3/2012

FASCO Facade System

I Elegant Solution for Fixed Glazing I Smart Building Reinforcement I Climate-Oriented Structural Element
FASCO Profile

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Glued Glass Elements for Wood-Glass Facades

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FASCO Facade System

Glued Glass Elements for Wood-Glass Facades

Haselbach (A)

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Crystal Clear with a Profile
As a family-owned business, we have been the market specialist for connecting systems for timber structures for 25 years. With the new FASCO Facade System, we are thrilled to present you with a small revolution. Starting as a research project with the Austrian Institute of Wood Research (Holzforschung Austria) on the topic of Glued Glazing Systems, we developed a system that effectively uses the loadbearing characteristics of wood and glass as a reinforcing structural element and is also extraordinarily economical. The following information, drawings and images are based on a postmodern house in Lower Austria built in the fall of 2011. This marked the first time the FASCO Facade System was used. The result offers impressively demonstrates that perfect looks, reliable static and rational installation are capable of being united. All project participants were amazed by the implementation of the construction project. We will keep you informed on our website. Your KNAPP team wishes you all the best in fulfilling your ideas and projects. Sincerely, Friedrich Knapp

I Friedrich Knapp

Facts about a Wood-Glass Facade

Our futuristic construction material offers a low primary energy demand of 209 kWh/m compared to an aluminium-glass facade with 407 kWh/m. In addition, the use of wood profiles instead of aluminium for the entire facade translates to a CO2 reduction of 43% (source: Prof. Bauer of Drees und Sommer; from a lecture at glasbau2011 in Dresden). On the technical side, there are stringent requirements on the effect of structural reinforcement of large glass panels. To solve this, in the case of glued wood-glass facades, the glass assumes the static load-bearing function. KNAPP developed that FASCO profile from glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP). The suitability of the FASCO profile has been proven through tests performed by the Austrian Institute of Wood Research.

I KNAPP Manual

Visual width 60 mm

Visual width 80 mm

KNAPP Stainless Steel Screw

Applications
FASCO is suitable for two applications: I Non-bearing fixed glazing that does not limit the glass dimensions and structural class, starting with a visual width of 60 mm. I Static bearing glazing for reinforcing the structure (implemented according to the KNAPP Manual, in Germany with a permit in individual cases) with a visual width of 80 mm due to the load. Design posts offer a very elegant solution for this.

Requirements on the Structure and Geometry of the WGC Element FASCO Profile (load-bearing)
The following points are based on the KNAPP Manual, which was issued by the Austrian Institute of Wood Research for the use of wood-glass composite elements with a static function. Non-bearing fixed glazing is not subject to any of these limitations. I Ceiling height (height of a floor) construction of the fixed glazing. I No more than two floors may be reinforced with glazing. I Various formats of the glass elements are permissible, the most narrow and the most wide glass elements are measured. I Maximum length of the longer edge of the glass element: 3.5 metres I Minimum length of the shorter edge of the glass element: 1.0 metre I Length/height ration of the glass element: L:H = (1:1) to (2:1)

I Design posts

I Installed FASCO glass element

Glass Panels - FASCO Profile (load-bearing)

I Float glass, TVG or VSG according to the requirements of construction code. I 2 or 3 panel insulating glass with a bearing edge compound must be implemented according to EN 13022-1. I The fall protection must be ensured with mechanical brackets (according to regulations by the construction authorities). I The load of the weight of the glass is transferred either by a blocking in the middle of the glass panel or, where permitted under building regulations, by gluing. I Structurally reinforcing glass

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Example of a Facade Section with FASCO

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Load-bearing construction from glued laminated timber. The bolts extend through the top and the bottom. Posts are mounted to the upper and lower bolts with RICON. Middle and corner posts in the design version by Glasbau Creativ. Glass elements are glued with FASCO Profiles and screwed into the bearing structure.
FASCO Profil Glasmontage

5 3 2

2 3 4 5

The corner construction is thermally separated and covered with sheet metal on the exterior side. Silicon exterior-grade seams.
1 2 3 4 5 6

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3 1 2 5 6

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I FASCO glass element

I Mounted and screwed in

I Installation of the glass element

I FASCO Profiles are glued to all four edges of the glass panel by certified glass processors. The profiles are fastened evenly to the load-bearing structure with screws.

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Partner

Glued Glass Elements for Wood-Glass Facades

The facade system has already been successfully implemented in several buildings, just as in the postmodern house in Haselbach, Austria. KNAPP is looking for partner who would like to use the FASCO Facade System. It is ideally suited for garden room builders, wood and facade builders as well as for those who build prefabricated house.

Cooperation Partners
Otto Chemie | Fridolfing, Germany
As an adhesive specialist, Otto Chemie can offer you his reliable products. The implementation of the adhesion of FASCO Glass Elements is optimally ensured with his know-how.

Petschenig glastec | Leopoldsdorf, Austria

As an authorised manufacturer of FASCO Glass Elements, Petschenig offers professional production and implementation of demanding wood-glass facades.

Building Blackboard Reference Property in Haselbach, Austria

Architekt Schwarz | Vienna, Austria
The architecture and planning of the construction project in Haselbach was done by the architect, Dr. Karl-Heinz Schwarz, who has a degree in engineering.

Eckelt Glas GmbH | Steyr, Austria

Eckelt was the first company to become certified for gluing the FASCO Facade Elements. The glass manufacturer produced the special glass panels for the construction project in Lower Austria.

Glasbau Creativ | Ybbs, Austria

Glasbau Creativ, specialists for facade construction, installed the FASCO Facade Elements for our reference property. The project was able to be implemented successfully through their perfect preparation and execution with the support of KNAPP.

Knapp GmbH | Euratsfeld, Austria

The glass elements were implemented in an optically and structurally demanding project in Haselbach near Vienna, Austria using the FASCO Facade System by KNAPP. A report about the construction project in Haselbach is available for downloading at: www.knapp-connectors.com/fasco

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The basis for the implementation and calculation is the KNAPP Manual for the use of wood-glass composite elements with the FASCO Profile. Potential calculations and drawings in this case on the part of Knapp GmbH are based on this and represent preliminary measurements without guarantee and /or liability for their accuracy. Technical drawings and calculations for the building authority, particularly those that relate to the measurement, must be verified by a certified structural engineer. The image and list of sources are available and can be requested if needed. All rights reserved. Copyright 2012 by Knapp GmbH.

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RICON for Posts and Bolts, Primary and Secondary Supports
I Extremely durable even when positioned eccentrically (with a reinforcement plate, a glass load of up to 860 kg can be carried) I Slender profile view possible starting at 50 mm I Universal for all profile systems and garden room structures, even for attaching to concrete or steel supports I Concealed no visible connecting components I Can adjusted on site tight seams through the compensation of installation tolerances I Versatile connections single and double connections I Flexible for example, the facade can also be installed from outside inwards.

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