of glazing of facades made it possible to give the exterior of high-rise buildings an attractive appearance, lightness, and also elegance and respectability. Such a glass system assumes the need for arrangement in future buildings of ventilation systems, sun protection, lightning protection, smoke removal, fire extinguishing. In addition, there is a need to develop a maintenance and repair plan.

Features of the rack and crossbar facade system

Rigid-girder system of glazing of facades is one of the most common in decoration. As the main advantage of the system is the speed of its installation, in addition, it is universal. As a result, you can get different results, which will depend on the methods of installation. So, the system can be standard, then in the process of carrying out the work, externally visible decorative covers are applied. In this case, the system can be closed, which involves the use of a pair of covers, or semi-closed, when only one cover is used.

If there is no need for their use, then the structural system is applied. It can also be a combined semi-structural, in the process of construction of which both of the above-mentioned mounting options are used.

Rigel-rack system of stained-glass windows

Rigid-girder system of glazing of facades can assume glazing of large openings. This technique is used to work with input groups of shopping centers, theaters, cafes, and restaurants. If stained glass is used for facades, special types of glass are used in the work , among which we can distinguish: triplex, self-cleaning, artistic, toned, armored and even sound-absorbing.

Pros of the rack and beam system

Rigid-girder facade glazing system has a lot of advantages, which are expressed in excellent thermal insulation, which saves on creating a comfortable climate inside the building. In addition, such systems are easy to install, and installation options are diverse. For example, a bolt with a rack can be mated in one of several ways, the first of which involves the use of an overlap, while the stand is devoid of a groove. Another method of joining is called docking, with the use of a slotted crocheted element. But when there is a groove in the rack, then the lapping method with milling is used.

If the work uses a rack-and-beam system for glazing of facades, the nodes can be replaced (this applies to profiles). Aluminum profile, which is used for bolts, is identical to that used for racks. And in the field of installation it has grooves for ventilating the fold of the glass unit and preventing accumulation of condensate. This makes it possible to use the rest of the racks in the role of crossbars, optimizing the work of cutting the profile. As a result, you can reduce the cost of the system.

Types of junctions

Due to the fact that the described systems have unique features, it is possible to cope with all sorts of constructive tasks. Wizards can create all kinds of junctions and jumps. So, the racks can be vertically-inclined, while the surface will have a kink. The system allows you to arrange surfaces that are oriented at an angle and rotated. Created in advance, inclined structures can be attached to the facade.

Mounting Features

Different types of glazing can be distinguished by the method of fixing double-glazed windows. The rack-and-beam system of glazing of facades, the photo of which is presented in the article, contains the posts and crossbars that are present in the inner frame. As the material for these elements, aluminum is most often used. The glass unit is inserted into the cell of the facade and strengthened by means of a clamping bar. The latter is decorated with a five-centimeter strap. Externally, the facade looks like a solid canvas, which is divided into individual cells by strips, the latter can have different colors. The patches are sometimes made convex, and sometimes flat. Such systems are not only the most popular, but also cheap. Despite the fact that the installation is not complicated, if there is a need to mount at a height, the use of a tower will be required.

Features of fastening of rack-and-girder system of semi-closed type

Rigid-girder system of glazing of facades ("Tatprof", by the way, the company-leader in its production) can be made in semi-closed form. Vertically or horizontally located presser bars may have a different color or a different relief, but the strips that are fixed perpendicularly are replaced by a seal, while a sealant is used. If you use a similar installation technology, then, if necessary, it will be difficult enough to replace the damaged double-glazed windows. But the exterior looks more attractive. On the surface, only horizontal seams are distinguished.

Production features

Rigid-girder facade glazing system, which is manufactured on the basis of aluminum profiles, is used for facades, winter gardens, as well as translucent coatings. Under the conditions of the plant, crossbars and racks are made, which can have different design features. This allows you to design systems for which elements will be assigned different kinds of load. Racks are also manufactured that are capable of undergoing heavy loads, while these elements are reinforced with special profiles that are mounted inside the racks.

Profiles of crossbars and columns have drainage cavities, which allows to provide ventilation of the fold of the glass unit. This addition helps to equalize the vapor pressure in the components of the structure. In the course of production, the system is supplied with a three-level design for the drainage of condensate and water from the seam.

Wooden rack and beam system

Rigid-girder system of glazing of facades made of wood has a lot of advantages. Among the performance characteristics, a high resistance to corrosion resistance can be distinguished. Using this technology, you can equip facades that will have a distance between the profile of 55 mm or more. In addition, the structure has excellent resistance to water. And in the construction after installation of such a facade design, the level of comfort will be increased, as the heat-saving functions increase.

The largest size of insulating glass that can hold the system is 3100x5900 mm. Soundproofing is 42 dB. The standard dimensions of wooden crossbars are 50x120, 60x180, 80x200 mm. If there is a need to glaze the construction with a complex architectural design, then it is worth choosing such a system. Installation it is preferable to entrust to a team of professionals, so you can be sure that the work will be done qualitatively, and the facade will last for a long time.