Spandrel Glass

Spandrel Glass for Curtain Walls and Facades

Spandrel glass is opaque glass used to conceal floor slabs, columns, ductwork and insulation between vision areas of a curtain wall or storefront. It keeps the facade looking like one continuous surface of glass. CBE Glass supplies and installs ceramic frit, silicone-coated and shadow-box spandrel panels on commercial buildings across the DC region.

Spandrel solutions

• Ceramic frit spandrel in any standard or custom color
• Silicone-coated opacified spandrel
• Shadow-box assemblies for depth and realism
• Insulated spandrel panels with back-pan insulation
• Color-matched spandrel for existing curtain walls
• Replacement of cracked or delaminated spandrel lites

Designed to blend with vision glass

The challenge with spandrel is making opaque glass look like the vision glass beside it under every lighting condition. We review mock-ups and samples with the design team, choosing coatings and colors that keep the facade uniform from the street.

Built into the building envelope

Spandrel areas must also handle heat and moisture behind the glass. We coordinate insulation, back pans and vapor control with the envelope design so the assembly performs over the long term. Learn more about our curtain wall systems.