United Kingdom Curtain Walling Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The United Kingdom curtain walling market size reached approximately USD 3.19 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.00% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 4.72 Billion by 2034.

Curtain walls are designed to protect the structural integrity of buildings by optimising their thermal efficiency, controlling their expansion and contraction movements, and preventing the infiltration of air and moisture. They are made from lightweight materials like glass and aluminium, are extremely affordable, and their installation can be customised as per project requirements.

The market is being driven by the increasing innovations in the architectural sector, which is driving the popularity of glass facades and windows in the construction of buildings. The United Kingdom curtain walling market is also gaining momentum due to the upgradation of old structures and modernisation of small and large housing colonies.

Key Trends and Developments

An increase in the construction of high-rise buildings; the emergence of BIPV solutions; the trend of retrofitting; and the high demand for glazed building facades are the major trends impacting the United Kingdom curtain walling market growth.

Oct 20th 2023

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope launched Reliance-TC LT, a lightweight and cost-effective curtain walling solution.

Sep 20th 2023

A group of Chinese scientists designed vacuum integrated photovoltaic curtain wall systems with the capability of yielding surplus electricity and minimisng electricity consumption.

May 11th 2021

The construction of a world-renowned research facility at the University of Bath was completed with the help of sustainable curtain wall designs.

Mar. 3rd 2021

Bespoke curtain walling systems designed by Kawneer, a leading curtain wall manufacturer in the UK, were used to retrofit offices in the Atlas Building, located in the heart of London.

The construction of high-rise buildings

The rising construction of high-rise buildings is surging the use of curtain walling systems to separate the interior from the exterior.

Rising adoption of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions

The integration of photovoltaic solar cells into curtain walls is likely to drive the United Kingdom curtain walling market growth.

Growing retrofitting trend

The UK government plans to upgrade multiple social housing buildings so that they can achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2035.

Glazed building facades

The increasing demand for see-though and modern designs for building facades is expected to drive the market development.

United Kingdom Curtain Walling Market Trends

Smart glass, which can easily adjust to changing lighting and varying climatic conditions outside a building is a key breakthrough in the market. Moreover, the integration of photovoltaic solar cells into smart glass has converted them into dual-purpose systems, which can not only generate electricity but can also save material costs for curtain walls. This has enhanced their appeal among building constructors and consumers alike. It is expected that the use of BIPV systems can lead to a reduction in fossil fuel usage, which is driving the United Kingdom curtain walling market.

British households are responsible for 16% of the UK's total carbon emissions and account for 35% of total energy consumed nationally. Due to their poor energy efficiency, the UK government has committed nearly 5 billion pounds as funding support to decarbonise the social housing sector. Since curtain walls play a key role in maximising the thermal efficiency of buildings, it is expected that the trend of retrofitting can lead to the United Kingdom curtain walling market expansion in the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

“United Kingdom Curtain Walling Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Stick Systems
• Unitised Systems

Market Breakup by Material

• Glass
• Aluminium
• Steel
• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Commercial
• Residential

Unitised systems are expected to constitute a major United Kingdom curtain walling market share in the forecast period

Unitised systems are manufactured in factories and do not require individual installation. They are well-suited for installation into high-rise buildings and provide numerous advantages, including good quality and fast construction.

On the other hand, stick systems are expected to witness a stable demand for application in low-rise buildings and less densely populated regions. Its benefits to the building contractor include low shipping costs, which makes it a popular choice in small regions.

Competitive Landscape

Major players in the United Kingdom curtain walling market are boosting investments into material research and development for manufacturing innovative curtain walling solutions.

Other players in the market are Arconic Corporation, Norsk Hydro ASA, Grupa Kęty SA, Senior Architectural Systems Ltd, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, and Metal Technology Ltd., among others.