Understanding Curtain Wall Cost: Factors and Pricing
Explore the factors that affect curtain wall cost, including materials, installation, and design, to help you estimate expenses for your project.
Installing a glass curtain wall costs $25 to $75 per square foot or about $200 to $600 per linear foot for an 8-foot wall. If you're replacing an existing wall with a glass curtain wall, expect higher costs—between $175 and $250 per square foot or $1,400 to $2,000 per linear foot —due to the additional demolition work required.
Glass wall cost averages $5,000, with most homeowners paying between $1,500 and $18,000 on average. Prices range from $11 to $300 per square foot, depending on size, style, and materials. Understanding these factors helps you budget for your glass wall project. The size of your glass wall is one of the biggest factors affecting total cost.
Smart glass costs $70 to $150 per square foot installed and is a complete panel installed like traditional glass. Glass walls cost significantly more than most other wall types. A wall made of wood studs and drywall is typically the cheapest. Get free estimates from glass companies near you.
Floor-to-ceiling window walls are load bearing glass walls that can either be framed or frameless. Most window walls are custom-built and can be made with hurricane-rated impact glass. Glass curtain walls cost $25 to $80 per square foot or $1,300 to $8,000 total with installation. These walls are also floor-to-ceiling but are not load bearing.
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