Residential curtain wall systems in the building applications

In the modern times, curtain wall systems are commonly used in modern architecture for offices, hotels and apartments. Like commercial curtain walls, residential curtain wall systems also envelope buildings in non-structural glass and aluminum facades that transfer loads and resistance to the building’s main structure in applications. In most cases, residential curtain wall systems require custom specifications and fittings based on personal preference in the building project.

In recent years, curtain walls and window walls are two exciting ways on how glass can be installed in a commercial or residential building. Both create amazing and modern facades, yet are very different from each other. If you are considering residential curtain walls applied in your building project, glass curtain wall systems can be used as a complete glazing solution in all rooms of your house – kitchens, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Besides, glass curtain wall systems also feature heavily in residential applications in the modern buildings today. The practical glass and aluminum construction of modern residential curtain wall systems define modern residential architecture. For example, glass curtain walls allows you to have larger windows to capture views and draws in more natural light deep into your home. And, moreover, they are waterproof and airtight. In addition, these glass walls are constructed from aluminum extrusion in varying sizes to accommodate all structural requirements. The aluminum material can be anodized as well as powder coated which allows for color choices left to your imagination. These materials will not warp, rust, and require very low maintenance.

Although curtain wall systems are very popular in the modern buildings especially in the large cities in the world, there are some considerations before you would like to start your project in future. For the one thing, residential curtain wall costs would be a relatively more compared with commercial curtain wall costs, because curtain wall systems are useful for creating large glass surfaces such as the entrance of a mall without the immediate support of the main structure. For the other thing, one possible disadvantage is that the frame being separate from the slab placed in front of it can transfer sound into the next floor of the building and even create a path for fires. But sound and fire breaks at crucial points resolve this problem. Dong Peng Bo Da Steel Pipe Group is a famous steel pipe manufacturer in China. We are committed to providing various types of steel products for your choice in curtain wall building projects. Contact us if you have any need in future.