Curtain Wall Facade Maintenance Strategies

Modern curtain wall design is widely used as the distinctive external face of the modern buildings that have particular architectural emphasis, like an imposing design or decoration, the main entrance to the building and so on. In practical applications, curtain walls are typically constructed using lightweight glass, along with other materials such as aluminum, stone, marble, or composite materials. They are designed with numerous factors in mind, such as minimizing air and water infiltration, managing wind pressure, and thermal control. In that regard, routine maintenance is crucial for maintaining the functional and aesthetic value of your curtain walls over time.

A proper maintenance programme for curtain wall buildings generally start in a strategic approach that allows building managers to document the specifics of the curtain wall facade system based on different kinds of building materials, condition assessment, repair requirements, budgetary expectations and so on. It is a proactive approach to addressing facade issues before they become expensive projects. For example, one common consideration for most curtain wall facades is the prevention of water penetration or other forms of water damage. While most building facades are designed to keep water out, this task is still difficult to accomplish, primarily due to the building materials used in building facades. Typically, finishes crack and joints fail over time. In recent years, ‘redundancy’ is considered one proactive method of managing facade failure. For instance, a two wall system using a masonry cavity may not stop water from penetrating the outer face of a wall, but it should help to prevent the water from penetrating through and damaging interior walls. Rain screen cladding systems adopt a similar approach.

Furthermore, curtain wall building facade maintenance will depend on the types of materials and methods of curtain wall construction. For historic buildings, some special facade maintenance measures may be required, particularly in cases where original materials are no longer available. If you would like to reduce your curtain wall cost in a long run, you should consider a proactive, ongoing maintenance plan in advance because it can help you reduce the risk of those bigger headaches. A good maintenance plan should include routine inspection, regular cleaning, prompt repair of minor problems, and written records of maintenance activity to keep you on track.

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