European Windows & Doors- Made, Supplied and Supported in North America
There are 2 sources of European windows in the US: 1) From North American fabricators 2) From European fabricators.
Unlike US window companies, European window companies are system providers to fabricators. They make the parts: frames, seals and operational parts and sell the parts to a fabricator where the windows are made. This model works well when selling windows & doors in many countries over a large geographic area. This allows the fabricator to be close to the project providing support through the life of the product.
When getting any type of windows, especially high end windows it’s important to consider the following:
Where is the team located that is designing and building the units?
Where will the support come from if anything needs to be changed or warrantied?
Who will support the end user during the life of the product?
Using a North American based fabricator can speed up production and enable customization based on local weather and climate needs. It also enables the fabricator and dealer to provide a high level of service to the builder and end user.
Benefits of European Windows Fabricated in North America
Shorter production and delivery times.
All units come with a NFRC sticker.
The windows & doors are made to North American standards.
A high level of quality control ensures the client gets the best possible product.
The architectural and building team work with a North American based shop drawing team for ease of communication.
Less expensive and faster shipping. Shipping times range from 2-5 days in the continental US from our fabricators.
The windows and doors are never cross-docked helping ensure they arrive on site in the same condition they left the fabricator.
On large or complex projects, oftentimes a field supervisor will be sent to ensure the window install is started and done correctly.
Ongoing product support.
If you're going to invest in high end ultra premium windows you should be using a fabricator that has excellent quality control and experience that you are comfortable with.
Our windows are never cross docked. The truck that leaves the production facility is the truck that delivers the windows and doors to the jobsite. The are expertly crated and secured.
Buying European windows from fabricators overseas may provide a cost savings but that savings comes with potential risk. If things do not go according to plan, who will be there to support the product?
Alpenglow Window & Door works with fabricators that have a long history of fabricating the highest quality European windows in the US. Our fabricators work closely with the manufacturer/system providers, incorporating the latest technology and techniques to produce the highest quality products.
A good dealer and fabricator make a team that will provide solutions, honest feedback, insight, and support through the life of the windows & doors purchased.