LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

C U RTA I N WA LL
I N STA LL AT I O N G U I D E
1
ILM
OPEO
WRE TNA C
NUT RNTO
ATI N
ICW
ESA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

IMPORTANT NOTICES
& INFORMATION Pre-Installation
Site Check

You must work from the provided

drawings to prepare the opening.

The building envelope must be correctly prepared with weather • The rough opening is the correct
resistant barriers – that meet local and state codes. All frame size, plumb and square.
and sill surfaces must be correctly prepared for air, water, and
structural integrity by the builder or contractor before attempting • Verify that the concrete or sub-

installation. In order to meet warranty requirements, all systems floor where the system is to be

are required to be installed by a certified installer. installed is level. The frame system
may be shimmed to compensate
• L oewen is not responsible for site measurements nor the
for an uneven floor but will adjust
structural and architectural requirements for the installation
the relationship of the systems
of the Curtain Wall.
sill to the finished floor and may
• B uilding design, construction methods, building materials and increase the overall height of the
site conditions unique to your project may require methods system in the opening. Any serious
different from these instructions. deflection in the concrete or sub-
• C hoosing the appropriate method is the responsibility of floor where the system is to be
you, your architect, or your construction professional. installed must be corrected prior
to installation.
• C onfirm with sealant/foam/barrier manufacturers that all
materials used are compatible with one another. • It is important that your framer
• Any local, regional or national building code requirements knows the finished floor thickness
supersede these instructions. to determine the header height.

• Safety is top priority for Loewen. Use proper work procedures • The level of the finish floor needs
and protective equipment. to be determined ahead of time
and noted somewhere near the
opening.
Site Preparation Advisory
• Exterior surface must have a
This manual is intended for construction professionals with
negative slope from the sill
proven competency installing doors and windows for large
assembly to allow water run-off
openings. Curtain Wall installations are complex and should
from weep system (Recommend
not be attempted with simple written documentation.
2 degrees).

2
 LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Verify unit and rough opening Sill pans must be used in every
dimensions match drawing provided installation of a Curtain Wall System

Tools Required

• Laser Level

• Hammer

• Pry Bars

• Ladders

• Utility Knife

• Screw Gun

• Applicator Foam Gun

• ‘J’ Roller

• Tape Measure

• Caulk Gun

Materials Provided Curtain Wall Install Kit 10CWKSTOREA (available in parts catalogue)

• Nail-Screws (VARIES) • Interior Gasket Roller (109502)

• Transom Profile Sealing Piece • Cover Removal Tool (109503)

(VARIES)
• Torx T20 Driver Bit (108711)
• Cross Point Sealing Plate
• Torx T25 Driver Bit (109443)
• Transom Pressure Profile
• Torque Wrench 1/4“ Drive (107009)
Sealing Piece (VARIES)
• Torx T20 Socket Bit 1/4” Drive
• Pressure Profile Screw
(109446)
(VARIES)
• Torx T25 Socket Bit 1/4” Drive (109447)
• Provided Shims
• Hex 3mm Socket Bit 1/4” Drive
• Temporary Pressure Plates
(109448)
• Sealant
• Hex 5mm Socket Bit 1/4” Drive
Note: T
 ypical example, will (109449)
vary by project • Punch Tool (83145)

3
LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Sill Pans & Weather-Resistant Barriers

• Sill pans can be rigid or flexible and are required to be

used in all installations, sill pans are supplied by the
contractor/builder.

• Pan flashing is used at the base of openings and designed

to collect and drain water directly to the exterior or onto the
weather resistive barrier.

• Sill pans should be slightly sloped outward with a minimum 6”

end dam, ½” interior upturn leg and 2” exterior down turn leg.

• Before fastening the rigid sill pan, apply three heavy 3/8”
rounded bead of OSI TeQ Seal onto the construction plate,
on the outboard, inboard and at the exterior down turned leg.
Continue the sealant approx. 6” up both jambs at each end.

• Set the pan into the sealant and check for level. Secure the
end dams with fasteners as required.

• Seal the end dams with sealant; tool the end dams to
the framing.

• All installations must have a weather resistant barrier.

WRB should be applied and/or fastened per
manufactures instructions.

