West Midlands · England

Curtain Walling in West Midlands

Is water getting in around an older glazed facade in West Midlands? We can inspect gaskets, seals and drainage paths and quote for the repairs or replacement needed.

Guide from £455 per m²
24 towns covered
Postcode areas B, CV, DY, WS, WV

Curtain wall glass replacement for homes and businesses in West Midlands

Curtain walling needs planned upkeep. Clean frames and glass regularly, keep drainage outlets clear, and inspect gaskets, seals and fixings for shrinkage, gaps or corrosion. Failed or misted sealed units can usually be replaced individually without removing the surrounding framing.

Where a glazed screen must resist fire, the glass only performs as part of a fire-resistant system tested with its frame, seals, beads and fixings. Ratings use letters such as E for integrity and EI for integrity and insulation, and components must not be swapped without test evidence.

Under the energy rules for new work in England, curtain walling performance is assessed for the whole system, including frames and opaque infill panels, not just the glass. Solar gain through the glass is also considered, so the glass choice balances heat loss, overheating and daylight.

The Centre for Window and Cladding Technology publishes the Standard for systemised building envelopes, the recognised UK industry standard for specifying, testing and assessing curtain walling. It draws in BS EN 13830 and the relevant building regulations, and is often referenced in commercial specifications.

Glass curtain wall on an office building against a blue sky

Towns we cover for curtain walling in West Midlands

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What applies in West Midlands

Approved Document K requires safety glass in critical locations in England: glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door, up to 1500 mm above floor level, and any glazing in walls or partitions up to 800 mm above floor level.

If the glass sits in a fire-resisting door or screen, such as a flat entrance door or a commercial corridor screen, it must be replaced with fire-rated glazing tested as part of that system. Ordinary toughened glass is not a substitute.

West Midlands is inland, around 76 km from the nearest coast at its closest point, so salt exposure is rarely a factor.

City-centre facades often need crane or hoist bookings, pavement or road licences, out-of-hours deliveries and close coordination with other trades. Tight sites need careful sequencing, and unitised panels can reduce the amount of work at height.

Guide prices

Guide prices inc VAT for typical jobs. Remote and island locations are quoted by arrangement. Your written quote fixes the price after measuring.
Typical job	Guide price inc VAT
Curtain walling, per m² (stick system)	£455 – £795
Curtain walling, per m² (unitised)	£545 – £955

Choosing your curtain walling

Integrated opening vents

Top-hung or parallel-opening vents built into the curtain wall grid to provide natural ventilation without breaking the facade line.

Unitised curtain wall

Factory-assembled, pre-glazed storey-height panels lifted into place, reducing site joints and work at height on taller or tight sites.

Solar control glass

Coated glass that limits solar heat gain on sunny elevations while keeping good daylight, reducing overheating and glare inside.

Opaque spandrel panels

Insulated or back-painted glass panels that hide floor slabs, ceiling voids and services while keeping the facade's appearance consistent.

Curtain Walling in West Midlands: questions

How long does a curtain walling project take?

Timescales depend on size and complexity. Design, approvals and fabrication of framing and glass usually take several weeks to a few months before installation starts. Installation then depends on the facade area, access and sequencing with other trades. Replacing individual units is much quicker once the glass is made. Your written quote sets out the expected programme.

How does curtain walling keep water out?

Curtain walling uses outer gaskets and seals to shed most rain, with drainage routes inside the framing that collect any water getting past them and lead it back outside. Inner seals then provide the air seal. Keeping drainage outlets clear and gaskets in good condition is essential, because blocked drains or shrunk seals can let water into the building.

What glass is used in curtain walling?

Curtain walling normally uses sealed double or triple glazed units, with toughened or laminated panes chosen for safety, security and wind load. Coatings control heat loss and solar gain, and heat-soaked toughened glass is often specified for upper levels. Where fire resistance is needed, a tested fire-resistant glazing system is used instead of standard glass.

Can a single broken glass unit in a curtain wall be replaced?

Usually, yes. In capped systems the cap and pressure plate are removed to release the glass, and a new unit is fitted and resealed. Structurally bonded glass needs the new unit bonding to its carrier, which takes more preparation. Height and access drive much of the work, so we survey the unit and access before quoting.

Which parts of West Midlands do you cover for curtain walling?

We cover the whole of West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall, and postcode areas B, CV, DY, WS, WV. Building rules for curtain walling here follow the regulations for England. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.

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