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Facade 101: What's Behind The Curtain Wall? - series

Gain a basic understanding of how facade systems work in practice including attachment mechanisms & fire barrier requirements.

A building’s facade can be one of its most striking features. Yet, behind the scenes multiple components are necessary to ensure the façade is safe and enduring. This course provides an overview of some of the necessary elements for successful façade design and construction.

Chapters: 4
Duration: 54:31
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4 chapters
An Overview of Façade Types
15:23
An Overview of Façade Types
In the first chapter of our series, we will be talking about different façade concepts with detailed explanation of many glazing and cladding types of façade.
Chapter 1
Understanding Façade Attachment Mechanisms
22:55
Understanding Façade Attachment Mechanisms
In this section, we will be going through all the attachment mechanisms that are being used for both glazing and cladding façade types.
Chapter 2
Exploring Façade Firestop Solutions
15:30
Exploring Façade Firestop Solutions
Third chapter of the series will be all about the firestop solutions that are available for both glazing and cladding façade types.
Chapter 3
Working With Hilti As Your Design Partner
00:43
Working With Hilti As Your Design Partner
Final chapter of the series will be about how you can work with Hilti as your design partner, the benefits of using our different channels.
Chapter 4
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Facade 101: What's Behind The Curtain Wall? - series
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