1. High Wall Systems
High wall systems refer to vertical wall structures that often consist of large panels of glass and may include some form of structural support frame (typically metal such as aluminium, steel, or composite materials). These systems are commonly used for the facades of tall buildings or as exterior cladding. They allow for large expanses of glass while ensuring structural integrity, often used in high-rise buildings where the walls need to withstand significant external forces like wind loads.
✅ Advantages:
Height and Scale – As the name implies, high wall systems are designed to enclose large vertical spaces. These systems are well-suited for high-rise buildings or other tall structures where large glass panels can form the exterior envelope.
Durability and Strength – High wall systems are engineered to withstand wind pressure, thermal expansion, and structural forces. The combination of glass and metal framing ensures a sturdy system for high-rise applications.
Modern Aesthetics – Like glass curtain walls, high wall systems provide a clean, sleek appearance, offering clear views from the interior and contributing to a modern, minimalist facade.
Energy Efficiency – These systems can be designed with double glazing, low-emissivity (Low-E) coatings, and thermal breaks to improve insulation and reduce energy consumption.
Design Flexibility – High wall systems allow for flexibility in design, with customizable glass sizes, framing systems, and finishes to suit the architectural vision.
🔹 Best For:
High-rise buildings, commercial towers, and large residential complexes that require large vertical glass facades.
Spaces looking to combine energy efficiency with aesthetic appeal, where natural light and views are important for building occupants.
2. Glass Curtain Walls
Glass curtain walls are a popular non-structural cladding system that enclose a building using large glass panels supported by a metal frame, usually aluminium. Curtain walls are commonly used as the exterior skin of a building and can be found in both low-rise and high-rise buildings. These systems allow for transparency, light transmission, and a modern aesthetic that enhances the overall visual appeal of a building.
✅ Advantages:
Transparency and Views – Glass curtain walls provide clear unobstructed views to the outside, creating bright, open interior spaces that feel connected to the exterior environment.
Natural Light – These systems are excellent at bringing daylight into the building, reducing the need for artificial lighting and creating a more comfortable interior environment.
Energy Efficiency – Modern curtain wall systems often incorporate double-glazing, Low-E glass, and insulated framing that help reduce heat gain/loss, improving energy performance.
Aesthetic Flexibility – Curtain walls are customizable in terms of glass type, frame finishes, and panel sizes, allowing architects to create a wide variety of looks, from minimalist modern designs to more traditional aesthetics.
Durability – The use of materials like aluminium for the frame ensures that the system is low-maintenance and resistant to corrosion, making it a good long-term investment for buildings in various climates.
🔹 Best For:
High-rise commercial buildings, office towers, residential complexes, and retail centers where maximum natural light, views, and a contemporary aesthetic are priorities.
Buildings that require a durable, low-maintenance, and energy-efficient facade system.
| Feature | High Wall Systems | Glass Curtain Walls |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Primarily for high-rise buildings or large vertical facades | Used for exterior facades of buildings, often including glass panels |
| Transparency | High, with large glass panels offering clear views | High, providing transparent facades for views and natural light |
| Energy Efficiency | High, especially with insulated glazing and thermal breaks | High, particularly with energy-efficient glazing (e.g., Low-E glass) |
| Aesthetic | Modern, vertical facades, great for high-rise buildings | Sleek, contemporary look that enhances building exterior |
| Structural Complexity | Requires engineering to handle wind loads and structural forces | Requires metal framing and glass support, engineered for high loads |
| Privacy | Typically transparent, requiring additional treatments for privacy | Generally transparent but can be treated with frosted or tinted glass |
| Cost | Can be expensive due to the complexity and large scale | Costs can vary, but high-performance glass increases the price |
| Installation | Complex due to large glass panels and structural needs | Requires careful installation of both framing and glazing |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance, but requires occasional checks for structural integrity | Requires regular cleaning and maintenance, particularly the glass |
| Best For | High-rise buildings, multi-story facades, large-scale commercial projects | Office towers, commercial buildings, retail centers, and residential buildings |
Laminated glass
Laminated glass is a composite glass product made by bonding two or more layers of glass with polyvinyl alcohol (PVB) film and then processing them under high temperature and high pressure. Laminated glass made of transparent film has a similar appearance to ordinary annealed glass, but due to the excellent flexibility of PVB film, when laminated glass is impacted by external force, the film layer will quickly absorb a large amount of impact energy and attenuate it, so laminated glass is difficult to be penetrated. Due to the bonding performance of the film layer, the glass will not fall off after being broken, and can maintain excellent integrity. It still has certain shielding performance, which will not cause injury due to glass scattering, and will give enough time to replace the glass. Therefore, laminated glass is a truly safe glass. It is widely used in building doors and windows, curtain walls, skylights, skylights, ceilings, and indoor glass.
| Specifications | 6000mmx2400mm | ||
| Minimum processing size | 600mmx200mm | ||
| Thickness range | 4-40mm | ||
| Product standard | GB9962-1999 “Laminated glass” national standard | ||
| Application areas | application area: partitions, windows, counters, fences, floors, bathrooms. Courtyard, Leisure Facilities, Supermarket, Farmhouse, Laundry, Workshop, Kitchen, School, Bathroom, Babies and kids, Bedroom, Exterior, Dining, Warehouse, Home Office, Staircase, Outdoor, Living Room, Park, Wine Cellar, Office Building, Storage & Closet, Gym, Mall, Entry, Apartment, Sports Venues, Basement, Hospital, Villa, Hotel, Home Bar, Hall, Garage & Shed |
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Product Overview
Thermal stability: Tempered glass has good thermal stability and can withstand a temperature difference of 300°C, which is 3 times that of ordinary glass.
Safety: Tempered glass has strong impact resistance due to the presence of a stress layer, making it difficult to break, and the small blunt-angle particles formed after the glass is broken will not cause significant harm to the human body.
Which One is Right for Your Project?
If you prioritize energy efficiency & corrosion resistance → Fiberglass Curtain Walls
If you want cost-effective, proven performance & design flexibility → Glass Curtain Walls
