Abstract: A mullion connector connects a mullion to a building structure, the mullion connector having a first flange and a second flange in a plane generally perpendicular to the first flange with a first flange having a first fastener opening capable of allowing relative motion of the mullion connector relative to the mullion in at least one direction and a second flange having an second fastener opening capable of allowing relative motion of the mullion connector relative to the building in at least two generally perpendicular directions. By placing the second flange on a generally horizontal surface such as a building floor, and loosely fastening the second flange through the second fastener opening to a building anchor, the first flange opening may be attached to the mullion allowing up and down and rotational motion while the second flange opening allows in & out and left to right motion while supporting the mullion.

Abstract: A self-bearing curtain wall system is provided, the system including a matrix of unitized kinematically integrated cladding panels flexibly joined to a structural member so as to thereby responsively anchor said matrix of unitized cladding panels. Adjacent cladding panels of the matrix of unitized cladding panels are responsively linked horizontally and vertically for horizontal and vertical rotation. Horizontally adjacent cladding panels of the matrix of unitized cladding panels are responsively joined to a cable type structural member via an anchor fixture, which allows the structural member to move freely along the wall.

Abstract: An improved deflection clip for connecting a stud to a structural building member while permitting relative compensating vertical movement of the clip, is disclosed. A planar sheet portion having a front end and a left and right side, has at least two perpendicular panels. A first panel extends downward at the front end of the planar sheet portion to form a bearing surface portion. The left side panel extends forward of the bearing surface portion and has an acute angle bend along its front width. This front segment is secured over the edge of a stud return, and the clip is then rotated so that the bearing surface portion contacts the outer surface of the stud flange. The laterally extending top surface of the planar sheet portion is then secured in any convenient manner to a bottom surface of a structural building member.

Abstract: The invention concerns a building element which is a stud (10) having a number of channels (12). Each channel can receive a cooperating means (14) which can be used to mount a panel or bracket on the stud. The invention also concerns a building element which is a joining clip (16) which can be connected to a panel or bracket. The joining clip includes the cooperating means (14) for mounting a panel or bracket on the stud. The invention also concerns a building element which is a joining element (42) which can connect one panel to another. The joining element is hinged (46). The invention also discloses two types of bracket for mounting in the stud. The first type has a screw-threaded shaft (71) and a sleeve (72) with cooperating means (73) at one end of the sleeve. The cooperating means is shaped so that it can be inserted horizontally in a channel of the stud and rotated so that the cooperating means cannot be withdrawn horizontally from the channel.

Abstract: Depth of an inner batten (50C) is reduced and an indoor space (A) is covered with a cover member (60), so that, though the cover member (60) is attached to conceal a lower side of a transom (20C) from an indoor side in a vision portion, the cover member (60) can be omitted in a spandrel portion where the lower side of the transom (20C) cannot be seen in order to reduce production cost, and, even after the inner batten (50C) is attached to the transom (20C), cutoff treatment can be easily conducted before attaching the cover member (60), thereby obtaining stable cutoff performance by checking coating condition of a sealing material (90).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sealing the joints, using a unified protective joint cap, of jointed building panel systems having a plurality of building panels. The unified sealing member is applied on top of the jointing means of the panel system wherein no modifications or alternations of the jointing means is required. As such, the protective joint cap may be applied directly to a jointing system in need of repair without the requirement of resealing the jointing system. Furthermore, the protective joint cap does not require an anchoring means to be installed prior to application. The protective joint cap further preferably contains an incorporated extrusion suitable for maintaining a bead of liquified elastomeric sealant, such as RTV, which may be applied prior to the sealing member's installation.

Abstract: Apparatus for attaching items such as solar shading to curtain walling mullions of the kind defined, comprises a bracket having a generally U-shaped formation at one end for fitting over the generally U-shaped formation of the glazing bar of a mullion, a substantially planar portion which, when the bracket is fixed to the mullion, projects forwardly of the glazing bar and in use between two adjacent glazing units and a seal locating formation projecting laterally of the substantially planar portion. The generally U-shaped formation comprises a web portion and two parallel or substantially parallel side portions. The web portion has an aperture therein above and/or below the substantially planar portion for receiving a self-tapping screw which can, in use, extend through the aperture and engage with the groove in the U-shaped formation of the glazing bar.

