Steelbuilt Curtainwall
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STEELBUILT CURTAINWALL® Systems FROM TECHNICAL GLASS PRODUCTS SteelBuilt Curtainwall Systems give you numerous advantages over traditional aluminum curtainwall systems. These systems offer larger free spans, narrower sight lines and improved thermal performance. Utilized throughout Europe for many years, SteelBuilt Curtainwall Systems have now been tested to North American standards and are available for tremendous new design opportunities. • Three times the wind load capacity of standard aluminum curtainwall Frame tests performed in accordance with: • Greater material strength for lower profile depths Dynamic Water Penetration • Superior thermal performance • Significantly larger spans of glazing Static Water Penetration • Reduced thermal expansion Structural Performance • Water-tight joints with no visible weld bead • Easy installation similar to typical pressure plate curtainwall • Available in Stainless Steel • Low maintenance system • For interior or exterior use • Finish painted at the factory to match desired color scheme • Fabricated in the U.S.A. thermal transmittance1 (btu/hr + ft2 + ˚F) 1. U-Factors are determined in accordance with NFRC 100. Approximate values only, actual values will vary depending on specific product configuration per project requirements. overall u-factor STAINLESS STEEL COVER CAP 2. Glass properties are based on center of glass values and are obtained from your glass supplier. For more information, please contact TGP at 800.426.0279 or sales@tgpamerica.com

system comparison steelbuilt vs. typical aluminum curtainwall (based on 20 foot free span) ADVANTAGE STEEL NARROW FRAME WIDTH 1–3/4" (45 mm) face width vs. typical 2–1/2" face width of aluminum (SteelBuilt Curtainwall also available in 2–3/8” (60 mm) width). NARROW FRAME DEPTH Narrow 5–3/4" back mullion using the SteelBuilt Curtainwall System vs. a required depth of nearly 8 inches for a typical aluminum curtainwall system. (SteelBuilt Curtainwall Systems are available with internal reinforcements to further reduce required frame depths). LARGE SPANS 20 foot or larger spans with no...