About Us - Crystal Structures

TearDuct Weepage System – unique to Crystal Structures, no other company offers this unique design:

- 4 separate weepage tracks to move water away from the structure
- Moisture and internal condensation weeps to the outside
- Greatly reduces the opportunity for mold and mildew
- Enhances leak protection
- Allows the glazing to breathe, stay dry and clear

Built-in accessory tracks – a Crystal Structures exclusive:

- Hang signage, flags, lighting, fans, plants, and banners
- Promote sporting or school events
- No need to drill unsightly screw holes
- Move hanging items easily, simply remove the screw, no hole is left behind!

Another Crystal Structures exclusive feature: built-in shade tracks

- Built-in tracks allow for fast and easy installation of Comfort
- Glide© Shades or curtains
- Manual or motorized shade options

The Comfort Glide© Shades are:

- LEED friendly
- Enjoy the daylight when the building is in use.
- Conserve energy when the building is closed by simply closing shades
- Remote control option available for motorized shades
- Many fabric and colors selections to choose from (great for matching school colors)
- Shades block up to 90% of the light and heat – based on the type of shade purchased.

Thermally-enhanced frames:

- Use of polyurethane to separate aluminum
- Reduces transfer of heat and cold from inside to outside across glass
- Saves on heating and cooling cost
- Reduces condensation and frosting over

Insulated Gables, Eaves & Sills:

- Choice of 1″ or 2″ insulated styrofoam (saves energy)
- Reduces the transfer of heat/cold
- Greater interior comfort
- Reduces wind noise

Exterior screw covers:

- Protects fasteners from dirt and corrosion
- Color-matched vanity cap to hide unsightly fasteners
- Eliminates water and dirt trails

Stainless steel fasteners:

- Will not rust or corrode
- Long-lasting
- Just looks cleaner and better!

Stainless steel fasteners:

- Fluoropolymer and Kynar paint (choice of 2 or 3 coats)
- Anodized options
- Keeps maintenance to a minimum
- Two-tone paint options (saves money)

Stainless steel fasteners:

- Standard SilverCoat E-366 / E-272 / E-240 (hi-performance glass)
- Insulated glass with or without Low-E
- Single pane tempered
- Laminated safety glass
- 25mm polycarbonate
- Tint and colors
- Ceramic frit
- Missile impact glass

Based in Wichita, Kansas, Crystal Structures works with many of the largest general contractors and prestigious architectural firms throughout the United States as the contractor-preferred sub for high-reputational risk projects with highly-custom / complex / "gotta be right" / "how do we actually do this" visionary concepts.

With half a century of experience over more than 26,000 projects, there’s not a challenge we haven’t seen and overcome with the architectural-construction team. Our expertise in end-to-end sloped glazing solutions is unmatched in the industry. Additionally, our commercial glazing successes stand out in the category as elite, resulting in Crystal Structures becoming the reliable and ‘easy’ provider for many repeat customers.

The Crystal Structures product base includes: