We are working on a tenant retail fit-out. The client's preference is to provide an aluminum framed glass vestibule which we need to connect to the existing exterior curtain wall [new built]. For a gypsum partition, I usually specify Mullion [or Glass] Mate. Here, potentially, I can go with a gasket complete with acoustical caulk.
Any thoughts on what would be an optimal solution in this situation.
You need to consider the interior framing connection at the base and ceiling. Hopefully you're not suggesting to butt the vestibule to the face of glass... I've known too many interior designers who thought that was an acceptable "solution".
May 19, 23 1:26 pm ·
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yumo***
In this situation, we want to butt it against the mullion.
But, unfortunately] we had situations before when it was necessary to butt the gyp. partition against the glass [per client's request]...
May 19, 23 1:35 pm ·
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Non Sequitur
Your client was wrong in that case and you should have educated them on why it's a bad idea.
May 19, 23 2:21 pm ·
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yumo***
We always do. Sometimes this is not an option when you are laying out a certain number of offices in an existing building. It is definitely much easier when we do the shell as well.
May 19, 23 2:46 pm ·
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Connecting framed glass vestibule partition to the existing exterior vestibule.
We are working on a tenant retail fit-out. The client's preference is to provide an aluminum framed glass vestibule which we need to connect to the existing exterior curtain wall [new built]. For a gypsum partition, I usually specify Mullion [or Glass] Mate. Here, potentially, I can go with a gasket complete with acoustical caulk.
Any thoughts on what would be an optimal solution in this situation.
Thank you.
You need to consider the interior framing connection at the base and ceiling. Hopefully you're not suggesting to butt the vestibule to the face of glass... I've known too many interior designers who thought that was an acceptable "solution".
In this situation, we want to butt it against the mullion.
But, unfortunately] we had situations before when it was necessary to butt the gyp. partition against the glass [per client's request]...
Your client was wrong in that case and you should have educated them on why it's a bad idea.
We always do. Sometimes this is not an option when you are laying out a certain number of offices in an existing building. It is definitely much easier when we do the shell as well.
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