SCHOOL IN THE SOUTH WEST
Before After
Problem
The
existing single glazed steel window walling offered poor insulation and required
regular maintenance. Panels vulnerable to breakage. Windows not weatherstripped.
Solution
Removal
of steel window wall. Replacement with polyester coated, thermally broken high
performance aluminium curtain wall and windows. Double glazed with sealed units
comprising 6.4mm laminated glass incorporating Bronze tinted interlayer and 6mm
Pilkingtons "K" Glass, spandrel areas glazed with metal faced,
plastisol coated insulated panels therefore offering improved insulation and
durability. Double weatherstripped opening ventilators and factory applied
polyester paint to aluminium surfaces with marine guarantee.
Internal
fitted timber panelling re-instated to spandrel areas, other internal junctions
trimmed or made good in an appropriate manner.