Structural Glass Curtain Wall Installation Safety

If you are planning to have a curtain wall building one day, safety needs to be top of mind during any building construction. Everyone working on the project should be aware of the safety hazards, means and methods and a secondary fail-safe should be developed. Furthermore, a safety plan should be created involving all the other contractors, and safe areas need to be dedicated around the area in case a piece of glass falls. As a rule, curtain walls are typically installed from the outside, and the panels are lifted into place by a crane or a hoisting rig. If the anchors are not cast directly into the slab, field installation begins with the layout and installation of anchors on the slab edges. The panels are then fastened to the anchors. The curtain wall contractor will rely on the offset lines and elevation benchmarks set by the general contractor. Any error in setting these lines will impact the installation of the wall. In addition, wind is a limiting factor during installation as the panels are heavy and have a large surface area that can be affected by wind and be difficult to place. Extreme cold and extreme heat are also problematic because these systems are designed to close tolerances, and the weather can impact both the worker and the materials being handled. When structural glass curtain wall is chosen to be used in your building construction project, it is crucial to choose the proper support system, whether it is dead loaded, tensile or suspended. It is also important to determine if this type of wall system is feasible and fits into the project’s budget and timeline. Ensuring that all parties (contractors, structural engineers, building owners and subcontractors) are involved in the process every step of the way will help the structural glass wall system be installed in a timely manner and keep everyone safe. Furthermore, the installation of a structural glass wall system is not a production orientated process. It is all about precision. Installers are handling very large, heavy pieces of glass with precise engineered connections that will have small tolerances. In some structural designs, holes in massive pieces of glass will need to align with holes in other massive pieces of glass. FIVE STEEL is a famous steel pipe manufacturer in China. We are committed to producing various types of steel products for your choice in your building project in future. Our products are all designed for the fast and easy installation of curtain walls. Contact us if you have any need in your project.