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Unitized Curtain Wall

At Tiltco Architectural Facades, we believe that design should be effortless yet groundbreaking. Our unitized curtain wall systems embody a philosophy of precision, seamlessly integrating architectural elegance with high-performance engineering. Every detail is meticulously considered, every line intentional. At the heart of this innovation lies our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, where advanced technology and expert craftsmanship converge to create facades that are as visually striking as they are structurally impeccable. The result? A system that simplifies installation, enhances energy efficiency, and delivers an uncompromising aesthetic—engineered for those who seek the extraordinary.

 

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Reynaers ElementFaçade 7 (EF7) – Future-Ready Performance

The Reynaers EF7 is a refined unitized curtain wall system, designed for sleek, transparent building envelopes. Precision-crafted at Tiltco’s facility, it ensures seamless installation and superior performance.

Key Benefits:

  • Fast Installation & Cost Efficiency – Pre-fabricated for quick assembly, reducing labor costs.
  • Slim Profiles, Maximum Transparency – 75mm frame profiles for a refined, glass-dominant look.
  • High-Performance Engineering – Thermally broken, weather-resistant, and Cradle to Cradle certified.
  • Digitally Optimized Design – Advanced modeling tools ensure precise customization.

Ideal for: High-rise offices, urban complexes, and landmark commercial buildings.

  • Schüco AF UDC 80 Series

   

Schüco AF UDC 80 – Modular Flexibility & Precision Engineering

The Schüco AF UDC 80 series, crafted at Tiltco’s precision facility, offers design freedom with a standardized 80mm module platform for adaptable curtain walls.

Key Benefits:

  • Flexible Aesthetic Options – Custom mullion depths, cover caps, and modular adaptability.
  • Robust Performance – Handles large glass panels and heavy glazing with ease.
  • Seamless Integration – Compatible with Schüco windows, doors, and shading systems.
  • Expedited Fabrication & Installation – Pre-tested components ensure efficiency and durability.

Variants:

  • Schüco AF UDC 80 SG – Structural Glazing for a seamless all-glass facade.

  • Schüco AF UDC 80 CV – Concealed Vent system for hidden operable windows, ensuring both ventilation and aesthetic purity.

Ideal for: Office towers, mixed-use developments, and high-end residential buildings.

The Schüco AF UDC 80 (Aluminium Façade Unitized Dynamic Construction) is a dynamic unitized façade system offering a high degree of design freedom​. This platform provides architects and designers an adaptable toolkit of components to create bespoke façades without starting from scratch. AF UDC 80’s scalable, tested assemblies make it easy to construct complex building envelopes with confidence in their performance and quality​.

  • Commercial Application: Suited for office buildings, mixed-use complexes, and other commercial projects requiring a reliable curtain wall with design versatility. Whether the design calls for classic vertical ribbon windows or bold modern patterns, this system can adapt to various building styles and heights.
  • Key Features & Benefits:
    • Design Versatility: AF UDC 80 offers modular flexibility. Architects can choose from various mullion depths and profile configurations to achieve the desired look – from emphasized vertical lines to a uniform grid. Cover caps are available to create different exterior aesthetics, including a slimmer sightline option for a sleek appearance​. The continuous 80 mm profile width ensures visual consistency and maximum glass area, yielding bright interiors and impressive exterior transparency​.
    • Robust Performance: Despite its elegant lines, this system handles large panels and heavy glass with ease. Its strong aluminum profiles allow large unit dimensions and high unit weights​, enabling floor-to-ceiling glazing in commercial towers. All units are thermally broken for energy efficiency, and the system integrates advanced sealing and drainage to achieve outstanding weather tightness under extreme conditions.
    • Efficient Fabrication & Installation: The UDC 80 platform is engineered for efficient off-site fabrication and quick assembly. Its components are pre-tested and standardized, streamlining the curtain wall production process. During installation, the system’s clever design accommodates building movements and tolerances, ensuring a precise fit. This translates to faster enclosure of the structure and reduced on-site adjustments – critical for tight construction schedules.
    • Integrated Sun-Shading Option: Uniquely, Schüco AF UDC 80 can incorporate a concealed textile sun-shading system (Schüco AB ZDS) within the façade​. This built-in solar shading, which remains stable even in wind, helps reduce cooling loads and glare without disrupting the façade’s clean lines. Such integration exemplifies a user-centric design, keeping occupants comfortable while preserving architectural unity.

