Project Description
Curtain walling is where the window system is positioned to the exterior of the building structure, which allows the combined window and spandrel framing to span multiple levels, ultimately forming a continuous facade. It clads the building envelope with glass and aluminum to protect the interior from the elements and creates a safe and comfortable work environment for the building occupants. A curtain wall is designed to resist air and water infiltration, as well as, building sway and movement; water diversion; and thermal efficiency for cost-effective heating, cooling, and lighting in the building.
A curtain wall can comprise a combination of different glass types, aluminium panel and/or other specified exterior cladding material, granting architects significant design flexibility. Ertifaa Aluminium & Glass LLC is committed to addressing the specific performance, operational and aesthetic requirements of the project.
Types Of Curtainwall
In this type of curtain wall system, the components are assembled piece by piece on the structure of the building. This system is mainly used for low-rise buildings or in small regions. This is due to the fact that for reaching higher elevations it is important to have exterior access. This system promises flexibility as it gives space for onsite adjustments. Though it has the advantage of low shipping costs, the labor and time consumption should not be underestimated as tend to run quite high.
In this type of curtain wall system, the parts are already assembled in the factory. The components are installed and brought as a single unit from the factory to the site. This negates the need for individual installation. The size of the unitized curtain walls is directly proportional to the floor to floor height of the structure. Popular in high-rise buildings, they don’t need external supports such as cranes or scaffolding. Only mini cranes or temporary hoist are needed. This system offers the benefits of quick construction and good quality as the components are manufactured in a factory setting. However, this type of curtain wall system tends to increase the shipping charges due to need for larger and better protection during transportation to the site.