Technical Approval 2/01-845

Cancels and replaces Technical Approval 2/96-515 and its modification

Bardage rapporté
External wall overcladding Reynobond
Vorgehängte hinterlüftete
Fassadenbekleidung Module system
Holder: REYNOLDS ALUMINIUM-France SA
1 rue du Ballon
Merxheim
This Technical Approval can only be
F-68500 Guebwiller
used to the benefit of certified prod-
ucts with the CSTBat label, the up- Factory: REYNOLDS ALUMINIUM-France SA
to-date list of which can be consulted 1 rue du Ballon
on the Internet at the following ad- Merxheim
dress: F-68500 Guebwiller
www.cstb.fr
heading: Distributor: REYNOLDS ALUMINIUM-France SA
Building Products
Certification

Commission In Charge of Issuing Technical Approvals

(Decree of December 2, 1969)
Specialised Group no. 2
Constructions, façades and light partitions

Presented for registration on January 23, 2002

For CSTB: J.-D. Merlet, Engineering Manager

Secretariat of the Technical Approval Commission CSTB, 4, Avenue du Recteur-Poincaré, 75782 Paris Cedex 16
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 CSTB 2002
Specialised Group no. 2 « Constructions, Façades and light partitions » of the Commission
In Charge of Issuing Technical Approvals, on May 10, 2001, examined the REYNOBOND
SYSTEM external wall overcladding system, presented by Société REYNOLDS
ALUMINIUM-France SA. Concerning this system, it formulated the following Technical
Approval that cancels and replaces Technical Approval no. 2/96-515 and its modification.
This Approval is only valid for products holding a CSTBat Certificate, attached to the
Approval, issued by CSTB. This Approval was formulated for applications in European
France.

located on upper storeys and at ground floor protected from dangers

of impacts.
1. Brief description
• Wind exposure, for both pushing force and puling force under
1.1 Brief description of the system NORMAL (perpendicular) wind, the maximal values according to Ta-
External wall overcladding, using REYNOBOND composite panels, bles 1 to 5 in the Technical File.
supplied by REYNOLDS and built in the form of modules, which are On a case by case basis, the performance of modules, the formats and
attached at the flanks on a bearing framing of sections fixed to the thicknesses of which are not specified in these Tables, shall be deter-
shellwork by adjustable clips. mined by testing according to the same criteria.
These composite panels are made up of a core of natural polyethylene
(PE) held between two pre-painted aluminium sheets, thickness 2.2 Assessment of the system
0.5 mm.
2.21 Suitability for the application
General characteristics
a) Standard dimensions of the panels Stability
Thickness (mm) Widths (mm) Lengths for all The façade covering panels do not participate in the general stability of
categories (mm) buildings. Hence, the functions of transmission of loads, of bracing
and of resistance to safety impacts are the function of the structures
4 mm for RB* Pe** 1000 4000 supporting them.
1250 2500; 3200; 4000 In the proposed field of application, the modules are correctly stable.
1500 3000; 4000
* REYNOBOND (RB) - ** Polyethylene (PE) Fire safety
b) Weights per unit of surface area of the panels The system is compatible with the instructions in the regulations. The
checks to be carried out (particularly for the so-called "C + D" Rule,
Thickness/type Weights (daN/m²) including for buildings already in service) shall take the following char-
3 mm Pe 4.59 acteristics into account:
4 mm Pe 5.51 The fire reaction rating of the existing wall is M1 (for all thicknesses of
6 mm Pe 7.36 panels). The combustible mass of the panels, which, in effect, is that
of the polyethylene core, is equal to:
c) Standard dimensions of the modules
The standard visible dimensions of the modules are related to the REYNOBOND Core thickness Combustible
standard widths of the panels less the depth of the flanks (35 or thickness (mm) mass (MJ/m²)
50 mm). RB 120 Pe (3 mm) 2 81
d) Appearance and colour RB 160 Pe (4 mm) 3 121
Flat visible face with polyester pre-painting, Polyvinylidene fluoride RB 240 Pe (6 mm) 5 202
(PVDF) 70/30 or PVDF 70/30 XL. Gross Calorific Value (GCV) of the polyethylene = 10.500 Kcal/kg
The colours are given in the colour chart or customer’s colour.
Prevention of accidents during installation
1.2 Product identification Such accidents can normally be prevented.
The REYNOBOND panels holding a CSTBat Certificate can be identi-
Heat insulation
fied by a labelling in compliance with Appendix 3 of the Special Rules
of the CSTBat Certification, attached to the Technical Approval of the The system makes it possible to comply with the regulations applicable
products including overcladding, insulated cladding elements, cladding to new constructions.
items and comprising in particular:
Elements of the thermal calculation
• On the product on the back of the panels:
The elements of the thermal calculation are given in Appendix 4 of the
- CSTBat logo,
document « General guidelines for the design and installation of metal
- CSTBat labelling, framing and heat insulation of external wall overcladding covered by a
- Identification reference of the production batch. Technical Approval or by an Affidavit of Traditionality » CSTB Book
• On the pallets: 3194 – January-February 2000.
- Name of the system, together with the related Technical Approval, Air and waterproofing
- CSTBat logo, with the certificate number and the reference to the
Airproofing: This is a function of the substrate wall
factory and the last three figures of the Technical Approval num-
ber. Waterproofing:
Other than compliance with the rules, the labelling contains: • Vertical seals: This is provided satisfactorily in regular parts by the
• On the label thinness of the joints open between adjacent elements, given the
draining function of the bearing section and the presence of the air
- The pattern number,
layer.
- The format, the thickness and the quantity.
• Horizontal seals: This is provided by an upstand of at least 30 mm.
• Singular points: This is provided by trim sections or by crafted ele-
2. APPROVAL ments made of REYNOBOND or of metal sheet.
The system makes it possible to build type XIII walls in the sense of the
2.1 Accepted field of application "General guidelines for the use of heat insulation systems from the
• Installation on flat and vertical substrates, of masonry or concrete, of outside, covered by a Technical Approval" (CSTB Book 1833 - March
new construction or in renovation, sheer or containing wall openings,

