Palram PALGAR - Manual (Page 36)

PALSUN® PALGARD™
Glazing Guide
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Figure 37a, b. Schematic Curved
PALSUN in Roof & wall Glazing
2) Reasons & Arguments for the Use of Curved PALSUN Glazing:
(Cold curved or thermoformed)
• Applied mainly in horizontal installation, (the curve axis is level. fig. 37a.)
but possible also in vertical position (curve axis vertical. fig. 37b.)
• Applicable in vaulted roof covers, overhead skylights, canopies & shades,
covered walkways, integration with curtain-walls, street & landscape
architecture and more. (Fig. 10, 12, 29, 30, 34, 35,37)
•
The negative side: most applications above could be done in flat
glazing, easier and cheaper.
Working with curved glazing requires more difficult & elaborate detailing.
Part of the structural framing elements has to be roll-formed, evenly &
accurately, while keeping the internal shape of said elements.
In curving that necessitate thermoforming a drying process should be
performed prior to the heat treatment. Both procedures are more time
consuming and costly.
General Comments
• All the above should not be considered as a demand or pretext for any obligation of the designer to
entrust the project or any part of it to PALRAM or anybody on its behalf, neither as an obligation to
purchase the glazing materials from PALRAM.
• The technical assistance and consultation given by PALRAM Tech-Support representative, or anybody
on its behalf, in writing or verbally, in print or otherwise, should be considered as a recommendation,
given according to professional knowledge and expertise, based on extensive accumulated
experience, prior consultation for similar projects and many projects erected along this consultation,
given in good faith. PALRAM consultation would not be construed as taking any commitment or
obligation to the quality of design or consultation or any other information or detailing given, unless
given, in writing, by a special guaranty for a specific project.
• The information and consultation given should not be construed as a recommendation to the
suitability of this or that product of PALRAM Ltd. to a specific usage, unless this option for usage has
been brought to PALRAM Ltd. attention and approval, in advance and in writing.
• Along with all the above said, application and installation without careful observance of PALRAM
recommendations and installation instructions may harm the purchased product and void any and all
guaranties.
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