How does project location and climate influence the choice between stick and unitized walls?

Project location and climate are central to curtain wall selection, especially when delivering aluminum façades to diverse environments across the Middle East and Central Asia (from coastal UAE to continental Kazakhstan and Tajikistan). In hot, humid coastal zones (e.g., Dubai or coastal Gulf cities), salt corrosion, high UV, and wind-driven rain push designers toward systems with robust finishes and tightly controlled sealing — strengths often found in factory-assembled unitized modules. The controlled environment reduces the risk of improper sealant application and thermal break continuity.

In arid, dusty inland climates or remote Central Asian sites (for example, in Turkmenistan or Kyrgyzstan), on-site conditions may limit sensitive field work; unitized modules shipped ready for installation can minimize onsite exposure, but logistics (transport, crane access) become decisive. In cold or freeze–thaw regions, thermal performance and gasket resilience are paramount; both systems can be engineered for performance, but unitized systems reduce field-induced variability.

We assess local building codes, thermal performance targets, prevalent weather loads, and available local labor when recommending stick or unitized systems. For mixed-climate projects spanning the Gulf and Central Asian markets, a hybrid strategy often maximizes performance and constructability while respecting regional constraints.