CURTAIN WALL

SYSTEMS
High performance curtain wall solutions
for new and refurbished buildings
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difference

06 protecting your environment

08 SF52 curtain wall system

10 SCW+ curtain wall system

12 SCW curtain wall system

14 SMR900 curtain wall system

16 SMR800 curtain wall system

18 Hybrid Series 3 composite

curtain wall system

20 Case studies

26 BREEAM®

curtain wall systems

that bring environments
to life
Senior Architectural Senior Architectural Systems supplies innovative
curtain wall systems to both commercial and residential
Systems’ family of glazing construction markets. From our dedicated ISO 9000
quality accredited service centres in England, Wales
solutions, offers a and Scotland, Senior prides itself on providing
a responsive and personal customer service
comprehensive range of with local availability, and on forming long
fenestration products for term, mutually profitable relationships with
specifiers and fabricators.
commercial and residential
All our products are designed with
applications. meticulous attention to detail and are
available either in aluminium or a hybrid
timber/aluminium composite. Our
aluminium sections can be thermally
broken and powder coated in virtually
any colour in our in-house powder
coating facility, one of the largest and
most technically advanced in the country.

Independently-owned, the ongoing mission

at Senior Architectural Systems is to offer
high performance aluminium glazing systems
to meet the needs of each project so that the
fabricator is competitive and the client is
totally confident.
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difference
Senior’s curtain wall systems have been developed and tested to suit
most environments, including low, medium and high rise applications.
Commercial and retail applications, transport terminals, health service
buildings and educational establishments are just a few of the markets
in which Senior Architectural Systems has a well earned reputation for
service, quality, delivery and technical support.
The systems comprise six suites, with sightlines between 50mm and
52mm* and various mullion and transom depths, including
components which can be constructed using stick build and ladder
frame methods. The systems are zone drained and pressure equalised,
and the SF52 system can also be mullion drained.
As with all Senior Architectural products, our curtain wall systems
are manufactured to exacting standards, enabling economy to
be combined with strength, achieving many years of aesthetic,
low-maintenance performance.

*SF52 system. See page eight for details.

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 protecting

After more than two decades in business we are

well known for our down-to-earth cooperative
approach. Fabricators, architects and contractors
around the UK tell us that’s why they choose to CRADLE
TO CRADLE
deal with Senior rather than anyone else.
As well as being totally committed to customer
service, we actively work with a green agenda,
demonstrating our commitment to the environment
for now and future generations.

Sustainable systems Beyond Senior

Our systems not only look good, but are sustainable Our environmental responsibilities don’t end at
too. Extended life spans, low maintenance, with the factory door. Our Fabricator training includes
maximum recyclability and outstanding thermal waste reduction programmes and training on product
efficiency help to make the best use of the world’s efficiency and insulation requirements in use, to make
finite resources. sure that current building regulations are met and
exceeded where possible.
For specifiers we offer a RIBA approved CPD seminar
Responsible sourcing on ‘Designing Sustainable Fenestration Systems’
Our materials are responsibly sourced from reliable which gives advice on how, with careful design and
suppliers who have good environmental credentials. specification, a BREEAM excellent rating can be
And wherever possible we use local UK suppliers to achieved.
reduce transport miles.
Aluminium systems are manufactured from recycled A bright future
aluminium and timber is sourced from sustainable
forests in main land Europe with full PEFC We don’t rest on our laurels. Each year we review
accreditation. For every tree felled four are planted how we’ve done and set ourselves new environmental
to ensure no negative impact on the environment. objectives and targets, so that we can continue to
improve our environmental credentials year on year.
In addition we are investing heavily in innovative new
BREEAM products with improved U values with the aim of
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment’s making the passive house a future reality.
Environmental Assessment Method) is the world’s
foremost environmental assessment method and
rating system for new buildings, setting the standard
for best practice in sustainable building design,
construction and operation.
We help architects and specifiers to achieve up to
40 of the 119 BREEAM credits available for new
buildings by careful specification of the fenestration
material and glass choice from the Senior range of
products. Enabling fabricators, installers and
contractors to build more sustainable buildings
for future generations.