For projects desiring a flush, uninterrupted glass façade, Schüco AF UDC 80 SG (Structural Glazing) is the perfect choice. This variant delivers a dynamic unitized façade with an all-glass look​

– from the exterior it appears as a continuous plane of glass, with minimal aluminum visible. Internally, it still uses the 80 mm module system, ensuring structural strength and integration with other UDC 80 components.

  • Commercial Application: Ideal for high-end corporate headquarters, commercial towers, and institutional buildings aiming for a sleek mirror-wall appearance. It’s often used where modern aesthetics and prestige are paramount – such as landmark skyscrapers or luxury hotels – providing a seamless glass curtain wall that reflects the sky and city.
  • Key Features & Benefits:
    • Sleek All-Glass Facade: AF UDC 80 SG achieves an expansive glass curtain wall effect. Externally, the framing is concealed behind structurally bonded glass panels, creating a smooth glass surface that maximizes reflection and transparency​. This system allows architects to emphasize light and openness, blurring the boundaries between inside and out.
    • High Energy Performance: Despite its minimalist appearance, the system delivers high thermal insulation (Uf values up to ~1.3 W/m²K) and robust performance against air and water infiltration​. The structural glazing is paired with advanced thermal breaks and insulation, ensuring the building remains energy-efficient and comfortable. Large unit sizes are possible, enabling panoramic views without compromising performance​.
    • Design Flexibility: AF UDC 80 SG supports creative façade designs – including horizontally offset units and integrated opaque panels for visual interest​. Designers can introduce features like fritted glass spandrels or sloped glazing accents while maintaining the all-glass look. The system accommodates three bonding methods (direct structural bonding, adapter profiles, or glass replacement frames) for attaching glass​, offering flexibility in fabrication and future maintenance.
    • Integrated Operable Ventilation: Even with its seamless exterior, the SG system can include large insert windows (top-hung or parallel opening) using Schüco’s concealed AWS 114 SG vent technology​. These operable panels are virtually invisible from the outside (thanks to stepped glass and hidden frames), providing natural ventilation without disrupting the facade’s flush appearance. Users inside can enjoy fresh air, while the outside retains a uniform glass skin – a perfect balance of form and function.

The Reynaers ElementFaçade 7 (EF7) is a meticulously engineered unitized curtain wall system that reimagines what’s possible in modern façade design. It combines intelligent, versatile design with exceptional performance, allowing architects to create expansive, transparent building envelopes without compromising comfort or quality​. EF7 meets contemporary architectural needs by offering an aesthetic, fast-to-produce and easy-to-install façade solution​. Its off-the-shelf unitized aluminum construction ensures speedy fabrication and installation while maintaining a sleek, elegant appearance.

  • Commercial Application: Ideal for high-rise offices, urban complexes, and large commercial projects seeking a standout façade. EF7’s flexible design suits skyscrapers and even high-end residential towers, delivering a prestigious all-glass look that enhances the skyline​.
  • Key Features & Benefits:
    • Fast Installation & Quality: Engineered for efficiency, EF7 panels are pre-fabricated for quick on-site installation, reducing construction time. A redesigned anchoring system allows fast adjustment on the building structure, accommodating tolerances effortlessly​. This means faster dry-in of the building and lower labor costs.
    • Intelligent, Future-Proof Design: The system’s intelligent design ensures reliable long-term performance. It merges form and function – combining refined aesthetics with robust engineering​. EF7 can be tailored to project-specific needs and meets the strictest thermal and acoustic insulation standards, enhancing occupant comfort (quiet interiors and energy efficiency)​.
    • Expansive Glass & Slim Profiles: Designed to maximize transparency, EF7 supports large glass panels and heavy glazing without bulkier frames​. Its slim sightlines (approx. 75 mm frame profiles) deliver a clean, continuous glass façade appearance​, giving buildings a modern, light-filled character. This all is achieved while maintaining excellent structural integrity and weather performance.
    • Technical Excellence: This unitized curtain wall is fully thermally broken for superior energy performance. It carries sustainability certifications (e.g., Cradle to Cradle Bronze), underscoring Reynaers’ commitment to eco-friendly design. The system’s performance is proven through rigorous testing – meeting or exceeding industry standards for air, water, and structural performance. Developers and architects also benefit from digital design tools provided by Reynaers for precise calculations and customization​

 

Tiltco proudly features Schüco’s AF UDC 80 series – a family of unitized curtain wall solutions known for German engineering excellence and remarkable design flexibility. These systems share a common 80 mm module platform and offer specialized variants to meet different aesthetic and functional needs. Each Schüco façade option emphasizes user-centric innovation, enabling architects and owners to achieve their vision of a transparent, high-performance building envelope with ease. The tone is one of understated sophistication – every line and detail is deliberate, delivering both elegance and purpose.

