Project Type: High-end residential (New Build)

Location: Suburban New York, USA

Completion Date: December 2024

Scope: Full fenestration supply – windows, sliding doors, and customized wood entry doors

Client Type: Regional General Contractor

🧊 Context & Challenges

The Northeast U.S. presents one of the most demanding environments for residential glazing:

• Sub-zero winters with high wind exposure

• Year-round precipitation, requiring robust water management

• Strict energy codes (e.g., IECC) and rising homeowner expectations

This villa project posed additional constraints:

• Architectural design demanded oversized openings and minimalist frames

• The client requested superior U-values without sacrificing aesthetics

• Performance had to be certified to U.S. standards (NFRC)

🔍 DRUET’s Solution: Engineered Aluminum Window & Door Systems

To meet the architectural and thermal requirements simultaneously, DRUET delivered a full-system solution built around certified thermal performance and structural integrity.

1. Window Systems

• 80 Series Casement + Fixed Combination Units

• NFRC Certified; low-conductivity thermal breaks

• High-strength aluminum profiles to accommodate large spans

2. Sliding Doors

• 125 & 150 Series Thermally Broken Sliding Systems

• High air/water resistance rating; smooth operation with reinforced tracks

• Capable of large-scale panels without compromising U-value

3. Glass Configuration

• Triple Glazing (3 panes, 2 argon-filled cavities)

• Warm-edge spacer + Low-E double coatings

• Achieved window U-values below 0.28 and door U-values below 0.33

4. Custom Entry Doors

• Engineered wood core with aluminum cladding

• Aesthetic coordination with the window façade system

🛠️ Technical Coordination & Delivery

• Fabrication Tolerance aligned with U.S. installation practices

• Door-to-door shipping via containerized packaging with position labeling

• Remote installation support (video guide + live consult)

• Integrated with local installer workflow; coordinated with contractor’s BIM planning

DRUET’s supply model included not just manufacturing, but full-cycle technical collaboration.

📊 Results & Feedback

✔️ System-wide thermal performance exceeded baseline energy code

✔️ Installation executed without dimensional conflicts

✔️ Structural stability under high wind pressure verified on-site

✔️ Contractor feedback: “Consistent quality and responsive tech support throughout the project.”

🧠 Why This Case Matters

This project demonstrates how international fenestration suppliers like DRUET can bridge the gap between design ambition and code compliance, especially in extreme climate zones.

Our approach integrates:

• Certified thermal performance (NFRC/CSA)

• Custom-engineered profile systems for large formats

• Global delivery with installation coordination

• Competitive cost-to-performance ratio vs. North American products

📩 Interested in specifying DRUET for your next villa or mid-rise project?

Let’s talk. We collaborate globally with contractors, architects, and developers to deliver certified, project-ready fenestration solutions.

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