43 mullion reinforcement – Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Reliance-IG SS User Manual
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Figure 54
Outside 90 Corner
Mullion Reinforcing
FIGURE 53
Typical Steel
Reinforcing Attachment
CW250-PP-16 steel channel
for 7 1/2" system
RS-21 steel channel
for 6 1/4" system
Attach with FS-25 1/4"-20 X 1"
hex head bolt, nuts and washers
and with fasteners at horizontals
or per approved shop drawings.
FIGURE 53 through FIGURE 55 show the typical attachment method for reinforcing in the vertical mullion.
Refer to approved shop drawings for placement, size and quantity of reinforcing required.
Refer to wind load charts on www.oldcastlebe.com for single span and equal twin span conditions.
(unbraced lengths less than 8.11 feet). For all other conditions such as unequal twin spans, knee brace
and multi-span conditions, contact your local Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope facility for reinforcing requirements.
RS- 11, 3/8" x 3" steel bar
IW-199 Aluminum
reinforcing
1/4"-20 X 4 1/2" hex head
bolt, nut and lock washes
Locate at bottom of
reinforcing
1/4"-20 X 1 1/2" hex head
bolt, nut and lock washers
Locate at top and bottom of
reinforcing
MULLION REINFORCEMENT & CORNER INSTALLATION