Curtain Wall
An exterior building wall which carries no roof or floor loads and consists entirely or principally of metal, or a combination of metal, glass and other surfacing materials supported by a metal framework.
There are two basic types:
- Custom
- Walls designed specifically for one project, and using parts and details specially made for this purpose;
- Standard
- Walls made up principally of parts and details standardized by their manufacturer and assembled in accord with either the architect's design or the manufacturer's stock patterns.
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