Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Unitized facade system VS Stick facade system

Ø  Unitized System
Pros:
·         Fabrication and assembly of panels is done in a controlled factory, easy to perform QA/QC
·         Fast paced panel installation usually around 100 panels a day
·         Minimal On-Site Labor
·         Minimal Installation Cost
·         Does not required scaffolds for  panel installation
·         Tested system and applied on most high-rise buildings world- wide
·         Can accommodate building movements

Cons:
·         Expensive if applied for building less than 3 floors due to extrusion requirement
·         Required a highly skilled and experience contractor to use this system to be workable

Ø  Stick system
Pros:
·         Framing Extrusions are commercially available so need to pay new die or profile
·         Most façade contractor are familiar with system
·         Suitable for storefronts and small areas

Cons:
·         Difficult to perform QA/QC as all part are assembled at site especially during the sealant application.
·         It requires scaffolds during installation
·         It is difficult to address the building movements
·         Prone to water leakage
·         Not ideal for high-rise buildings

6 comments:

  1. Hi..................

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    Façade Contractor

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  3. Hi...................
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    Façade Contractor

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  4. Hi...............

    Thanks for your marvelous posting! I quite enjoyed reading it, you are a great author.I will be sure to bookmark your blog and definitely will come back from now on. I want to encourage that you continue your great job, have a nice day.


    Façade Contractor

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  5. Hey, Great article, I thought you might also like to read our latest article on 'Unitized Curtain Walling & Supply Chain Management'

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    Best Regards

    Clive

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  6. Hey, Great article, I thought you might also like to read our latest article on 'Unitized Curtain Walling & Supply Chain Management'

    http://www.elkrecruitment.com/unitised-curtain-walling/

    Best Regards

    Clive

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