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1983), and the substrate walls must comply with the instructions in
Chapters 2 and 4 of that document. 2.23 Manufacture and Quality Assurance
Useful complementary information The manufacture of the REYNOBOND panels is subjected to self-
inspection, in every case, regularly monitored by CSTB, and this
The behaviour during static load tests in service (ladder bearing on makes it possible to ensure proper constancy of the quality.
surface, for example) is satisfactory. To avoid any marking, the bear-
The manufacturer, claiming to benefit from this Technical Approval
ing point should be covered with flexible protective materials.
shall be capable of proffering a CSTBat Certificate, issued by CSTB,
The REYNOBOND panels are sensitive to impacts from small hard attesting to the regularity and the satisfactory results of this self-
bodies (0.5 kg/3J and 1 kg/10J), but such small bodies do not alter the inspection, along with the verification tests carried out by CSTB on the
cladding. The trace of impacts normally undergone in the upper sto- products sampled during inspection visits.
reys is considered as acceptable. Consequently, the use in exposure
The products benefiting from a valid certificate can be identified by the
Class Q1 of Standard P 08.302 is possible.
presence on the elements of the CSTBat logo, followed by a labelling
Accident damaged elements can be easily replaced since the installa- number.
tion and re-installation only require the disassembly of the element
concerned, when the framing with slide channel sections is used. 2.24 Supply
When non-adjustable coupling pintles are used, it is necessary to
remove the modules located above. REYNOLDS ALUMINIUM-France supplies the complete system, ex-
cept for the clips for fixing to the shellwork, the fixing plugs and the
In application of the attribution rules defined in document "reVETIR screw items.
rating of systems of heat insulation of façades from the outside", the
system is rated: 2.25 Installation
r2 e3 V*1 to 3 E3 T1+ I3 R4 The REYNOBOND-Module system façade covering enables installa-
tion without particular difficulty, aided by a prior survey of the substrate
* V according to format and thickness of the modules, on-centre of
and a layout plan for the modules and complementary sections.
the T-slots, depth and type of flank. This installation requires outside mounting devices such as cradle
scaffolds and scaffolding and the application of the methods and pro-
2.22 Durability - servicing cedures currently used for façade covering.
The link between the aluminium sheets and the polyethylene core is REYNOLDS ALUMINIUM-France provides the installing contracting
considered as durable, given the technology applied, the testing and firm with all the information necessary for the installation of the
the experience. REYNOBOND-Module System. To carry out a more advanced techni-
cal study, it is recommended that the contracting firm contact an Engi-
The bimetallic effect is negligible and the elements expand without neering Firm approved by REYNOLDS.
stress, because of the fixing method.
Under these conditions, the specific durability of the constituents and
their compatibility will lead reasonably to expect a minimal durability of 2.3 Technical Specification Book
approximately thirty years but not without risk of modifications in the
appearance in the shorter term. 2.31 Design guidelines
The durability of the pre-painted covering is, in every case, before
renovation, longer than about ten years. Servicing is recommended Modules
every two years. The time span before the first renovation is variable; The choice of finish shall take into account the aggressivity of the
without servicing other than simple washing; the durability of the cover- atmosphere as well as the climatic conditions.
ing is considerably greater than 10 years for the PVDF 70/30 systems
exposed in rural, normal urban, normal industrial or marine atmos- Fixing elements
pheres as well as for the polyester systems in rural and non-polluted The elements for fixing to the structure shall be chosen, taking into
atmospheres. account the conditions of exposure to the wind and their permissible
A durability of 20 years and more can be expected with the PVDF resistance to pull-off in the substrate considered.
three-layer systems. The design and calculation hypotheses are as follows:
The painted protection of the rear face of the elements as well as the • Each fixing plug, to take into account the leverage effect from the
self-protection of the aluminium, give the REYNOBOND an increased clip, shall be assumed to be able to transmit a load equal to twice
durability. the load applied to the corresponding fixing element and resulting
The durability of the shellwork is improved by the presence of this from the pulling force of the extreme wind.
external wall overcladding, particularly in the case of associated heat
insulation.
The choice of the covering will need to take into account the type of
environment according to the Table below.

Non- Urban and industrial Marine Special

Nature of the
polluted 20 to 10 10 to 3 Seaside Strong
covering Normal Severe Mixt Specials
rural km km < 3km UV
Polyester n n m (*) n(*) m(*) m(*) m(*) m m
20 µm
PVDF 70/30 n n n n n m m m m
two-layer
PVDF 70/30 n n n n n m m m m
three-layer
* It may be necessary to re-paint to keep the appearance.
n Appropriate covering.
m Covering, the definitive choice as well as the characteristics of which shall be decided after consultation and agreement from the manufacturer.

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• In the case of solid concrete substrates of ordinary aggregates, the 3. Complementary remarks from the
permissible load on the fixing plugs shall be that certified or appear-
ing in the application specification book concerning them, mentioned Specialised Group
by a Technical Inspector. In its principle, the REYNOBOND MODULE SYSTEM façade covering
• In the case of substrates of masonry of new or old elements, the provides considerable flexibility with relation to layout requirements
permissible load on the fixing elements shall be determined by a because of the possibility of choice, both in terms of deformability of
prior survey, in compliance with the document "Determination on the the modules and in terms of their coupling.
worksite of the maximal permissible load applicable to a mechanical According to the goal pursued, limitation of deformations or increase in
fixing element for external wall overcladding" (CSTB Book 1661). strength, one can choose to vary the thickness of the panels, the thick-
ness of the metal sheets of the coverings as well as the conformation
Framing
of the modules, in terms of:
The design and erection of the aluminium framing, of freely expandable
• the formats,
design, shall comply with the Specifications of CSTB Book 3194 of
January 2000 « General Rules for design and installation of metal • the width of the flanks and their number of flanges,
framing and heat insulation of external wall overcladding, covered by a • the sizing and number of coupling T-slots.
Technical Approval or by an Affidavit of Traditionality ». A calculation
and design note shall be prepared by the installation contracting firm The Tables in the Technical File indicate the permissible values under
and initialled by the holder. NORMAL wind, taking into account a deflection at the horizontal edge
of the modules, equal to:
Expansion • either 1/30 of the visible width of the modules and < 50 mm (Tables
The adjustment of the clearances necessary for the free expansion of 1, 2 and 3).
the modules shall not however enable an off-centred play greater than • or 1/100 of the visible width of the modules and < 30 mm (Tables 4
3 mm at the back of the T-slot. and 5).
Windows So the user will be able to select the permissible deflection, knowing:
Whenever it is planned to install windows within the plane of the clad- • on the one hand that the usual limitation at width/100 is based only
ding, this shall be of monobloc design or mounted in subframes. on reasons of appearance at the moment,
• and on the other hand that it has been verified that a deflection of
2.32 Installation guidelines width/30 would not, with time, bring about an initiation of degradation
The air layer shall be compartmented at the angle of adjacent façades. or a residual deformation of the modules.
This partitioning, made of durable material (Z 275 galvanised steel or During the manipulation and installation of the REYNOBOND modules,
aluminium sheet, for example), shall be clean all the way up the clad- the installing contracting firm shall be careful with the flanks containing
ding, so as to impede any air coming in from the sides. T-slots, which are particularly sensitive to impacts.
The air layer shall be at least 20 mm thick. Make sure that this thick- This Approval is subject to a CSTBat Certification, covering the
ness is respected next to the horizontal joints or next to any overfitted REYNOBOND composite panels.
reinforcements.
The Rapporteur of Specialised Group no. 2
Conclusions B. ABRAHAM

