Façade Systems Calculator Hub
This section brings together all theoretical calculations for façade systems in one place – from window and door profiles to capped & silicone curtain walls, ceramic façades and sheet / panel optimisation. Each calculator gives a fast and consistent technical preview of the project: profile inertia, glass sizes, section checks and material quantities before you start detailed design. Registered members can also access extended notes, drawings and training content.If you are logged in, the tools below open directly. Unauthorised visitors are automatically redirected to the login page.
Fixed Windows
Opening Windows
Doors
Single-Leaf Door (With Bottom Rail)
Profiles, bottom rail details and lock / handle set quantities.
DoorSingle-Leaf Door (With Threshold)
Clear opening, threshold coordination and accessories.
DoorDouble-Leaf Door (With Threshold)
Take-off for both active and passive leaves, including hardware sets.
DoorSingle-Leaf Outward-Opening Door
Outward opening kinematics, hinges and fixing checks.
DoorDouble-Leaf Outward-Opening Door
Synchronisation of door leaves, hardware and profile quantities.
Curtain Wall
Sheet & Panel Optimisation
Ceramic Façade
Cladding Systems
Terracotta Façade Calculator
Single-skin and double-skin terracotta layouts with quantity and budget preview.
CladdingSinterflex Façade Calculator
Hidden-clip and bonded options with full material list for each bay.
CladdingCompact Laminate Calculator
Hanging (clipped) and bonded systems with vertical / horizontal rail quantities.
CladdingAluminium Composite – Quantity & Profile Factors
Profile coefficients per m², hanger steel and parapet / coping details.
Feet–Inch & Metric Conversion
Describe your project with 2–3 basic parameters; we will help you select the right profiles, fixings and quantities.
- All calculators are for educational and preliminary design purposes. Final structural design must always be checked and approved by a qualified engineer.
- Dimensions, wind loads and profile inertia selection may change depending on project specifications, local codes and site conditions.
- Unauthorised access attempts are redirected to the login page for security reasons.
- This hub gathers every façade component in one place – from window and door analysis to capped / silicone curtain wall quantities, ceramic façades and panel optimisation. Before you open CAD or BIM, you can see an approximate material take-off and cost envelope.
Who Are These Façade Calculators For?
Arkistral’s online façade calculators are designed for architects, façade engineers, contractors and fabricators who need quick and traceable numbers before preparing detailed shop drawings. By standardising panel modules, profile spans and quantities, the tools reduce iteration time and help you communicate clearly with clients, suppliers and the site team.
Each calculator follows the same logic: you enter only the essential geometric data and basic project parameters; the script returns a transparent material take-off that can be checked, exported to Excel and used as a starting point for cost planning. This approach minimises “rule-of-thumb” mistakes and creates a repeatable method for every new project.
What You Can Calculate on This Page
- Window and door quantities, including glass sizes, profile lengths and main hardware sets.
- Capped and silicone curtain wall layouts with mullion / transom take-off and bracket counts.
- Panel optimisation for aluminium sheets and composite panels with different standard sizes.
- Ceramic and ventilated façade systems with brackets, rails, clips and insulation quantities.
- Unit conversion between imperial (feet–inch) and metric dimensions with fractional inch support.
Use these tools at concept and tender stages to build a reliable cost baseline, then refine the details in your CAD or BIM model. As the calculator library grows, Arkistral aims to become a reference point for façade-oriented digital tools, bringing site experience and engineering logic together in one place.