• If WRB wrap is applied then cut away with a complete

box cutof the opening.

• No WRB should be brought into the rough opening.

• Cut back and expose the sheathing at the side jambs

by removing approximately 1½” of WRB. This will create
direct-contact seal to the sheathing for flashing.

• Flash the opening jambs and head with OSI TeQ FlashTM
before installation.

• Ensure that the flashing and the sill pans are properly
overlapped and remain water resistant.

4
 LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Crates

1. Open crates by removing screws locates along the top lid.

2. Check for instructions, drawings, and parts inside the crates.

Parts included in the crate:

• Transom and mullion timber with base profiles
and gaskets
• Transom and mullion pressure profile with gaskets
• Transom and mullion compensation blocks

3. CW Install Kits are sent separately and should be

checked by installer

Important Notes:
• Every CW has compensation blocks along the
perimeter of the unit and around inserted windows
and doors. Always remove compensation blocks on
transoms as well as around doors/windows (if any)
prior to installing.

• Always pull back both edges of the rubber gasket

on horizontal transom members before sliding into
brackets.

• Any unfastened screw holes must be filled with

sealant to avoid water infiltration.

• Always slide in the transom straight and equal on

both sides.

• Always fasten the screws straight and perpendicular.

• Use the correct torque to fasten the aluminum screws

and screw-nails.
• Glass carrier torque: 71 inch-pound.
• Pressure plate torque: 40 inch-pound.

5
LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

ROUGH OPENING CLEARANCE DETAIL

Please review the curtain walls relationship to the surrounding structure.

Drip Flash

HEADER

MINIMUM CLEARANCE
Timber Depth Plus 2 Inches
(Necessary for Sliding Timbers in Place)

FINISH-FLOOR
This height varies, inform Loewen
of finish-floor height.

SUB-FLOOR

Sill Pan

Shim As Necessary

6
 LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

SEALANT WARNINGS
Curtain Wall weeping systems must not be obstructed.

Backer rod and sealant,

all sides

Low Expansion Foam

Do not seal under or

over vertical gaskets

Water deflection
and weep drains

Sealant or other barriers must not obstruct

the ability of the vertical members to drain
or ventilate. Do not apply sealant to head
or sill of vertical gaskets and covers.

7
LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Preparation

1. Check the rough opening to ensure it matches drawing

specifications.

2. Set a laser to make sure the floor is level. Shim as required.

3. Check with the general contractor where to start the height of

the sill for finished floor level.

4. Installation typically starts with a vertical mullion at one end of the

Step 1-5
curtain wall assembly; (If the unit has a corner, start at the corner).

5. Following the shop drawing set the floor bracket flush with the
outside wall.
Note: The gasket rubber attached to the vertical mullion must
be outside of the rough opening for standard drainage.

6. Once in place and plumb, snap a line flush with the interior of the
curtain wall to the other end of the rough opening. Make sure the
distance between the line and the outside wall is consistent on Step 1-6

both sides.

8
 LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Structure Install

1. Once the first mullion (or corner piece) is in place and plumb
level, fasten the bracket using either flathead or concrete screws
(depending on surface) straight into the bracket holes.

2. Remove the compensation block on the bottom transom to ease

installation of horizontal members.

3. Place next the mullion along the snap line and slide the bottom
transom partially in between the two vertical mullions, leaving 2
Step 2-1
of the 4 bracket screws available for screw installation on the
free mullion.
Note: P
 ull back the rubber gasket on the edges of the transom
to clear the TC connector.

4. Clamp (if possible) mullions together at the bottom to hold the free
mullion in square position and ensure tight fit and no gapping.

5. Install screws into the available holes on both sides of the interior
Step 2-2
brackets of the mullions.

6. Remove any clamps and then remove the transom to access

remaining brackets holes

7. 
Apply screws in the remaining holes in the brackets.

8. Holding back the rubber gasket on ends of transoms, slide

transom in until fully seated with the exterior face flush with
the mullion.
Step 2-3A

Step 2-3B

9
LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Structure Install (Continued)

9. TC connectors transom on each will now be accessible.

Nail-screws (aluminum) are used to lock the vertical and
horizontal members together.
Note: If Timber is 300mm, drop pin into TC connector, use
punch to get to correct depth before putting in nail-screw

