curtain wall window without beauty cap on
synthetic shim between U/S window frame and aluminum attachment angle
curtain wall window frame will be attached through the aluminum angle (peel and sticked)
aluminum angle before peel & stick application
window frame installed against a steel column – typically a 3/4″ plywood
sheathing min. would be required in-between
curtain wall window frame (back section) as delivered to site
2″ extension of the back section to give a total of 8″ depth.
That way window frames sit flush on both inside and outside.
window frame + glazing (without beauty cap installed)
keep in mind locations such as this, where the baseplate bolts could interfere with the window frame
