Kawneer innovative AA100 curtain wall system

Kawneer AA100 curtain wall system, combines greater flexibility of design and outstanding performance with its unique dry jointed system for multiple facade applications.

Kawneer, the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminium systems, has launched the exceptional AA100 curtain wall system, combining greater flexibility of design, outstanding performance and an admirable addition in supporting the industry with its unique dry jointed system for multiple facade applications.

Available in both zone and mullion drained options, Kawneer's unique AA100 curtain wall system provides an innovative dry jointed facade solution that does not need on-site sealants to ensure system performance and, as a direct result, installation is not dictated by weather conditions.

This high performance system, ideal for all commercial building applications, has been tested and certified to the Standard for Curtain Walling Sequence B in accordance with the recommended methods of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT).

This guarantees effective weathering performance in the most stringent conditions, whilst maintaining aesthetics through slim sightlines.

Flexibility of design to suit individual project needs is achievable through a variety of standard depth mullion, transom and thermal break options, whilst fast and efficient fabrication and installation is guaranteed, thanks to this exclusive dry jointed system, the overall benefit is reduced operation in fabrication, assembly and on-site installation in comparison to conventional curtain wall systems.

Accommodating glazing and panels from 2mm to 40mm, the AA100 curtain wall system is available in over 130 standard and 31 metallic Kawneer Permacover polyester powder paint finishes.

A comprehensive range of Kawneer Permanodic standard and coloured anodised finishes are also available, all covered by Kawneer's standard guarantee, providing unlimited versatility in design.

Improved thermal performance with 20/26mm thermal breaks also ensures Kawneer's innovative new system meets the stringent requirements of Part L and Part J (Scotland) of the Building Regulations, whilst testing up to 46dB in line with DIN EN 20140-3 guarantees effective sound reduction.

Specifiers can also be confident in the AA100's fire performance, tested to PR EN 1364-3 for 30 minutes integrity and 30 minutes insulation.

The AA100 is a European engineered system, manufactured in the UK and tested to stringent UK market requirements.

This exceptional system also utilised resources from Alcoa's European Building and Construction System design teams.

Tony Corcoran, Product Marketing Manager at Kawneer commented: "The performance of standard curtain wall systems is dependent upon the quality of installation in what are often uncontrolled conditions.

In addressing this, we have designed an innovative dry jointed system, which removes the un-controlled elements, such as on-site sealing, which act upon the success of the system's performance.

"Following in depth market research, the new AA100 curtain wall system incorporates the latest design and technical innovations available from within the global curtain walling industry today.

By offering a choice of construction methods, including zone-drainage, mullion drainage, a fire rated solution and structural silicone glazed, the new AA100 Series enables architects, assisted by Kawneer, to identify the optimum curtain walling solutions for a building's specific requirements.

With all construction methods being utilised from the same structural grid, our customers can carry less inventory.

Overall, the new AA100 is an innovative system that allows greater flexibility of design, outstanding performance and speed and ease of fabrication and installation thanks to its unique dry jointed capabilities".

As a major sponsor and contributor of the CWCT's training strategy, all Kawneer products are fabricated and installed by a network of trained authorised Kawneer dealers, offering national support at a local level - a unique service to the industry.

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