Abstract: A solar collector array is formed of a plurality of solar panels mounted on a frame made of support beams which may be sheet metal channel members. A butyl tape or other glazing material is applied between the back laminate of the solar panel and the beam. Clips are used to clamp the panels to th support beams. The clips have an upper portion that is generally T-shaped in profile, and a retainer in the form of a channel nut or bar, with a threaded hole that receives a bolt or similar threaded fastener. The retainer biases against the inwardly directed flanges of the channel support beam. Electrical wires and mechanical fasteners are concealed within the support beams.

Abstract: Slidable connections from a support to a supported section combined with slidable end connections between adjoining supported sections allow relative motion between adjoining supported sections to be limited to less than the relative motion between adjoining supports. This is accomplished in an open-gap mullion embodiment for supporting a curtain wall assembly by providing an open gap between mullion sections equal to or less than a tolerable range for the curtain wall. When floor support deflections close the gap, further floor deflection causes an adjacent lower mullion section to provide support for the contacted upper mullion section that would otherwise move outside a tolerable range. In a limited-gap embodiment, the gap between mullion sections may exceed the tolerable motion of the associated curtain wall assembly, but a slidable gap-limiting means is provided to limit relative displacement between sections.

Abstract: A mullion connector connects a mullion to a building structure, the mullion connector having a first flange and a second flange in a plane generally perpendicular to the first flange with a first flange having a first fastener opening capable of allowing relative motion of the mullion connector relative to the mullion in at least one direction and a second flange having an second fastener opening capable of allowing relative motion of the mullion connector relative to the building in at least two generally perpendicular directions. By placing the second flange on a generally horizontal surface such as a building floor, and loosely fastening the second flange through the second fastener opening to a building anchor, the first flange opening may be attached to the mullion allowing up and down and rotational motion while the second flange opening allows in & out and left to right motion while supporting the mullion.

Abstract: An attachment device for panes of glass. The attachment device includes retainers arranged between each pane and a support structure. The retainers include structures to compensate for the dimensional differences, deformations and displacements between the pane and the support structure. Degrees of freedom of rotation of the structure include uni-axis pivot joints. Strung together degrees of freedom in translation may be produced within the joints or by installing the joints in such a way that they can move. Panes can be mounted in a statically determinate manner by virtue of an appropriate combination of degrees of freedom.

Abstract: The present invention is a window frame wherein all of the structural members are formed with the same substantially identically-shaped configuration as, for example, in a metal extrusion. A plurality of structural members are arranged to form a supporting structure. Each structural member has a U-shaped channel defined by a base portion having a first arm and a second arm spaced apart on opposite lengthwise sides of said base portion. The first and second arms extending from said base portion have end portions turned inward and extending in a direction toward said base portion. Fasteners detachably secure the plurality of structural members into a configuration adapted to detachably mount a translucent barrier within the supporting structure formed by the structural members.

Abstract: A fastening sealing member configured to fasten siding boards to a building framework, including a base plate portion having a flat rear surface, spacing portions at left and right ends of the base plate portion, each of which has a front face forward from the base plate portion, a central horizontally rising plate portion projecting forwardly in the horizontal direction from the base plate portion, a central front plate portion in the vertical direction at a front end of the central horizontally rising plate portion, supporting portions projecting forwardly in the horizontal direction from the base plate portion at left and right sides of the central horizontally rising plate portion, an upper-board engagement portion bent upwardly from the supporting portion, a lower-board engagement portion bent downwardly from the supporting portion, and a connecting portion in the vertical direction between the upper-board and lower-board engagement portions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting pre-cast panels to a structure. A pocket in the pre-cast panel extends into a side thereof and has a ceiling surface adapted to rest on a height-adjustable member such as the head of a bolt threadably received in an extendable member attached to a side of the structure to which the panel is to be mounted. The extendable member is carried by a base member mounted to the structure, the base member supporting the extendable member so that the extendable member is enabled to extend along an axis and move inwardly and outwardly relative to the base portion along the axis. Preferably, the extendable member is further constrained by the base member so that the extendable member is not permitted to rotate substantially about the axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining means (10) for fixing panel-form material, for example, glass panes (12) of a glass facing, to a substructure (14). The invention proposes constructing the retaining means (10) with a support (16), in which supporting elements (22) projecting pivotally to the side are insertable, to which the glass panes (121) can be displaceably fixed. The invention has the advantage that in a simple and inexpensive manner it permits stress-free fixing of glass panes (12) so that thermal expansion is compensated.

