1. What is the standard thickness of the glass curtain wall?

There is no “standard” thickness of the glass curtain wall – the size of the frame and the thickness of the glass will depend on many factors, such as the local wind speed limit, the height of the building, the type of terrain, the local pressure on the facade, the type of glass and the size of the glass panels.

However, the exterior glass elements are expected to be at least 10-12 mm (3/8 inch to 1/2 inch) thick.The depth of the frame elements is at least 100mm (4in)(larger for mid – to high-rise buildings).

2. How to install the glass curtain wall system in the residence?

Install large sliding doors or folding patio doors.Since larger beams or LVLS are needed to carry higher loads, the new structure is more practical than remodelling.Most composite window companies offer these.

3. What are the benefits of using glass curtain walls in residential buildings?

Excellent temperature insulation performance, high sound insulation, frost dew elimination, wind compression strength improvement;

4. What’s the difference between a store and a curtain wall?

“Storefront” and “curtain wall” are architectural terms that refer to the glass and framing system you see on the outside of a commercial building.

They all look the same on the outside, but the storefront and facade are different systems, assembled differently, used for different applications and even perform differently.

Store -

The storefront is a non-self draining, load-bearing glass and metal frame component.The storefront is usually used only on the second floor and should not exceed the height of 12′-0 “as it will not be able to withstand most of the wind load.

The glass is usually located in the center of the frame, but there is also a storefront frame system set in front.The average store frame is 1 3/4 or 2 inches thick and 4 1/2 to 6 inches deep.

Curtain wall -

Curtain walls are non-load-bearing glass (or panels) and metal-clad wall components that are suspended from the building’s floors.A curtain wall system, different storefronts, can drain the water themselves, and can be much higher, spanning several floors.

The glass is located in the front facing the frame.The average curtain wall frame is 2 inches or 2 1/2 inches thick on the face and varies in depth from 5 to 10 inches.

5、How thick is the glass in the Windows of ordinary skyscrapers?

All of the glass on the glass curtain wall is structural laminated and tempered glass, able to withstand a certain amount of horizontal force (piercing), such as against the glass.

As a further clarification – in most jurisdictions where the climate is suitable, the typical skyscraper component is two 1/4 inch thick glass sheets separated by insulation pads 1/2 inch apart.Usually, the first “inside” surface is coated with a low energy spectroselective coating.

6, what is the curtain wall with aluminum plate?

At present, most of the aluminum curtain wall is composite aluminum plate and aluminum alloy veneer.The advantage of the composite aluminum plate is light weight, smooth surface, good smoothness, in the same direction without color difference, good site processability.It provides a wall with external variations in processing conditions resulting in the size of site construction errors, reducing workshop processing cycles and shortening installation cycles.

The aluminum curtain wall has a unique texture, rich color and durability, and the appearance can be diversified, can be perfectly combined with the glass curtain wall material, stone curtain wall material.Its appearance is perfect, the quality is good, the weight is light, is only one fifth of the marble, is one third of the glass curtain wall, greatly reduces the building structure and the foundation burden, the maintenance cost is low, the price ratio is high.

And the aluminum curtain wall is not easy to get dirty, easy to clean and maintain.The non-adherence of fluorocarbon coatings makes it difficult to attach contaminants to surfaces and provides better cleanliness.

7. What is curtain wall?

Curtain walls are usually made of glass panels divided by a grid into many panels and are separated by mullions and rails.Mullions are vertically separated and beams are horizontally separated.However, curtain walls have many combinations.Sometimes a panel is treated as a curtain wall.Usually supported by spider systems or cables.At other times, the panels are separated by a grid without mullions and beams.

8. Why do tall buildings look so shiny?

Many new skyscrapers are built with glass walls.The glass used many times has a reflective film that helps capture the sun’s heat and provides a different aesthetic value.These films can have different reflection values, making the building look more or less shiny.

9. What’s the difference between curtain wall and window?

The curtain wall is a glass curtain wall system suspended from a concrete slab by anchors.The curtain wall is self-supporting, giving the building the appearance of upper and lower glass.Curtain walls are most commonly used in commercial buildings and are usually installed from the outside of the building using a crane or a rig.Curtain wall installation is a complex process and can be more expensive than other systems.

Windows are formed by placing glass panels between the building’s concrete slabs and using these as structural supports.There are gaps in the glass between the Windows and a slab covering the concrete.Window walls are often used in residential applications because they allow the use of more customizable parts, such as Windows and balcony doors.They are most often installed from inside buildings, which is safer, more efficient and more cost-effective.

For a significant amount of glass, a window wall can be installed at half the cost of a curtain wall or even less.The window walls are easy to install, thus reducing the need for additional equipment, lifts and handling time.Because the installation process is safer, fewer special precautions need to be taken, further reducing costs and shortening project time.The window walls also contain more repeatable components that increase efficiency in the manufacturing process.In addition, the stricter scope means that most components can be assembled in the factory rather than in the field, thereby reducing errors, reducing field interference, and improving product quality.

10、What are the benefits of curtain walls?

This is similar to putting curtains on the inside of a house to cover the Windows.The curtains will prevent some heat and light from entering the house.This improves thermal efficiency (saving on air conditioning) and reduces glare.The result will be more comfortable for the body and more comfortable for the eyes.

On the other hand, the curtain walls of high-rise buildings and commercial buildings provide more.These benefits and benefits are quite common when using curtain walls or building enclosures:

Can be used to block light or to allow it to penetrate deeper into a building (glass can do this)

Provide additional sound insulation from the outside of the building

Reduce the infiltration of water and moisture into buildings

To provide a unique and more elegant look to the building facade

These functions make curtain walls popular in high-rise buildings for residential, commercial or government use.