If installed correctly curtain wall systems provide excellent structural integrity as there are fewer mullions and joints required when compared to most window wall systems.
Aluminum curtain wall windows.
These large expanses of glass provide phenomenal day lighting and solar heat gain deeper into the building than traditional window styles.
A curtain wall is designed to resist air and water infiltration absorb sway induced by wind and seismic forces acting on the building withstand wind loads and support its own dead load weight forces.
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Acting as a single unit curtain walls are highly resistant to moisture wind heat and earthquakes.
Curtain wall systems are typically designed with extruded aluminum framing members although the first curtain walls were made with steel frames.
They require little maintenance.
Wausau window and wall systems from cost competitive architectural windows to custom engineered high performance curtainwall new construction to historically accurate renovation sustainable designs to resilient protection we help you achieve your design visions and construction goals on time and within budget with support from our experienced technical team and a warranty of up to 10 years.
Tubelite architectural aluminum entrances storefronts mid rise curtainwalls and operable windows are designed and tested for commercial construction in the united states.
Laws and building and safety codes governing the design and use of kawneer products such as glazed entrance window and curtain wall products vary widely.