10. Nail-screws should be at least 1” shorter than transom or mullion.

Step 2-11

11. Insert the appropriate length nail-screws into the holes and
fasten snug. (Do not over tighten)

12. Remove tape backing and insert the transom profile sealing piece
into the rubber gasket.

13. On the rubber gasket connection edges, trace with a small bead
of sealant to ensure seal integrity.

14. Using the ‘J’ roller tool provided, roll the rubber gasket securely
back into place. Check that transom gasket is fully seated and in
direct contact with the mullion gasket. Step 2-12

15. Steps 9-14 should be repeated on the top transom of this section,
then complete all transoms between the mullions.

16. Repeat steps 1-15 for the next vertical sections of the curtain wall
structure. Place one mullion at a time and fill in all the transoms
before moving on to the next mullion.

Step 2-13
Apply thin bead of
sealant at points
shown
Step 2-13

Step 2-14

10
 LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Glass Install

1. Ensure all corner gaskets are correctly seated and flat.

Note: Glass is installed from bottom to top of each section.

2. Replace any compensation blocks that were removed earlier,

using the same holes previously used. If this is not possible for
ANY reason, ensure that all unused holes through gasket are
filled with sealant.

3. Place a provided composite shim on each of the glass carrier Step 3-4

pads purposely leaving the shim twisted out slightly for access
once the glass is in place.

4. Place the glass panel onto the bottom transom shims, and
ensure the glass is seated against the rubber gaskets.
Note: P
 lace the shim slightly off of perpendicular to the
face of the transom

5. Once glass is seated, push the shims in until flush with the
glass face.

6. Fasten the small temporary pressure plates at a vertical mid-point Step 3-5

of the glass panel, using the pressure plate screws provided.

7. Screw in to the aluminum “V-Dent” located at the center of

the rubber gasket.

8. Continue with the next vertical glass panel above first panel
using steps 2 to 7 above.

9. Once all vertical panels are completed fasten small temporary

Step 3-6
pressure plate between each panel and at the top and bottom
of the section.

10. Apply the adhesive cross point sealing plates onto the glass at
every corner. Check the placement from the interior to ensure
that from the interior you won’t see any silver line peeking into
the visible glass area.

Step 3-7
Screw into the “V-Dent”
through the center of the
rubber gasket. Step 3-10

11
LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Glass Install (Continued)

11. Remove the temporary pressure plates from the first vertical side
fill the holes left in the rubber with sealant.

12. Install a full length permanent pressure plate, with the ventilation
hole at the top of vertical mullion. The pressure plates is set at
least 1/8” above the bottom of the compensation blocks to allow
correct drainage of system.

13. All pressure plate screws should be installed loosely to allow

proper torque pressure in next steps.
Tip: P
 ower drill/drivers can be used in this step only if set to
a very low setting, then use the torque wrench to finish.

14. Repeat steps 1 to 13 for the other mullion sections.

15. Finish the exterior with the final vertical pressure plates and then
apply all the horizontal pressure plates. Step 3-15

Note: Vertical and horizontal rubber edges should perfectly butt

up to each other, not overlapping.

16. If the gaskets on the horizontal pressure plates do not sit flush
or overlap, they will need to be trimmed for a proper fit and seal.

17. All pressure plates will now need to be tightened to the correct
setting. Secure all the pressure plate screws to 40 inch/pound
using the CW Kit torque wrench.

18. Start at the center of each vertical and work your way to the end Step 3-17

of the plate (All horizontal pressure plates must be in place before

tightening).
Note: Make sure the rubber fins on the pressure plates do not
fold over or in when tightening

19. Once all the pressure plates are on and secure the finishing
exterior metal covers can be applied. Start with the verticals and
complete both sides of a section before applying the horizontals.
See next page for fastening plate details.

20. Apply metal covers to pressure plates by placing one side into Step 3-20

location and pressing or gently tapping until cover clicks into place.
Note:Horizontal covers are provided longer than required. To ensure
ideal fit and finish the installer will need to measure opening
and then trim the horizontal covers to the correct length.

