Directly extruded, precision-crimped, and fabricated at our Dubai advanced manufacturing facility. Fully compliant with NSR-10 wind load, acoustic attenuation, and thermal envelope mandates.
From the high-altitude diurnal shifts of the Bogotá savanna to the relentless saline humidity of Cartagena and Barranquilla, fenestration cannot rely on a generic specification.
In Bogotá and Pasto (2,600m+ above sea level), night-to-day temperature swings exceed 18°C alongside intense UV-B radiation. Our PA66 GF25 thermal break extrusions combined with argon-filled, warm-edge double glazed units prevent interior dew points, lower night-time radiative cooling, and stop condensation on inner frame profiles.
Medellín and the Aburrá Valley demand high luminous transmittance (>65%) paired with low Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC ≤ 0.38). Utilizing dual-sealed tilt-and-turn configurations and precision louvers, our systems optimize passive airflow paths, satisfying both natural ventilation criteria and CAMACOL EDGE certification goals without artificial chiller dependency.
Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Santa Marta face extreme marine humidity, salt spray, and cyclical hurricane gusts. We engineer windows with triple-coat PVDF (Fluoropolymer) coatings (>70% Kynar 500) exceeding 3,000 hours of acetic acid salt spray testing, paired with multi-point stainless steel 316 hardware to resist galvanic degradation.
How our Dubai automated manufacturing facility delivers export-ready architectural packages that bypass Colombian customs roadblocks and achieve unconditional on-site sign-off.
| Performance Dimension | Colombia Standard / Law | Local Market Typical Baseline | FAM Aluminium Dubai Export Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Transmittance (U-Value) | MinVivienda Res. 0549 / Res. 1257 | U-Value: 4.8 – 5.8 W/m²·K (Non-thermal single glaze) | U-Value: 1.2 – 1.8 W/m²·K (Polyamide Barrier + Soft-Coat Low-E) |
| Wind Pressure & Structural Safety | NSR-10 Title B & NTC 2113 / NTC 2205 | Deflection criteria L/175 without reinforced stiffeners | Deflection criteria L/250 to L/300, high-moment aluminum/steel internal reinforcement |
| Surface Corrosion Resistance | ASTM B117 / AAMA 2605 / NTC 1796 | Standard electrostatic powder coat (30–40 microns, 500 hrs salt spray) | PVDF 3-Coat / Coastal Anodizing ≥ 25 microns, 3,000+ hrs saline resistance |
| Acoustic Isolation (Traffic/Urban) | MinAmbiente Noise Directives & NTC 5518 | Rw: 22 – 26 dB (Single 5mm float pane) | Rw + Ctr: 38 – 44 dB (Acoustic PVB laminated + asymmetric double glazing) |
| Air Permeability & Water Tightness | NTC 4487 / ASTM E283, E331 | Class 2 air leakage, 150 Pa water penetration threshold | Class 4 Airtightness, 600+ Pa Water Resistance via continuous vulcanized EPDM gaskets |
Importing facade components from an OEM partner across continents requires total supply chain transparency. Our production workflow starts with building information modeling (BIM) coordination and parametric drawing sign-offs. We assign a unique QR code and structural elevation reference to every unit window, door frame, and cladding cassette.
Packages are crated in fully heat-treated, fumigated ISPM-15 timber boxes designed to withstand sea-freight transit times through the Suez or direct ocean corridors. Every shipment is accompanied by complete mill test certificates, certificate of origin documentation, and verified third-party acoustic and wind-load laboratory results.
Operating at the crossroads of global metallurgy and architectural engineering, our Dubai manufacturing base delivers advantages unattainable through fragmented local supply chains.
We do not blend scrap metal into structural billets. Our profiles are extruded purely from high-purity primary smelter ingots, guaranteeing structural tensile strength greater than 205 MPa, uniform anodizing response, and absolute structural integrity during seismic and cyclone load deflections.
Our 5-axis automated CNC machining centers ensure corner miter tolerances within ±0.2mm. Polyamide thermal break strips are knurled, inserted, and compound-crimped using digital transverse tensile test monitoring, assuring the complete elimination of composite shear breakdown under intense wind shear.
