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DYNAMIC, FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED THERMALLY INSULATING AND SEALING SYSTEM HAVING A F-RATING OF 120 MIN FOR USE WITH CURTAIN WALL STRUCTURES

An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction, wherein the exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members, wherein the vision glass extends to the finished floor level below. The dynamic, thermally insulating and sealing system includes a first element for receiving the insulating elements and positioned in the zero spandrel area of a glass curtain wall construction including only vision glass to maintain thermally insulating and sealing of the safing slot during exposure to fire and heat as well as movement in order to maintain a complete seal extending across the safing slot.

TOOL FOR THE IN SITU CONSTRUCTION OF A SANDWICH WALL, AND METHOD APPLYING SAME
20210372147 · 2021-12-02 ·

A tooling for manufacturing a wall with two concrete walls, between which at least one insulation panel is trapped includes at least one system for positioning the insulation panel composed, on one hand of a dagger having a rod provided with a bearing stop and, on the other hand, of a lock provided with a counter-stop. The lock has at least two notches for receiving a first reinforcement, arranged locally on the circumference of the positioning system, extending set back from a first end of the rod, delimited on either side by retaining stops spaced apart so as to maintain in position the first reinforcement, and defines a housing with a profile converging in the opposite direction to their opening, and arranged according to the length of the positioning system to be able to adjust the position of the first reinforcement according to the length of the positioning system.

Wall Anchor System and Washer for Connecting to a Veneer Tie
20220170501 · 2022-06-02 ·

A washer for use in a cavity wall to connect to a veneer tie that joins an inner wythe and an outer wythe of the cavity wall. The washer has a washer body having a perimeter, a washer body first side, a washer body second side and a washer body side wall. A hole is substantially centrally located and through the washer body. At least one holder formed within the perimeter and protruding from at least one of the washer body first side and washer body second side, wherein the at least one holder is configured for receiving a portion of a veneer tie.

DYNAMIC, FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED THERMALLY INSULATING AND SEALING SYSTEM HAVING A F-RATING OF 120 MIN FOR USE WITH CURTAIN WALL STRUCTURES

An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction, wherein the exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members, wherein the vision glass extends to the finished floor level below. The dynamic, thermally insulating and sealing system includes a first element for receiving the insulating elements and positioned in the zero spandrel area of a glass curtain wall construction including only vision glass to maintain thermally insulating and sealing of the safing slot during exposure to fire and heat as well as movement in order to maintain a complete seal extending across the sating slot.

Dynamic, fire-resistance-rated thermally insulating and sealing system for use with curtain wall structures

An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction. The exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members, wherein the vision glass extends to the finished floor level below. The dynamic, thermally insulating and sealing system includes a first element for receiving the insulating elements and positioned in the zero spandrel area of a glass curtain wall construction including only vision glass to maintain thermally insulating and sealing of the sating slot during exposure to fire and heat as well as movement in order to maintain a complete seal extending across the safing slot.

WALL ANCHOR SYSTEM AND WASHER FOR CONNECTING TO A VENEER TIE
20210348381 · 2021-11-11 ·

A system and method for a wall anchor including a washer for use in a cavity wall to connect to a veneer tie that joins an inner wythe and an outer wythe of the cavity wall are disclosed. The washer includes an opening configured to receive a shaft associated with the wall anchor, a washer body first side configured to abut one or more surfaces associated with the inner wythe, a washer body second side, and a washer body side wall. The washer body having at least one receiving element, including at least one receiving element opening configured to receive a portion of the veneer tie.

Dynamic, fire-resistance-rated thermally insulating and sealing system for use with curtain wall structures

An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction. The exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members, where the vision glass extends to the finished floor level below. The dynamic, thermally insulating and sealing system includes a first element for receiving the insulating elements, and is positioned in the zero spandrel area of a glass curtain wall construction including only vision glass, to maintain thermally insulating and sealing of the safing slot during exposure to fire and heat as well as movement in order to maintain a complete seal extending across the safing slot.

PROCESS FOR ASSEMBLING A UNITIZED PANEL FOR USE WITHIN AN EXTERIOR DYNAMIC CURTAIN WALL ASSEMBLY

A box assembly includes a box, a door, an opener, and an insulation material. The box is configured to be installed on a curtain wall. The door encloses an interior space of the box. The opener is configured to open the door. The insulation material is in a compressed state in the interior space when the door is closed. The insulation material is configured to transition to an uncompressed state when the opener opens the door. When the door is opened, the insulation material at least partially extends from the interior space into a sating slot adjacent the curtain wall when the box is in an installed state and the door is opened.

Dynamic, fire-resistance-rated thermally insulating and sealing system for use with curtain wall structures

An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction. The exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members, where the vision glass extends to the finished floor level below. The dynamic, thermally insulating and sealing system includes a first element for receiving the insulating elements, and is positioned in the zero spandrel area of a glass curtain wall construction including only vision glass, to maintain thermally insulating and sealing of the safing slot during exposure to fire and heat as well as movement in order to maintain a complete seal extending across the safing slot.

Cold formed, dual seal anchor and method of making

A cold formed anchor for use in an insulated cavity wall includes a unitary body formed with a driver portion and having large and small diameter portions. The driver portion may be formed with structure for connecting a veneer tie to the anchor. A method of making the cold formed anchor includes cold forming a driver portion and a reduced diameter portion from a blank.