✔ Curtain Walling, Signage & Flag Wind Loading Design
Ensuring Safety in High Wind Environments
Wind can exert tremendous force on vertical structures such as curtain walls, commercial signage, and flagpoles. At Paddick Engineering, we provide expert wind loading assessments and structural design services to ensure all such installations remain safe, resilient, and fully compliant with UK building codes—especially BS EN 1991-1-4 (Eurocode 1: Wind Actions).
From high rise glazed façades to roadside signage and civic flagpoles, our designs take into account the complex interplay of wind pressure, fixings, support structures, and material behavior.
🌬 Why Wind Loading Design is Critical
High winds, particularly in exposed regions like coastlines or tall buildings, create significant lateral forces. Poorly designed curtain wall systems or signage frames risk not only failure but also endanger lives. Our engineering solutions protect against such risks through:
Accurate wind load calculations for dynamic and static effects
Structural verification of anchorage systems, brackets, mullions, and transoms
Compliance with BS EN 13830 (Curtain walling – Product standard) and BS EN 1990 & BS EN 1991-1-4
🔧 Our Services Cover:
✔ Curtain Walling
Wind pressure analysis for glazed façades
Structural support design and anchorage systems
Façade engineering for aluminium, glass, composite, and steel
Support for new builds and retrofits on high-rise buildings
✔ Signage
Design of freestanding and wall-mounted signage
Structural design for footings, poles, cantilevers, and frames
Load calculations based on sign height, size, and wind region
Planning document support for local authorities
✔ Flagpoles
Wind loading on static and dynamic flag displays
Fatigue, vibration, and flutter analysis
Foundation and anchorage design
Certified structural reports for insurance and council approval
📐 Standards We Work To:
BS EN 1991-1-4 – Wind actions (Eurocode)
BS EN 13830 – Curtain walling product standard
BS EN 1990 – Basis of structural design
UK regional wind maps and exposure categories
NHBC and local authority compliance where applicable
🏢 Why Choose Paddick Engineering?
🌍 UK-based engineering experts with regional knowledge
📄 Certified calculations and design documentation
🏗 Support for developers, architects, councils, and contractors
🔄 Quick turnaround with professional indemnity cover
✔ Experience across retail, commercial, transport, civic and high-rise sectors
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📞 Get In Touch
Looking for a qualified engineer to design for high wind conditions?
Let Paddick Engineering help you deliver safe, compliant, and robust solutions, from ground level to skyline.
📧 Email: info@paddick.online
📞 Call: 0113 831 3645
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