Feasibility of Isolating Studio Above Attached Garage
Posted: Sun, 2023-May-21, 07:00
Onto the exterior aluminium window frames, here is my first design proposal. I'm looking at 6063 Aluminum for the frame construction which would be powder coated white. My fabricator and I came up with a three piece design that would sandwich the 5/8th laminated glass pane. The pane would sit in neoprene / rubber setting blocks on three sides. Note that piece C sits inside piece B.
My fabricator says he cant weld pieces A and B together for risk of warping so I'm considering using rivets to fasten these two pieces together. I'm considering using either butyl tape or 3m VHB tape (or both) to make a water tight assembly.
1. Is rivets the best way to fasten pieces)A and B?
2. Is Butyl tape / VHB tape a good option for sealing?
As for the Setting Blocks.
3. Are they required on all 4 sides of the glass?
4. Would it be best to have continuous neoprene bands as opposed to the block pieces shows?
5. Would it be preferable to use glazing tape (VHB structural glazing tape) where the glass faces piece B and C, putting setting blocks only on the perimeter of the pane?
6. Would the powder coat affect adhesion?
My fabricator says he cant weld pieces A and B together for risk of warping so I'm considering using rivets to fasten these two pieces together. I'm considering using either butyl tape or 3m VHB tape (or both) to make a water tight assembly.
1. Is rivets the best way to fasten pieces)A and B?
2. Is Butyl tape / VHB tape a good option for sealing?
As for the Setting Blocks.
3. Are they required on all 4 sides of the glass?
4. Would it be best to have continuous neoprene bands as opposed to the block pieces shows?
5. Would it be preferable to use glazing tape (VHB structural glazing tape) where the glass faces piece B and C, putting setting blocks only on the perimeter of the pane?
6. Would the powder coat affect adhesion?