Façade glass, used to cover the exterior surfaces of buildings in architecture, provides thermal and sound insulation while also filtering and controlling sunlight and heat. Coated glass is commonly used in façade applications, offering a modern appearance that adds value to structures through its reflective styles. Façade glass is a type of insulated unit made with special coated glass that simultaneously offers both heat and solar control. According to modern architectural trends, there are various types of façade glass that cater to different performance expectations, offering varying levels of light transmission and solar protection. For façade glass manufacturers, it is crucial to understand the needs of construction firms, offer tailored solutions, and recommend the most appropriate insulation glass combination with technical support that optimizes efficiency. With 35 years of experience in the production of façade glass and expertise in processing high-quality glass from the world’s leading manufacturers, Alcam serves as more than just a supplier—it’s a solution partner that offers alternative glass options, enhancing energy savings and simplifying installation. Alcam can manufacture high-performance insulated units with double and triple silver solar low-e coated glass. Alcam can also produce glass suitable for all façade framing systems. All façade glass produced meets TS EN 1279 standards and is tested in Alcam Laboratories.

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In modern architecture, silicone façade systems and transparent/spider façade systems are frequently used in façade glass installations. In silicone façade systems, the glass is bonded to the building’s structural aluminum profiles using special structural silicone, adhering to DIN 51376 and ISO 8339 standards, and then bolted and secured. For silicone façades installed with U-shaped brackets or where U-shaped mounting hardware is embedded in external sealant silicone, it is essential to select the glass appropriate for the design and function. In silicone façades, tempered glass is generally used on the exterior, while laminated glass is used on the interior for safety purposes. In spider façade systems, insulated, edged, tempered laminated glass is attached to stainless steel point holders, which are mounted on a load-bearing steel structure. Both silicone and spider façade systems can feature glass products that provide thermal and solar control, and, depending on preferences, acoustic insulation as well. Special coated glass with U-values as low as 0.5 W/m²K can be used. Leveraging its 35 years of expertise, Alcam has the capability to temper and process double and triple silver solar low-e glass. Alcam ensures that the façade glass it produces is compatible with other installation elements in the façade system, facilitating easy installation, and adheres to EN standards, meeting the most stringent quality and manufacturability requirements.

  • Towers
  • Plazas
  • Business Centers
  • Shopping Malls
  • Government Buildings
  • Hospitals

Façade glass is commonly used on the exterior surfaces of these types of buildings.

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