Structural Glazed Curtain Wall
A Structural glazed curtain wall, also known as a silicone glass curtain wall, is a cladding system where facade glass panels are supported by aluminum profiles from the inside and mounted on the exterior of the building. The interior aluminum profiles (anchor and cassette profiles) are almost invisible from the outside, giving the building a completely glass and transparent appearance.
Although silicone facades require fewer processes during glass installation, they typically involve an additional bonding process in glass manufacturing, making them slightly more expensive than capped curtain wall systems.
Structural glazed curtain wall systems offer options for outward or inward-opening wings. Glass dimensions, features, and colors vary widely; however, the goal is always to make the right choices for maximum aesthetics, maximum durability, maximum thermal insulation, and minimum cost. We constantly communicate with you before and during construction to consider all stages from glass manufacturing to installation, identify suitable options, and provide collaborative solutions.
Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Detail and Technical Specifications
Profile Width: 50mm
Profile Wall Thickness: 1.4 – 2.5 mm
Vertical Carrier Profile Depth: 50 – 180 mm
Horizontal Carrier Profile Depth: 30 – 126 mm
Minimum Glass Thickness: 4 mm
Maximum Glass Thickness: 45 mm
Minimum Wing Size: 700 x 1200 mm
Maximum Wing Size: 1500 x 2000 mm
Maximum Wing Weight: 155 kg
EN 12152 Air Permeability: A4 – 600 Pa
EN 12154 Water Tightness: RE 1200 Pa
EN 13830 Wind Resistance: 1200 Pa
Minimum Thermal Insulation: Uf: 2.64 – 3.88 W/(m².K)
To download the catalog for silicone facade cross-sections and all profile details, click here.