Large Span Curtain Wall Facades

Due to the high static values of our steel profiles, large unsupported areas of glazing can be achieved. The system has been used for 4 metre wide grids and unassisted spans of up to 8 metres.

In the case of Ocean Terminal in Leith (to view project gallery for Ocean Terminal) the glazed span is over 16 metres in height, with the largest individual free span of over 10 metres. Our large span curtain wall facades have the strength to accommodate glass panes weighing up to 450kg. Steel Large Span systems offer exceptional glazing solutions in bespoke designs, giving the architect and designer greater freedom.

The large span curtain wall facade is also more than capable of coping with high wind loadings. A significant architectural trend is towards larger spans of glass but without the visual intrusion of transoms. We understand the needs of specifiers and we work closely with customers, both here and overseas, to make sure that our steel glazing systems are at the forefront in meeting their requirements, without compromising the safety of the systems.

To see span charts, please refer to the specification manual of the curtain wall facade literature.

For information on our fire resistant glass, tested and available in large pane sizes see our Specialist Glass section.

“Ocean Terminal – the system also had to accommodate support to the canopy columns on the outside, have handrails on the inside and tolerate the high wind loading of 1950 Pa”

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