Curtain walling provides an extremely popular and versatile means of producing a façade on high rise buildings and encompasses the aesthetic appeal, control of light and is inherently weather tight, air tight and thermally efficient. There are two main types of curtain walling – ‘stick’ and unitised, and both have their own advantages and disadvantages by comparison.
illbruck provides key product solutions for sealing the interfaces between the curtain walling and structure and within the curtain walling itself, maintaining the performance of the construction envelope across a multitude of joints and connections, which if not considered appropriately could significantly affect the integrity and energy performance of the façade and building.