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Curtain walls

TENTAL FIRE PROTECTION

FIRE PROTECTION

Characteristics
Thermal efficiency
Design
Specific option
Thermal insulation
Thermal efficiency
Performances
Large sizes
Safety
More possibilities
Less impact
Hydro CIRCAL
Sustainability

Façade beyond limits for architectural creativity

  • A unique façade platform of 50 and 60 mm
  • 4 patents concerning easy and reliable assembly
  • Compatibility with a full range of windows, doors, and sliders
  • High acoustic insulation and low thermal transmission

Circular façade for a greener architecture

  • Recycled components & dry connection without glue or silicone
  • C2C & Passive house label under certification
  • EDP available on TechDesign

Construction methods 

  • Mullions and transoms are reinforced with aluminum or steel profiles, prefilled with a patented cooling material developed by Hydro
  • Transoms are notched and overlap onto the mullions
  • T-connections use combinations of screws, rear anti-rotation spigots, and integral T-blocks.
  • Heavy-load pins enhance T-connections for heavy infill loads.
  • Cascading mullion drainage
  • Thermal breaks applied with intumescent strips that expand when exposed to heat.
  • Stainless steel glass retention clips are used beneath each pressure plate fixing screw.
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Product benefits

LARGE SIZES

  • Max weight up to 850 kg
  • Glass thickness up to 68 mm

DESIGN AND COMFORT

  • Unique patent in the construction market : profiles reinforced with in-house developed, pre-filled material to reduce temperatures during a fire, slowing melting and extending facade stability.

DIVERSITY OF FORMS

  • Choice of aluminium caps to highlight the external design
  • Deep range of profile to meet the needs of each project

HIGH PERFORMANCE

  • Fully tested in accordance with EN 1364-3 achieving performance classifications EW30, EW45, EI30, EI45 and EI60 in combination with the necessary fire resistance glass and insulated panels.