Developments in the field of architecture have enabled curtain wall systems with glasses that are bolted with plush stainless steel fixtures that provide for an uninterrupted view of the exterior and the interior. The stainless steel fixtures resemble a spider with legs and hence the name. These high-quality and high-grade stainless steel fixtures absorb almost all loads like weight of the glass installed, wind loading, impact of rain, the temperature induced expansions due to fluctuation in weather conditions, etc. Spider glazing system encompasses the fasteners, the glass panes employed, spider brackets apart from the fixtures. The glasses used for spider glazing are high-quality toughened glasses that can withstand any weather conditions in the exterior of the building.
Advantages of Spider Glazing Systems
- The offer unhindered interior view due to the presence of non-interfering spider fixtures that are minimal in design principle.
- Since they offer maximum transparency, they provide maximum natural light penetration inside the building. This results in huge energy saving as the need for lighting in the day is markedly reduced.
- They can be seamlessly incorporated and integrated into canopies and other curtain walls. Hence the spider glazing can be termed as the most flexible glazing system.
- Spider glazed surfaces are easy to install and maintain.
- Doors and windows can be inserted at ease on any spider glazed surface.