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 Senior Aluminium Systems

SF52 curtain wall system

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Developed by Senior Architectural Systems, one
of the largest and most respected fenestration systems
companies in the UK today, the SF52 curtain wall system
is the next generation of evolved products, to exceed
current and meet future building regulations.

The SF52 curtain wall system has been designed

to enhance thermal performance meaning the
system can exceed current building regulations.

It is a stick type front loaded system using spring

pins and a specially designed cleat which allows
square cutting throughout. The system can be
either zone drained (via conventional pressure
plate drainage or using a specially designed spout
system) or it can be mullion drained.

The zone drained system can be assembled

capped, uncapped (using the SAS toggles) or
combination of the two.

Glazing ranges from 22mm to 50mm. Section sizes vary

from 50mm to 250mm (50, 80, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200,
225, 250). Specific profiles can be incorporated offering
design flexibility.
Material information
Construction All aluminium sections are extruded
The SF52 curtain wall system utilises square cuts throughout using Aluminium Alloy 6060, 6063 or
6083 (for improved strength) T6 to BS
and is joined using a specially designed cleat and spring pin EN 755 part 9 2008 or BS EN 12020-2.
within the zone drained system. The mullion drained system
uses a ‘lap’ joint. A proprietary sealant is used on all metal Thermal breaks are extruded to BS
7619. Gaskets are manufactured in
to metal joints in line with good working practice. All internal
accordance with BS 3734.
gaskets are designed to mate with injection moulded corner
pieces and are sealed at joints. Shear blocks and reinforcing
sleeves are available.
Independent testing
Senior Architectural Systems is fully
Finishes compliant with BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN
The SF52 system is available in three finishes: polyester ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Standards.
powder coating from our specialist state-of-the-art facilities, Weather tested to CWCT Sequence B
anodised finishes in a range of colours, or mill finish. and EN13830:2003

Environmental
Technical support
When used on projects involved in a BREEAM assessment,
or within the Code for the Sustainable Built Environment and For detailed information on weather ratings,
U-values and any other technical matter,
the Code for Sustainable Homes (which therefore involves
please contact our technical department:
the Green Guide to specification), the SF52 system can offer
significant benefits. [email protected] or call,
+44 (0)1709 772 600

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 Senior Aluminium Systems

SCW+ curtain wall system

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The SCW+ curtain wall system has been designed with
enhanced thermal performance to meet current building
regulations. It is semi-unitised, zone drained and
pressure equalized and offers a slim 50mm sightline,
with a choice of three mullion and four transom depths.

The system is capable of being fabricated into ladders

for quick assembly on site and can accept a variety of
glazing types. Project specific profiles can be
incorporated giving flexibility of facade design.

SCW+ curtain wall is capable of spanning low

to high, dependent on the manner of installation.

Construction
SCW+ framing is constructed using mechanical
methods at butt joints, assembly utilises
stainless steel self-tapping screws into integral
screw ports extruded into the body of the
sections, directly through square cut adjoining
component parts. A proprietary sealant is used
on all metal to metal joints and gasket-to-gasket
joints during assembly, in line with good
practice. Vertical sections are designed to run
through, which enables individual panels to be
made separately and assembled on site for
large or multi-panel frames. Material information
All aluminium sections are extruded
Optional shear blocks are available for joint using Aluminium Alloy 6060 or 6063 T6
and sectional re-inforcing, expansion joints and to BS EN 755 part 9 2008.
larger spans, over 1200mm
Polyamide thermal barriers are
manufactured in accordance with PA66
GF25. Gaskets are manufactured in
Finishes accordance with BS3734.
SCW+ curtain wall sections are available
typically in three finishes: polyester powder
coating from our specialist state-of-the-art
Independent testing
facilities, anodised in a range of colours in
either satin or polished finish, or mill finish. Senior Architectural Systems is fully
compliant with BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Standards.
Environmental Weather tested to CWCT Sequence B
When used on projects involved in a and EN13830:2003
BREEAM assessment, or within the Code for
the Sustainable Built Environment and the Code
for Sustainable Homes (which therefore involves Technical support
the Green Guide to specification), the SCW For detailed information on weather ratings,
system can offer significant benefits. U-values and any other technical matter,
please contact our technical department:
[email protected] or call,
+44 (0)1709 772 600