The Schüco AF UDC 80 (Aluminium Façade Unitized Dynamic Construction) is a dynamic unitized façade system offering a high degree of design freedom​. This platform provides architects and designers an adaptable toolkit of components to create bespoke façades without starting from scratch. AF UDC 80’s scalable, tested assemblies make it easy to construct complex building envelopes with confidence in their performance and quality​.

  • Commercial Application: Suited for office buildings, mixed-use complexes, and other commercial projects requiring a reliable curtain wall with design versatility. Whether the design calls for classic vertical ribbon windows or bold modern patterns, this system can adapt to various building styles and heights.
  • Key Features & Benefits:
    • Design Versatility: AF UDC 80 offers modular flexibility. Architects can choose from various mullion depths and profile configurations to achieve the desired look – from emphasized vertical lines to a uniform grid. Cover caps are available to create different exterior aesthetics, including a slimmer sightline option for a sleek appearance​. The continuous 80 mm profile width ensures visual consistency and maximum glass area, yielding bright interiors and impressive exterior transparency​.
    • Robust Performance: Despite its elegant lines, this system handles large panels and heavy glass with ease. Its strong aluminum profiles allow large unit dimensions and high unit weights​, enabling floor-to-ceiling glazing in commercial towers. All units are thermally broken for energy efficiency, and the system integrates advanced sealing and drainage to achieve outstanding weather tightness under extreme conditions.
    • Efficient Fabrication & Installation: The UDC 80 platform is engineered for efficient off-site fabrication and quick assembly. Its components are pre-tested and standardized, streamlining the curtain wall production process. During installation, the system’s clever design accommodates building movements and tolerances, ensuring a precise fit. This translates to faster enclosure of the structure and reduced on-site adjustments – critical for tight construction schedules.
    • Integrated Sun-Shading Option: Uniquely, Schüco AF UDC 80 can incorporate a concealed textile sun-shading system (Schüco AB ZDS) within the façade​. This built-in solar shading, which remains stable even in wind, helps reduce cooling loads and glare without disrupting the façade’s clean lines. Such integration exemplifies a user-centric design, keeping occupants comfortable while preserving architectural unity.

For projects desiring a flush, uninterrupted glass façade, Schüco AF UDC 80 SG (Structural Glazing) is the perfect choice. This variant delivers a dynamic unitized façade with an all-glass look​

– from the exterior it appears as a continuous plane of glass, with minimal aluminum visible. Internally, it still uses the 80 mm module system, ensuring structural strength and integration with other UDC 80 components.

  • Commercial Application: Ideal for high-end corporate headquarters, commercial towers, and institutional buildings aiming for a sleek mirror-wall appearance. It’s often used where modern aesthetics and prestige are paramount – such as landmark skyscrapers or luxury hotels – providing a seamless glass curtain wall that reflects the sky and city.
  • Key Features & Benefits:
    • Sleek All-Glass Facade: AF UDC 80 SG achieves an expansive glass curtain wall effect. Externally, the framing is concealed behind structurally bonded glass panels, creating a smooth glass surface that maximizes reflection and transparency​. This system allows architects to emphasize light and openness, blurring the boundaries between inside and out.
    • High Energy Performance: Despite its minimalist appearance, the system delivers high thermal insulation (Uf values up to ~1.3 W/m²K) and robust performance against air and water infiltration​. The structural glazing is paired with advanced thermal breaks and insulation, ensuring the building remains energy-efficient and comfortable. Large unit sizes are possible, enabling panoramic views without compromising performance​.
    • Design Flexibility: AF UDC 80 SG supports creative façade designs – including horizontally offset units and integrated opaque panels for visual interest​. Designers can introduce features like fritted glass spandrels or sloped glazing accents while maintaining the all-glass look. The system accommodates three bonding methods (direct structural bonding, adapter profiles, or glass replacement frames) for attaching glass​, offering flexibility in fabrication and future maintenance.
    • Integrated Operable Ventilation: Even with its seamless exterior, the SG system can include large insert windows (top-hung or parallel opening) using Schüco’s concealed AWS 114 SG vent technology​. These operable panels are virtually invisible from the outside (thanks to stepped glass and hidden frames), providing natural ventilation without disrupting the facade’s flush appearance. Users inside can enjoy fresh air, while the outside retains a uniform glass skin – a perfect balance of form and function.

