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Curtain Wall Installation

Updated Mar 26, 2026
Non-structural exterior wall system hung from building structure. Aluminum or steel frame with glass, metal, or stone infill. Types: stick-built (field-assembled) and unitized (factory-assembled panels). Requires mock-up testing for air/water/structural performance.
TAGS
curtain-wallfacadeglassaluminumenvelope
DETAILS
types
Stick-built, Unitized, Point-supported
testing
ASTM E283, E330, E331
category
Building Envelope
lead time
12-20 weeks
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