Abstract: A building glass facade having glass panes that are mounted to a mounting structure, such as a building. The glass panes are mounted using clamp fittings or clamping arrangements for fastening glass panes with two clamping elements that clamp the glass pane between them, whereby one clamping element is realized in the form of a conical nut or taper nut that is set into a boring of the glass pane and has a cover. The invention teaches that the cover is located detachably on the conical nut.

Abstract: The open joint wall panel system includes panels having a standardized shape attached to an extrudable track that, in turn, is attached to an exterior wall. Each panel is vertically positioned using dead load anchors and positioned relative to the exterior wall with anchor clips.

Abstract: A wall board adjustment structure includes at least two brackets respectively fixedly fastened to the wall of a building at different elevations and aligned vertically in a line, the brackets each having a base panel fixedly fastened to the wall of the building, a support panel perpendicularly extended from the base panel, and a plurality of flanges perpendicularly upwardly extended from a top side of the support panel and defining a plurality of coupling grooves; a ribbed frame coupled to the brackets and disposed in parallel to the wall of the building, the ribbed frame having a flat base, back coupling means disposed a back side of the flat base, and front coupling means disposed at a front side of the flat base; at least two hanging plates respectively coupled between the back coupling means of the ribbed frame and the brackets to hold the ribbed frame in parallel to the wall of the building, the hanging plates each having a first hook flange hooked in one coupling groove of one bracket, and a second hook

Abstract: A fastening device for a glass panel on a wall, a building-side substructure, or similar object, such as a building facade, using a clamp fitting that grips the glass panel and a holder that is supported on the clamp fitting that it can move to a limited extent in three dimensions. The invention teaches that the holder has a two-arm connecting bridge that can be fixed in position by means of a center retaining pivot on the clamp fitting whereby, on the outer free ends of the connecting bridge, there are connecting articulations that can be fixed in position for the connection of respective compensating shafts, which are connected on their ends farther away from the connecting bridge by means of respective articulations that can be fixed in position with an adapter for fastening to a wall, a substructure, or similar object.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems for a fire resistant rated fenestration including curtain wall systems for multiple story buildings capable of withstanding a seismic load. Fire resistant panels are mounted in a fire resistant mullion where the mullion may be one element, or may have an inner structural shell and an outer shell. A barrier of fire resistant material is disposed between the inner and outer shells. A sealer compound or a fire resistant compressible filler seals the space between the mullion and the fire resistant panels. The inner structural shell member is connected to an elastic panel fastener that is connected at its opposite end to fire resistant panels. The fastener allows the fire resistant panels to move in response to a seismic load without damage to the mullion or panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for securing porcelain and ceramic tiles to curtain wall mullions comprising the use of structural panels made of light-weight but rigid materials, such as aluminum. The tiles are preferably secured to the panels using structural silicone, and secured to the frame using components such as tile retainers, stops, gaskets and sealants. The frame is preferably made of snap-together members and supported by building structures to withstand lateral loads, such as caused by heavy wind pressure and flying debris.

Abstract: An insulated glass fiber reinforced concrete/steel wall section containing at least two steel wall studs and two end plates, the end plates having their ends joined to ends of the steel wall studs to form a wall section frame; a glass fiber reinforced concrete panel having a front side facing away from the wall studs and a back side facing toward the wall studs and having a plurality of bonding pads on its back side; a plurality of straps having a first and a second end, the first ends being insulated and positioned in the bonding pads and the second ends being connected to the wall studs; and, insulation positioned between the back side of the glass fiber reinforced panel and the steel wall studs. In one variation, no insulation is positioned between the back side of the glass fiber reinforced concrete panels and the steel wall studs. A method for fabricating the wall sections is disclosed.

Abstract: The wall panel system of the present invention includes an attachment member that is received in a groove in a panel to align and hold the panel in place on a perimeter framing member.

