Residential Curtain Wall Windows

The framing is attached to the building structure and does not carry the floor or roof loads of the building.

Residential curtain wall windows. An innovative generation of. For certain wind load requirements western window systems reinforces the cavity of the mull on its window walls with steel for additional strength and support. A curtain wall is defined as a thin usually aluminum framed wall containing in fills of glass or decorative panels. Residential curtain wall systems reduce home energy consumption and enhance interior home livability.

With a dp 70 rating viewmax plus is ideal for commercial or residential use. Viewmax plus products include wood curtain wall structural wood window walls and load bearing window walls. With structural glazing systems a completely flush fitted façade design is possible. A curtain wall system can be opaque semi translucent or transparent depending on what materials are used.

Acting as a single unit curtain walls are highly resistant to moisture wind heat and earthquakes. Curtain wall systems are different from storefront windows and window walls. They require little maintenance. Tru curtain walls deliver the ultimate in window design and engineering.

If installed correctly curtain wall systems provide excellent structural integrity as there are fewer mullions and joints required when compared to most window wall systems.