Curtain wall systems form the outer skin of a building without carrying structural floor or roof loads. They create a continuous glazed facade that manages weather, wind, and thermal performance. These systems define the exterior appearance of office buildings, mixed-use developments, and institutional projects while meeting energy and structural performance standards.
Quicken Glass installs commercial curtain wall systems for new construction and renovation projects in Newark and throughout Northern and Central New Jersey.
Curtain wall systems are installed using one of two methods depending on project scale, schedule, and site conditions.
Stick-built curtain wall systems are assembled piece by piece on site. Mullions, transoms, and glass panels are installed individually from the exterior. This method works well for projects with complex geometry, custom designs, or tight fabrication timelines.
Unitized curtain wall systems are factory-assembled into large panels that arrive on site ready to install. Each unit interlocks with adjacent panels and anchors directly to the building structure. This reduces on-site labor and improves quality control across large facade runs. Unitized systems are common on mid-rise and high-rise projects where speed and consistency across many floors matter.
Both systems are available with thermally broken aluminum framing to meet energy performance requirements for commercial buildings in New Jersey.
Accurate field measuring is the foundation of every curtain wall installation. Structural anchor points are verified, slab edge conditions are checked across the full building height, and panel layouts are mapped so seams, joints, and transitions align cleanly from floor to floor. Substrate conditions, whether concrete, steel, or masonry, determine the anchoring strategy before fabrication begins.
Coordination with the general contractor and other building trades happens early to confirm anchor locations, slab edge tolerances, and sequencing so the installation stays on schedule. Glass is not ordered until field dimensions are confirmed and the panel layout is finalized, reducing the risk of costly remeasures or material changes mid-project.
Glazing selection affects energy performance, occupant comfort, safety compliance, and long-term durability. Common options include:
Building exposure, occupancy type, energy code requirements, and project specifications are reviewed before a glazing package is recommended so the system performs correctly from day one.
Curtain wall installations in New Jersey must meet building code requirements for wind load, thermal performance, water infiltration, and safety glazing placement. Systems are designed to handle positive and negative wind pressures across the full facade height, with anchor design and framing depth based on the building's exposure category and height classification.
Thermally broken aluminum framing is standard for commercial curtain wall systems in New Jersey to meet current energy codes and prevent condensation on interior frame surfaces. Water management details at sill conditions, stack joints, and anchor locations are planned and installed to prevent infiltration over the life of the system.
Code requirements specific to Newark and Northern and Central New Jersey projects are reviewed so every installation supports safe occupancy, meets inspection requirements, and performs to the building's design intent without rework.
A curtain wall system is a non-load-bearing exterior glazing system that forms the outer skin of a building. Glass and aluminum framing panels span between floors and anchor to the building structure, managing weather, wind, and thermal performance without carrying floor or roof loads.
Storefront systems are built for ground-level openings in retail and commercial entrances. Curtain wall systems span multiple floors across the full building facade and are built to handle wind load, thermal performance, and water infiltration at a much larger scale.
Stick-built systems are assembled piece by piece on site, making them a good fit for custom designs and complex geometry. Unitized systems arrive as factory-assembled panels that interlock and anchor to the building structure, reducing on-site labor and improving consistency across large facade runs.
Common options include insulated glass units, tempered glass, laminated glass, low-E coated glass, and spandrel glass. The right combination depends on the building's energy requirements, occupancy type, safety code requirements, and facade design.
Yes. Thermally broken aluminum framing and insulated glass units are standard for curtain wall systems in New Jersey to meet current energy code requirements and prevent condensation on interior frame surfaces.
Project timelines depend on building height, system type, facade complexity, and site conditions. Field measuring, fabrication, and trade coordination all factor into the schedule. A site visit is the best way to get an accurate timeline for your project.
Yes. Quicken Glass installs curtain wall systems for both new construction and facade renovation projects across Newark and throughout Northern and Central New Jersey.
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