Every commercial development in Colombia is assigned a dedicated senior facade engineer. We deliver complete AutoCAD and Revit BIM details, calculate structural mullion inertia (Ix, Iy), establish clear drainage weep-hole channels, and execute factory pre-hanging inspections documented by full HD video reports before containerization.
Real-world implementations of FAM Aluminium systems resolving sound transmission, solar radiation, and architectural aesthetic demands.
High traffic density demands stringent noise control alongside low night-time U-values. Our Unitized Curtain Walling and Tilt-and-Turn thermal break windows integrate acoustic PVB laminated IGUs, dampening urban decibel levels from 82 dB outside to under 38 dB indoors, while meeting Leed Platinum sustainability parameters.
Modern luxury villas require expansive floor-to-ceiling glass expanses that connect indoor open spaces with mountain views. We supply our Minimalist Slim Frame Sliding Systems with concealed multi-wheel stainless tracks, supporting sash loads of up to 400 kg while maintaining ultra-narrow vertical sightlines of just 20mm.
Resort installations face intense humidity and corrosive sea spray. Utilizing AAMA 2605 PVDF coated panels and marine-grade multi-point locking swing doors, our envelope hardware resists accelerated oxidation, salt crusting, and wind-driven monsoonal rain penetration up to 700 Pa static pressure.
Detailed technical answers addressing customs tariff codes, EDGE certifications, structural wind compliance, and logistical handover.
Resolution 0549 (Sustainable Construction Guide) establishes mandatory percentage savings in energy and water for four climatic zones in Colombia: Cold, Temperate, Warm Dry, and Warm Humid. Our engineering team calculates exact fenestration U-values and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC) using thermal barrier profiles with 14.8mm to 24mm polyamide (PA66 GF25) strips and dual-glazed low-emissivity glass. This configuration lowers cooling loads in warm zones and prevents interior thermal loss in colder regions like Bogotá, easily qualifying your project for CAMACOL EDGE and LEED certifications.
Under Colombia’s NSR-10 code (Title B - Design Loads), wind load demands vary dramatically based on building height, terrain category, and geographic zone (e.g., wind pressures exceeding 1.8 kN/m² on the Atlantic coast). FAM Aluminium runs structural finite element calculations on mullions, transoms, and anchors to guarantee a deflection limit of L/250 or L/300 under full design pressure. We provide structural engineering calculation books signed off by senior facade engineers for approval by local curadurías urbanas.
For coastal and marine installations, standard electrostatic powder coating fails prematurely due to filiform corrosion and salt oxidation. We mandate either Class 1 / Class 2 Anodizing (20–25 microns thickness) with nickel-acetate sealing, or high-performance PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) 3-coat wet spray finishes conforming to AAMA 2605. Our PVDF coatings feature 70% Kynar 500 resin, resisting salt spray corrosion up to 3,000 hours and preserving gloss retention under extreme equatorial UV index levels (≥11).
Manufacturing timelines average 25 to 35 days following approval of shop drawings and glass schedules. Transit time from Jebel Ali Port (Dubai) to Puerto de Cartagena or Barranquilla is approximately 32–38 days; Pacific routes to Buenaventura average 35–42 days. Shipments are handled under standard Incoterms (FOB Dubai, CIF Cartagena/Buenaventura, or DDU/DDP job-site delivery). Every unit is assigned a tariff code (typically HS 7610.10 for aluminum doors/windows and HS 7610.90 for facades) and delivered with certified packing lists, bills of lading, and verified certificates of origin.
Yes. As a comprehensive OEM and ODM Dubai production plant, we operate dedicated section-bending machinery, computerized vertical stretching benches, and modular tooling equipment. We engineer oversized pivot doors up to 4.5 meters in leaf height, multi-track pocket sliders that disappear into wall cavities, and custom geometric curtain wall mullions. All extrusions utilize prime grade 6063-T6 or 6061-T6 aluminum alloys.
We eliminate the risks of cross-border procurement by providing bilingual (Spanish/English) 3D exploded assembly diagrams, detailed anchor point drawings, and perimeter mastic sealing instructions. For multi-unit residential projects and commercial high-rises, we offer remote video technical supervision, factory assembly mock-ups prior to container dispatch, and the option to dispatch experienced facade site supervisors to train your local Colombian glazing sub-contractors on-site.