Curtain Walls

What is a Curtain Wall?

A curtain wall system is a lightweight
exterior cladding which is hung on the
building structure, usually from floor to
floor. It can provide a variety of exterior
appearances but is characterized by
narrowly spaced vertical and horizontal
caps with glass or metal infill panels.
 Curtain Walls characteristics

1. control of air flow,

2. control of heat flow,
3. control over the entry of rain and
snow,
4. control of sunlight,
5. control of water vapour diffusion,
6. accommodation of building
movements.
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excellent flatness
lightweight
consistently of paint finish
even lacquering on surface
stability of flatness
excellent UV characteristics, retain color after
long exposure
weatherability
resistant to blow and breakage
vibration damping
sound insulation
heat insulation
ease of formability
ease of installation
easy maintenance
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Applications
Curtain walls
wall claddings
fascias
facades
roof edgings
canopies
balcony claddings
column claddings and shop fronts
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Curtain walls are typically designed with
extruded aluminum members, although the first
curtain walls were made of steel. The
aluminum frame is typically infilled with glass,
which provides an architecturally pleasing
building, as well as benefits such as day
lighting and environmental control. Other
common in fills include: stone veneer, metal
panels, louvers, and operable windows or
vents.
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The 1 inch insulation glass is typically made up of two 1/4-
inch panes of glass with a 1/2 inch (12 mm) airspace. The
air inside is usually atmospheric air, but some inert gases,
such as argon, may be used to offer better
thermal transmittance values. In residential construction,
thickness commonly used are 1/8 inch (3 mm) monolithic
and 5/8 inch (16 mm) insulating glass. Larger thicknesses
are typically employed for buildings or areas with higher
thermal, relative humidity, or sound transmission
requirements, such as laboratory areas or recording
studios.
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The glass used in curtain walls is special

type of glass which is thermal control and
solar control glass. The glass can be tinted
or can be reflective glass. The glass has to
be break resistant and of laminated or
toughened type.
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Stone veneer
Thin blocks (3 to 4 inches (75-100 mm)) of stone can be
inset within a curtain wall system to provide architectural
flavor. The type of stone used is limited only by the
strength of the stone and the ability to manufacture it in
the proper shape and size. Common stone types used
are: granite; marble; travertine; and limestone. The
stone may come in several different finishes, which adds
many more options for architects and building owners.
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Panels
Metal panels can take various forms including
aluminum plate; thin composite panels consisting
of two thin aluminum sheets sandwiching a thin
plastic interlayer; and panels consisting of metal
sheets bonded to rigid insulation, with or without
an inner metal sheet to create a sandwich panel.
Other opaque panel materials include FRP (fiber-
reinforced plastic) and stainless steel.
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ALUMINIUM COMPOSITE PANELS
Specifications:
1.Aluminium composite panel : 4mm thk.
2.Make: Eurobond/Alucomat/Alubond..
3.Fire resistance: 2 hours
4.Aluminium composite panel: Two Aluminium sheets
(Alu. Alloy 1100 H18) 0.5mm thickness and 3mm thk.
Anti toxic polyethylene core. Aluminium foil PVDF
coated (30 to 32 microns)
5. Frame: 38x19x2mm Aluminium channel fixed to
beam/slab/wall with aluminium plated screws,
fasteners and aluminium brackets when ever required.
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ALUMINIUM COMPOSITE PANELS
Specifications:
6. Fixing Aluminium composite panels with
powder coated aluminium cleats fixed with
pop rivets. Tray fixed to frame with sheet
metal cadmium plated screws and filling
joints with backer rods (Polyethylene
12mm backer rod) joints sealed with
approved silicon weather sealant (dow
corning 789/ wacker 305)
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Specifications:
Standard sizes:
1220x2440mm
Costing: Rs. 285 to Rs.330 /sft.
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Structural glazing specifications
Glazing : 5mm reflective glass saint gobain bronze
Frame: Aluminium main frame 63x38x0.914 kg/m
Sub frame: 38x25x0.381 kg/m
Powder coating upto 70 microns in pure polyester semi
glossy colour of Berger paints
Silicone sealant: SSG 4000 of GE make or Dow
corning make for structural glazing. Neutral cure silpruf
or Dow corning make for joint sealing
Spacer: 8mmx6mm
Hinges for operable windows: Earl Bihari SS friction
stay hinges