1. The Security Risks of High-Rise Building Glass Curtain Wall
are Concerned
Advantages and disadvantages of glass curtain wall
From the 80s of the last century, the glass curtain wall began to be promoted for use in the
country. From the engineering point of view, the glass curtain wall is relatively light weight,
the level of industrialization is relatively high, which can generally be quickly installed onsite
after it is finished in the factory. Due to its easy to use and short duration, a lot of high-rise
buildings are widely to use it. In addition, because the appearance of the glass curtain walling
gives a permeability and modern feeling, making it widespread used among many urban
construction. But the glass curtain wall has some flaws, the first is to bring light pollution;
Secondly, the lack of insulation and warmth, this series means glass curtain wall doesn't
bring people so nice modern feel as it looks.
Glass curtain wall safety hazards should be promptly eliminated
The high-rise buildings that applied the glass curtain wall have become one of the hallmarks
of the modern metropolis. However, in recent years some of the glass curtain wall of high-
rise buildings in the city blow and cause a glass fragment rain, strong winds or accessories
fall destruction, property and the personal safety endanger event frequently occur due to the
aging glass. Currently, the material use, supporting construction and maintenance and other
provisions about glass unitized curtain wall in China are not clear, and the security risks have
been showing up with time. In this regard, the experts call that the glass curtain wall of high-
rise buildings should promptly eliminate safety hazards.
Detailed rules for the regulation of glass curtain wall is needed
We see that in accordance with state regulations, the glass curtain wall is available for sub-
tempered and laminated glass two kinds, but in fact no matter what kind of safety glass you
use, once it breaks at high altitude, coupled with the acceleration of gravity, it will bring great
harm even if it is a very small fragment. So we need to have more detailed rules for the
regulation of this industry. According to incomplete statistics, the glass blew rate generally is
about three thousandths, often there will be a stability issue after it uses two or three years,
but in any case, the market still needs for better regulation.

2. Measures to resolve high-level architectural glass curtain wall problems
The high-rise buildings are mostly located in the center of the downtown, the flow of people is
intensive, and the security risks of the glass
will undoubtedly become a "time bomb" over people's heads. So the experts suggest that the
legislation should be strengthened, develop high-rise buildings glass curtain wall construction
safety standards, strict specify materials, design, construction requirements, such as the
mandatory use of the mezzanine or foil glass, high-rise buildings have cornice around the
podium or greenbelt to prevent glass falling to make people wounded. Define regulatory
authorities to strengthen security approval, make thoroughly census for the existing high-
level architectural glass curtain wall, and implement the safe use and maintenance
responsibility units, to ensure the security check once a year, and a security testing once
every 5 years. In addition, establish high-rise building glass curtain wall special maintenance
fund to ensure that the day-to-day maintenance and damage repair funds, which can be used
to purchase the property damage and casualty insurance.