Overall evaluation
For the panel products benefiting from a CSTBat Certificate issued
by CSTB, the use of the system in the field of application proposed
is favourably assessed.

Validity
Until May 31, 2004

For Specialised Group no. 2

The Chairman
F. ZANGHELLINI

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 Technical File
prepared by the requester

A. Description The modules have a flat surface, edged with perpendicular flanks,
providing coupling and giving them the necessary rigidity. The flanks
are incorporated in the corners by a riveted fish plating. The vertical
flanks of the modules contain coupling T-slots, made by stamping out
1. Nature or by milling cutting. The number of T-slots is to be specified according
The REYNOBOND-Module System is an external wall overcladding to the conditions of span and of loads (Figures 1, 1bis, 4 and 5).
with a base of REYNOBOND composite panels, crafted in the form of The characteristic resistance to pull-off of a T-slot is equal to 1176 N.
modules, which are attached by flanks on a vertical framing of alumin-
The upper edge contains a vertical upstand in Z-shape. The lower
ium sections. These elements are consolidated with the structure by
edge contains a horizontal flank. The installation overlap of these two
adjustable clips.
parts shall have a minimal length of 15 mm. To increase its rigidity,
A complementary insulation is usually positioned between the structure particularly in starting or lintel configuration, the lower flank can contain
and the covering. This insulation is ventilated by the layer of air circu- an extension flange.
lating between the insulation and the rear face of the modules.
3.2 Angle elements
The façade angles, both re-entrant and salient, are made using crafted
2. Materials elements, obtained by press-forming, along an edge (radius ≈ 2 mm) or
by curve forming (radius > 80 mm).
2.1 Outside wall The sizing of these elements shall take into account the installation and
REYNOBOND panels, manufactured and marketed in France by handling restrictions for these elements. To prevent buckling, due to
REYNOLDS ALUMINIUM-France. the weight of the panel itself, a holding fixing element shall be provided
at the angles for large-dimension elements (Figures 18 and 19).
2.2 Framing sections
Extruded aluminium alloy sections, 6060 R19-T5, in compliance with 3.3 Framing (System KU)
Standards NF A 50-611, 631, 670 and 671. Bearing section, ref. 782 (see Figures 2bis and 7).
The framing consists of a bearing section upon which are fixed the
2.3 Fixing clips clips for fastening to the structure (masonry or concrete). To prevent
Aluminium alloy 6060 T5 or stainless steel fixing clips. any buckling of the section, install fixing clips on either side of it alter-
nately.
2.4 Finish and installation accessories The sections come in standard quality, « as extruded », or, upon re-
• Various sections of REYNOBOND, or of press-formed REYNOLUX quest, in « anodic oxidation » quality, according to Standard
type aluminium sheet. EWAA/EURAS.
• Various sections of aluminium alloy 6060 R19-T5. A sliding channel section containing a pintle, ref. 1516 (see Figure 2) is
fitted into the vertical framing fixed channel section. It is made from an
• Various fixing elements of stainless steel or aluminium.
extruded section and is supplied as an accessory.
2.5 Insulation Drive screw HC8-TL, positioned at the back of the channel section,
pre-positions the pintle when attaching the modules, then a fine ad-
Panels in rolls of mineral wool, certified by ACERMI, minimal rating
justment is carried out to improve the alignment of the joints between
I1 S1 02 L2 E1.
elements. Finally, it makes it possible to lock the sliding channel sec-
tion by the holes in the head of the screw in the fixed channel section
2.6 Other materials (see Figures 7 and 9).
For bonding the finish pieces (§ 8.6): The system makes it possible to individually dismantle each module
• Adhesive paste SIKATACK PANEL from Société SIKA AG, distrib- element and to make seals between modules in a range of 10 mm to
uted in France by GUTTATERNA. 20 mm.
• Structural adhesive, AGOMET VP 347, with a base of methyl 3.4 Fixing braces
methacrylate from Société DEGUSSA.
The framing is incorporated to the structure with the aid of a brace,
• Two-component adhesive, PENLOC GTI, from Société ELECO fixed alternately on each of the flanges of the section. This brace,
PRODUITS, intended for bonding metals and plastics. aluminium 6060 T5, minimal thickness 3 mm, or stainless steel, mini-
mal thickness 1.5 mm, shall comply with the specifications of CSTB
Book 3194 of January 2000 « General Rules for design and installation
3. Components of metal framing and heat insulation of external wall overcladding,
covered by a Technical Approval or by an Affidavit of Traditionality »
REYNOBOND-Module System is a complete façade covering system,
for making a freely expandable framing and shall be sized according to
comprising wall elements, crafted in the form of modules, bearing
the thickness of the façade insulation, maximal thickness 100 mm. It
framing, complementary trim sections and, as the case may be, heat
allows for an adjustment clearance of at least 30 mm (see Figure 14).
insulation.