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 Senior Aluminium Systems

SCW curtain wall system

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SCW curtain wall has been designed to meet
current building regulations. It is a semi-unitised,
zone drained and pressure equalized system and
offers a slim 50mm sightline, with a choice of three
mullion and four transom depths.

The system is capable of being fabricated into

ladders for quick assembly on site and of accepting
glazing up to 34mm thick depending on weight.
Project specific profiles can be incorporated
giving flexibility of facade design.

SCW curtain wall is capable of spanning low

to high, dependent on the manner of installation.

Construction
Constructed using mechanical methods at
butt joints, assembly utilises stainless steel
self-tapping screws into integral screw ports
extruded into the body of the sections, directly
through square cut adjoining component parts.
Vertical sections are designed to run through
which enables individual panels to be made
separately and assembled on site for large or
multi-panel frames.

Optional shear blocks are available for joint

and sectional re-inforcing, expansion joints and Material information
larger spans, over 1200mm.
All aluminium sections are extruded
using Aluminium Alloy 6060 or 6063 T6
to BS EN 755 part 9 2008.
Finishes
Polyamide thermal barriers are
SCW curtain wall sections are available typically manufactured in accordance with PA66
in three finishes: polyester powder coating GF25. Gaskets are manufactured in
from our specialist state-of-the-art facilities, accordance with BS3734.
anodised in a range of colours in either satin
or polished finish, or mill finish.
Independent testing
Environmental Senior Architectural Systems is fully
compliant with BS EN ISO 9001,
When used on projects involved in a BS EN ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
BREEAM assessment, or within the Code for Standards.
the Sustainable Built Environment and the Code
for Sustainable Homes (which therefore involves Weather tested to BS6375.
the Green Guide to specification), the SCW
system can offer significant benefits.
Technical support
For detailed information on weather ratings,
U-values and any other technical matter,
please contact our technical department:
[email protected] or call,
+44 (0)1709 772 600

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 Senior Aluminium Systems

SMR900 curtain wall system

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The SMR900 curtain wall system has been designed
with enhanced thermal and structural performance to
meet current building regulations. It is a stick system,
zone drained and pressure equalized and offers a 50mm
sightline, with a standard choice of six mullion and six
transom depths. The system is capable of being
fabricated for quick assembly on site and to accept
glazing up to 28mm thick, depending on weight.
Project specific profiles can be incorporated offering
flexibility of facade design.

SMR900 curtain wall is designed to span medium

and high rise applications, dependent on the manner
of installation.

Construction
SMR900 framing is constructed using
mechanical methods at butt joints. A proprietary
sealant is used on all metal-to-metal joints and
gasket-to-gasket joints during assembly, in line
with good practice.

Finishes
SMR900 curtain wall sections are available
typically in three finishes: polyester powder
coating from our specialist state-of-the-art
Material information
facilities, anodised in a range of colours in
either satin or polished finish, or mill finish. All aluminium sections are extruded
using Aluminium Alloy 6060 or 6063 T6
to BS EN 755 part 9 2008.
Environmental Polyamide thermal barriers are
When used on projects involved in a manufactured in accordance with PA66
BREEAM assessment, or within the Code for GF25. Gaskets are manufactured in
accordance with BS3734.
the Sustainable Built Environment and the Code
for Sustainable Homes (which therefore involves
the Green Guide to specification), the SCW
system can offer significant benefits. Independent testing
Senior Architectural Systems is fully
compliant with BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Standards.
Weather tested to CWCT Sequence B
and EN13830:2003

Technical support
For detailed information on weather ratings,
U-values and any other technical matter,
please contact our technical department:
[email protected] or call,
+44 (0)1709 772 600

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 Senior Aluminium Systems

SMR800 curtain wall system

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The SMR800 curtain wall system has been designed
with enhanced thermal performance and to meet current
building regulations. It is a stick system, zone drained
and pressure equalized and offers a 50mm sightline,
with a standard choice of six mullion and six transom
depths. The system is designed for quick assembly on
site and to accept glazing up to 28mm thick, depending
on weight. Project specific profiles can be incorporated
offering flexibility of facade design.

