Cladding Flashcards
What are the primary functions of cladding?
Keep water out
Prevent air leak
Control light
“ Radiation
“ Sound
“ Conduction
What are the secondary functions of cladding?
Resisting wind
Control water vapor
thermal expansion / contractions
Moisture expansion / contractions
resisting fire
maintain aesthetics
Difference b/w enclosure and cladding?
Enclosure: Overall system that separates indoors from outdoors
Cladding: exterior finish
What are installation requirements for cladding?
Secure places for installers
Tolerance for inaccuracies
Levels of redundancy
What are some forces to consider when designing cladding?
Gravity
Momentum
Surface tension
Capillary action
Air pressure difference
What are the three categories of sealant materials?
Low-range (caulk)
Mid-range (batyl rubber)
High-range (silicone)
What are the three solid sealant materials?
Gaskets
Preformed cellular tapes
Preformed solid tape
What are the types of tests for cladding systems?
Resist air movement
Resist water infiltration
structural performance
thermal properties
The most common metal curtain wall is _________, because __________:
Aluminum
Protects against corrosion
Accepts multiple surface finishes
light and strong
What are three framing systems mentioned in class?
Entrances
Storefronts
Curtain wall
What are some modes of fabrication:
Stick systems
Unit systems
Unit and mullion
Panel system
What are some modes of installation:
Outside glazing
inside glazing
