Curtain Wall
Definition
- An exterior wall that does not support any weight. Because a curtain wall is non-load bearing, the wall can be made of less expensive, lightweight materials.
Synonyms
non-bearing wall, non-load bearing wall
Related Terms and Acronyms
- Building Code (BC) — Acronym,
- Regulations that govern design and materials used in construction.
- Drywall — Definition,
- Panels of gypsum plaster wrapped in thin cardboard and attached to the house framing to create interior walls.
- Home Inspection — Definition,
- A thorough examination of a house's visible structural parts and systems, conducted before purchase.
- Load-bearing Wall — Definition,
- Any exterior wall or interior wall that supports its weight and the weight of other parts of the building.