Abstract: The invention is a glazing panel wall system having unique and advantageous glazing clips. The clips, several different embodiments of which are described, serve to hold the glazing panels and frame member face covers in place. The system comprises the various glazing clips; interconnected frame members, each frame member having recesses adapted for containing glazing panels and a channel adapted for engaging the clips; and face covers which are placed over the front face of the frame members. The invention thus provides a convenient, time-saving, and very effective way of constructing a glazing panel wall.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for curtain wall assembly utilizing a sill subassembly which is adapted for direct structural interconnection with oppositely disposed portions of vertical mullions. The oppositely disposed mullions and underlying sill subassembly are configured for direct mounting upon a pre-installed flashing secured to a structural mounting surface of a building. In this manner, threaded fasteners may be utilized to directly interconnect the vertical mullion to the sill subassembly and the mounting of panels, such as glass, to the sill subassembly is facilitated.

Abstract: The open joint wall panel system includes panels having a standardized shape attached to an extrudable track that, in turn, is attached to an exterior wall. Each panel is vertically positioned using dead load anchors and positioned relative to the exterior wall with anchor clips.

Abstract: A device for invisibly fastening panels, especially natural stone heating panels, to walls with the help of a holding element, engaging a blind recess of the panel, wherein the blind recess essentially is a T-shaped groove with a threading opening, which is engaged by the cross sectionally corresponding head of the holding device.

Abstract: Apparatus for attaching items such as solar shading to curtain walling mullions of the kind defined, comprises a bracket having a generally U-shaped formation at one end for fitting over the generally U-shaped formation of the glazing bar of a mullion, a substantially planar portion which, when the bracket is fixed to the mullion, projects forwardly of the glazing bar and in use between two adjacent glazing units and a seal locating formation projecting laterally of the substantially planar portion. The generally U-shaped formation comprises a web portion and two parallel or substantially parallel side portions. The web portion has an aperture therein above and/or below the substantially planar portion for receiving a self-tapping screw which can, in use, extend through the aperture and engage with the groove in the U-shaped formation of the glazing bar.

Abstract: Building glass facade of a building, clamping arrangement in a facade, and a clamping arrangement for clamping a building glass pane in a facade, wherein a glass pane is secured at a building-side holding device, with the glass pane being secured between two clamp elements. At the inner clamp element is supported with adjustable prestressing a bell-shaped housing and between the bell-shaped housing and the inner clamp element there is disposed a permanently elastic spring member which permits a relative movement of the bell-shaped housing relative to the inner clamp element. Joint arrangements are provided in tandem between the glass pane and the holding device at the side of the building.

Abstract: A window case includes a main frame formed of a pair of vertical sections and a pair of horizontal sections. Each section has an outwardly open U-shaped channel extending longitudinally along the section, each channel having a front sidewall, an inner bottom wall and a rear sidewall opposite the front sidewall. A limb extends longitudinally along each of the sections and frontwards from an outer edge portion of the front sidewall thereof. The limbs of each of the vertical sections and the horizontal sections together define an intermediate window frame. A pane frame securing a window pane is mounted on the intermediate window frame.

Abstract: The invention is a glazing panel wall system having unique and advantageous glazing clips. The clips, several different embodiments of which are described, serve to hold the glazing panels and frame member face covers in place. The system comprises the various glazing clips; interconnected frame members, each frame member having recesses adapted for containing glazing panels and a channel adapted for engaging the clips; and face covers which are placed over the front face of the frame members. The invention thus provides a convenient, time-saving, and very effective way of constructing a glazing panel wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing element for maintaining a composite glass pane. Glass components are assembled and a fixing element is provided for fixing by force or positive engagement to a support structure. The safety elements form a receiving plane.

Abstract: A sealed double glazing unit having an outer pane with a countersunk hole punched in a corner thereof, and an inner pane with a hole punched in a corner thereof, opposed to the countersunk hole in the outer pane. A generally cylindrical liner is inserted into the countersunk hole in the outer pane, a bottom of the liner extending into, without passing through, the countersunk hole in the outer pane. A glazing unit is secured to a supporting member by a fixing member which is fixed through the liner, and a sealing member engages the holes in the inner and outer panes. This sealing member includes a guide ring having the same diameter as the diameter of the bottom of the liner, with a front end of the guide ring extending into the countersunk hole and abutting against the bottom of the liner.

