Point Supported Glass and Fin Wall Systems originated in Europe and are quickly gaining popularity in the United States. Our systems offer a reduction of visible barriers by eliminating the need for additional support framing to capture the glass.

Precision fabricated glass, which is fitted with stainless steel spiders and rotules, can be designed to complement any building entrance or facade.

Fin Wall Systems

Fin Wall Systems are structural wall system with glass panels comprising the facade and vertical glass mullions to structurally resist wind load and seismic forces. Fin walls are free from visual obstructions, limiting the need for metal framing to the perimeter creating a seemingly floating glass facade.

Common Uses:

Monumental Entrances

• ● Malls
• ● Museums
• ● Hotels
• ● Airports

Building Facades

• ● Grandstands
• ● Storefronts
• ● Structural Canopies

Fin Wall Applications

Point Supported Glass Walls

Architectural glass that is monolithic, laminated, or insulating has traditionally been supported by capturing the edges of the glass. As architects have expressed their desire to make the walls of the buildings even more transparent, engineers have developed methods of reducing the size of the supporting structures.

In recent years, especially in Europe, it has been increasingly popular to attach the glass to the structure using bolted fittings directly connected through holes in the glass. These fittings allow improved transparency and offer additional architectural opportunities in the detailing of the bolted connections.

Vista Systems has vast experience installing and customizing Point Supported Glass Walls (Spyder Systems), as well as aluminum and glass products. We have catered a variety of high performance curtain walls for various projects and purposes. Let us help you determine which glass product is right for your project.

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