3.1 Wall elements 3.5 Fixing elements

The modules are crafted according to layout in REYNOBOND panels, 3.51 Fixing the braces to the structure
which consist of a complex, associating two sheets of aluminium alloy,
The fixing plugs shall be covered by a European Technical Agrément,
thickness 0.5 mm and a core of polyethylene, thickness 2 to 5 mm.
Technical Approval or by a set of Specifications initialled by a Techni-
The sheets are of alloy 3005-H46 according to NF A 50-451. cal Inspector.
The sheets are covered as follows:
• On the visible face: polyester pre-painting, PVDF 70/30 or PVDF
3.52 Fixing the framing to the braces
70/30 XL. This is done by stainless steel self-tapping screw or bolt, minimal
diameter 6.3 mm.
• On the rear face: polyester protection, epoxy varnish or primer.
It can also be done by aluminium or stainless steel rivet, diameter
The polyethylene references are:
5 mm.
• X 2302 for the core,
• X 2303 for the adhesive, to bond the core and the facings.

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3.6 Complementary trim sections Thickness Width Length
REYNOLDS is developing a line of finish and junction sections, particu- Standard 4 mm for RB Pe 1000, 4000
larly for connections on sashes. 1250 2500, 3200, 4000
The elements for connections and finish, such as drip moulds, coping 1500 3000, 4000
elements, jambs, …, can be made of REYNOBOND, or of Special
REYNOLUX aluminium sheet, thickness 1.5 or 2 mm, press-formed. manufacture 3.4 or 6 mm RB Pe 840 mini 1000 mini
According to 1575 maxi 4000 maxi
3.7 Insulation minimal
In general, rigid or semi-rigid mineral wool panels are used. Other quantity:
insulations can be used (CSTB Book 3194). In every case, such mate-
rials shall be ACERMI certified under normal I1 S1 O2 L2 E1 rating. Attention: these are panel formats. It is necessary to deduce the
values of the flanks to determine the formats of the modules.
3.8 Variants
b) Production tolerances (mm)
3.81 Variant with non-adjustable pintles • Panels
System KS50 Length: < 4000 mm - 0/+4 mm
This variant consists or a bearing section framing with pre-mounted Width: - 0/+3 mm
non-adjustable pintles (Fig. 10).
Thicknesses (panel): ≤ 4 mm + 0.10 mm
The pintles, M8 screw type, length 60 mm, are pre-mounted in the > 4 mm + 0.15 m
shop in the fixed channel sections – ref. 783. A plastic sleeve is
slipped onto the M8 screw and the unit is held by a NYLSTOP type nut.
+0
Bare thickness: 0.50
T-slots, height 80 mm, are made at specific points on the flanges of the − 0.03
fixed channel sections for fitting the horizontal seal, constituted by the
top and bottom flanks of the modules. Fishplates can be positioned as Squaring: ≤ 3 mm on the diagonal
a variant to the 80 mm T-slots. • Cut-out panels: length, width: + 0.5 mm
This system requires an accurate layout of the fixed channel sec- • Crafted modules: + 1 mm on the overall dimensions
tions/pintle/T-slots unit for placing into production plus special attention
to the levelling of the pintles during the installation on the site. The machining tolerances of the T-slots are given in Figures no. 4 and
5.
The bearing fixed channel sections are positioned on the fixing braces
by riveting only, so as to avoid the presence of visible screw tips at the c) Weight per unit of surface area of the panels
back of the joint. Standard thickness Weight (kg/m²)
The modules are erected from the bottom upward by simply snapping 3 mm Pe 4.59
them onto the pintles. 4 mm Pe 5.51
The technical characteristics of the spans of the modules are un- 6 mm Pe 7.36
changed.
d) Appearance and colours
3.82 Variant with module flanks of 35 mm (instead The colours are chosen from a REYNOLDS colour chart. The specific
of 50) colours (RAL or duplicate colour chart) can be made beginning at
certain quantity levels. The choice of the nature of the covering shall
System KU35 or KS35 take into account the type of environment, according to Table in § 2.22
This variant provides an alternative in the crafting with the piercing of the Technical Approval.
stamps used for the module version shown in Figure 5.
The cut-outs and the T-slots are then made according to detail – (see 5. Manufacture
Figure 5).
The position of the pintle in the sliding channel section is also modified. 5.1 Panel manufacture
The performances of the modules made using this system are given in The REYNOBOND panels are manufactured by the REYNOLDS plant,
Tables 1 to 5. specialised in the manufacture of composite aluminium materials,
located at GUEBWILLER in France.
3.83 Variant with non-visible pintles The REYNOBOND is marketed in France by REYNOLDS
System KU50 NVA or KU35 NVA ALUMINIUM-FRANCE.
This variant has the advantage of establishing a vertical joint back
without visible pintle, utilising the principle of the bearing fixed channel 5.2 Module manufacture
section with sliding channel section (see Figures 11 and 12). The modules are manufactured by specialised firms, equipped with
The sliding channel section, coming from the same section as the specific tooling.
basic system, no longer contains a cross-through pintle, but contains Before cutting out the panels, a layout of the façade to be covered is
two T-slots, machined in the flanges. prepared. Then the usable surface is traced and cut-out. The cutting
An EPDM seal is placed in the two recesses provided for that purpose can be done by shearing or by sawing. The angles and coupling T-
to avoid vibration of the module and to regulate the alignment of the slots are cut out by piercing stamping or by milling cutting.
vertical joints between modules (see Figure 12). For the press-forming of the flanks on an edge, a milling is carried out
There is no longer a T-slot in the module’s vertical flanks. on the back face of the panel next to the flange. This milling is done
with the aid of a V-shape milling cutter of 96° minimum and will leave a
The 1 .5 mm aluminium plate for fixing the flanks at the angle of the
residual depth of polyethylene at the back of the groove of 0.3 mm so
module is replaced by a tube segment, 80 mm long, with two uses: the as to avoid all injury to the outside metal sheet of the composite panel
fixing of the angle flanks and the tacking of the tube in the channel
(see Figure 3).
section’s T-slots (see Figure 13).
The flanks are press-formed manually with the aid of a notched rule
The intermediate tacking tubes can be riveted to the modules’ vertical
and with a radius of about 2 mm.
flanks.
Riveting an aluminium fishplate, thickness 1.5 mm, incorporates the
The technical characteristics of the panels are unchanged and the
flanks at each corner of the module element (see Figure 3).
fixing characteristics are improved.
The rivets used are blind type, aluminium, diameter 4 mm, length
So it is possible to refer to the span values indicated in the tables of the
12 mm.
basic system.

