What are the Structural Requirements of a Curtain Wall System?
March 12,2020
In today’s design led world, it’s become increasingly important for architects and building engineers to design aesthetically beautiful structures both inside and out. Working within the restrictions of a budget and space limitations, having cost friendly options available for the structure of the outside of a building is essential. Most architects are striving to create modern, minimalist looking buildings that will stand the test of time. For these reasons, the use of aluminium curtain walling is frequently a popular choice.
An aluminium curtain wall is an external framework, separate from the main construction of a building. It is non structural which provides architects with more design freedom when it comes to the exterior of a building. Also sometimes called façade or curtain glazing, it is a framework constructed from aluminium and glass with no limitations to the size or shape of it’s finished structure.