Kv Wall Standards

NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for corner guards, wall guards (bumper guards), door protectors, and wall panels.

This standard sets the performance requirements for exterior wall panel systems that are exposed to natural hazards such as wind, hail, and windborne debris. Exterior wall panel systems include, but are not limited to, wall panels constructed of metal, plastic, mineral wool,...

This volume provides a concise overview of the main facets of masonry wall construction, including materials, structural design, types of walls, movement, insulation, rain exclusion, site practice, defects and repair. The subject is covered in sufficient depth for a comprehensive...

Ties are essential in cavity walls to ensure that the wall is structurally sound and stable. A cavity wall is as strong as a solid wall only if the two slender leaves are securely tied together. Lack of skill or care in installing ties can lead to distortion, cracking,...

NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for fabric covered acoustical wall panel systems.

This standard applies to the fire performance requirements for insulated wall curtain products for use in facilities protected in accordance with FM Global Data Sheets. These products shall not be installed against a substrate. These products shall be FM Approved with specific height...

NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for both factory color and mill finish aluminum or steel non-structural metal wall panels.

NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for both factory color and mill finish fabricated aluminum or steel structural metal wall panel assemblies.

This specification establishes the performance and product requirements for an automotive white wall tire cleaner.

Distress of cavity walls is sometimes attributable to corrosion or absence of the metal ties. BRE research has shown that steel ties made before 1981 could corrode prematurely. Generally the wall bulges, cracks or leaks, but if subjected to high wind loads it might even collapse. This...

Provides information on the detailing which, under test conditions, has been found to be effective in preventing water penetration across a range of window-to-wall joints.

NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for complete glazed curtain wall system exclusive of doors, entrances, and store fronts, commercial aluminum curtain walls designed to accommodate fixed-glass lights, window sashes, panels, louvers, and other curtain-wall...

Several BRE publications deal with corroding wall ties, covering the history, recognition and assessment of damage and the replacement of damaged ties in existing construction. This Digest discusses how to investigate the problem, sampling to determine condition and zinc loss of corroded...

This European Standard applies to prefabricated walls, made of normal weight or lightweight concrete with dense structure. Also fibre reinforced concrete (steel, polymer or other fibres covered by European standards) may be used. These wall elements may have external wall...

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations. Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence. Purpose/Material Description. This standard covers double wall construction tubing wherein the two...

This specification covers the performance, quality, packaging, and marking characteristics of flexible wall coverings as finished products. Whenever this specification refers to wall coverings, it is intended also to refer to ceiling coverings of the same type. This specification does...