Manufacturing Process

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 & 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 & 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

Some notable achievements we are especially proud of

In 2018 Fenstür became North Americas first and only Passive House Certified wooden window and door manufacturer manufacturing products that are "ahead of our time".