Upgrading windows never has to be limited to installing a like-for-like replacement. You can go much further with aluminium curtain walling, which allows for more glass to be installed and extra natural light to be enjoyed as a result.

Take a visit to any major city and aluminium curtain walling will be in evidence on many large buildings, providing offices or apartments with more than just a light but strong structure that allows them to build high. It also enables more glass and the benefits of natural light.

Indeed, this has been a major recent trend in architecture, so it should come as no surprise that this is not just confined to skyscrapers, but can be used in homes of standard size, including, potentially, yours.

As Verselo noted, this is becoming increasingly ubiquitous:

• It can be seen from London townhouses to homes in the countryside
• Floor-to-ceiling glass is increasingly common and popular
• It can incorporate triple glazing to combine aesthetics with energy efficiency
• It fits well with other fashions, such as biophilic design

Why Do The Properties Of Aluminium Make It Ideal For Curtain Walling?

All of these factors are good reasons to use modern, lightweight curtain walling that can incorporate a lot of glass. But the use of aluminium itself is important to make this a practical option as well as an aesthetic one.

This is because aluminium offers a unique combination of strength, light weight, affordable cost and resistance to corrosion.

For example, an aluminium bar of 45kg has the same strength as a steel bar weighing 150kg. This makes a big difference in curtain walls because they are self-supporting and a much larger anchor would be needed to support a structure that is over three times as heavy.

It is this versatility that makes aluminium invaluable for curtain walling and, in turn, makes it possible for you to have larger windows, enjoying the benefits of much more natural light than you had before.