A brand new family of high quality aluminium curtain walling products has been launched by Sapa Building System, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient aluminium building system solutions, that Sapa believes will push the boundaries of sustainability.
NRGY62 is the first curtain walling product in the NRGY range which has been designed as a complete façade solution for architecturally led projects and offers a high level of thermal performance.
The 62mm width is in keeping with Sapa’s other curtain walling systems which include 52mm and 72mm options. It also allows for greater live load movement, whilst maintaining the glass edge coverage in accordance with safety standard BS 6180. This means that the 15mm minimum that is required within the system to act as a barrier instead of a handrail (when combined with the glass), is maintained.
The system also benefits from a unique transom connection method using smart pins. These are a quicker and more cost effective way of supporting glass weights up to 680kg in comparison to other similar systems. With a noticeable shift in trend towards larger glazed units which more typically use triple glazing to withstand external wind loads and internal barrier loads, these transom connections are set to become the norm.
The NRGY62 system has strong environmental credentials and flexibility for integrating with other products. Its thermal performance meets stringent Passivhaus requirements which give considerable leeway for any future strengthening of the Building Regulations.
For more information on Sapa aluminium curtain wall products contact Hazlemere Commercial, authorized Sapa manufacturers and installers.
