Types of Windows & Doors Based on Materials and Purpose

Materials
- Aluminum: Lightweight, durable, and ideal for modern designs.
- uPVC: Energy-efficient and low maintenance, suitable for residential projects.
- Wood: Elegant and traditional, often used in luxury homes or heritage properties.
- Steel: Strong and secure, ideal for commercial or industrial use.
- Glass: Frameless or minimal frame designs for a contemporary look.

Purpose
- Residential: Noise-reduction, thermal insulation, and aesthetic appeal.
- Commercial: High durability, large spans, and energy-efficient glazing.
- Industrial: Robust frames, security features, and functional designs.
Types of facades

Glass Facades
- Fully glazed curtain walls (unitized or stick systems)
- Double-glazed and triple-glazed systems
- Laminated or tempered glass facades
- Low-E or energy-efficient glass facades
- Structural glass facades (frameless or cable)

Aluminum Facades
- Aluminum composite panel (ACP) cladding
- Aluminum unitized facade systems
- Perforated aluminum facades (decorative and functional)
- Anodized or powder-coated aluminum cladding

Stone Facades
- Granite cladding
- Marble or limestone facade systems
- Engineered stone panels
- Dry stone cladding or ventilated stone facades

Brick and Masonary Facades
- Traditional brickwork facades
- Brick slip cladding (lightweight option)
- Stone veneer or brick veneer panels

Wooden Facades
- Timber cladding (natural or treated wood)
- Engineered wood panels (WPC or HPL)
- Decorative wooden screens and louvers

Concrete Facades
- Precast concrete panels
- GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) facades
- Exposed concrete with textured or smooth finishes

Green Facades
- Living walls or vertical gardens
- Green facade systems with climbing plants
- Bio-based panels for sustainable designs

Metal Facades
- Copper cladding (oxidized or patinated finish)
- Zinc cladding (natural or pre-weathered finish)
- Titanium or bronze facade systems
- Lightweight metal mesh or expanded metal screens

Composite Material Facades
- High-pressure laminate (HPL) cladding
- Fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) panels
- Composite aluminum-zinc facades

Textile Facades
- Architectural fabric facades (PVC-coated polyester or PTFE)
- Mesh fabric for solar shading and aesthetic facades

Hybrid Facades
- Combinations of glass, metal, and stone for mixed-material facades
- Custom designs integrating multiple materials to suit architectural styles

ETFE Facades
- Lightweight ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) membrane facades for large spans and roofs
