Structural Glazing Detailing

A curtain wall is the outer envelope of a building which does not carry structural load. A curtain wall is constructed with the intention to protect the building from environmental elements. It is usually made of lightweight material like glass for reducing costs and better appeal. The curtain wall is a non-load-bearing wall. A metal curtain wall is an exterior curtain wall that consists of metal, or a combination of metal, glass and other surfacing materials supported within a metal framework. A window wall is a type of metal curtain wall which is installed between floors or between floor and roof. It consists of vertical and horizontal framing members.