Storefront
Common at entrances and lower-rise punched or continuous openings.
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Curtain wall or storefront? Start with application
Choose the system family by building location, exposure, height, drainage and performance intent—not appearance alone.
At a glance
Curtain wall
Exterior wall system for larger glazed areas and more demanding building-envelope coordination.
Selection
Exposure, drainage, spans and performance—not appearance alone—drive the choice.
The useful decision
Choose the system family by building location, exposure, height, drainage and performance intent—not appearance alone.
Different system roles
Storefront is generally used at entrances and lower-rise glazed openings. Curtain wall is an exterior wall system for larger glazed assemblies and more demanding coordination.
Define requirements
Share elevations, spans, wind loads, glass, thermal intent, interfaces and drainage conditions.
Confirm the system
Selection must be checked against current drawings, tested or modelled configurations, applicable codes and project conditions.
Bring this to the conversation
Project checklist
- Provide elevations, grids, opening sizes and floor lines.
- State wind, air, water and thermal requirements.
- Identify perimeter interfaces and drainage paths.
- Confirm glass thickness, support and system compatibility.
Avoid assumptions
Questions worth answering
- Where is the system located on the building?
- How exposed is it to wind-driven rain?
- What movement and deflection must interfaces accommodate?
Continue with trusted information
Useful resources
Before final selection
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