The Schüco AF UDC 80 CV (Concealed Vent) façade system is a highly transparent unitized curtain wall with hidden opening units​. It is engineered so that even operable windows are completely concealed within the façade framing, maintaining a clean, continuous look. This design sets new standards by combining ventilation functionality with an uncompromised all-glass appearance.

  • Commercial Application: Suited for modern offices, hospitals, or educational buildings where natural ventilation is desired without the look of traditional windows. It’s particularly valuable in climates or building designs focused on fresh-air cooling or mixed-mode ventilation – offering the ability to open sections of the curtain wall for air flow while preserving the sleek exterior.

 

  • Key Features & Benefits:
    • Invisible Operable Windows: User comfort meets design elegance. The CV system integrates projected top-hung or parallel-opening vents that are invisible from the outside​. With a face width of just 80 mm, the frames of these vents align seamlessly with fixed panels, ensuring uniform façade transparency. Occupants can open sections for ventilation, but when closed, even a keen eye can hardly distinguish them – the façade reads as continuous glass.
    • Seamless Aesthetics: From the exterior, AF UDC 80 CV is indistinguishable from the standard UDC 80 system​. This means you get all the benefits of operable units without any visual penalty. The interior design is equally minimal; the only hint of an operable unit is a discreet handle on the inside​. This fidelity in design is ideal for architects striving for absolute visual purity in their glass facades.
    • Structural Capacity & Performance: The concealed vents are engineered to handle large sizes and heavy glass (up to ~1000 kg per panel, depending on design)​. Even with operable functionality, these units maintain high structural integrity and weather resistance. The system’s flexibility allows integration of large fixed glass panes and opening units on the same module, all tested for air-tightness and water-tightness under demanding conditions. The facade remains robust against wind loads, ensuring safety at great heights.
    • Design Harmony: AF UDC 80 CV supports combining fixed and operable panels freely, giving designers and building users the freedom to place ventilation where needed (for example, every third panel can open for air, without any pattern visible externally). This approach fosters a user-centric environment – fresh air and natural ventilation can improve occupant well-being – while the building retains a crisp, modern facade. It’s truly innovation in service of the user, packaged in an elegant solution.

Tiltco’s lineup also includes the Alumicor ThermaWall Series, featuring ThermaWall XTRM2600 and ThermaWall SM2600. These Canadian-engineered curtain wall systems excel in thermal performance and installation efficiency. With an eye on innovative fabrication methods and user-friendly installation, Alumicor’s systems provide robust, thermally broken façades ideal for demanding commercial projects. The tone is one of practical innovation – every aspect of these systems is designed to simplify construction while delivering an elegant, high-performing building envelope.

 

Tiltco proudly offers Alumicor’s ThermaWall Series, featuring unitized and pre-glazed curtain wall systemsengineered for energy efficiency and accelerated installation.

ThermaWall XTRM2600 – Advanced Unitized Curtain Wall

  • Superior Thermal Performance – Polyamide thermal breaks and precision gaskets ensure optimal insulation.
  • Factory-Finished Quality – Pre-assembled in Tiltco’s controlled environment for flawless execution.
  • Flexible Installation – Side-load or rotational installation adapts to various building conditions.
  • Customizable Aesthetic – Available in capped or structural silicone glazed (SSG) configurations.

Ideal for: High-rise commercial towers, condos, and energy-efficient developments.

ThermaWall SM2600 – Pre-Glazed Split Mullion System

  • Streamlined Installation – Factory pre-glazing ensures faster, more reliable on-site assembly.
  • Slim Profile, Robust Performance – 2.5″ mullions provide sleek aesthetics without compromising strength.
  • Customizable Configurations – Multiple glazing options, structural silicone glazing, and shadow-line accents available.
  • Perfect Integration – Compatible with Alumicor’s operable windows and entrance systems.