4. General characteristics
a) Standard dimensions of the panels

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 The junction of the bearing sections shall be made, providing a spacing
6. Production quality assurance of 10 mm of expansion clearance by fish plating end to end with the aid
of a sliding section, length 160 mm, incorporated on a single bearing
6.1 Raw materials element with the aid of two drive screws.
• Aluminium sheet: As to the REYNOBOND panels, the rigidity value E.I, calculated and to
The pre-painted sheets are subjected to quality control operations be taken into account in the calculations are as follows:
according to Specifications from the European Coil Cutting Associa- Standard Thickness Values E.I
tion (ECCA). panels (mm) (daN.m²)
• Polyethylene (PE) RB 120 Pe 3 12.5
The results of the quality control operations, certified by the supplier, RB 160 Pe 4 24
appear on the product information sheet, received with the PE. RB 240 Pe 6 59

6.2 Panels The thickness 4 mm, single flange modules are sized based on Tables
1 to 4 which result from a computer programme based on finished
The quality control operations are performed according to elements, verified by experiments for current configurations.
internal procedures and ISO Standard 9001: In the case of the modules, thickness 4 mm, double flange and thick-
By random sampling at each coil / once per shift ness 3 to 6 mm single and double flange, the performance under wind
force is given in Tables 2, 3 and 5.
- Dimensional inspection,
For non-specified formats, the performance under wind force shall be
- Flatness inspection. determined by testing according to the same criteria.
On all the panels
8.4 Positioning and mounting
- Checking the visual appearance.
The REYNOBOND modules shall be positioned and mounted on bear-
For each production run and by random sampling / every ing fixed channel sections by simple mate fitting of the T-slots on the
100 panels or each hour pintles of the sliding channel sections.
- Checking the characteristics of pull-off resistance according to To facilitate the on-site installation of the modules, the sliding channel
Standard ASTM D 1876-95: sections are to be pre-positioned in the bearing fixed channel sections
in the shop.
Certified value: 142 daN /m.
In this way, the upper sliding channel sections are to be pre-positioned
6.3 Modules at the theoretical dimensional engagement point by the bearing of drive
screw HC8-TL against the bearing fixed channel section.
The main quality control operations concern the compatibility of the
dimensional deviations with the prescribed tolerances: The lower sliding channel sections will be pre-positioned at the theo-
retical dimensional engagement point of the lower T-slot of the module.
• Format, squaring,
After attaching the modules, the positioning is to be finally adjusted by
• Angle of press-forming and/or curve forming, shifting the upper sliding channel section. The lower sliding channel
• Machining of T-slots. section is then positioned in the T-slot’s low position (Fig. 23).
The installation is stabilized by incorporating the sliding channel sec-
7. Identification tions with the bearing fixed channel section in the holes in the head of
hexagonal socket screw HC8-TL.
Identification marking in compliance with Identification § 1.2. Identifica-
tion of the Technical Approval. 8.5 Ventilation openings
Openings for ventilating the air layer are to be provided at the lower
8. Installation and upper part of the cladding. However, the essential part of the
ventilation is provided by the clearance on the periphery of each mod-
8.1 Technical assistance ule.
At the foot of the cladding, the opening is protected by fine metal or
REYNOLDS makes available to the installing contracting firm all the
perforated sheet metal grillwork, constituting an anti-rodent barrier or
necessary information for installing the REYNOBOND modules.
by a bottom drip mould, leaving an opening of about 20 mm (see Fig-
Qualified craftsmen, who comply with our Specification Book, perform ure 15).
the prefabrication, either partially or entirely, of the panels turned over
At the top of the cladding, the opening consists of a space of about
to them by the contracting firms.
20 mm on the inside of the parapet between the downward extension
8.2 Field of application of the coping and the parapet (see Figure 16).

REYNOBOND-Module System is applicable on flat and vertical sub- 8.6 Dealing with singular points
strates of masonry or concrete, new construction or renovation, sheer
Figures 15 to 22 constitute the catalogue and examples of solutions to
or containing wall openings, located in upper storeys or on ground
illustrate how to deal with singular points.
floor, protected from risks of impacts.
In the squeezed section (ref. 434), it is recommended to bond the
8.3 General provisions elements with the product listed in § 2.6 (Fig. 17 and 21).
The design and the installation of the aluminium framing, designed to
be freely expandable, shall comply with the Specifications in CSTB 9. Servicing and repair
Book 3194 of January 2000 « General Rules of design and installation
of metal framing and heat insulation of external wall overcladding 9.1 Servicing the pre-painted covering
covered by a Technical Approval or an Affidavit of Traditionality ».
a) Ordinary servicing
The layout study of the bearing elements shall take into account the
wind forces. The maximal on-centre between bearing elements is * Wash with damp sponge and soapy water.
determined either by a standard width of the panels (subtracting the b) For the following work, it is necessary to ask for recommendations
dimensions of the flanks and the upstand of the modules), or by stan- from REYNOLDS ALUMINIUM-France:
dard lengths. The spacing of the fixing braces, of the bearing elements * Cleaning soiling
on the structure shall be specified in such a way that the deflection of
the bearing element will be equal to or less than 1/200 of the span. Washing with water, with the addition of a neutral cleaning agent, with
Practically speaking, spacings generally from 0.80 m to 1.50 m are no alcohol, then rinsing with clear water.
admitted. Any overhang of the bearing elements with relation to the * Circumscribed damage to the covering
pintle of the extreme fixing elements shall be limited to 250 mm. Scraping, scratches and other circumscribed damage to the pre-
The bearing framing can be adjusted thanks to the oblong holes and painted covering can be re-touched with the aid of a retouch paint of
the toothed L-section. the corresponding colour, supplied by REYNOLDS ALUMINIUM-
In every case, an air layer shall be provided, minimal thickness 20 mm, FRANCE.
next to the horizontal joints.

