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