A curtain wall panel includes frame with a first frame member defining a channel, a cover configured to extend over the first frame member, a spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, the spacer including a first end, a body, and a second end, the first end being configured to be secured in
A curtain wall panel includes frame with a first frame member defining a channel, a cover configured to extend over the first frame member, a spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, the spacer including a first end, a body, and a second end, the first end being configured to be secured in the channel of the first frame member in a cammed interference fit by rotating a body of the spacer, and the second end being configured to form a cammed interference fit with the cover. An insert is supported from the first frame member by the spacer with the cover fit onto the spacer to capture and secure the insert relative to the frame.
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1. A curtain wall panel including: a frame assembly configured to be secured to an exterior surface of a building structure, the frame assembly having an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion including a first mullion, a second mullion, a sill, and a head, the sill including a spacer
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A curtain wall panel including: a frame assembly configured to be secured to an exterior surface of a building structure, the frame assembly having an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion including a first mullion, a second mullion, a sill, and a head, the sill including a spacer lock, the outer portion including a first cover;a first insert having a weight and being secured to the frame assembly between the inner and outer portions of the frame assembly; anda thermal break between the inner and outer portions of the frame assembly, the thermal break including a first structural spacer formed of a thermally insulating material and including a first end, a body, a second end, and an assembly accessory channel proximate the second end of the first structural spacer, the assembly accessory channel configured to accommodate a mechanical fastener for securing the first cover to the second end of the first structural spacer, wherein the first structural spacer is secured sill of the frame assembly by inserting the first end of the first structural spacer into the spacer lock such that the first structural spacer is secured to the frame assembly without requiring any fasteners to secure the first structural spacer to the frame assembly, and wherein the first structural spacer supports the weight of the first insert. 2. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, wherein the thermal break includes a second structural spacer formed of a thermally insulating material. 3. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, wherein the outer portion includes a plurality of cover members. 4. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, wherein the first insert is secured to the first structural spacer. 5. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, further comprising a first cover secured to the first structural spacer. 6. The curtain wall panel of claim 5, wherein the first cover is secured to the second end of the first structural spacer. 7. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, further comprising a second insert having a weight, and a second structural spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, wherein the frame further comprises an intermediate member extending between the first and second mullions, the intermediate member being positioned intermediate the head and the sill, and further wherein the second structural spacer is secured to the intermediate member, the second structural spacer securing the second insert to the frame and supporting the weight of the second insert. 8. The curtain wall panel of claim 7, further comprising a third structural spacer formed of a thermally insulating material and secured to the intermediate member, the first structural spacer being secured to the sill of the frame below the first insert, the second structural spacer being secured to the intermediate member below the second insert, and the third structural spacer being secured to the intermediate member below the second structural spacer. 9. The curtain wall panel of claim 8, further comprising an intermediate cover defining a channel adapted to form an interference fit with each of the second and third structural spacers. 10. The curtain wall panel of claim 7, further comprising an intermediate cover coupled to the second structural spacer. 11. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, wherein the thermally insulating material is a fiberglass material including a reinforcing mat. 12. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, wherein the thermally insulating material includes a plurality of reinforcing mats. 13. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, wherein the first structural spacer is formed as a pultruded part. 14. The curtain wall panel of claim 13, wherein the pultruded part defines an exterior surface that includes heat set resin coating. 15. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, wherein the first structural spacer creates a thermal break between the inner and outer portions of the frame. 16. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, wherein the first structural spacer is secured to the frame assembly free from any mechanical fastener. 17. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, further comprising a first structural mullion spacer secured to the first mullion, the first structural mullion spacer and the first structural spacer being interchangeable with each other. 18. The curtain wall panel of claim 1, further comprising a first structural mullion spacer secured to the first mullion, the first structural mullion spacer and the first structural spacer being indistinguishable. 19. A curtain wall panel including: a frame assembly configured to be secured to an exterior surface of a building structure, the frame assembly having an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion including a first mullion, a second mullion, a sill, and a head, and an intermediate member positioned intermediate the head and the sill and extending between the first and second mullions;a first insert having a weight and being secured to the frame assembly between the inner and outer portions of the frame assembly;a second insert having a weight; anda thermal break between the inner and outer portions of the frame assembly, the thermal break including: a first structural spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, the first structural spacer being secured to the sill of the frame below the first insert such that the first structural spacer supports the weight of the first insert and secures the first insert to the frame assembly;a second structural spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, the second structural spacer being secured to the intermediate member below the second insert such that the second structural spacer supports the weight of the second insert and secures the second insert to the frame; anda third structural spacer formed of a thermally insulating material and secured to the intermediate member below the second structural spacer.
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