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9.2 Replacing the module ASTM D1781-76 and ASTM C481 Cycle B, Jul. 1991 and ASTM
D1876-95
Modules that are accidentally damaged after installation can be easily
replaced. • Wind tests
After unlocking the fixing sliding channel sections (Systems KU and KU T R 2322.7.316 from the "Centre Expérimental du Bâtiment et des
NVA), with the aid of a hexagonal spanner, the module is very easily Travaux Publics" (CEBTP) (Building and Public works Experimental
freed by dismantling from the front. Centre), Sep. 1991
In the case of installation of variants (see § 3.8) with non-adjustable • Rigidification of the modules:
coupling pintles (System KS), replacing a module requires dismantling DEGUSSA Report, Jul. 1993
all or part of the modules above with relation to the opening of the To complement the information and Test Reports communicated by
horizontal joints. REYNOLDS ALUMINIUM-FRANCE, the following tests were carried
out at CSTB:
B Results of experiments • Experimental determination of the rigidity EI of the panels: Test
Report no. 36.023,
The REYNOBOND composite panel was developed by REYNOLDS
and has produced the following test results: • Fire reaction for REYNOBOND Pe TR,
• Toxicity: • Fire reaction for REYNOBOND FR TR,
Test Report no. 01-3106-040, SwRI SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 1990 • Measurement of the Gross Calorific Value (GCV) for REYNOBOND
• Fire: FR TR 9131724B, Aug. 1991,
- T R no. T 7542, ASTM E84, HPMA RESTON (VA), Feb. 1990 • Wind behaviour (pushing force/pulling force): TR no. 36.233, 99-032
and 99-055
- T R no. T 7654, ASTM E84, HPMA RESTON (VA), June 1990
For the M1 rating of the panels, the test was carried out on test speci-
- T R no. 8902-90943, ASTM E84-89a OMEGA POINT LAB, Dec. mens with painted walls, with saw cut width according to the require-
1990 ments of the "Comité d’Etudes et de Classification des Matériaux et
- T R no. 01-1054, SwRI SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 1990 éléments de construction par rapport au danger d’Incendie" (CECMI)
- T R no. 01-3779-035, SwRI SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 1990 (Rating of Building Materials and Structural Elements called fire haz-
ards) for the complex materials.
- T R no. 01-3233-002a, SwRI SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 1990
The tests mentioned above, as well as the tests performed at CSTB
- T R no. 01-3233-002b, SwRI SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 1990 had made it possible to develop a modelling programme for the thick-
- T R no. 01-3233-002c, SwRI SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 1990 ness 4 mm, single flange modules by the finished element method.
- T R no. T 7766, ASTM E84, HPMA RESTON (VA), Sept. 1990
• Electromagnetic:
T R 3421 S: NSA 65-6, RSI (PA), Jul. 1991 C References
• Acoustic: For the façade coverings in the form of modules, the references of the
T R 708/232-0104, ASTM E90-85 and E413-73, R.A.L., Dec. 1988 REYNOBOND composite panels, as up-to-day, have reached ap-
proximately 3.000.000 m².
• Systems:
The first applications date from 1991 and were essentially registered in
T R 91-12, BOCA Evaluation services INC. This system assess-
the Far East and in the United States.
ment mentions all the tests to which REYNOBOND RB 200 FR has
been subjected Since 1993, the jobs done in Europe using the "module" technique
have now reached nearly 450.000 m², including 100.000 m² for France.
• Bonding strength o the composite:

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 Table 1
REYNOBOND modules, thickness 4 mm, single bottom flange:
Permissible pushing force/pulling force magnitudes under normal (perpendicular) wind, according to the criteria below:
* Permissible stress in the aluminium sheet of 92 MPa, that is, a coefficient of 1.75 with relation to the elastic limit Rp 0.2,
* Maximal deflection at the geometric centre of the modules of 1/30 of the visible width of the module, and < 50 mm,
* Maximal deflection at the centre of the free span at the horizontal edges of 1/30 of the visible width of the module and < 50 mm,
* Maximal force against the T-slots of 392 N, that is, a coefficient of 3 with relation to the characteristic value,
* Safety coefficient taken as equal to 2.5 on the forming of the flanks.
Vertical formats:
L \ H Flank 900 1100 1150 1300 1400 1500 1700 1800 2000 2200 2300 2400 2700 2800 3100 3200 3500 3600 4000
Nb of T- 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 8
slots/ side
900 35 807 738 726 692 677 664 648 642 635 630 629 629 629 629 632 632 632 632 632
mm (10.7) (11.6) (12.8) (14.1) (15.6) (17.7) (20.0) (21.3) (22.7) (23.4)
50 1526 1373 1346 1274 1240 1170 1166 1147 1125 1105 1101 1097 1086 1085 997 974 915 899 856
mm (13.9) (15.6) (17.0) (18.9) (21.5) (25.0) (29.1) (30.0) (30.0) (30.0)
1000 35 560 529 513 501 481 474 463 455 453 451 446 445 444 444 443 443 443
mm
50 1038 974 940 912 869 852 826 805 797 791 775 770 763 761 755 741 683
mm
1150 35 417 392 379 368 351 345 334 327 325 323 319 318 317 317 317 317 317
mm (14.3) (14.9) (16.3) (18.0) (19.5) (22.1) (25.5) (27.5)
50 771 721 692 670 632 618 593 576 569 563 549 545 539 537 532 531 516
mm (17.3) (18.5) (20.7) (23.3) (25.7) (29.9) (35.5) (38.3)
1250 35 307 297 280 274 262 256 253 250 245 243 240 239 238 238 238
mm
50 557 537 503 490 467 451 444 438 424 419 411 408 403 401 397
mm
1400 35 240 230 216 210 201 194 192 189 184 183 180 179 178 178 178
mm (17.0) (18.0) (19.3) (21.1) (23.0) (25.2) (27.1) (29.0)
50 435 417 389 377 358 344 338 332 320 316 308 306 300 299 295
mm (19.7) (21.4) (23.4) (26.4) (29.3) (32.6) (35.7) (38.6)
Formats for which the maximal deflection (1/30 of the width) is reached at the centre of the module.
( ) Magnitude of the deflection (in mm) at the centre of the module under normal wind.

