Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

(Nancy Kaufman) #1
Re-cladding existing framed buildings has become an economical
alternative to complete demolition and re-building. This may be
justified when a building has a change of use or it is in need of an
image upgrade. Current energy conservation measures can also be
achieved by the re-dressing of older buildings.

Typical section through an existing structural floor slab with a
replacement system attached ~

Curtain Wall---Over-cladding in Glass

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