Reasons why office buildings generally install glass curtain walls:

1. Beautiful and modern image

Glass curtain walls can give office buildings a stylish, transparent and modern appearance, making them stand out in the urban landscape. For example, the glass curtain wall design of the Shanghai World Financial Center makes it a landmark building in the city.

Gives people an open and bright feeling and enhances the overall appeal of the office building.

2. Lighting and vision

It can maximize the introduction of natural light, reduce the demand for indoor lighting, and save energy. Many office areas in office buildings have sufficient natural light due to the presence of glass curtain walls, which improves the working comfort of employees.

Provide a wide field of vision, allowing people to enjoy the external scenery indoors and reduce work pressure.

3. Sense of space

Create an open sense of indoor space, making the interior appear more spacious and bright.

4. Insulation and heat insulation performance

High-quality glass curtain wall systems have good insulation and heat insulation performance, which helps to regulate indoor temperature and reduce energy consumption.

5. Easy to maintain

Compared with other building facade materials, the surface of glass curtain wall is smooth and easy to clean and maintain.

Service life of various curtain walls:

1. Exposed frame glass curtain wall

The service life is generally more than 35 years. However, if properly maintained, using high-quality materials and structural design, its service life can be extended to 35-40 years.

2. Concealed frame glass curtain wall

Under normal circumstances, the service life is about more than 35 years.

3. Semi-concealed frame glass curtain wall

The service life is usually more than 30 years.

4. Point-supported glass curtain wall

Generally, it can be used for more than 25 years.

It should be noted that the actual service life of the curtain wall is affected by many factors, such as:

Material quality: The use of high-quality glass, sealants, hardware and other materials can extend the service life of the curtain wall.

Construction quality: The precision and craftsmanship level during the installation process have an important impact on the life of the curtain wall.

Environmental conditions: For example, harsh environments such as climate, acid rain, and dust will accelerate the aging of the curtain wall.

Maintenance: Regular inspection, cleaning and repair can detect and solve problems in time and extend the service life of the curtain wall.