Design Calculations (Structural, Thermal)

Design

Technical Design Expertise for Façade Packages

At Advanced Glass Glazing and Façade Services, our in-house design team works alongside main contractors, architects, and consultants to turn project concepts into fully compliant, buildable façade solutions. By combining industry-leading software with technical expertise, we ensure every detail is designed for safety, performance, and programme certainty.

Our Design Capabilities

Structural Calculations

We carry out detailed load assessments to ensure curtain walling, SFS, windows, doors, and cladding systems meet wind, dead, live, and barrier load requirements in line with Eurocodes and CWCT standards.

Thermal Calculations

Using advanced software, we model U-values to demonstrate compliance with Approved Document L and to support energy efficiency targets.

Acoustic Performance Modelling

For projects near rail, road, or city-centre environments, we use acoustic analysis to ensure façades meet Approved Document E requirements, providing comfortable and compliant internal environments.

Fire Safety Detailing

Our designs integrate fire stopping and compartmentation in accordance with Approved Document B, reducing risk and ensuring Gateway 2 and 3 approval under the Building Safety Act.

Detailed Drawings and Technical Plans

We produce full fabrication drawings, installation details, and interface plans for approval, ensuring buildability and coordination across trades.

Compliance Documentation

Every design package includes supporting technical data, test evidence, and manufacturer certification, forming part of the golden thread required for high-risk buildings.

Why Contractors Choose Advanced Glass for Design

By providing accurate calculations, detailed drawings, and compliant specifications, Advanced Glass reduces the risk of redesign, site clashes, and regulatory non-compliance. Our design service gives main contractors certainty that façades will not only perform but also pass regulatory checks at every stage of the project.

Contact our design team today to learn how our technical expertise can support your next façade project.

Call us on 01455 241844 or click the link below to get started today.

 

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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