Glass curtain wall system installed in Bursa
Curtain walls · Structural glazing · Capped

Curtain Wall Systems

We bring light, openness and prestige to your building with structural silicone, capped and semi-capped curtain wall systems — end-to-end glazing solutions from structural calculation and thermally efficient glass selection to installation and water testing.

The glass facade is the strongest expression of modern architecture: it brings light, transparency and prestige to a building and, when designed correctly, contributes to energy efficiency. At Mercan Facade Cladding we design, fabricate and install curtain wall systems for offices, towers, shopping centres, hotels, hospitals and industrial buildings in Bursa.

System options for curtain walls

Every building has different needs. The right system is chosen by evaluating architectural intent, wind load, facade height and budget together:

  • Structural silicone glazing: glass is bonded to the frame with structural silicone and no profiles are visible from outside, creating a seamless, mirror-like surface.
  • Capped curtain wall: glass is mechanically fixed with external aluminium caps. Vertical and horizontal lines are pronounced; a safe solution for tall buildings and high-wind areas.
  • Semi-capped curtain wall: caps on only the vertical or horizontal lines, creating a rhythmic, balanced facade language.
  • Spider (point-fixed) glazing: frameless glass carried by stainless steel fittings — ideal for entrance halls and atriums.
  • Glass balustrades and canopies: safe and elegant balcony, terrace and entrance solutions in laminated tempered glass.

Energy efficiency and comfort

The key to curtain wall performance is the right choice of glass and profile. With thermally broken aluminium profiles and double or triple insulated glazing with Low-E and solar control coatings, we control heat loss in winter and overheating in summer. Where needed, acoustic laminated glass minimises traffic and city noise.

A process that starts with engineering

Safety is the most critical aspect of any curtain wall. On every project we calculate wind loads according to TS EN 1991 and size profile sections and anchor details accordingly. We do not start fabrication until thermal expansion, building movement and water drainage have been detailed. After installation we carry out water tests at critical zones to verify watertightness.

A curtain wall is the most visible face of a building — and its hardest-working part, meeting wind, sun and rain every day.

Contact us for a free site survey and a detailed quotation for your curtain wall project in Bursa and the surrounding region.

Key features

01

Structural and capped systems

Visible or concealed profile solutions to suit the architectural intent.

02

Thermally broken profiles

Minimising energy loss with thermally broken aluminium profiles.

03

Low-E and solar control glass

The right glass combination for winter comfort and summer coolness.

04

Wind load calculation

Structural calculation and profile sizing to TS EN standards.

05

Acoustic glass options

Quiet interiors with laminated acoustic glass.

06

Handover with water testing

Watertightness verified at critical zones after installation.

Installation process

  1. 01

    Survey and design review

    Facade dimensions, structure and architectural details are inspected on site.

  2. 02

    Structural calculation and system choice

    Wind loads are calculated and the profile/glass combination is defined.

  3. 03

    Shop drawings and approval

    Anchor layout, joint details and fabrication drawings are submitted for approval.

  4. 04

    Fabrication and glass ordering

    Profiles are machined in the workshop and glass is made to measure.

  5. 05

    Installation, testing and handover

    Anchors, profiles and glazing installed; handover after water testing and final checks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between structural silicone and capped curtain walls?

In a structural silicone curtain wall, the glass is bonded to the frame with structural silicone and no profiles are visible from outside, creating a seamless, mirror-like look. In a capped system, the glass is mechanically fixed with external aluminium caps and the vertical and horizontal lines are pronounced. Semi-capped systems have caps on only the vertical or horizontal lines.

How are thermal and acoustic insulation achieved in curtain walls?

With thermally broken profiles, double or triple insulated glazing units with Low-E and solar control coatings, warm-edge spacers and correct EPDM gasket details. For acoustic insulation, laminated acoustic glass is preferred.

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Let’s design your facade together.

Send us your architectural drawings or photos of your existing building; our team will survey the site and prepare a system proposal with a detailed quotation.

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