The quality of aluminium windows is determined by the quality of the fabricator who is manufacturing and installing them. Both houses are equipped with identical aluminium profiles and both are used for years, but one house experiences no room leaks, smooth sliding sashes and tight seals while the other has frames that rattle, air seeping in and hardware that warps within a year. It’s nearly always a matter of the fabricator.
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What Does an Aluminium Windows Fabricator Actually Do?
A fabricator will cut, weld, join and shape raw aluminium profiles (extruded sections) into a window frame and then add the glass, hardware and seals and fit the window frame to site. Aluminium windows in Pakistan are largely custom-manufactured to your window opening, unlike a factory product you order. So, the quality of the window depends on the skill of the fabricator.
Types of Fabricators You’ll Come Across
- Local glass & aluminium shops —Small, city shops located in virtually every neighborhood. Best for simple, standard size windows, and often cheap and fast.
- Mid-size fabrication businesses — Companies that have a workshop where they make the parts, a small staff and a history of larger residential or commercial jobs.
- Branded/franchise fabricators — Larger companies standardized processes, showrooms and often their own imported hardware and finishes, often at a higher price point.
None of these is automatically “better” the right choice depends on your project size, budget, and how much customization you need.
What to Check Before Hiring a Fabricator
1. Ask What Profile Brand They Use
A good fabricator will be able to provide you with the details of the brand of aluminium profile used (e.g. Chawla Aluminium or Prime Aluminium well known brands from Pakistan) as well as the gauge (thickness) which is normally 1.2mm, 1.6mm or 2.0mm. A red flag is if a fabricator is unclear about this.
2. Ask to See Past Work
If you are looking for a fabricator that can deliver what you need, it is important that you are able to review photos of their previous work or, preferably, visit one of their worksites to get a glimpse of their capabilities. Pay special attention to joints, corners and fittings for frame to wall contact.
3. Get an Itemized Quote
A trustworthy quote breaks down:
- Frame cost (per sq. ft.)
- Glass type and thickness
- Hardware (locks, rollers, hinges)
- Installation labor
- Any extras (mosquito nets, transport, disposal of old windows)
Vague, all-in-one quotes make it hard to compare fabricators fairly and can hide corners being cut.
4. Confirm Glazing Options
If they do, ask if they provide single glazing, double glazing and thermal break installations and ask for a separate quote for each. If the fabricator is only providing one solution, it could be because it’s the easiest one for them to provide and not the easiest one for you.
5. Ask About Warranty and After-Sales Service
Windows face years of daily use sliding, locking, exposure to heat and dust. Ask specifically:
- Is there a warranty on the frame? On the hardware?
- Will they come back to fix issues like leaks or misalignment after installation?
- How long have they been in business?
A fabricator unwilling to commit to any warranty is a sign to keep looking.
6. Compare at Least 3 Quotes
Window prices in Pakistan can differ greatly from one fabricator to another for the same window specifications. Multiple quotes not only give you a sense of fair pricing they also show you the fabricators that are consistent and truthful, as opposed to those that undercut you initially and charge you for it later.
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