THIN TO WIN

Façade systems have been prevalent in Europe for years for their sleek, thin sight lines and excellent air, water, and thermal performance. 

Historically, used in commercial projects; only some brands had the ratings, engineering know-how, and performance necessary for high-end residential builds. Today, that's no longer the case, and Glacier is proud to be able to offer numerous systems to meet the needs of your project. 

BLACKCOMB
While most manufacturers we work with offer façade systems as a complement to their vast window and door offerings, Blackcomb is a true specialist. 

Using the German-engineered RAICO system exclusively, Blackcomb's comprehensive offering goes far beyond just supplying a product to a job site. Working with Blackcomb, you work with a team of designers, engineers, and problem solvers in a collaborative environment. They know the capabilities of their systems inside and out and rarely encounter a challenge they haven't overcome before. Architects look to Blackcomb because they come up with proven solutions every time.

Available in vertical, sloped, and overhead configurations in wood, aluminum, or steel.

LOEWEN TIMBER WALL

Loewen works with the German-engineered RAICO system for their façades, but in true Loewen fashion, all posts and beams are constructed from coastal Douglas fir. A terrific addition to the Loewen portfolio as this product is capable of immense sizes and has clean, thin profiles. The Loewen Timber Wall can also receive operable windows and doors as inserts, tying it together in a gorgeous, cohesive package.

BROMBAL SKY SYSTEM

Still, need more convincing a façade system is for you? How about one crafted from Cor-ten steel or burnished brass? Brombal's offering integrates perfectly with the rest of its product line and can also receive operable windows and doors as inserts. 

WHY FAÇADE

The obvious answer is design flexibility, attractiveness, and performance. When combining numerous windows, the vulnerable location is called the mullion. Because a joint is created, the mullion becomes a liability from the water intrusion and wind resistance perspective. Many window manufacturers address these challenges by inserting materials like steel into their mullions, or you will see mullions packed out with numerous inches of reinforcing wood that increases sight lines. 

Façade systems never grow wider at the mullions. Dimensions of the posts and beams grow deeper as their overall size and exposure requirements increase. When giant window walls are the design, there isn't an ideal solution in the fenestration world than a high-quality façade system.