The Key Elements of Curtain Walling Systems

As a rule, every good curtain wall system has to be designed considering five key elements: safety, quality, cost, aesthetics, and constructability. All of these elements are very much linked with each other to achieve the desired outcome.

In most cases, the key elements of the curtain wall system, or the definition of facade, is the ‘Barriers on the outer skin of a building, for separating interior space from the exterior environment. Furthermore, curtain wall is a nonstructural exterior covering of a building that is connected to the frame and used to withstand the effects of environmental elements that includes wind, rain, etc. For the better performance of curtain wall building, it is very important to carefully study the curtain wall during the design stage to take into consideration all of the performance criteria such as air and water tightness. The selection of the right material and the design elements for the curtain wall are very critical to give longer life to the building.

True to the motto ‘form follows function, a well-designed curtain wall is only as good as its functions. I cannot think of any other building energy resources and ensuring we are protected from weather, noise, and other external factors. In spite of a higher curtain wall cost in building construction compared with traditional building frames, a well-designed envelope is not only important for our comfort, but it is also equally responsible for the heating and cooling loads we spend and the overall energy consumption. Glass is undoubtedly one of the main components of curtain walling. It carries almost all the key aspects in its processing: safety, aesthetics, and thermal. Costs are mainly driven by the glass type and its required performance. One of them is the solar control coating which gives the glass colour and shade. Aesthetically, the quality of the glass processing gives the building fa?ade the ultimate touch.

Characteristics of a Well-Designed Curtain Wall
-Performance: This is the basic function of curtain wall, separate the interior of the building from the external conditions.
-Versatility: A well-designed curtain wall should be suitable for different conditions, buildings, and provide a variety of solutions to the different scenarios.
-Well-designed accessories: A well-designed curtain wall should incorporate accessories such as brie solei or louvers in a seamless way, which means without compromising the performance of the system.
-Installation: As a professional curtain wall manufacturer, the design of a curtain wall should always consider the installation, panels, and brackets, which should be designed to ease the installation process at the site.