Curtain wall facades in Tetouan
An office, shop or hotel facade in Tetouan: a curtain wall gives the building a contemporary image. We study it from your C.P.S. or your project, paying particular attention to tightness.
What we do in Tetouan
Fully glazed facades for offices, hotels and large halls: light, image and performance.
A curtain wall is a lightweight facade hung from the building’s structure, where glass and aluminium replace the wall. We study it, make it and install it for office buildings, hotels and halls, with dedicated systems (Exlabesa ECW-50).
What you gain
- A continuous envelope of glass and aluminium
- Thermal and acoustic insulation that is properly studied
- A design suited to wind and salt
Technical details— for professionals and the curious
- VEC / VEA
- Two facade techniques: bonded exterior glazing (VEC), with no visible fixings, and mechanically attached exterior glazing (VEA), held in place by profiles.
- Curtain wall
- A lightweight, non-load-bearing facade hung from the building’s structure.
- AEV rating
- Air permeability, water tightness, wind resistance (A-E-V in French): the three performances checked on a facade.
Illustration — photographs of our projects will be published soon.
Why GMT Design in Tetouan
Tetouan spreads out at the foot of the Rif, a few kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The climate is mild but humid, with rainy winters: a window’s water and air tightness matters there as much as its looks. The urban fabric mixes an old centre, apartment buildings and villas, which calls for joinery suited to each type of building.
What we take into account in Tetouan
- Careful water and air tightness for the rainy winters
- Joinery suited to apartment buildings as well as villas
- Anti-corrosion treatment for the proximity of the coast
Frequently asked questions
My windows let water in on rainy days: what can I do in Tetouan?
A tightness defect often comes from the seal, the installation or the system, not necessarily from the window itself. Send us photos: we will tell you the likely cause and propose a suitable repair or replacement.
What is the difference between VEC and VEA?
VEC (bonded exterior glazing) is fixed with an adhesive joint: no fixing is visible from outside. VEA (attached exterior glazing) is held mechanically by profiles. The choice depends on the look you want and on the project.
Can you work from our C.P.S.?
Yes. We analyse your specification line by line and offer a compliant proposal, technical data sheets included.
Do I need a curtain wall for a villa?
Not necessarily: for a villa, sliding doors or minimalist joinery are usually enough. Curtain walls are mainly for office buildings, hotels and large halls.
How does a glass facade cope with the marine climate in Tetouan?
Through a marine anti-corrosion treatment of the profiles (Qualicoat Seaside), A4 stainless fixings and reinforcements calculated for the winds of the area.
A project in Tetouan?
Tell us what you need: the study is free and without obligation. A description or a photo is enough, no plans required.
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- Avenue Moulay Ismaïl No. 14, Résidence Moulay Ismaïl, 3rd floor No. 9, Tangier
- contact [at] gmtdesign.ma