12
 LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Fastening Plates

1. A Fastening Plate should be applied on all the lowest

pressure plate transoms (see drawings)

*Fastening Plate

*Red indicates Fastening Plates

2. With the flat side of the Fastening Plate against the vertical
metal cover, use the guide hole to pre-drill with a 3mm bit.

**Using another size of bit will compromise the amount

of grabbing force**

3. Rotate the Fastening Plate 180 degrees, apply a 3.9x13mm

screw through the pre-drilled hole from step 2.

13
 LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

HINGE SHIM & ANCHOR GUIDE FOR

Hinge
T E R R Shim
ACE & FRENCH DOORS
& Anchor Guide
For Loewen Timber Curtain Wall
Supplement Installation Instructions
These supplemental instructions describe how to properly install Terrace & French Doors.

4 3 2
Parts:
Hold anchor block (provided) in place on hinge-side mullion, REV REVISION DESCRIPTIO
A Issued
starting from the • Anchor
bottom. Block holes
Pre-drill (provided)
using a 3/16”
• #10
diameter bit through x 1 screws
the anchor (Part
block # 83903)
(holes should be larger
rather than smaller
• to#2avoid cracking).
x 2 screws Holes should
(provided) or be 50-
200mm from each• end.
#8 Be
x 2 sure to avoid
screws conflicts with belay
(provided)
36.0 - 50.9
26.0 - 35.9

sheet or pressure plate screws.

20.0 - 25.9

51.0 AND UP

Length of Anchor Block

1. Hold anchor block (provided) in place on hinge-side mullion,
starting
Install anchor block with from
83318 the bottom.
screws Pre-drill
(provided) holes using a 3/16” diameter
at both
ends. ZONE 1 bit through the anchor
ZONE 2
block (holes should be larger rather than
SCALE 1 / 4
ZONE 3
SCALE 1 / 4 ZONE 4
smaller to avoid cracking). HolesSCALE
should
1/4
be 50- 200mm from
SCALE 1 / 4

Repeat steps 1 and 2 each end. Be sure

with additional to avoid
pieces conflicts
towards with belay sheet or
top of PRE DRILL
ANCHOR BLOCK
Ø5/32" PRE DRILL PLASTIC
Ø3/16" FOR
pressure
door opening. Place anchor plate together
FOR
blocks#12 screws. with no gaps.
SCREW 200 MAXIMUM
#12 X 1.00 SCREW

Final piece may require cutting to size.

2. Install anchor block with 83318 screws (provided) at both ends.
25.00 MINIMUM
MOUNT ANCHOR BLOCK TO BASE PROFILE A
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 with additional pieces towards
USING ONE top
#12 X 1.0" CSK of door
SCREW AT EACH END
OF EACH SECTION OF ANCHOR BLOCK,
25-200mm FROM THE END OF THE BLOCK.
opening. Place anchor blocks together with no gaps. Final piece BASE PROFILE SCREW PR
SCALE 1 / 4
BASE PROFILE ANCHOR MOUNTING END DETAILS
may require cutting to size. SCALE 1 / 4
ALWAYS ANCHOR USING THESE HOLES
USEUse groove
GROOVE to align
TO ALIGN screws
SCREWS
NCEALED BEARING HINGE SCREW LOCATIONS
SCALE 1 / 4

Ø1/8 PRE DRILL PLASTIC

FOR #8 SCREW

Pre-drill anchorPRE DRILL

block
ANCHOR
3/16” for #10 B OCK
x 1 screw
Ø3/16" FOR
#12 X 1.00 SCRE

4. Install and setUSING

the THESE
doorHOLES
unit plumb, level, and square into the rough DETAIL A
ALWAYS ANCHOR SCALE 1 : 1
The tolerance on all dimen
opening.
ADJUSTABLE HINGE SCREW LOCATIONS Ensure that framing shims have been placed between the
NOTES:
THIR

SCALE 1 / 4
Install and set the jamb
door unitand the [Link]
plumb, directly
level,
OS TD and
to CW behindinto
square hinge
installation locations.
with glass sizes smaller than 20.0mm is NOT SUPPORTED.
2. For Glass sizes above 51.0mm anchor blocks must be made to size. Dra DevanHiebe
the rough opening. Ensure that framing shims have been
us: Da 3/6/2019

ogress 5. Apply crosspoint sealing plate as shown earlier in this guide. Che
placed between the jamb and the stud directly behind hinge Da
She 1 of 1
locations.
4
6. 3
Place pressure plate in place and pre-drill holes using 3/16” 2

diameter bit through anchor block. Apply pressure plate and

Apply crosspoint sealing plate
cover as shown
profile earlier
as shown in this
earlier guide.
in this guide.

