08900 Curtain Wall Systems


1600 Wall System®1
Reliable systems with versatile features.

  • An integrated, outside glazed, captured curtain wall
  • Pressure glazed system for low to mid-rise applications
  • Concealed fastener joinery creates smooth, monolithic appearance
  • Fillers produce uninterrupted seam lines by snapping onto optional open-back mullions
  • Meets current codes requiring protection of openings in wind borne debris regions

1600 Wall System®2
Reliable systems with versatile features.

  • A structural silicone glazed curtain wall
  • The outside glazed and SSG versions can be used independently or together
  • Pressure glazed system for low to mid-rise applications
  • Concealed fastener joinery creates smooth, monolithic appearance
  • Fillers produce uninterrupted seam lines by snapping onto optional open-back mullions

1600 Wall System®3
Inside/Outside glazed curtain wall system

  • Incorporates IsoStrut® Thermal Break for superior structural and thermal performance
  • Design flexibility allows a structural silicone glazing option
  • Integral exterior cover and thermal isolator reduce installed cost
  • Inside glazing reduces installation costs
  • Outside glazing option for spandrel re-glazing

1600 Wall System®4
Unique inside/outside glazed curtain wall system.

  • A 2-1/4” (57.2) profile
  • The patented IsoStrut® Thermal Break for superior structural and thermal performance
  • Optional IsoLock® Thermal Break
  • Both 6” (152.4) and 7-1/2” (190.5) overall frame depths
  • Excellent air and water performance
  • Easy, fast and economical shear block fabrication
  • Inside glazing to reduce installation costs
  • An outside glazing option for spandrel re-glazing
  • Two-color design options

1600 Wall System®5
An inside glazed curtain wall/ribbon window system featuring screw spline fabrication.

  • Narrow 2-1/2" (63.5) sightline with 6" (152.4) and 7-1/2" (190.5) system depths
  • Inside glazed
  • Condensation water management capability
  • Integral perimeter caulk leg
  • Thermally improved
  • Snap-on covers
  • Dual finish capabilities
  • TYPE "A" Fabrication: Screw Spline or Shear Block
  • TYPE "B" Fabrication: Punched openings
  • SSG Option

1600 PowerWall®
Combines 1600 Wall System with photovoltaic (PV) cells -- polycrystalline or amorphous silicon solar electric modules convert light energy from the sun directly into electricity without using fossil fuels.

  • Conserves valuable natural resources - silent and pollution free. 
  • Reduces energy purchased from electric utility as well as peak demand 
  • Fully compatible with Kawneer's range of inside/outside glazed 1600 Wall Systems®
  • Can be incorporated into vertical and sloped glazing applications 
  • Available in a range of sizes compatible with building requirements 
  • Installed with standard glazing procedures and equipment 
  • Easy maintenance

2250 IG (Inside Glazed)
An economical, inside glazed ribbon window/curtain wall system

  • Narrow 2-1/4" (57.2) sightline
  • 4-1/2" (114.3), 6" (152.4) and 7-1/2" (190.5) system depths for 1” (25.4) glazing
  • 5-1/4" (133.4) and 6-3/4" (171.5) system depths 1/4” (6.4) glazing
  • Incidental water management capability
  • Thermally improved
  • Dual finish capability
  • Shear block and screw spline construction for easy fabrication 
  • Structural silicone glazed option 
  • Optional rain screen backpans 
  • Optional pressure plate for outside glazed applications 
  • Integrates with concealed GLASSvent

2250 L•R Wall
The economical system designed for low-rise applications

  • Economical stick system; no compromise performance
  • Utilizes a polymer thermal clip, allowing for easier installation and labor savings
  • Concealed fastener joinery for an unbroken appearance
  • Accepts either 1/4" (6.4) or 1" (25.4) infills
  • Design flexibility allows a structural glazed option

1600 L•R Wall®
Economical stock length system designed for low-rise applications

  • Narrow 2-1/4" (57.2) sightline
  • 4-1/2" (114.3), 6" (152.4) and 7-1/2" (190.5) system depths for 1” (25.4) glazing
  • 5-1/4" (133.4) and 6-3/4" (171.5) system depths 1/4” (6.4) glazing
  • Incidental water management capability
  • Thermally improved
  • Dual finish capability
  • Shear block and screw spline construction for easy fabrication 
  • Structural silicone glazed option 
  • Optional rain screen backpans 
  • Optional pressure plate for outside glazed applications 
  • Integrates with concealed GLASSvent™
  • Captured system:
      - No drilled weeps
      - Water deflectors used typically
      - Intermediate horizontals are mullion drained
      - Joint plugs only required at weeped horizontals above vertical splices
  • SSG system:
      - Structural silicone glazed verticals and captured horizontals
      - Extruded joint plugs required with weeped intermediate horizontals
  • Infill options are 1/8" (3.2), 1/4" (6.4) or 1" (25.4) 
  • Concealed fastener joinery creates smooth, monolithic appearance
  • EPDM gaskets and thermal break
  • Open back horizontals and perimeters are available for cost savings
  • Shear block fabrication method
  • Corner mullions available
  • Offers integrated entrance framing systems
  • Silicone compatible glazing materials for long-lasting seals
  • Two color option
  • Painted finishes in 42 standard choices and unlimited custom choices 
  • Steel reinforcing available
  • Captured system heavy-weight mullion available for 7-1/4" (184.2) system
  • Captured system integrates with standard Kawneer windows
  • Captured system integrates with concealed GLASSvent
  • Profit$Maker® Plus die sets available  
  • Ideal for low rise applications
  • 4 stories or less, no more than one splice per mullion

