What information is needed to get a curtain wall quotation?

To receive an accurate curtain wall quotation, the following information is typically required:

**Essential project information:**

1. **Project location** — Determines wind load, seismic requirements, and building codes

2. **Building drawings** — Architectural plans, elevations, and sections showing the curtain wall scope

3. **Building height and number of floors** — Affects structural design and system selection

4. **Curtain wall area (m²)** — Total scope of work for pricing

5. **System type preference** — Unitized, stick, window wall, or to be recommended

**Technical specifications:**

6. **Glass specifications** — Type (Low-E, laminated, tempered), thickness, coating preferences

7. **Aluminum finish** — Powder coating color and standard (AAMA 2604/2605), or anodizing

8. **Performance requirements** — U-value, solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), sound transmission class (STC)

9. **Opening types** — Fixed, casement, sliding, or automatic doors within the curtain wall

**Commercial terms:**

10. **Project timeline** — Design completion, manufacturing start, and installation schedule

11. **Delivery terms** — FOB, CIF, or DDP; destination port

12. **Payment terms** — Preferred payment structure

13. **Special requirements** — Fire rating, blast resistance, hurricane rating, etc.

FOWALL's quotation process typically takes 3-7 business days depending on project complexity. Their team reviews all provided information, may request clarifications, and delivers a detailed quotation covering materials, manufacturing, and logistics. FOWALL also offers cost optimization suggestions to help clients balance performance requirements with budget constraints.