Place pressure plate in place and pre-drill holes using 3/16”

diameter bit through anchor block. Apply pressure plate and
cover profile as shown earlier in this guide.
14
 LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Hinge Shim
& Anchor Guide
For Outswing Terrace & French Doors into Timber Curtain Wall

7. Remove the odd coloured screws from the hinge leaves on the
Top & Bottom Middle
frame side and replace with the hinge coloured screws. (2 in the Hinges Hinges
7. top/bottom
Remove hinges,
the odd 1 screw
coloured in from
screws the middle hinges)
the hinge leaves on
the frame side and replace with the hinge coloured screws. (2
8. Pre-drill
in the open
the top/bottom holes1 with
hinges, screwa in
5/32” bit to hinge(s))
the middle about 2” depth
Remove Remove
from hinge face. & Replace & Replace
8. Pre-drill the open holes with a 5/32” bit to about 2” depth Remove
& Replace
9. Drivehinge
from #12 face.
x 2” screws (provided) into the pre-drilled holes
from step 8. (Adjustable hinges require #8 x 2” screws)

10. Check the lock side of the door to ensure that the multi-point
system operates smoothly and that the panel has enough
clearance to swing without interference. Pre-Drill Pre-Drill

11. If the lock side of the door is too tight, remove the shim from
behind the panel mounted leaf (factory installed) of each hinge.
Pre-Drill
Loosen screws of one hinge leaf, remove shim, and then tighten
screws before moving to the next hinge.
9. Drive #12 x 2” screws (provided) into the pre-drilled holes
12. Iffrom
thestep
[Link] is still too
(Adjustable tight,
hinges remove
require #8 xshim from behind the
2” screws)
10. frame
Check mounted leafof(factory
the lock side the doorinstalled)
to ensure of
thateach hinge in the same
the multi-point
systemas
order operates
in stepsmoothly
6. and that the panel has enough
clearance to swing without interference.
13. If the lock side of the door is too loose, add one shim (provided)
to the panel mounted leaf of each hinge. Loosen screws of one
hinge leaf, add shim, and then tighten screws before moving to
the next hinge.

11. If the lock side of the door is too tight, remove the shim from
behind the panel mounted leaf (factory installed) of each
hinge. Loosen screws of one hinge leaf, remove shim, and
then tighten screws before moving to the next hinge.
12. If the lock side is still too tight, remove the shim from behind
the frame mounted leaf (factory installed) of each hinge in the
same order as in step 6.
13. If the lock side of the door is too loose, add one shim
(provided) to the panel mounted leaf of each hinge. Loosen
screws of one hinge leaf, add shim, and then tighten screws
before moving to the next hinge.

Loewen Hinge Shim & Anchor Guide Timber Curtain Wall

15
LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

DRAWINGS OF TOP METAL CAP FOR

LIFTSLIDES IN CURTAIN WALL

1 3/16” [30mm] #6 x 3/4” FLATHEAD SCREW

Send touch-up paint for screws installed.

#6 x 3/4”
Flathead Remove Leg in
Manufacturing and Apply
to Metal as Shown Below
1/4” [7mm]

3/4” [19mm]

Apply 2 - Sided Tape to Head

Track Metal in Manufacturing

Centered or every 24”[610mm]

1 1/2” [38mm] (typ) 1 1/2” [38mm] (typ)

End End

Installer to cut metal cap to size

Metal Cap and pre-drill metal cap for

#6 x 3/4” 318333 flathead screws

16
 LO E W E N C U R TA I N WA L L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E

Notes

17
 Information subject to change without notice.
Distributed by Loewen Inc. in the USA and C.P. Loewen
Enterprises Ltd. in Canada and internationally. Trade Marks
owned by C.P. Loewen Enterprises Ltd. Used under license.
© C.P. Loewen Enterprises Ltd. All rights reserved.
P3153A-04-19

18 [Link]