Our Membership with CWCT

Our Membership with CWCT

At Advanced Glass, we are proud members of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) — the UK’s leading authority on façade and cladding system performance.

Our affiliation with CWCT reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence, technical accuracy, and the safe design and delivery of high-performance building envelopes.

What is CWCT?

The CWCT is an independent advisory and training body based at the University of Bath. It sets the benchmark for performance standards, testing, and best practice across the façade and cladding industry. Its guidance covers:

  • Curtain wall systems
  • Rainscreen cladding
  • Windows, doors, and roof glazing
  • Weather performance, impact resistance and thermal movement
  • Fire performance and structural integrity

What Our CWCT Membership Means

Being a CWCT member means we stay up to date with the latest:

  • Industry regulations and Approved Document B fire performance requirements
  • Façade testing protocols, including weather, wind, and impact testing
  • Design standards and installation guidance that directly impact safety, durability, and compliance

We apply this knowledge across all aspects of our work; from initial concept through to design coordination, procurement, QA checks, and final installation on site.

Why This Matters to Our Clients

CWCT membership is not just a badge, it provides our clients with confidence that:

  • Our designs follow industry-recognised guidance, helping reduce risk and avoid costly redesigns
  • We understand the complex interfaces between curtain walling, cladding, SFS, fire stopping and glazing
  • Our projects are approached with a rigorous focus on compliance, testing, and long-term performance
  • We work proactively to meet the technical demands of high-rise, residential, commercial and public sector buildings

CWCT Compliance in Practice

We align our approach with CWCT guidance to deliver:

  • Robust weather performance – including drained and ventilated rainscreen façades and thermally broken curtain wall systems
  • Structural safety – with tested systems that withstand wind loads, seismic movement, and imposed loading
  • Fire resistance and compartmentation – fully coordinated with our internal fire stopping and fire-rated glazing packages
  • Tested and warranted systems – working only with proven supply chain partners whose systems meet or exceed CWCT performance requirements

Choose a Partner That Meets Industry Standards

By choosing Advanced Glass, you’re selecting a façade contractor that not only understands façade compliance — but is actively involved in shaping and adhering to the industry’s best practice standards.

Get in Touch Today

Whether you’re at concept stage or ready for technical delivery, we’re here to help.
Contact our team to discuss your project, explore compliant design options, and benefit from our CWCT-aligned façade solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aluminium windows offer durability, low maintenance, excellent thermal efficiency, and modern aesthetics, making them ideal for commercial applications.

Yes, modern aluminium windows feature thermal break technology to improve insulation, achieving low U-values meeting Part L building regulations and often exceeding it.

Options include double or triple glazing, solar control glass, acoustic glass, laminated safety glass, and enhanced security glass, depending on performance needs.

Yes, commercial aluminium windows can be PAS 24 certified and meet Secured by Design standards with multi-point locking systems with reinforced frames.

When properly maintained, aluminium windows can last 30 – 40 years, due to their corrosion resistance and high-quality powder-coated finishes.

Yes, they are available in a wide range of RAL colours, anodised finishes, and different configurations, including casement, tilt-and-turn, and sliding options.

Aluminium windows are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, with high wind load resistance and water-tightness ratings to ensure long-term performance.

Minimal maintenance is needed – just the occasional cleaning and lubrication of moving parts is required to help ensure smooth operation and longevity.

Yes, aluminium is up to 100% recyclable, and many modern aluminium window systems use recycled materials, supporting sustainable building practices.

Lead times vary depending on customisation and project size, but standard windows typically take 12 – 16 weeks for design, manufacturing and delivery.

Would You Like To Discuss A Particular Project?

If you’re looking for a specialist curtain walling, facade, or cladding contractor to assist you with your upcoming project, ensuring on-time delivery and a smooth process from start to finish, our expert team are on hand and ready to assist you.

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