WALL & ENVELOPE TECHNOLOGY

Composite wall construction, explained layer by layer.

Wall and envelope technology is presented separately from Unit S and Unit M so its material build-up can be evaluated alongside the selected structural system and project requirements.

Annotated composite wall build-up showing nine material and finish layers
COMPOSITE WALL BUILD-UP

Cold-Formed Steel and Lightweight Polymer Composite Wall

The wall build-up combines a light-gauge steel stud core with layered interior, insulation, reinforcement, weather-protection and finish components.

  1. 01Interior finish layer
  2. 02Lightweight polymer anti-crack layer
  3. 03Light-gauge steel stud wall
  4. 04Lightweight polymer fire-resistant thermal-break layer
  5. 05Lightweight polymer insulation infill
  6. 06Reinforcing mesh
  7. 07Cement-based fire-resistant thermal-break layer
  8. 08Cement-based waterproof anti-crack layer
  9. 09Exterior finish layer