Abstract: A wall system includes a grid constructed of horizontal main support channels mounted on a fixed wall and a plurality of spaced vertical standards secured to the channels at the front thereof. Each channel has a U-shaped cross-section with rearwardly extending arms diverging slightly so that overlapping channels may nest, one in the other. Ears projecting outward from the ends of the arms and lie in a common plane are used for securing the channel in place. The web of each channel is provided with a longitudinally extending row of equally spaced apertures. Each standard is provided with two longitudinally extending rows of holes with the rows being spaced by the distance between apertures and the holes in opposite rows being connected by lines that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the standard. Fasteners extending through holes in each row are received by adjacent apertures in the channel web to automatically secure the standard in a position at right angles to the support channel.

Abstract: A fastened structure wherein flat siding boards such as ceramic siding boards are fastened to the side of a building by making use of a fastening member. A first engaging members each having an engaging groove and an engaging hook are attached to the side of a building at predetermined intervals “d”. On the other hand, the siding board is provided on the rear surface thereof with a number of a second engaging members each having an engaging projection which is adapted to be engaged with the engaging hook of the first engaging member. The siding boards can be fastened in multistage vertically to the side of the building by pressing the siding board onto the side of a building so as to cause the first engaging member to engage with the second engaging member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cladding device (6) for the pond (1) of a swimming pool (2) or the like comprised of a slab as well as of side walls (5) made of concrete or the like. This device (6) is characterized in that it is formed of tightly juxtaposed glass plates (8, 9) applied, through mounting means, against the slab and the side walls (5) of said pond (1), on the inner side (7) of the latter.

Abstract: A panel structure for a building panel system to cover an exterior wall of a building. The panel structure comprises identical frame members fixed to the back surface of the panel, one along at least two of its edges. The frame members have mounting portions projecting away from the panel, each two opposed hook. The mounting portions of frame members extending along opposed edges of the panel are in longitudinal mirror symmetry to each other, so the panel structure does not have a specific orientation.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a fastening sealing member preventing water leakage reliably, ensuring ventilation properties sufficiently and having excellent fastening strength of siding boards, and a siding boards attachment structure.

Abstract: Firewall that is used in an area of a fire compartment to prevent fire from skipping to other areas, whereby the fire wall is comprised of modularly constructed sub-elements which are essentially composed of profiles assembled to form a surrounding frame that simultaneously separate two glass panes, whereby the glass panes extend to the outer edge of the profiles, and the frame is covered by a partial enameling of the glass panes, and the sub-elements can be connected to each other by connecting elements with the interposition of fireproof laminates.

Abstract: A two-piece mullion reinforcement is provided for use in forming an assembly of windows. A first member is fastenable to a portion of a first window frame, and includes at least one piloting tab that extends along and projects outwardly from a surface of the first member. A second member is likewise fastenable to a portion of a second window frame, and includes at least one pilot receptacle that is formed on a surface of the second member. The pilot tab and pilot receptacle comprise mutually complementary profiles so as to be engagable with one another when the first window frame is assembled to the second window frame. The first member also includes a first portion of at least one latch and the second member includes a second portion of the at least one latch that is complementary to the first portion so that when the first window frame is assembled to the second window frame the first member and the second member cooperate to form at least one latch.

Abstract: The present invention is a window frame wherein all of the structural members are formed with the same substantially identically-shaped configuration by metal extrusion. A plurality of structural members are arranged to form a supporting structure. Each structural member has a U-shaped channel and a second arm spaced apart on defined by a base portion having a first arm and a second arms spaced apart on opposite lengthwise sides of said base portions. The first and second arms extending from said base portion have end portion turned inward and extending in a direction toward said base portion. Fastener detachable secure the plurality of structural members into a configuration adapted to detachable mount a translucent barrier within the supporting structure formed by the structural members.

Abstract: A fastening device for a glass panel (2) on a wall (3), a building-side substructure, or similar object, such as a building facade, using a clamp fitting (4) that grips the glass panel (2) and a holder (5) that is supported on the clamp fitting (4) so that it can move to a limited extent in three dimensions. The invention teaches that the holder (5) has a retaining pivot (6) that can be fixed in position on the clamp fitting (4), whereby on the outer free end (7) of the retaining pivot there is a connecting articulation (8) that can be fixed in position for the connection of a compensating shaft (9), which on its end (10) farther from the retaining pivot (6) is connected by means of an articulation (11) that can be fixed in position with an adapter (12) for fastening to a wall (3), a substructure or similar object.

