Curtain Wall Systems in Nigeria
Plan the facade as a complete building-envelope system, not just a glass finish. Discuss the architectural layout and performance brief with ROTA before selecting the framing approach.
Choose the facade expression
Capped curtain walling uses visible cover elements to express the framing grid. Structural glazing can create a different external appearance. Spider glazing is another architectural glazing approach and should be assessed as its own system, rather than assumed to be interchangeable with every framed curtain wall.
Coordinate the building interfaces
Provide elevations, floor levels, structural information and the intended opening arrangement. The proposed facade needs to be coordinated with the building structure, weather management, perimeter interfaces and access for inspection and cleaning.
Compare documented performance
Ask for the selected glass, frame, seals and connection details to be identified. Any structural, water, air, thermal or fire-performance requirement should be assessed for the proposed assembly, rather than inferred from a product-family name.
Request a facade enquiry
Send the project city, building use, drawings and approximate area. Include the preferred appearance and any performance specification prepared by the design team.
Structural Glazing
Explore structural glazing for a facade where the relationship between glass and visible framing is central to the design. Start with the intended appearance and the complete performance brief.
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Capped Curtain Wall Systems
Use visible framing lines as part of the facade design. Discuss a capped curtain wall around the building elevations, glazing arrangement and required performance.
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Spider Glazing Systems
Explore point-supported architectural glazing where transparency and the supporting details are prominent parts of the design. Bring the facade concept and structural requirements into the discussion together.
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