The architectural aluminum framing industry started over 110 years ago from a need to find a more durable and sustainable material than wood for glazing in brick and block commercial buildings.
Today, architectural aluminum framing systems comprise many subcategories. This session will focus on three such systems— storefront, window wall, and curtain wall—reviewing the features, characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each along with examples of applications each was designed for. You'll leave with an appreciation for the uniqueness of each system and an understanding of how to select the correct one for every project.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the similarities and differences between storefront, window wall, and curtain wall systems.
- Evaluate installation and fabrication options for storefront, window wall, and curtain wall systems.
- Analyze other architectural aluminum framing products that can be integrated into window wall systems.
- Learn about the performance characteristics of storefront, window wall, and curtain wall systems.