There are many types of glass curtain walls, which can be divided into the following types based on different factors such as glass type, installation method, and support structure:
- Full glass curtain wall: There is no obvious metal frame, and the glass is connected by bonding or metal connectors, with good transparency and novel aesthetics.
- Glass brick curtain wall: composed of glass bricks and metal frames, glass bricks can be transparent or colored, and have characteristics such as sound insulation, fire prevention, and moisture prevention.
- Point connected glass curtain wall: composed of glass panels and metal point connectors, which can be fixed or movable to achieve free deformation of the glass, with diverse shapes and lightweight structure.
- Framed glass curtain wall: Consisting of glass panels and metal frames, the metal frame can be visible or concealed, and can achieve flat or curved layout of glass, with stable structure and convenient installation.
- Cable structure glass curtain wall: composed of glass panels and metal cables, which can be in the form of pull rods, cables, trusses, etc., and can achieve large-span layout of glass, with flexible structure and good visual effects.
