Our high manufacturing standards reduce maintenance

Every door and window starts in a forest.
Vancouver Island offers some of the finest softwoods in the world: Douglas fir, red cedar, red alder, and hemlock. The Province of British Columbia has strict forest management policies, ensuring trees are sustainably harvested and the surrounding ecosystems are protected.

Material Preparation

• We use specially selected old-growth timber grown in cold and wet climates
• Wood is graded for a higher proportion of heartwood, the most durable and desirable part of a tree
• Engineered door and window components increase stability, reduce knots, and minimize pitch bleed

Technology and Machining

• High quality, technologically advanced machine processes result in a smoother timber surface and better joint strength
• Improved component design, using a slight slope – especially in the horizontal sections of the window - prevent pooling water, water penetration, and rot in vulnerable areas
• Drained and vented glass cavities extend the glazing unit service life
• Multiple gaskets keep windows and doors air tight, preventing drafts

Finishing

• Rounded corners, rather than sharp edges, improve paint adhesion
• End-grain sealants are used in window bottoms and joints to prevent water absorption in vulnerable sections
• Industrial quality paints reduce maintenance requirements and make maintenance easy. No more sanding or scraping paint ever again!
• Factory applied paint provides better protection than job-site applied finishes, and protects the window in areas not accessible after assembly