How to choose the proper type of materials for your curtain wall structures

In general, the design of curtain wall facade systems covers most of aesthetic considerations, weather proofing and structural evaluation.

For a long time, glass plates are widely used as glazing panels in commercial buildings which provide a unique and important quality of transparency and acceptable strength. Its provision of unobstructed view to the occupants has made it highly competitive against other types of facades. Specifically speaking, structural glass curtain walls have a completely clean, flush exterior appearance while the interior members have many different options depending on the design and your budget in construction. In addition, modern curtain wall systems require structural supports as strong so that they are versatile so as to keep pace with today’s increasingly large free spans, challenging angles, as well as sophisticated glass-clad aesthetics. For example, a steel profile can be two-thirds the size of a comparable aluminum profile while meeting the same curtain wall performance criteria. Steel’s inherent strength allows it to be used in non-rectangular grids, where the length of the frame member might be longer than what is typically required in conventional, rectangular horizontal/vertical curtain wall grids.

In recent years, curtain wall structure is regarded as a distinctive feature of the modern buildings today. Especially, various types of curtain walls are expected of commercial buildings, not only because of their numerous practical advantages but also because of their beautiful appearance in applications. In practical applications, the exposed curtain wall structures are generally classified as strong-back, simple support, mast truss, cable truss, glass fin and grid shell. And all the structural systems except strong-backs are capable of long spans of thirty meters or more, and while the implications of span vary between the systems, the general rule is that complexity increases with span.

In the current market, curtain wall structures are generally composed of vertical and horizontal framing members to structure the wall itself. And curtain walls can be built from many different materials depending on the desired appearance of the building. Common building materials include aluminum framing, stainless steel, brick, and glass. In addition, curtain walls contain structural materials such as rubber gaskets, sealant, metal connections, and insulation to ensure that the wall doesn’t compromise the energy efficiency of the building. Dong Peng Bo Da Steel Pipe Group is a famous steel pipe manufacturer in China. We are committed to producing various types of steel products for your choice in your building project in future. Our products are all designed for the fast and easy installation of curtain walls. Contact us if you have any need in your project.