45 Series – Thermally Improved Curtain Wall

Our 45 series 1 3/4″(45) wide thermally improved curtain wall framing system for sealed unit glazing. DESA Curtain Walls are manufactured with a variety of configurations for industrial, commercial and institutional use. Whatever the end use, we engineer our curtain walls for optimum performance, durability, functionality and required aesthetic value.

Materials

Extrusions shall be 6063 T6 alloy and temper
Fasteners shall be made corrosion-resistant
Glazing gaskets shall be extruded black santoprene
Insulated back pans in column or spandrel areas shall be galvanized steel of 20 gauge thickness (or as specified to suit application) and have sealed corners
Offers vented horizontal mullion glazing pockets achieving full rain screen capabilities
Connection between the back-up panels and framing shall be caulked with grade butyl sealant

Features

Framing system offers pressure equalized rain screen capabilities with the dry/dry glazing gasket method and vented horizontal mullion glazing pockets
Framing system allows for exterior and interior colour combinations
Accommodates for both sealed unit and spandrel glazing
Compatible with all DESA entrance door packages

Performance

Framing system to fully comply with CAN/CSA-A440
Air infiltration shall meet the FIXED rating
Water infiltration shall meet the required rating
Intermediate mullions and horizontals shall be designed to withstand loading in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada and/or the Alberta Building Code

Specs

1 3/4″(45) wide thermally improved curtain wall framing system for sealed unit glazing
Back pan Insulation shall be AF530 (48kg/m (3 lb.) density) fibreglass 51mm (2″) thick (or as specified to suit application)
Range of mullion depths available: 1-15/16″(50), 2-15/16″(75), 3-15/16″(100) or 5-1/4″ (133) for optimum structural requirements combined with a 3/4″ (20) exterior snap cap to suit the required design parameters