SMR800 curtain wall is designed to span medium

and high rise applications, dependent on the manner
of installation.

Construction
SMR800 framing is constructed using
mechanical methods at butt joints. A proprietary
sealant is used on all metal to metal joints and
gasket to gasket joints during assembly, in line
with good practice.

Vertical sections are designed to run through

which enables individual panels to be made
separately and assembled on site for large or
multi-panel frames.

Material information
Finishes All aluminium sections are extruded
SMR800 curtain wall sections are available using Aluminium Alloy 6060 or 6063 T6
typically in three finishes: polyester powder to BS EN 755 part 9 2008.
coating from our specialist state-of-the-art
Polyamide thermal barriers are
facilities, anodised in a range of colours in manufactured in accordance with PA66
either satin or polished finish, or mill finish. GF25. Gaskets are manufactured in
accordance with BS3734.

Environmental
When used on projects involved in a
Independent testing
BREEAM assessment, or within the Code for
the Sustainable Built Environment and the Code Senior Architectural Systems is fully
compliant with BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN
for Sustainable Homes (which therefore involves ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Standards.
the Green Guide to specification), the SCW
system can offer significant benefits. Weather tested to CWCT Sequence B
and EN13830:2003

Technical support
For detailed information on weather ratings,
U-values and any other technical matter,
please contact our technical department:
[email protected] or call,
+44 (0)1709 772 600

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 Senior Hybrid Systems

Hybrid Series 3 composite

curtain wall system

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The Hybrid Series 3 curtain wall system boasts
impressive thermal performance and has been
designed to meet current and future building
regulations.

Hybrid is a high insulation timber/aluminium composite

system manufactured in the UK and comprises a
selection of window, curtain wall and door options.

It combines the long life and low maintenance

of aluminium externally with the high insulation,
environmentally focused benefits of responsibly
sourced engineered timber internally. Hybrid curtain
wall framing is a traditional stick system,
compartmentally drained, and is capable of accepting
glazing up to 28mm thick, depending on weight.

Hybrid Series 3 curtain wall is designed to span

low to high rise applications, dependent on the
manner of installation. Project specific profiles can
be incorporated offering flexibility of facade design.
Material information
All aluminium sections are extruded
Construction using Aluminium Alloy 6060 or 6063 T6
Hybrid series 3 framing is constructed using to BS EN 755 part 9 2008.
mechanical methods at butt joints. A proprietary
sealant is used on all metal to metal joints and Polyamide thermal barriers are
manufactured in accordance with PA66
gasket to gasket joints during assembly, in line GF25. Gaskets are manufactured in
with good practice. accordance with BS3734.

Vertical sections are designed to run through Timber profiles are certified by MPA
which enables individual panels to be made Stuttgart with quality class BS11, laminated
according to DIN1502 using weather proof
separately and assembled on site for large or and heat proof melamine glue.
multi-panel frames.

Finishes Independent testing

Hybrid Series 3 curtain wall sections are Senior Architectural Systems is fully
available typically in four finishes: polyester compliant with BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN
powder coating via our specialist state-of-the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Standards.
art facilities, anodised in a range of colours in
Weather tested to CWCT Sequence B
either satin or polished finish, mill finish and, and EN13830:2003
finally, clear lacquered or painted timber.

