- Nowadays in structural glazing; the glass cladding works is preferably adopted in building construction since it fulfills the variations functional requirements of building such as lighting heat retention etc. with visual impact creation.
- Structural glazing systems, in their simplest form, are types of curtain wall systems consisting of glass that is bonded or anchored back to a structure without the use of continuously gasketed aluminum pressure plates or caps.
- A stick-built structural glazing system is one of the oldest and most conventional curtain wall types. It is assembled from similar components to that of a captured system, with the exception of an exterior aluminum pressure plate and cap with gaskets to hold the glass in place.
Structural glazing
Characteristics of glass cladding
Following are the various characteristics of glass cladding in case of structural glazing.
- It is totally safe.
- It is aesthetical and recyclable.
- It is energy saver and time saver as per the constructional aspect is concerned.
- There is no flaw of plaster and paint.
- It has attractive colors.