BS EN 13119:2016

What is BS EN 13119 - Curtain walling Terminology about? 

BS EN 13119 describes the terminology used in documents, drawings, specifications etc., when referring to the detailed elements of curtain walling and provides a comprehensive, though not total, list of regular terms. 

BS EN 13119 helps you standardize a vocabulary for curtain walling.  

Note- 

BS EN 13119 does not set out to repeat those physical definitions properly included within individual curtain walling standards related to performance requirements and associated test methods. 

Who is BS EN 13119 - Curtain walling Terminology for?  

BS EN 13119 on curtain walling is useful for: 

• Civil engineers 
• Construction industries 
• Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of curtain wall  
• Architects 
• Contractors of building 

Why should you use BS EN 13119 - Curtain walling Terminology?  

Curtain walling is designed as a self-supporting construction that transmits dead-loads imposed loads, environmental load (wind, snow, etc), and seismic load to the main building structure. 

BS EN 13119 provides you with the terminology that can be used across the industry for an easier understanding of manufacturers, suppliers, and installers. BS EN 13119 describes curtain walling types. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 13119:2016 supersedes BS EN 13119:2007 which is withdrawn.