Ideal for: Mid-rise office buildings, retrofit projects, and applications requiring shop-controlled quality with on-site flexibility.

ThermaWall SM2600 is a high-performance, pre-fabricated split-mullion curtain wall system that combines the advantages of unitized and stick-built systems. With a 2½” (~63.5 mm) slim profile​

, it delivers a sleek look and robust performance. The “SM” stands for Split Mullion: each panel includes half of the vertical mullion profile, which snaps together with its neighbor during installation. This allows for pre-glazing in the shop and rapid assembly on site, much like unitized panels, while offering the flexibility of a mullion stack system.

  • Commercial Application: An excellent solution for mid-rise office buildings, low-to-mid rise curtain walls, and retrofits where a fully unitized approach might not be feasible. It’s also suitable for projects that require shop-controlled glazing quality but need to accommodate simpler or more cost-effective anchoring methods on site.
  • Key Features & Benefits:
    • Pre-Glazed for Quality: SM2600 units are assembled and glazed in the factory, ensuring superior quality control (no water infiltration or glazing issues) before they ever reach the site​. This means the beauty of a flawless glass façade and the confidence of tested performance. Once on site, installers simply align and connect the split mullions of adjacent units – a process that is faster and less error-prone than traditional stick-built glazing.
    • Streamlined Installation: The split-mullion “stack” design allows panels to snap together quickly, making installation efficient. The system includes expansion and stack joints at each module interface​ to handle thermal expansion and building movements. Because panels are smaller than full unitized story-heights (often spanning floor-to-floor), they can be lighter and easier to handle, possibly eliminating the need for heavy-duty cranes. This can reduce installation equipment costs and simplify the logistics on constrained sites.
    • Flexible Mullion Depths & Glazing Options: Available with mullion depths of 5¼” or 6⅝” (133.5 mm / 168.3 mm)​, SM2600 can accommodate structural requirements for different building heights and wind loads. It supports both double and triple glazing​, enabling enhanced thermal and acoustic performance. For a cutting-edge look, the system offers four-sided structural silicone glazing (SSG) capability​, yielding an all-glass façade aesthetic (with silicone-sealed joints) if desired. Alternatively, a variety of pressure plate caps are available to create shadow lines or accentuate mullions, giving designers aesthetic choices.
    • Integration & Performance: SM2600 is fully compatible with Alumicor’s operable window and door inserts​– meaning you can seamlessly add operable vents or integrate entrance systems without bespoke adaptors. It has been rigorously tested to AAMA 501 standards​(the industry benchmark for curtain wall performance, including structural loading, air/water infiltration, and dynamic movement). This assures that the system will perform in real-world conditions, protecting the building and its occupants. Additionally, multiple anchoring options (from simplified anchors for cost savings to more complex ones for heavy-duty support) are available to suit project budgets and engineering needs​
  • Engineered for Strength & Stability

    Our curtain wall systems are designed to withstand extreme wind loads, seismic activity, and environmental forces. Precision-engineered for maximum structural integrity, they ensure long-term durability without compromising on aesthetics.

  • Optimized for Energy Performance

    Incorporating advanced thermal breaks and high-performance glazing, our curtain wall solutions help reduce energy loss and improve indoor climate control. Enjoy superior insulation and lower operational costs while maintaining a sleek, modern façade.

  • Unrestricted Architectural Creativity

    Every project is unique, and so are our curtain wall systems. With customizable mullions, glazing options, and seamless integration with cladding, we provide architects the freedom to innovate without limitations.

  • Frameless Aesthetics, Uninterrupted Views

    From standard captured systems to structural glazing, our curtain wall solutions offer sleek, modern, and unobstructed designs that maximize daylight and exterior visibility.

  • Built to Withstand the Elements

    Our curtain walls are rigorously tested for air, water, and structural resistance, ensuring leak-proof performance in even the most challenging climates.

  • Efficient Assembly, Minimal Downtime

    Designed for both stick-built and unitized construction, our curtain walls allow for fast, precision-driven installation, reducing labor time and overall project costs.

  • Silence Meets Structure

    Our curtain walls minimize external noise with acoustic-rated glazing and air-tight seals, ensuring peaceful indoor environments in urban and high-traffic areas.

  • Technology-Ready for Modern Buildings

    From automated ventilation systems to integrated shading solutions, our curtain walls can be adapted for smart building technologies, improving comfort and efficiency.

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