High-performance, thermal-break glazed skylight configurations engineered to withstand Metro Manila's tropical heat islands and severe monsoon typhoons.
Designed for commercial high-rises in Bonifacio Global City. Features automated rain sensors, IP65 motorized actuators, and double-laminated structural glass capable of enduring Category 5 typhoons.
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Engineered for high-end retail malls and commercial hubs in Makati CBD. Integrates ultra-narrow frame sightlines with double Low-E argon gas filling to drastically lower HVAC energy loads.
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Essential for manufacturing plants and logistics warehouses in Quezon City and Valenzuela. Automatic fire-linked smoke relief systems paired with high solar heat rejection coatings.
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Custom-built for premium residential estates in Forbes Park and Dasmariñas Village. Features motorized sliding roof hatches, zero-threshold drainage, and maximum natural daylight transparency.
Inquire Manila SpecsEstablished in 2014, Wuhan Fortis Building Technology Co., Ltd. operates an expansive, state-of-the-art production base spanning over 38,000 square meters. Built upon 12 years of specialized architectural glass & aluminum manufacturing experience and 9 years of international export operations, our global export revenue reaches $34 million annually.
We serve leading real estate developers, hotel construction conglomerates, engineering EPC contractors, and hardware distributors across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia—with a dedicated focus on meeting the rigorous structural standards of Metro Manila, Philippines.
Connect with Export Engineering TeamBuilding skylights for the National Capital Region (NCR) of the Philippines requires overcoming extreme climatic stressors: super typhoons, high solar heat gain, and intense ambient humidity.
Metro Manila regularly faces severe tropical cyclones originating from the Pacific Ocean, with wind gusts exceeding 250 km/h. Standard skylights often suffer structural deflections or glass rupture under positive and negative wind pressures. Fortis skylights are engineered using 6063-T6 structural aluminum alloys and laminated toughened safety glass tested up to 4500 Pa wind pressure loads, complying directly with Philippine National Structural Code (NSCP) standards.
With Manila experiencing average daily solar radiation of 5.5 kWh/m², unoptimized glass roofs transform interiors into heat sinks, causing AC cooling costs to skyrocket. Our custom Manila-grade skylights incorporate double Low-E spectrally selective coatings with Argon gas insulation, achieving an exceptionally low Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC < 0.25) and U-values below 1.4 W/m²K to dramatically curb interior heat build-up.
During the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) season, Manila receives over 400mm of monthly rainfall. Roof leaks are the #1 point of failure for architectural skylights. Fortis utilizes multi-tiered EPDM gasket sealing channels, integrated internal condensation drainage gutters, and zero-leak silicone structural sealant application routines, ensuring total water tightness under sustained rain loads exceeding 700 Pa pressure.
Our 38,000m² intelligent manufacturing facility in Wuhan leverages automated robotics and an integrated network of 950 qualified supply chain suppliers to deliver zero-defect skylights with unprecedented speed and cost efficiency.
Product reliability is guaranteed by 48 certified QC specialists executing rigorous structural stress tests, hardware cycle endurance checks (up to 50,000 continuous opening cycles), and salt spray corrosion testing (exceeding 1,000 hours ASTM B117) to withstand Manila’s coastal saline atmosphere.
Powered by a core team of 60 R&D structural and thermal engineers, Fortis introduced 75 new energy-efficient window and skylight models last year, catering specifically to ultra-narrow frame sightlines, solar-powered automated skylights, and smart home sensor integration.
Raw Materials Selection
Precision Profile Cutting
Automated CNC Punching
Double Glazed Hollow Processing
Robotic Structural Gluing
Frame & Glass Assembly
Structural Stress Debugging
Export Protective Packing
High-Precision Laser Cutting Machine
Heavy Industrial Punching Machine
Automated Assembly Line
CNC Double Head Sawing Machine
Hydraulic Corner Pressing Machine
Automated Insulating Glass Line
Ultrasonic Glass Cleaning Machine
Curved Architectural Profile Bending Machine
Automatic End Milling Machine
Hardware & Actuator Debugging
Full Scale Debugging Frame
Technical parameters tested under international standards (ASTM, AAMA, CE, ISO) for tropical skylight applications.
| Performance Indicator | Fortis Skylight Standard Specs | Manila Local Building Code Target | Testing & Compliance Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Pressure Load Resistance | Up to ±4.5 kPa (4500 Pa) | 2.5 kPa to 3.5 kPa | ASTM E330 / AAMA 501 |
| Water Tightness / Resistance | 700 Pa sustained static pressure | 400 Pa | ASTM E331 / EN 12154 |
| Thermal Transmittance (U-Value) | 1.2 - 1.5 W/m²·K (Double Low-E Argon) | < 2.8 W/m²·K | NFRC 100 / EN ISO 10077 |
| Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) | 0.22 - 0.28 (Spectrally Selective) | < 0.35 | NFRC 200 |
| Acoustic Sound Insulation | STC 38 dB to 44 dB | STC 30 dB | ASTM E90 / ISO 140-3 |
| Frame Corrosion Endurance | Fluorocarbon Powder Coating > 1000h Salt Spray | 500h Standard Anodizing | ASTM B117 / AAMA 2605 |
Tailored architectural engineering across Manila’s premier financial hubs and industrial precincts.
Challenge: A 15-story corporate headquarters required a 280 m² continuous roof skylight capable of providing interior daylighting while reducing solar radiation load and surviving severe typhoon suction forces.
Solution: Fortis supplied a customized thermally broken structural aluminum grid skylight fitted with 8mm Low-E + 12A + 6mm+0.76PVB double laminated argon glass. The system integrated motorized linear actuator opening vents linked directly to the building management system (BMS).
Outcome: Interior air conditioning consumption decreased by 22% during peak sun hours, with 0 water ingress recorded during Category 4 typhoon passes.
Challenge: High-volume warehouse facilities near Manila South Harbor needed code-compliant smoke heat exhaust ventilation skylights resistant to humid, coastal, salt-laden ambient air.
Solution: Fortis designed top-hung pneumatic motorized skylights featuring marine-grade 6063-T6 aluminum profiles with 25-micron anodized finishes and automated emergency release controls.
Outcome: Achieved full compliance with Philippine Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) regulations while offering lifetime resistance against salt-fog frame pitting.
Direct answers for Philippine developers, general contractors, and procurement managers.
Our skylights are specifically engineered for PAGASA Typhoon Zone 1 conditions. We calculate structural glass thickness and frame inertia based on maximum localized wind pressures (up to 4.5 kPa). Laminated safety glass ensures that even if impact occurs from flying debris, the glass pane remains structurally intact within the frame preventing water intrusion.
We ship directly via ocean freight from nearby river ports or feeder routes connecting to Shanghai/Shenzhen directly to Manila North Harbor (MNH) or Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). Shipping transit time typically takes only 7 to 12 days, with total production-to-delivery lead times averaging 25 to 35 days depending on custom fabrication scale.
Yes. Under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (ACFTA) agreement, Fortis provides official Certificates of Origin (Form E). This allows Philippine importers and local contractors to enjoy 0% or significantly reduced import customs tariffs when clearance is made at Manila ports.
Absolutely. We provide complete 3D structural CAD assembly drawings, shop drawings with structural calculation sheets, and step-by-step video installation guides. For large-scale commercial developments in Metro Manila, we can also assign remote structural engineering consultation or dispatch on-site technical installation supervisors.
Our motorized linear actuators carry IP65 weather-resistance ratings. They are equipped with automatic rain sensors that trigger total closure within seconds of rain detection. Internal battery backup options guarantee operational closure even during typhoon-induced power blackouts across Metro Manila.
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