CURTAIN WALL VS. WINDOW WALL: MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE BASED ON THEIR BENEFITS AND YOUR NEEDS
The all-glass surface has fast become the default choice for urban buildings. The aesthetic character it provides is now the standard for commercial towers and luxury developments. Achieving this universal look comes down to your choice between a curtain wall system and a window wall system. This article is an introduction to these two systems. Comparing the benefits of each system should help you better understand your options. CURTAIN WALL This system involves hanging glazed pieces of glass and mullion to the outside edge of floor slabs. These pieces are then anchored to one another and present a seamless glass surface. MAJOR CURTAIN WALL TYPES There are a handful of choices available. However, they primarily fall into the two categories of stick-built and panelized. Stick-built curtain walls attach to vertical mullions and their glazing happens in the field. The first step of the installation process involves attaching vertical mullions. Afterwards, curtain walls hang fr...