Curtain walls & Skylight are a glass facade system used in modern buildings to create a sleek, contemporary look with advanced technology. They are typically installed on the building's structural framework without being a load-bearing component.
Main Components of a Curtain Wall & Skylight System:
- Aluminum Frames: These form the load-bearing structure for the glass units.
- Glass: Typically, double or triple glazing, which can be reflective, tinted, and have a Low-E coating for improved thermal insulation.
- Sealants and Insulators: Such as silicone and EPDM to ensure water and air insulation.
- Structural Systems:
- Stick System: The sections and glass are installed piece by piece on-site (either using a structural silicone system or a front cladding system).
- United System: The units are prefabricated in a factory and installed on-site as ready-made units
Advantages of a Curtain Wall & Skylight System:
- Excellent thermal and acoustic insulation.
- Allows natural light to enter.
- High wind and water resistance.
- Flexible and architecturally distinctive designs.
Types of glass used:
- Reflective glass.
- Insulating glass.
- Tempered and laminated glass.
- Soundproof glass.
- Jumbo glass (large sizes).