Glazed fire rated curtain walls and facades

Fire Rated Glazed Curtain Walls and Facades

State-of-the-art fire rated curtain walls and glazed façade systems achieve fire-resistance at the highest classifications

Introduction

Glass façades facilitate a connection between buildings and their surrounding environments, and through this connection enhance occupants’ well-being by providing access to natural daylight and views of the outside world. Glass’ versatility affords architects a wide range of design possibilities, and enables the design of contemporary and more transparent buildings. Moreover, glass façades solutions can be customized with an array of multifunctional features and energy-efficient coatings that are advantageous to the comfort and well-being of building occupants.

Performance

Fire rated curtain walls and glass facades from Vetrotech prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor, to adjacent buildings, or to areas of refuge. The required fire resistance classification for such applications varies according to local and national building regulations. Vetrotech’s range of fire-resistant glazing options for facades cover all fire-resistance classes – Class E, EW, and EI – with ratings from 15 to 120 minutes. Vetrotech’s fire-resistant glazing solutions are all tested and certified according to EN and UL standards and go beyond conventional glazing functionality to provide building occupants with uncompromised safety and peace of mind. They can used to complement a building fire safety strategy. They are compatible with a large range of façade solutions.

Applications

High-performing façade applications ideal for all building types and market segments 

Access to natural daylight and outside views has been shown to positively impact people’s well-being, comfort, and productivity. Students perform better, patients see faster recovery times, and employees find greater job satisfaction in environments where natural daylight is present. 

Our fire rated curtain walls  are suitable for all potential market segments, including public transportation facilities such as airports and train stations; government buildings, including courthouses; universities; retail and leisure centres; and office buildings.

Why a Vetrotech Solution?

Features of Vetrotech’s fire-resistant glazed solutions for façade applications

  • Fire resistance classes up to E120, EW120, andEI120
  • Laminated glass in accordance with EN 14449
  • Tempered glass certified to EN 12150 + HST EN14179
  • Insulating units – double glazed according to EN 1279
  • UV stability
  • Multifunctional design features such as privacy, sun-shading, energy-efficiency options, and more

 

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