Facade Engineering at Architectural Scale

Curtain walling is one of the most technically demanding disciplines in the construction glazing industry. Unlike standard window installations, curtain wall systems form the entire building envelope — bearing wind loads, managing water ingress, controlling thermal performance, and defining the visual identity of a building simultaneously. It demands engineering precision at every point.

We have built deep expertise in curtain wall systems through decades of commercial project delivery. We work with architects, structural engineers, and main contractors from RIBA Stage 2 through to final handover — providing technical design support, detailed shop drawings, specialist fabrication, and precision installation by our directly employed specialist workforce.

Our curtain walling in Birmingham capability spans stick-built, unitised, semi-unitised, and structural silicone glazing systems in aluminium and steel. We regularly deliver projects ranging from single-elevation office upgrades to complete new-build commercial facades on multi-story developments.


Service Details

Technical Partnership From Design to Delivery

We don't just supply and fit — we partner with design teams from early-stage concept through to technical resolution, providing engineering input that saves time, reduces risk, and delivers better buildings.

Curtain wall projects demand a contractor who understands both the technical and commercial pressures involved. Official Shopfront& Shutters Ltd operates with a dedicated technical team that produces detailed fabrication drawings, material take-offs, and thermal calculations in-house. This internal capability eliminates the delays and disconnects that occur when design and fabrication are handled separately.

Our installation teams are experienced in all aspects of facade work including structural fixing design, interface detailing with rooflines and floor edges, movement joint provision, and integration with internal blinds, ventilation grilles, and fire stopping systems. We understand that curtain walling must perform in concert with every other building system around it.

Our glass specification expertise covers solar control, self-cleaning, anti-reflective, opaque spandrel, and electrochromic options. We advise on the optimal glass specification for each elevation based on orientation, occupancy comfort, energy performance targets, and aesthetic requirements — balancing all factors to achieve the best outcome for the building and its occupants.

Quality assurance on every curtain wall project includes water tightness testing, air permeability testing, and thermal bridge assessment at completion. We provide full documentation packs covering all tested performance data, installation records, and maintenance guidance for handover to building managers and FM teams.

OUR WORKING PROCESS

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Consultation
& Survey

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Design &
Planning

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Manufacturing

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Professional
Installation

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Final
Inspection

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