Unitized and stick-frame curtain wall systems for towers, hotels, and commercial facades.
A curtain wall system is a non-structural aluminum-and-glass facade hung in front of a building's structural frame — it carries only its own weight and wind load. Unlike structural glazing, curtain wall frames are visible on the exterior. Curtain walls are highly energy-efficient when specified with thermally broken profiles, low-E double glazing, and proper edge sealing — reducing solar heat gain by up to 70%. They are used on high-rise towers, hotels, hospitals, airports, and commercial complexes. We install curtain wall systems in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and across Saudi Arabia.
Curtain Wall Systems Engineered for the Saudi Climate
A curtain wall is the non-structural glass and aluminum skin that wraps a building. It carries its own weight and wind loads back to the main structure, and it sets the building’s energy use, indoor comfort and identity for decades. Golden Ratio Construction handles the full scope: design development, structural calculations, shop drawings, fabrication, installation and handover.
Vision 2030 is driving record demand for commercial, hospitality and government buildings across Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. These buildings must perform in harsh conditions: summer surface temperatures above 70°C, sandstorms that wear down seals and coatings, and coastal humidity and salt in Jeddah and the Eastern Province. We specify thermally broken profiles, high-performance low-E glazing and dust-resistant drainage details so the facade reduces cooling loads instead of adding to them.
Our Curtain Wall Capabilities
- Unitized curtain walls: panels pre-assembled and glazed in the workshop, then installed floor by floor. Fast dry-in and consistent seal quality for high-rise towers.
- Stick-built curtain walls: mullions, transoms and glass installed on site. Flexible and cost-effective for low- and mid-rise buildings, podiums and irregular elevations.
- Structural silicone glazing: no visible caps, for a seamless all-glass look on bank headquarters, showrooms and premium retail frontages.
- Thermal and solar performance: double or triple insulated glass units, warm-edge spacers and integrated sun-shading fins to cut solar heat gain.
- Facade retrofit and re-glazing: survey of existing curtain walls, replacement of failed glass units and seals, or over-cladding of full elevations while the building stays in use.
How We Deliver Your Curtain Wall
- Site survey and design review with your consultant
- Structural calculations and shop drawings for approval
- Fabrication of aluminum profiles and glass units
- Installation by our own crews under an HSE plan
- Water testing, snagging and handover documentation
Why Developers Choose Golden Ratio Construction
- Registered Saudi company licensed for general construction, specialized in aluminum and glass works
- One contractor from design to handover, with a single point of contact
- Designs prepared to the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and your consultant’s specification
- Completed facades for banks, ministries and hospitality brands in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam
- Work-at-height permits, certified rigging and daily toolbox talks on every site
Frequently Asked Questions
Should we choose a unitized or stick curtain wall system?
Unitized systems suit towers above roughly 10 floors and fast-track schedules, because panels arrive pre-glazed and install quickly. Stick systems suit low-rise buildings, podiums and complex geometries. Our engineers recommend the right system during design review.
Do your curtain walls follow the Saudi Building Code?
Yes. We design every system to the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and the project specification, including fire-stopping at slab edges, and we provide structural calculations for consultant approval.
Which cities do you install curtain walls in?
We work across Saudi Arabia, with offices in Riyadh and Dammam and projects in Jeddah, Khobar, Makkah, Madinah and other cities.
How do curtain walls reduce cooling costs in Saudi Arabia?
Thermally broken aluminum profiles stop heat travelling through the frame, and low-E insulated glass reflects solar heat while letting in daylight. Together they reduce the load on air conditioning, which is the largest energy cost in most Saudi buildings.
