Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized, custom color matches, and flouropolymer finishes
are available for an additional charge.
Copper, Stainless Steel, and simulated Lead coated Copper cladding options are available
for an additional charge.
Actual colors may vary.
Color chips are available upon request.
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* Please note: Any Solar Innovations® operable feature should not be operated when there is snow, ice, or any other non-natural weight on the structure. Operable features must remain free of debris for proper operation. Operable features should not be operated when the wind is blowing in excess of 50 mph, based on an exposure rating of B. Failure to comply with these limitations will void the warranty on the operable features, and any component thereof.
Residential Curtain Walls
SI5000 Curtain and Window Walls by Solar Innovations, Inc.
Curtain walls are used in almost every application, whether it is a hospital, library, school, store front or residential application. While this glass type is typically thought of as a commercial use, it is well suited to a residential home. Curtain walls are a large span of glass, usually on the exterior of a home, but are not structural. In many residences a large curtain wall is designed into a living room, dining room or kitchen. The public areas of a home are ideal for a curtain wall, but when privacy is not an issue, they blend well in bathrooms and bedrooms.
Solar Innovations® manufactures all of its curtain walls in its Pennsylvania facility. Each unit is custom designed to the owner’s specifications. There are no two alike conservatories produced by Solar. The framing is constructed out of durable aluminum which will not rust, warp, rot or require constant finish maintenance. The glazing used in the curtain wall is always tempered. This glass type has added strength which will withstand impacts and movement. Low-e tints are always available options for the units. It is common to see reflective glass, acid etch and spandrel glass used in curtain walls.
The majority of the time, a conservatory will evoke a modern style. Curtain walls are constructed out of glass and aluminum, which are two elements of contemporary design. Large spans of glass with aluminum bars create a striking appearance. Traditional designs are also able to achieve. By incorporating grid patterns into the curtain wall, a softer appearance is materialized. Base panels can also be used on the ground floor, and breaking up the drapery with interior shading will assist in creating a classic style. Doors and windows are commonly incorporated into a curtain wall for ventilation and functionality.
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Regardless of style, the curtain wall can serve an aesthetic purpose but also a practical use. Passive heating is become a popular movement in the United States as heating costs rise. A south facing curtain wall will capture the sun’s energy and help to heat a space naturally, without turning on a heating system. Another use of a curtain wall is to use the incoming light for plants. Residential customers attach shelving to the unit for house plants, or create groupings in front of the wall. Whatever the use, Solar Innovations can assist in designing and producing the curtain wall for your home.
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Customers are welcome to come and tour the Pennsylvania facility. You are encouraged to bring along any architects, builders and designers. At the facility you can meet your curtain wall team including sales representative, estimator and project manager. Daily factory tours take place where you can see projects in production. Solar Innovations® or one of their national dealers can assist you in installation or repair of an existing unit.
To discuss an upcoming project feel free to call to Solar Innovations, Inc. and ask to speak with a sales representative.
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