A Curtain Wall for Your Calgary Business
A common feature seen with large commercial buildings is a curtain wall. This is the outer covering of a building whose purpose is to protect against the rigors of an Alberta winter but not to provide structural support for the building. Because curtain walls do not need to support the weight of the building, they can be light-weight construction such as aluminum and glass. This reduces construction costs and also lets more natural light enter deeper into the building. Modern curtain wall design is air-tight and waterproof. The curtain wall transfers and disperses the force of the wind to the supporting structures of the building, which absorbs the tendency for the building to sway. At RVW Ltd in Calgary, we carry and install the frames and glass for curtain wall.
Features of Aluminium-Glass Curtain Wall
Unlike a typical storefront system, curtain wall extends over several floors and must be designed and installed taking into consideration building movement or sway, diversion of water, energy efficiency, and the forces of expansion on a warm Calgary summer day and the contraction experienced in the depths of an Alberta winter. When you install an aluminum curtain wall system, it will reduce lighting costs along with outside rooms due to the entry of natural lighting through floor-to-ceiling windows on every level. Although the bulk of a modern curtain wall will be glass, vents and operable windows can be part of such an installation as well.
Curtain Wall Help Stabilize Tall Buildings
The use of reinforced concrete columns and structural steel to provide interior support for buildings has allowed architects to create light-weight exterior walls. These walls do not bear the weight of the building, but they do help provide stability against strong winds and even earthquakes as they are designed to absorb and transfer the forces of the wind, or seismic forces, to increase building stability. They can also be energy efficient and significantly decrease both heating and cooling costs.
Curtain Wall Maintenance
The glass and aluminum in a curtain wall will last for years. However, at RVW Ltd we suggest maintenance every ten years. This simply consists of reapplying sealant compounds, repairing any chips and cracks, any other damage.
At RVW Ltd we are always pleased to answer any questions you may have about curtain walls for your Calgary business, the types of windows that can be installed in a curtain wall, and just how much it will cost. When you trust us with your glass and window repairs, new construction design, remodeling plans, and installation, you are putting your faith in a company that has served clients in Calgary for years. Contact us for any questions about the curtain wall or any window or door issue.
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Nika Cheysvin2025-03-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great prices, fast installation and high quality windows. The entire process of ordering the windows and installation took 3 weeks, significantly faster than the other window companies I looked into. Overall had an amazing experience and will definitely be recommending to my friends and family that are looking to have their windows replaced. Riley & Courtney2025-03-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't say enough good things about Alex at Royal View Windows. Great guy running an exceptional Window Business at Royal View Windows. Highly Recommend! Jerry Liu2025-02-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alex is very nice guy and his staff did pretty good job. I am happy to have him to replace my windows with very reasonable prices. Arthur Szabo2025-02-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very fair pricing for our larger project crews arrived when promised and being multi day cleaned up daily as they went. A factory defect was noted on delivery and brought to our attention that it had been reordered. Happy with all stages quote, installation and followup once ordered window pane is received Jeff Gerke2025-02-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Royal View Windows & Exteriors supplied and installed 11 windows for us, and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. From the beginning of the quoting process, picking window styles and orientation, to the install was smooth and painless, exactly what you’re looking for when doing renovations. We got 3 quotes from different companies and the reason we went with Alex and RVW was because he was the only one that didn’t try to pressure us or upsell us. Honesty and integrity goes a long way and we noticed that from the start. This clearly translates to his install crew as well because they did a fantastic job and after completing, everything was spotless. If it wasn’t for the nice new windows, I wouldn’t have even known they were here. I will be sure to recommend RVW to everyone I know and will definitely reach out to them again when we replace our doors. Bing Wu2025-02-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have Royal View Windows change all my windows and doors on my very old home recently. They did a fantastic job, and dealt really well with some unusually shaped bay-style windows, joining each component of a new set of bay windows seamlessly to match the previous design that probably dates back to the 1940s. I was also thrilled with how they integrated a door into a very old frame, also of an usual bay-style, and build a new trim layer around it that integrates into the old one. The owner, Alex, is super easy to deal with and highly responsive. I couldn't have asked for a better window contractor. Jack Hao2025-01-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was planning to replace all my windows in my house(about 22s) last year, so I shopped around with different companies. Finally, I picked Royal View Windows because they provide high quality windows and reasonable price. Also, Alex, their sales person, is really nice to deal with. I'm really happy with the excellent service he provided. He always tries his best to make the customer happy. When it came to the moment to do the installation last October, their installation team done excellent job as well. Whatever the concerns I had, they already thought them ahead of me, nothing really to complain about. The job was nice and clean, well done. While I replaced my windows, I also recommend Royal View Windows to my friend. so both of us done the upgrade last October. He was very happy the job as well. If you're planning the upgrade your windows, I highly recommend it. Trust me, you won't regret. Else Black2025-01-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Royal View Windows helped us with out with window and patio door replacement in our Condo complex after damages from the hail storm that we had in August of 2024. The windows are of excellent quality. The installers were very efficient and there was minimal disruption to the unit. After removing the old window, the new one was installed and thoroughly sealed. Trim around the windows were re-installed, all debris removed and the workplace left clean. I would highly recommend this company for any window replacement project that you may have in mind. Board of Directors Harvest Rose Park Christie Zwick2025-01-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic people, quality work. Prompt to answer questions. Would definitely use them again. Edited to add that, post installation, this is the most comfortable we have been in 34 years in this house. Janet Azuma2025-01-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Royal View Windows and Exteriors replaced 12 windows and 3 doors on our house in the middle of winter. It was all very straightforward with no pressure, upselling or complicated options. Good pricing as well. When getting quotes from other companies, they were all over the place, for example; certain windows and the doors were oddly super expensive and some windows were suspiciously cheap. But RVW gave a quote that made the most sense to me. Dmitriy was very patient and helpful with all the paperwork I needed to submit for CEIP and CGHG and answered all my questions. There were some unexpected surprises like getting a double slider when I expected a single slider in the bedroom and the bathroom window was clear instead of frosted (but there is frosted film at HD to fix that). They also dealt with any installation concerns promptly. Overall, I would recommend them.