Horizontal formats
Width Height Number of T- Flank Type Permissible Deflection* Deflection* at the side edge Deflection* at the
(mm) (mm) slots/side (mm) magnitude* between 4 T-slots between 2 T-slots bottom edge
2200 900 2 35 Single bottom 180 Pa 45.5 mm __ 50.0 mm
flange
900 900 2 35 Single bottom 807 Pa 8.8 mm 1.4 mm 7.4 mm
flange
1150 1150 3 50 Single bottom 771 Pa 13.5 mm 1.8 mm 7.9 mm
flange
(*) Magnitude under normal wind.

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Table 2

REYNOBOND modules, thickness 4 mm, bottom flange / reverse flange:

Permissible pushing force/pulling force magnitudes under normal (perpendicular) wind, according to the criteria below:

* Permissible stress in the aluminium sheet of 92 MPa, that is, a coefficient of 1.75 with relation to the elastic limit Rp 0.2,
* Maximal deflection at the geometric centre of the modules of 1/30 of the visible width of the module, and < 50 mm,
* Maximal deflection at the centre of the free span at the horizontal edges of 1/30 of the visible width of the module and < 50 mm,
* Maximal force against the T-slots of 392 N, that is, a coefficient of 3 with relation to the characteristic value,
* Safety coefficient taken as equal to 2.5 on the forming of the flanks.

Vertical formats
Width Height Number of T-slots Flank Permissible Deflection* between 4 T- Deflection* on the side edge between 2 Deflection* at the bottom
(mm) (mm) /side (mm) magnitude* slots T-slots edge

900 900 2 35 1100 Pa 11 mm 1.5 mm 8.0 mm

900 1150 3 35 900 Pa 10.7 mm 1.9 mm 7.1 mm
1150 1150 2 35 730 Pa - - -
1150 2000 4 50 920 Pa 25.0 mm 2.7 mm 8.9 mm
1400 1400 3 50 660 Pa 17.9 mm 2.5 mm 9.4 mm
1400 3200 6 50 400 Pa 30.2 mm 3.1 mm 10.5 mm

Horizontal formats

Width Height Number of T-slots Flank Permissible Deflection* Deflection* on the side edge between 2 T- Deflection* at the bottom
(mm) (mm) /side (mm) magnitude* between slots edge
4 T-slots
1800 1150 4 50 440 Pa 15.0 mm 1.3 mm 9.0 mm
1600 1400 4 50 440 Pa 16.4 mm 1.4 mm 8.0 mm
(*) Magnitude under normal wind.
Better performances obtained by making reverse flanges on the bottom flank of the module as shown in the examples in Table 1.
A specific simulation and a confirmation by tests shall be carried out for the non-specified formats and thicknesses, taking the criteria below into account.

Table 3

REYNOBOND modules, thickness 3 and 6 mm, bottom flange / reverse flange:

Permissible pushing force/pulling force magnitudes under normal (perpendicular) wind, according to the criteria below:

* Permissible stress in the aluminium sheet of 92 MPa, that is, a coefficient of 1.75 with relation to the elastic limit Rp 0.2,
* Maximal deflection at the geometric centre of the modules of 1/30 of the visible width of the module, and < 50 mm,
* Maximal deflection at the centre of the free span at the horizontal edges of 1/30 of the visible width of the module and < 50 mm
* Maximal force against the T-slots of 392 N, that is, a coefficient of 3 with relation to the characteristic value,
* Safety coefficient taken as equal to 2.5 on the forming of the flanks.

Vertical formats
Thickness Width Height Number of T- Flank Type Permissible Deflection* between Deflection* on the side edge Deflection*
(mm) (mm) (mm) slots /side (mm) magnitude* 4 T-slots between 2 T-slots at the bottom edge

3 900 1300 3 35 Single bottom 520 Pa 10.7 mm 1.4 mm 7.7 mm

flange
1400 1400 4 50 Single bottom 384 Pa 13.0 mm 1.6 mm 7.2 mm
flange
6 900 1800 4 35 Single bottom 1430 Pa 16.3 mm 3.2 mm 12.3 mm
flange
1150 2000 4 50 Single bottom 960 Pa 20.7 mm 3.7 mm 10.4 mm
flange

Horizontal formats
Thickness Width Height Number of T-slots Flank Type Permissible Deflection* Deflection* on the Deflection*
(mm) (mm) (mm) /side (mm) magnitude* between 4 T- side edge between 2 T- at the bottom
slots slots edge
3 1800 1150 4 50 Flange/reverse 460 Pa 15.6 mm 1.4 mm 9.0 mm
flange
6 1700 900 3 50 Flange/reverse 1280 Pa 25.7 mm 2.4 mm 26.3 mm
flange
(*) Magnitude under normal wind.

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Table 4
REYNOBOND Modules, thickness 4 mm, bottom single flange:
Permissible pushing force/pulling force magnitudes under normal (perpendicular) wind, according to the criteria below:
* Absence of irreversible deformations,
* Maximal deflection under normal (perpendicular) wind at the centre of the square of the central T-slots < 1/50 of the diagonal and < 30mm,
* Deflection at the centre of the free span at the horizontal edges of 1/100 of the visible width of the module,
* Deflection at the centre of the on-centre of the T-slots of the vertical edges < 1/200 of the distance between T-slots,
• Safety coefficient taken as 3.0 on the breaking of the T-slots,
• Safety coefficient taken as equal to 2.5 on the forming of the flanks.
Vertical formats:
L\H Flank 900 1100 1150 1300 1400 1500 1700 1800 2000 2200 2300 2400 2700 2800 3100 3200 3500 3600 4000
Nb. of T-slots/side 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 8
900 35 mm 807 738 726 692 677 664 648 642 635 630 629 629 629 629 593 587 570 565 567
50 mm 1526 1373 1346 1274 1240 1209 1150 1075 946 817 787 760 675 659 611 604 582 575 574
1000 35 mm 560 529 513 501 481 474 463 455 453 451 446 445 444 444 440 434 410
50 mm 1038 974 940 912 869 852 826 775 731 687 555 540 495 485 455 449 422
1150 35 mm 417 392 379 368 351 345 334 327 325 323 319 318 317 317 314 309 289
50 mm 771 721 692 670 632 618 593 550 546 520 441 415 379 367 331 324 295
1250 35 mm 307 297 280 274 262 256 253 250 245 243 240 239 238 238 230
50 mm 557 537 503 490 467 451 444 438 380 365 330 315 292 284 260
1400 35 mm 238 230 215 210 199 194 192 189 184 183 180 179 178 178 178
50 mm 435 417 389 377 358 344 338 332 320 316 270 262 233 223 205

