Offices, shops and mixed-use buildings need windows and doors that handle heavy traffic, large glass areas and the architect's design intent. SKATE supplies commercial projects with thermal break aluminum systems built to your drawings, with engineering support from shop drawings to delivery.
What Commercial Projects Need
Large glass areas
heavy-duty profiles and glass thickness sized to each pane.
Durable doors
casement and pivot doors (60 / 70S / 76M series) and sliding doors for entrances and terraces.
Design flexibility
custom colors, finishes and profile combinations.
Engineering documentation
shop drawings and test reports for approval.
Recommended SKATE Systems
80 / 90 / 110H Casement Windows - heavy-duty series; 110H with 2.0 mm profile walls. → [link]
108 Sliding Window / Door - for wide openings. → [link]
Casement and Pivot Doors (60 / 70S / 76M) - for entrances and offices. → [link]
Folding Doors - for restaurants, cafés and showrooms. → [link]
Glass Thickness Sized to Each Pane
We select glass thickness by pane area as a starting point, then check it against the design wind load of your project:
|
Pane area |
Glass thickness (each pane) |
|
Under 2 m² |
5 mm |
|
2–3 m² |
6 mm |
|
3–4 m² |
8 mm |
|
4–5 m² |
10 mm |
|
5–6 m² |
12 mm |
Commercial Projects
[Project 1: building type, city - area - series used]
FAQ
Q1: Can you work from our architect's drawings?
A: Yes. Our engineers review your drawings and specification, propose the matching SKATE series and return shop drawings for approval.
Q2: Do you provide test reports for submittals?
A: Yes. We can provide test reports for the relevant series; see our Certifications page for the reports available.