Punched Windows or Window Wall

Punched & Strip Windows

A ‘punched' window is generic term, referring to rectangular or square windows that almost appear as though they were individually punched into the building’s exterior wall. Often seen in single-family and multi-family buildings, these discrete windows are structural supported at their base and secured in the opening in such a way that building deflection doesn’t transfer load to the windows themselves. This is often achieved with strap anchors, or nail flanges.

When multiple ‘punched' windows are coupled together, they’re often referred to as ‘strip’ or ‘ribbon’ windows. Much like ‘punched' windows, these ‘strip' windows are structurally supported at their base, can accommodate building deflection, and are surrounded by the building’s exterior wall assembly.

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Full Facade Glazing Option

Window Wall

A ‘window wall’ is a full façade glazing solution predominantly used in commercial or mid and high-rise applications. Focused on maximizing natural light within a unit, ‘window wall’ takes the concept of a ‘strip' window and expands it to encompass the entire exterior wall. Different from curtain wall systems, ‘window wall’ products sit on the structure of a building and extend to the underside of the subsequent structure—again, secured in such a way that building deflection doesn’t transfer the load to the windows themselves.

Arriving on-site fully unitized and ready to be installed, ‘window wall’ products can incorporate a slab bypass—to achieve a specific aesthetic and speed up construction—or exist solely between the slabs of a building.

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Optimizing for Cost & Performance

Punched Windows vs Window Wall

By offering both punched windows and window wall products, Cascadia's Universal Series™ provides flexibility when designing a building's glazing conditions. The same 4 ½” deep frame profile is used in both systems, with window wall products incorporating a 2” aluminum exoskeleton which is structurally attached to the exterior of the 4 ½” deep frame. This 2” aluminum exoskeleton design accommodates spandrel options.

Spandrel glass, metal panels and other various spandrel materials can be incorporated into the window wall system for the bypass and other opaque areas contained within the window wall system.

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Cost Optimizing Fiberglass Windows
Optimizing for Cost & Performance

Maximizing for Natural Light

Offering industry leading thermal performance isn't the only benefit of Cascadia's Universal Series™—the innovative frame profile also optimizes large vision glazing areas for a building, while still providing thermal comfort to the occupant.

Whether it's Window Wall or Punch/Strip Windows, maximizing glazing area and natural light directly benefits occupants and creates a more livable building while at the same time reducing square foot costs and increasing overall thermal performance.

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