What it is
Curtain walling
A semi-structural facade system whose external appearance is defined mainly by the glass and the joints between the panes.
Role in the project
MC Glass
MC Glass is a facade system; what sets it apart from MC Wall is its external appearance and the way the infill is held.
What to consider
Purpose and limitations
MC Glass is a semi-structural facade system. Describing a version as fully structural requires technical confirmation of the exact construction.
Profile section
MC Glass · Profile section
The cross-section is an illustrative view of the system. Exact dimensions and geometry are confirmed against the approved technical drawing.
Technical overview
MC Glass semi-structural curtain walling
- Type, verified technical data
- semi-structural curtain walling
- Infill, verified technical data
- 30–89 mm
- Uf, subject to the exact configuration
- down to 0.66 W/m²K, depending on the profile and infill
- Tests, subject to the exact configuration
- Air permeability: AE1300 (EN 12152); resistance to wind load: 2,000 Pa (EN 13116); watertightness: RE1800 (EN 12154)
Key points about the system
MC Glass is not classed as fully structural curtain walling unless the relevant system detail confirms it. The classes shown come from the manufacturer’s technical data. Whether they apply to the assembly offered is confirmed by a relevant test report.
Comparable solutions
Curtain walling
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MC Wall
A classic mullion-and-transom aluminium curtain walling system with visible external sightlines.
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Thermally brokenCurtain walling
MC Passive+
Mullion-and-transom curtain walling with improved thermal performance, for projects with more demanding energy targets.
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Before the final specification
What is the MC Glass system?
A semi-structural facade system whose external appearance is defined mainly by the glass and the joints between the panes.
What is the MC Glass system designed for?
MC Glass is a facade system; what sets it apart from MC Wall is its external appearance and the way the infill is held.
What should you consider when choosing the MC Glass system?
MC Glass is a semi-structural facade system. Describing a version as fully structural requires technical confirmation of the exact construction.
Is all the technical data the same for every version?
Sizes, glass, hardware, structural calculations, threshold and opening type are confirmed for each individual opening – only then can the system be tailored to your LUMORA project.
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Sizes, glass, hardware, structural calculations, threshold and opening type are confirmed for each individual opening – only then can the system be tailored to your LUMORA project.