What is a curtain wall?

A curtain wall is a non load bearing facade of aluminium framing and glass fixed to the front of a building's structure. It carries only its own weight and the wind load acting on it, passing both back to the floor slabs or columns, rather than supporting the building above.

What is the difference between a curtain wall and a window wall?

A curtain wall runs continuously across the face of the building, passing in front of the floor slabs so the glass line is unbroken. A window wall sits between one slab and the next, leaving the slab edge visible from outside. Curtain walls give a cleaner facade, window walls are simpler to install.

How does a curtain wall keep water out?

The system works as a single unit and drains through sub-sills, so any water passing the outer seal is collected within the frame and channelled back out. This drained approach is what allows a curtain wall to manage wind driven rain across a large facade rather than relying on a single seal.

What finishes and glazing styles are available for a curtain wall?

Face caps can run horizontally or vertically to suit the look of the building, or be left off altogether for a minimal appearance using structural glazing or clamping. ASE also produces tailored solutions where a project calls for a specific architectural treatment on the aluminium facade.

Can a curtain wall include opening windows?

Yes. Opening vents such as awning or casement sashes can be built into the grid so parts of the facade ventilate while the rest stays fixed. Vent positions are set out with the framing at design stage, since they affect the module layout across the wall.

Are curtain walls only for commercial buildings?

No. Curtain walls are most common on commercial buildings, but they are also used on high end bespoke homes where a large unbroken area of glazing is wanted. The system is the same, the difference is the scale of the facade and the loads it carries.

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Curtain Wall is a design focal point for commercial buildings and high-end bespoke modern homes. They add design interest to architecture and allow for maximum light within a space. The Curtain Wall system works as a single unit and drains through sub-sills to solve water leakage. These single-serving units give you the benefit of breathtaking views, natural light, and resistance against moisture, wind, earthquakes, and heat. This one frame will make the design of the space as well as make it simpler and reduce the wall structures. A curtain wall system is a wall that is composed of many irregularly shaped panels which are designed to keep the weather out and allow light to flood in.

Glass curtain walls can transform a room from ordinary to spectacular. Aluminium glazed walls blur the divide between inside and outside, allowing you to have views of the outdoors and natural light. Ase windows aluminium curtain walling offers a range of aesthetic solutions, such as different styles of face caps from horizontal to vertical lining, to a more minimalistic look using structural glazing or clamping technologies. Ase Windows also offers tailored solutions for projects that require specific architectural designs on an aluminium façade. Explore more about our awning windows and sliding windows to complement your curtain wall installations.

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