Horizontal formats
Thickness Height Number of Flank Type Permissible Deflection* Deflection* on the Deflection*
(mm) (mm) T-slots /side (mm) magnitude* between 4 T-slots side edge between 2 T-slots at the bottom edge
2200 900 2 35 Single bottom flange 90 Pa 18.4 mm __ 22.0 mm
900 900 2 35 Single bottom flange 807 Pa 8.8 mm 1.4 mm 7.4 mm
1150 1150 3 50 Single bottom flange 771 Pa 13.5 mm 1.8 mm 7.9 mm
(*) Magnitude under normal wind.

With regard to the REYNOBOND Modules, thickness 4 mm, flange/bottom counter flange, taking the above criteria into account.

Table 5

REYNOBOND Modules, thickness 4 mm, bottom single flange:

Permissible pushing force/pulling force magnitudes under normal (perpendicular) wind, according to the criteria below:
* Absence of irreversible deformations
* Maximal deflection under normal (perpendicular) wind at the centre of the square of the central T-slots < 1/50 of the diagonal and < 30mm,
* Deflection at the centre of the free span at the horizontal edges of 1/100 of the visible width of the module,
* Deflection at the centre of the on-centre of the T-slots of the vertical edges < 1/200 of the distance between T-slots,
• Safety coefficient taken as 3.0 on the breaking of the T-slots,
• Safety coefficient taken as equal to 2.5 on the forming of the flange.

Vertical formats
Thickness Width Height Number of Flank Type Permissible Deflection* Deflection* on the Deflection*
(mm) (mm) (mm) T-slots /side (mm) magnitude* between side edge between at the bottom edge
4 T-slots 2 T-slots
6 900 1800 4 35 Single bottom flange 1000 Pa 11.7 mm 2.5 mm 9.0 mm

Horizontal formats
Thickness Width Height Number of Flank Type Permissible Deflection* Deflection* on the Deflection*
(mm) (mm) (mm) T-slots /side (mm) magnitude* between 4 T-slots side edge between at the bottom edge
2 T-slots
6 1700 900 3 50 Flange/reverse flange 800 Pa 16.3 mm 1.5 mm 14.6 mm

The performances of the other formats in Table 3 remain unchanged, taking the above criteria into account.

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 Figure 1 –Single-flange module, view from the inside

Figure 1bis – Double-flange module, view from the inside

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 KU 50 VA

Réf.: 1516

Variante Réf.: 782

KU 35 VA

Réf.: 816

Standard du commerce
Tube Alu. 40 x 25 x 2
Variante
Réf.: 515
KU 50 NVA

Réf.: 1515

Standard du commerce
Variante Tube Alu. 25 x 25 x 2
KU 35 NVA

Réf.: 609
Standard du commerce
Tube Alu. 50 x 50 x 3

Variante
KS 50 / KS 35
Axe inox M8
+
Réf.: 783 écrou Nylstop

Réf.: 499 Réf.: 811 Réf.: 500 Réf.: 434

Accessoires
Rivet Inox / Inox Rivet Inox / Alu Rivet Inox / Alu
Ø 4 - K10 Ø 4 - K10 Ø 5 - K11

Figure 2 – Sections and accessories

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 50

1,6±0,20
20.53 cm4

23.89 cm4

Réf. N° 782

60±0,45
1,6±0,20
1,6±0,20 333 mm

2±0,25
2±0,25 2±0,25
78 mm
46±0,40
90±0,60

50±0,40 11.32 cm4

18.72 cm4

Réf. N° 783 294 mm

50±0,40
3±0,25

128 mm

Réf. N° 515 45
4,8
29

35

41±0,20

Réf. N° 816 45
4,8
36

35
41±0,20

Réf. N° 1516 45
4,8
40

35
41±0,20

Figure 2bis – Sections and accessories

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 Figure 3 – Detail of machining / assembly

15±0,2 20

100 à 150 14
6
19,5±0,2

3°

14

12
28

26
50±0,5

,1

42±0,5
±0
,5
R4 R2,
1

R2
,1
4

14 10 à 20 28

40±0,2 28

Figure 4 – Detail of crafting of a single-flange 50 mm module

15±0,5

100 à 150 20
10
14,5±0,2

6
3°

8,5

6,5

22
35±0,5

27±0,5

,1
±0
,5 R2
R4 .1
4

30±0,2 25 10 10 à 20 35

Figure 5 – Detail of crafting of a single-flange 35 mm, module

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 Figure 6 – Perspective view of system KU

782
782

500
500

Vis HC 8 TL Vis HC 8 TL

816 REYNOBOND
1516 REYNOBOND

10 à 20

Figure 7 – Horizontal section, variant KU 50 Figure 8 – Horizontal section, variant KU 35

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 Figure 9 – Vertical section Figure 10 – Perspective view - variant KS 50

Figure 11 – Perspective view - variant KU 50 NVA Figure 12 – Horizontal section - variant KU 50 NVA

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 24

16
44

28

14

30

Figure 13 – Vertical section - variant KU 50 NVA Figure 14 – Detail of fixing of the bearing fixed channel section

Figure 15 – Cladding bottom detail - vertical section Figure 16 – Cladding top detail – vertical section

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 300 maxi.

300 maxi.

300 maxi.

Figure 17 – Side connection – horizontal section Figure 18 – Horizontal section – small width angle
X

Figure 19 – Horizontal section – large width angle Figure 20 – Window ledge detail – vertical section

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 Figure 21 – Window jamb detail – horizontal section

10

Figure 22 – Location of the expansion connection

between the framing elements
vertical section

Figure 23 – Clearance of the fixing pintles

at the back of the T-slot
vertical section

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