Profilit
Pilkington Profilit is a translucent cast glass structural glazing system which consists of a series of self-supporting glass channels within an extruded metal perimeter frame. The system is relatively cost-effective, and well-suited for exterior and interior curved wall applications. The long, sweeping wall of Steven Holl's Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, for instance, is comprised of Pilkington Profilit. The U-shaped glass channels are formed by computer-controlled furnaces, and are inherently strong enough to be installed without additional vertical or horizontal supports. A high-quality translucent silicone sealant which matches the natural tint of the glass must be used at all joints to make the system weather-tight.
2 Comments:
I think the U value is very bad. This seems to be old technology, I wonder who wants to use it..
Matei
What are some newer technologies that are better which you would recommend? What would you consider to be a good U-value?
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