Curtain Wall Back Pans
We fabricate insulated back pans for curtain wall and cladding systems.
Built to your drawings and delivered ready for installation.
- ✓ Galvanized steel or aluminum
- ✓ Depths from 3/4" to 8"
- ✓ Mineral wool insulated, corners welded and sealed
- ✓ Fabricated in Toronto
Curtain wall back pans are installed behind spandrel glass and other opaque areas of a curtain wall. On some projects they also sit behind metal cladding panels.
Profelez fabricates back pans in a range of shapes and sizes to suit your curtain wall or cladding system, for projects in Toronto, the GTA, and across Ontario.
What Curtain Wall Back Pans Do
A back pan closes off the opaque zones of a curtain wall and carries the insulation that keeps those zones performing.
Thermal Protection
Insulated pans reduce heat loss through spandrel and opaque areas.
Moisture Protection
Sealed corners help keep moisture out of the wall assembly.
Fire Resistance
Stone wool insulation is non-combustible and resists flame spread.
Sound Absorption
Mineral wool dampens noise passing through the wall.
Where Back Pans Are Used
Back pans go wherever a curtain wall or cladding system has an opaque zone that needs insulation and a closed back.
Back Pan Specifications
Standard build details. Custom sizes and depths are made to your drawings.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Galvanized steel or aluminum |
| Steel Gauge | 20, 22, or 24 gauge (0.040", 0.034", 0.028") |
| Pan Depth | 3/4" to 8" |
| Insulation | Semi-rigid mineral wool, typically ROCKWOOL CURTAINROCK® |
| Insulation Attachment | Cup head weld pins, approximately 2 per sq. ft. |
| Corners | Tabbed, spot-welded, and sealed |
| Stiffeners | Welded stiffeners added to large pans for stability |
Insulation: ROCKWOOL CURTAINROCK®
We insulate back pans with the ROCKWOOL CURTAINROCK® series, stone wool boards designed for curtain wall systems.
What Shapes Each Back Pan
We build every back pan around your cladding system. These factors set its design and shape.
Material
Aluminum or galvanized steel
Thickness
Gauge selected for pan size and load
Insulation
Usually mineral wool, sized to the pan depth
Stiffeners
Welded stiffeners on large pans for stability
Panel Depth
From 3/4" to 8"
Cladding System
Shape matched to the curtain wall or panel system
Get a Back Pan Fabrication Quote
Send your drawings for pricing and lead times on curtain wall back pans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a curtain wall back pan?
A metal pan installed behind spandrel glass and other opaque areas of a curtain wall. It holds insulation and closes off the back of the opaque zone.
What materials do you use?
Galvanized steel in 20, 22, or 24 gauge, or aluminum.
How deep can back pans be?
From 3/4" to 8", depending on the wall system and insulation thickness.
What insulation goes in the back pans?
Semi-rigid mineral wool, typically ROCKWOOL CURTAINROCK®, held in place with cup head weld pins.
Can you make custom sizes?
Yes. Every back pan is fabricated to your drawings and cladding system. Large pans get welded stiffeners for stability.