A curtain walling system is an outer non
structural covering of a building which is designed to keep the elements out.
Put in its simplest terms, curtain walling is a vertical building enclosure which supports no load other than its own weight and the environmental forces which act upon it. As the curtain wall is non - structural it can be made of a lightweight material which reduces the production and construction costs. The additional use of glass within curtain walls brings the added advantage that it allows natural light to penetrate deeper into buildings and improves ventilation, thereby reducing lighting and energy
costs.
Because the curtain wall façade does not carry any dead load weight from the building other than its own dead load weight, it can be constructed out of lightweight and cost - effective materials like aluminum. The wall transfers horizontal wind loads that are incident upon it to the main building structure through connections at floors or columns of the building. A curtain wall is designed to resist air and water infiltration, sway induced by wind and seismic forces acting on the building and its own dead load weight forces.
Modern curtain walling systems are typically designed with extruded aluminum members
Although aluminum is cheaper to produce than steel it is just as robust. Aluminum is a green product which is capable of being recycled infinitely without any noticeable quality loss: it is also easily cleaned and maintained, it won’t rust, rot or tear, and neither will its shape deform or twist.
Ideal for new - build or refurbishment developments, glazed aluminum curtain walling systems are a quick and cost - effective way of incorporating large areas of glass into a building, and offer high - value energy performance and advanced thermal and security functions.
CHOOSING A GLASS STOREFRONT
Designing the exterior of your business can be a challenging task. The ex
terior of a business communicates much about a company’s identity and sense of style and this can be very important for some types of businesses. Glass storefronts offer an opportunity to showcase a store’s inventory and products to passersby. This is one
of several benefits that glass storefronts grant to retail businesses.
The installation of these specialized storefronts requires the services of an experienced professional because the glass may be prone to breaking, cracking, or otherwise presenting an undesirable appearance if it is not properly handled.
Benefits of Glass Storefronts
Glass storefronts can offer business owners several benefits.
Some of the more commonly cited benefits of glass storefronts include:
Display of unique and quality store
products to potential customers
Added visibility for security at night (being able to see into store for possible intruders)
Visual appeal, by enlarging a customer’s line of sight into a store, drawing them inside
More welcoming exterior, as opposed to sol
id storefronts
Whether you are beginning a new enterprise or are simply seeking to update and remodel your
current store, we are prepared to help. More importantly, we have the skills and experience that you
can rely on to ensure that the job is done properly.
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If you would like to investigate the possibility of a new glass storefront, we would be glad to discuss the situation with you.
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