Ch 3 Curtain Walls and Windows Flashcards
The simplest form of glass application is:
B. Monolithic
Equalizing pressure in spaces between the inner and outer surfaces of a window improves resistance to:
D. Water penetration
Tinted glass provides all of the following benefits except:
A. Saving on winter energy cost
Which is the wall component, or member that holds glass windows and sprandrel panels in place:
B. Mullion
All of the following are types of high-performance sealants that can withstand a greater amount of movement except:
B. Acrylic latex
The most important factor to consider regarding maintenance of a masonry wall is:
A. The deterioration of mortar joints
Which is one of the most common causes of glazing failures in the building envelope?
A. Incorrectly bedding, cushioned, or centered glass
Exterior walls should be inspected at least:
A. Once a year
What occurs when he air in a building warms, becomes less dense, and rises?
C. Stack effect
A rigid extruded plastic component mechanically interlocked between inner and outer aluminum members is an example of:
C. A type of non-load bearing wall
_____ are available for retrofit applications to provide the benefits of modern coating and tinting technology without major window replacements projects:
B. Solar film controls
What are mullions?
Members that hold glass and spandrel panels in place.
Soft joints are:
Consistent of sealant, backer rod and air space and located at relieving angles.
Annealed Glass:
Ordinary glass, refered to as sheet, plate or float glass.
Advantages - low cost, availability
Disadvantages - no special treatment to increase strength.
Tempered glass:
Chemically treated. forms tiny pieces when it breaks.