Environmental Technical support

When used on projects involved in a For detailed information on weather ratings,
BREEAM assessment, or within the Code for U-values and any other technical matter,
the Sustainable Built Environment and the Code please contact our technical department:
for Sustainable Homes (which therefore involves [email protected] or call,
the Green Guide to specification), the SCW +44 (0)1709 772 600
system can offer significant benefits.

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 Leicester’s latest newly built school has been creatively designed
Soar Valley School, and fitted with a suite of aluminium doors, windows and curtain
wall from Senior Architectural Systems’ high performance ranges,
Leicester which collectively account for around 60% of the building’s facade.
SCW curtain wall
SPW300 windows
SD commercial door system The building is simple and functional, yet the impressive result is
a reflection of the school’s aim to inspire and reflect the rich and
diverse community it serves.

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 A 28,000m2 facility on the Isle of Wight for Vestas Blades UK Ltd
Vestas, features a striking, energy-efficient three-storey cedar clad office block
incorporating Senior’s high insulation, Hybrid curtain wall and composite
Isle of Wight windows. Hybrid features engineered timber internally and coated
Hybrid curtain wall
Hybrid windows
aluminium facings externally. The design is both aesthetically attractive
and offers a high level of protection against the island’s environment.

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 Cheshire Oaks at Ellesmere Port is Marks & Spencer’s most carbon efficient
Marks & Spencer store to date. Named an ‘Eco Store’ and designed with a stunning wave effect
roof line, this store is the retailer’s second largest commercial premises and has
Eco Store been designed to minimise the environmental impact of business operations
Hybrid Series 3 Curtain Wall
SMRF Frameless Vents
through every aspect of its design, construction and on-going use.

Reflecting the campus’ status as an innovator, the three-storey

Stourbridge College, steel-framed Stourbridge College art and design faculty
features dramatic angular glazing to nine elevations, using
West Midlands Senior Architectural Systems’ SCW aluminium curtain walling
SCW curtain wall
SPW300 windows
and SPW300 series aluminium windows.

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 The Venture Building was designed and constructed
The Venture Building to a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and provides flexible
open plan office and laboratory accommodation
Glasgow with a stunning three-storey atrium with feature
Hybrid Series 3 Curtain Wall
Hybrid Series 1 Flush Casement Windows
bridge link.

The eight-storey, 161-bed `next generation’ Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Express, Express hotel – the first of its kind in any major UK city -
is conveniently situated close to Sheffield City Centre.
Sheffield The landmark building features almost 200 SPW600 windows
SMR900 curtain wall
SPW600 casement windows
and SMR900 series curtain wall for the ground floor.

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 BREEAM credits

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment’s Environmental

Assessment Method) is the world’s foremost environmental
assessment method and rating system for buildings, with
250,000 buildings with certified BREEAM assessment ratings
and over a million registered for assessment since it was first
launched in 1990. The system sets the standard for best practice
in sustainable building design, construction and operation.

A BREEAM assessment uses recognised measures of performance,

set against established benchmarks, to evaluate a building’s
specification, design, construction and use.

Credits are awarded across ten categories based on the outcomes

of the building assessed. The credits are then combined to provide
a single score, achieving either a Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent
or Outstanding overall BREEAM rating.

Senior Architectural Systems product range has been developed with

BREEAM at its centre. Our systems are proven to help you achieve a
credible BREEAM rating. With many BREEAM rated projects already
successfully utilising Senior products, we have a wealth of experience
to assist the architect/designer in meeting their sustainability goals.

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Visit our showroom at the Building Centre; Ground level, L4, Store Street, London, WC1E 7BT.

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Senior Architectural Systems is a major UK supplier of

fenestration solutions, specialising in providing aluminium, timber
and glass glazing systems to the highest standards. This brochure
is intended to show what makes Senior’s unique and how our
products and services can make a difference to customers,
clients, their projects and the environment.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, no responsibility for content is taken by Senior Architectural Systems Ltd. We strongly recommend
the specification for any given application is checked with Senior Architectural Systems before an order is placed. Senior Architectural Systems reserves the right to alter any of
the specifications given in this publication without prior notice due to a process of continual development.