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SteelBuilt Design Options

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SteelBuilt Design Options

Explore this interactive tool to get a feel for the various benefits and options available when building with SteelBuilt Curtainwall® Systems.

Bim 3D Model

SteelBuilt Curtainwall® Family  vs.  Typical Aluminum Curtain Wall

Givens:
Design Wind Load: 30 psf
  |  
Module/Vertical to Vertical spacing:5'-0"
  |  
Rectangular Verticals: Captured
Aluminum Curtain Wall
SteelBuilt Curtainwall® Systems
SteelBuilt Curtainwall Infinity™ System
Span
12'-6"
14'-0"
21'-5"
Face Width
2-1/2"
2-3/8"
2-3/8"
Mullion Depth
5"
5-3/8"
5"
Overall System Depth
7-1/2"
7-3/8"
7-1/2"
Durability
Prone to denting, scratching and deterioration
Long term resistance to denting, scratching and deterioration
Long term resistance to denting, scratching and deterioration
Modulus of Elasticity
1/3 that of steel, does not support large lites
3x greater than aluminum to support larger glass lites
3x greater than aluminum to support larger glass lites
Advantages / Disadvantages
Can not support large glass lites without reinforcing
Not as durable as steel
Greater modulus of elasticity to support larger glass lites
Less reinforcement required (if any)
Durability
Greater modulus of elasticity to support larger glass lites
Less reinforcement required (if any)
Durability
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