Curtain Wall Glazing System
Glass curtain walls are thin aluminium-framed facades with metal or glass panels within. The weight of a floor or roof is not supported by these glass systems. Rather, stresses from gravity and wind resistance go from the surface to the floor line of the building. Curtain walls frequently make up a single wall system or are a component of the building envelope. Integration of each glazing system with neighbouring structural components, such as wall cladding, roofs, and wall features, must be done carefully. Systems for curtain walls range from common prefabricated systems to unique, bespoke wall pieces.