Did you know there are specific curtain wall anchor clips designed to resist wind and dead loads?
A curtain wall wind and dead load clip is used to anchor curtain wall systems while accommodating the structural loads and movement expected within a building. Proper clip selection helps ensure the curtain wall performs safely and as intended throughout the life of the building.
Curtain walls that span multiple floors or exceed the system’s unbraced height limitations must be laterally restrained. These restraints are often located near the slab edge or attached to structural framing members.
Depending on the design requirements and engineering guidance, clips may be configured as either:
Slotted clips permit differential movement between the building structure and the curtain wall system while maintaining lateral support.
Building floors may move independently from the glazing system due to structural deflection, creep, shrinkage, or thermal expansion. Properly detailed curtain wall wind and dead load clips help accommodate these movements while maintaining the integrity of the façade system.
Selecting the appropriate clip type is an important part of ensuring long-term curtain wall performance.
Design TOgether with your Structural Engineer to determine the loads acting on your project’s curtain wall system. Understanding these loads helps facilitate coordination with product manufacturers and supports the selection of an anchoring system appropriate for the specific project conditions.
Proper clip selection helps balance load transfer, movement accommodation, and overall façade performance.
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