Shopfronts
Curtain Walling
Structural curtain walling systems for commercial facades up to six storeys.
What's included
Every curtain walling project we facilitate is delivered by a vetted specialist with appropriate trade accreditations, insurance and references. The process is straightforward:
- Tell us about the property. Submit a quick brief — location, property type, dimensions if known.
- Free site survey. A specialist contacts you to arrange a no-obligation site visit.
- Quote & specification. You receive a detailed quote covering materials, finish, installation and aftercare.
- Installation. Professionally installed to industry standards, with warranty and servicing options.
Why specialist installation matters
Curtain Walling sit at the boundary between security, weather-tightness and kerb appeal. Cutting corners on specification or installation tends to surface within twelve months — through misalignment, motor failure, water ingress or rapid corrosion. The specialists in our network are selected for the quality of their long-term work, not the speed of their quotes.
Typical applications
- Retail premises and high-street shops
- Restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues
- Warehouses and industrial units
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Listed buildings and conservation areas (where applicable)
Costs & pricing
Curtain Walling pricing varies significantly with size, specification, finish and access complexity. For typical commercial premises, you can expect a quote that itemises materials, fabrication, installation, warranty period and any optional aftercare. For a detailed breakdown of typical price ranges across different specifications, see our shopfronts cost guide.
Coverage
Curtain Walling are available nationwide. Tell us your postcode when you submit an enquiry and we'll match you with specialists active in your area. See all locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between curtain walling and a shopfront?
Shopfronts are ground-floor only and structurally simple. Curtain walling is a non-load-bearing facade system that can extend over multiple storeys, with engineered fixings carrying wind and seismic loads back to the building structure.
What thermal performance can be achieved?
Modern thermally-broken curtain walling achieves U-values from 1.4 W/m²K down to 0.8 W/m²K for triple-glazed high-performance systems. Approved Document L compliance is straightforward.
How long does it take to install?
A typical 3-storey commercial curtain wall fit-out takes 6–12 weeks on site, plus 6–10 weeks fabrication lead time. Stick-built and unitised systems have different programmes.
Who designs the system?
The curtain walling contractor's design team works with the project architect and structural engineer. CWCT (Centre for Window & Cladding Technology) testing protocols are usually specified.