Abstract: A glazing unit (1) comprises two sheets of glass (2, 3) which are separated by a spacer bar (5). An outer secondary seal (10) extends around the periphery of the glazing unit. The seal (10) has a number of peripherally spaced-apart fixing inserts (50) extending around the periphery of the glazing unit for fixing the glazing unit support (17). Each fixing insert (50) has a base wall section (51), parallel side walls (52) and end wall sections (53) which define an arcuate slot (55) closed at both ends. The configuration of the fixing inserts (50) allows simple fitting while ensuring the maximum bulk of material for structural strength. Opposed fixing inserts (50) are engaged, on assembly, by a toggle (60).

Abstract: A containment structure for providing fluid tight seals between translucent panels and a frame and between the frame and an adjoining structural member. The containment structure includes an L-shaped gasket for providing a seal on a first side of the translucent panel, an upper gasket for providing a seal on a second side of the translucent panel, one or more connector plates for connecting the frame to an adjoining structural member, a structural carrier gasket for providing a seal between the frame and an adjoining structural member and a connector plate gasket for providing seals between the one or more connector plates and the adjoining structural member.

Abstract: A clamp fixture to fasten glass plates that are clamped between an inner clamp element and an external clamp element, whereby a clamp bolt is supported elastically, to a limited extent, on the inner clamp element by means of a bush. The invention teaches that the inner clamp element, on the side facing the substructure, has a cylindrical receptacle space to hold the bearing that supports the clamp bolt in the axial direction, whereby the bearing is realized optionally in the form of a fixed bearing, in the form of a friction bearing that intersects the center longitudinal axis of the clamp bolt, or in the form of a movable bearing for the four-point bearing of a glass plate.

Abstract: A frame structure, which is adapted to be mounted between a horizontal lower balcony slab (1) and a horizontal upper balcony slab (2) located straight above the former, is arranged to support wall plates (9, 10) for at least partial building-in of the space between the balcony slabs (1, 2). The frame structure has a lower horizontal sectional element (12) arranged to be attached to the lower balcony slab (1), an upper horizontal sectional element (11) arranged to be attached to the upper balcony slab (2), an intermediate horizontal sectional element (13) and two vertical sectional elements (14, 15). The upper and the intermediate horizontal sectional elements (11 and 13) are arranged to support between themselves wall plates (10), such as glass plates, which are horizontally displaceable relative to each other. The vertical sectional elements (14, 15) consist of hollow sectional elements.

Abstract: A two-piece mullion reinforcement is provided for use in forming an assembly of windows. A first member is fastenable to a portion of a first window frame, and includes at least one piloting tab that extends along and projects outwardly from a surface of the first member. A second member is likewise fastenable to a portion of a second window frame, and includes at least one pilot receptacle that is formed on a surface of the second member. The pilot tab and pilot receptacle comprise mutually complementary profiles so as to be engagable with one another when the first window frame is assembled to the second window frame. The first member also includes a first portion of at least one latch and the second member includes a second portion of the at least one latch that is complementary to the first portion so that when the first window frame is assembled to the second window frame the first member and the second member cooperate to form at least one latch.

Abstract: The wall panel system of the present invention includes a flexible sheet interlock to flexibly seal a joint defined by adjacent perimeter framing members and a capillary break to inhibit the entry of water into drainage or weep holes in gutters in the perimeter framing members.

Abstract: A building includes a coupling apparatus providing an interface between a drywall and an exterior curtain wall mullion. The coupling apparatus includes a first member in contact with a first face of the exterior curtain wall mullion and a second member in contact with a second face of the exterior curtain wall mullion. The first and second members are joined by an elastic or spring element and pivotally coupled to a bracket attached to the drywall. Insulating material may be placed between the first and second members to provide sound insulation. The coupling apparatus permits inward and outward movement of the exterior curtain wall with respect to the drywall during windy conditions and side to side movement of the exterior curtain wall with respect to the drywall during earthquake conditions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an external wall construction capable of inhibiting water penetration into the external wall construction reliably; and a sealing fixture, an external wall panel, and an external wall constructing method, which are used for the external wall construction.