9. Safety glazing installation rules
9.1 Laminated glass in general – PVB (source: CIVF)
Laminated glass in general must be installed in accordance with standards PR NF 78-201-4 and PR NF 78-201-5 :
rebate and support height: follow the requirements of article 4.1132 of DTU 39.4;
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minimum rebate height :
20 mm for a half-perimeter p > 5 m,
25 mm for 5 m < p < m 7 m ;
waterproofing: follow chapter V of the above-mentioned standards.
Prefer systems with drained rebate to avoid water stagnation in the rebate. As polyvinyl butyral is a hydrophilic...
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Compatibility with sealants for PVB laminated glass (source: CIVF)
Standards
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