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Facade Panels 101: Types , Materials and how to choose the right one
Facade System and Materials

Facade Panels 101: Types, Materials, and How to Choose the Right One

Once a building’s structural facade system is decided, one question determines much of its final appearance, cost, and performance: which facade panels will clad it? Panels aren’t interchangeable; each type behaves differently under UAE heat, carries different fire ratings, and suits different budgets and design intents. This guide compares the main facade panel types used across Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Facade Ventilation systems- explained why airflow behind the cladding systems
Facade System and Materials

Facade Ventilation Systems Explained: Why Airflow Behind the Cladding Matters

Most conversations about facades focus on what’s visible, the panels, the glass, the color. But one of the most important performance decisions happens behind the cladding, in the air gap most people never see. A facade ventilation system, commonly known as a rainscreen or ventilated facade – manages heat, moisture, and pressure between the outer cladding and the building structure.

Facade Materials compared: Choose the right one for your UAE Project
Facade System and Materials

Facade Materials Compared: Choosing the Right One for Your UAE Project

Every facade decision eventually comes down to material. Before you can decide on a curtain wall system, a ventilation strategy, or a panel supplier, you need to know which facade materials actually make sense for your building’s height, budget, and location within the UAE. This guide compares the core material categories used in the region and the trade-offs behind each.

Unitized Vs Curtain Wall System - Leskor Metal Industries
Facade System and Materials

Unitized vs Stick Curtain Wall Systems: Which Is Right for Your UAE Project?

Every glass tower in Dubai or Abu Dhabi started with one fundamental engineering decision: how will the curtain wall be built? The two dominant answers the stick system and the unitized system can look identical once installed, but they differ enormously in cost, speed, quality control, and suitability for different building types. If you’re a developer, consultant, or contractor weighing

Facade Glass Types Explained - Leskor Metal Industries
Facade System and Materials

Facade Glass Types Explained: Choosing the Right Glazing for UAE Buildings

Glass can make up 70–90% of a modern facade’s surface — which means no single material decision affects a UAE building’s energy bills, comfort, and safety more than glazing selection. Yet “facade glass” isn’t one product. It’s a family of technologies, each engineered for a different job. This guide explains the main facade glass types used across Dubai, Abu Dhabi,

Facade Engineering and Design

Facade Maintenance in the UAE: A Complete Guide for Building Owners

Your building’s facade is its first impression. It faces the UAE sun, desert dust, humidity, and salt air every single day. Without regular facade maintenance, even the most beautiful aluminium or glass exterior can start to look worn, crack, or leak,causing problems that are far more expensive to fix later. This guide covers everything building owners, facility managers, and developers

Understanding Curtain Wall Stick System in Modern Architecture
Facade Engineering and Design

Understanding the Curtain Wall Stick System in Modern Architecture

When designing modern commercial buildings, shopping malls, and office towers, architects frequently rely on glass and metal to create stunning exteriors. These non-structural outer walls are known as curtain walls. Their main job is to keep the weather out, let the light in, and give the building its signature look. There are several ways to build these massive glass walls,

The Power of Curtain Wall Glass
Facade Engineering and Design

The Power of Curtain Wall Glass in Modern Architecture

Take a moment to imagine a modern skyline. Cities like Dubai, New York, and London are defined by towering skyscrapers that look like continuous, shimmering sheets of glass. This breathtaking, seamless aesthetic is achieved through the use of curtain wall glass. Curtain wall glass is an essential part of the modern facade industry. It forms the clear, non-structural outer envelope

Aluminium Cladding Panel (ACP)Overview
Facade Engineering and Design

What Are ACP (Aluminium Cladding Panels)? A Comprehensive Overview

When you look at the skyline of a modern city, you will notice sleek, colorful, and metallic buildings that reflect the sky and surrounding environment. Most of the time, this flawless, modern finish is created using ACP (Aluminium Cladding Panels). An Aluminium Cladding Panel is an incredibly popular and versatile building material used extensively in the facade industry. But what

Aluminium Composite Panel - Leskor Metal Industries
Facade Engineering and Design

The Best Guide to Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP): The Future of UAE Architecture

In the high-octane world of Middle Eastern construction, where the skyline is a testament to human ambition, the choice of cladding material is the bridge between a blueprint and a landmark. Among the various solutions available today, the aluminium composite panel (ACP) stands out as the most versatile, durable, and aesthetically flexible material for modern building envelopes. At Leskor, we