Viii: sealant at splice joint – EFCO S5900 Structural Glazed User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y354

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Series 5900 Silicone Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Installation

Install backer rod foam

at expansion joint.

Closed cell sponge joint plug

Expansion joint

Splice sleeve

½” Between adaptors

Install backer rod foam

at expansion joint.

Splice sleeve

Expansion joint

VIII: Sealant At Splice Joint

Installation of Backer Rods at Structurally Glazed Mullion Splices

Note: At corner mullions, use

more than one backer rod
as required, and miter it to
fit the corner joint.

Reference pages 11 through 13 for mullion splice detail.

Note: Each daylite opening should

be sealed individually with
gaskets and glazing installed,
immediately followed with

pressure at the corners.