2500 PG Unitwall™
Offering Simplified Fabrication and Four Sided SSG Capability

  • Quality controlled shop fabricated, assemble and pre-glazed units
  • Unitized construction accelerates installation
  • 2-1/2" x 7-1/2" (63.5 x 190.5) profile
  • Available systems include:
      - Four-Sided Captured
      - Vertical SSG (Structural Silicone Glazed)
      - Four-sided SSG
  • Suitable for new construction or remodel
  • Fully tested including thermal and acoustic
  • Dual finish capabilities

1600 SS™ Curtain Wall / 1600 SS Unitwall™
Shop assembled for faster field installation

  • Outside glazed captured or SSG Curtain Wall
  • Concealed screw spline joinery allows for shop assembly
  • Unique interlocking mullion design eliminates the need for anti-buckling clips
  • System depths and sightline match 1600 Wall System®1 and System®2
  • 1600 SS Unitwall™ allows units to be pre-glazed in the shop
  • 1600 SS™ blast tested per ASTM F 1642 and GSA -TS01-03 standards.
  • Ideal for low to mid-rise applications where high performance is desired view product details

7500 Wall®
A high performance system offering narrow sight lines, added design freedom and exceptional Thermal performance

  • Incorporates high performance ISOWEB® thermal break
  • Accommodates various infills, including triple glazed insulating glass units
  • Allows two-color design options
  • Fully pressure equalized, rain screen design
  • Excellent air and water performance
  • Profile is 2-1/2" (63.5)
  • U-factor up to 0.98 W/m² °C (Equivalent US units are 0.17 BTU/hr °F)
  • Door adapters for Insulclad® Thermal Entrances

Sun Control Products
Products that are designed to work in conjunction with Kawneer Curtain Wall Systems

(Cross section of 1600 SunShade® and InLighten® Light Shelf applied to 1600 Wall System®1 shown at right.)

1600 SunShade®
An economical, pre-engineered and integrated sunshade with mix and match design choices

  • Standard sunshade that integrates easily into outside-glazed 1600 Wall System®1 or inside-glazed 1600 Wall System®5
  • Shades interiors and conserves energy with a 30-inch projection
  • Creates considerable savings in fabrication and attachment time compared with custom sunshades, thus allowing use on any building
  • Provides a single-source solution
  • Economical, and easy to install and assemble using screw spline joinery
  • Outriggers and brackets are available in several shapes
  • Louvers can be air-foil, wing-shaped, cylindrical, square or flat
  • Fascias or outmost elements can be rounded, square, or air-foil shaped
  • Anchorage design capable of handling 60 psf combined vertical load of wind and snow

InLighten® (Light Shelf)
Reduces the need for artificial lighting by passively channeling natural daylight into an occupied space

  • Economical, lightweight and easy to install
  • Extruded aluminum chassis system and Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) panel surfaces
  • ACM panel surfaces are available in a variety of painted finishes
  • Custom fascia profiles available
  • End caps available for punched opening applications
  • Extruded components can be painted or anodized 
  • Standard designs include standard or custom fascia cap or continuous panel 
  • Field fabricated and assembled from stock lengths 
  • Can be attached directly to Kawneer 1600 Wall System®1, 1600 Wall System®2, 1600 Wall System®3 and 1600 Wall System®5 
  • Applications integrating InLighten® with 1600 Wall System®1 and 1600 Wall System®5 can provide dual energy savings by incorporating 1600 SunShade®

1600 PowerShade®
Provides optimal shade and single-source solution while generating solar power & reducing energy use

  • Pre-engineered sunshade system effectively reduces solar heat gain
  • Exclusive dual position pivot system provides optimal angle and extension for shading any location
  • Produces power/reduces energy consumption and building operating cost
  • Conserves valuable natural resources, is silent & pollution free
  • Based on the innovative and successful 1600 wall platform
  • Can be directly connected to 1600 Wall System®1, providing single-source responsibility and total system solution
  • Fully tested to rigorous standards
  • Factory fabricated
  • Available in anodized, standard and custom finishes
  • Easily installed with standard glazing procedures and equipment

Kawneer Co., Inc.
Technology Park/Atlanta
555 Guthridge Court
Norcross, GA 30092
Tel: (770) 449-5555
Fax: (770) 734-1560
Web site: http://www.kawneer.com