What is the difference between aluminum curtain wall and glass curtain wall?

The appearance is full of modern sense:
Glass curtain wall: Glass curtain wall is a unique design element in modern architecture. With its simple lines and transparent texture, it breaks the dullness of traditional architecture and makes modern architecture more vivid and smart. Especially at night, the light shines through the glass curtain wall, illuminating the building, like a bright pearl, becoming a beautiful landscape in the city night scene.

Aluminum curtain wall: The metallic luster of the aluminum plate has to be praised. It is noble and smart under the sun, and it is particularly transparent when paired with large-width glass.

And its own weight is light, wind-resistant and earthquake-resistant, not easy to seep water, and easy to clean. It will not fade for decades.

Application: The application scenarios of the two are very similar. Many luxury houses use aluminum curtain walls or glass curtain walls, or a combination of the two. Many famous high-end buildings such as Tomson One, Hong Kong Tianhui, Dubai Princess Tower, etc. are using them. Now developers will use this more modern material as long as they pursue a little architectural modernity and beauty.

However, the difference lies in: performance, service life and other factors.

Secondly, the construction process is also an important factor affecting the price of glass curtain walls. The installation of glass curtain walls requires a professional construction team, and different construction teams and construction processes will also affect the price of curtain walls. In addition, the maintenance and care of curtain walls are also one of the factors that need to be considered.

1. Material differences

Glass curtain walls are mainly composed of glass panels, aluminum alloy frames and supporting structures. Glass panels usually use hollow glass or laminated glass, which has high light transmittance and heat insulation performance. The aluminum alloy frame plays the role of fixing and supporting the glass panel.

The aluminum curtain wall is mainly composed of aluminum panels, keels and supporting structures. Aluminum panels usually use single-layer or multi-layer aluminum panels, which have high strength and corrosion resistance. The keel plays the role of fixing and supporting the aluminum plate.

2. Performance Difference

Light transmittance: The glass curtain wall has high light transmittance, which can allow sufficient light in the room and improve the indoor lighting effect. The light transmittance of the aluminum curtain wall is relatively poor, but its light transmittance can be improved through surface treatment and other methods.
Heat insulation performance: The heat insulation performance of the glass curtain wall is relatively good, because the hollow glass or laminated glass can effectively isolate the heat transfer between the indoor and outdoor. The heat insulation performance of the aluminum curtain wall is relatively poor, but its heat insulation performance can be improved through surface treatment and other methods.
Strength and corrosion resistance: The strength and corrosion resistance of the aluminum curtain wall are relatively high, and it can adapt to the harsh outdoor environment. The glass curtain wall needs to pay more attention to its protection measures to avoid damage due to factors such as the outdoor environment.
Appearance effect: The appearance of the glass curtain wall is relatively simple and transparent, and can be integrated with the surrounding environment. The aluminum curtain wall can obtain different appearance effects through different surface treatment methods, which is more diversified.
In addition, the price of the glass curtain wall is very high, and the price of the glass curtain wall is not a fixed value. Its price is affected by many factors, including material selection, design style, construction process, etc. Different glass materials, colors, thicknesses, etc. will affect the price of the curtain wall. At the same time, the design style of the curtain wall will also affect its price. For example, simple style, modern style, European style, etc. will all have price differences due to differences in design elements.

In contrast, as a new type of curtain wall material, aluminum curtain wall has many advantages. First of all, its structural strength is high and can effectively resist the influence of external factors. The weather resistance and corrosion resistance of aluminum curtain wall are good, which can extend the service life of the building. In addition, aluminum curtain wall also has good thermal insulation and sound insulation performance, which can improve the comfort and energy saving effect of the building.

So whether to choose glass curtain wall or aluminum curtain wall needs to be selected according to the actual situation of the project. If you have any different opinions, you can tell me in the comment area!