U-shaped glass curtain walls can use external or internal shading. External shading devices are installed outside the curtain wall to reduce heat gain and energy consumption. Internal shading products regulate light, protect privacy and decorate the interior. Internal shading provides less thermal insulation and more limited energy savings than external shading, but offers finer light control and easier cleaning and maintenance.

Common external shading options for U-shaped glass curtain walls include fixed shading panels, adjustable louvers, and outdoor roller blinds. Adjustable louvers rotate to control the amount of solar radiation entering a room, regulate light more precisely, and control ventilation. They have become a common shading option for these curtain walls. Fixed panels cannot change angle and offer less flexibility in shading, heat insulation, and light control. Outdoor roller blinds are used less often because of product limitations, adjustment difficulties, and maintenance requirements.

U-type glass curtain wall inside of the general way of shading electric open and close curtains, roller blinds, indoor blinds and so on. At the same time, the various types can be divided into different categories according to different product materials and styles. Electric curtains are used in hotels, clubs, homes and other places, electric roller blinds are used in business, office space. Its concise and regular style is also very suitable for the atmosphere of business office, so U-shaped glass curtain wall is more appropriate. The umbrella type indoor shutter is widely used in the office and indoor places. Its delicate and sensitive dimming function and elegant and beautiful appearance are important factors in the popularity of blinds.