01 / Material preparation
Exceptional Canadian-grown timber is dried, laminated and graded for straight grain, heartwood, appearance, stability and the demands of each component.
Manufacturing
Precision at scale. Attention at every handoff.
Fenstür builds world-class windows and doors in a Vancouver Island facility whose machinery, processes and finished quality consistently impress the European suppliers, technicians and window professionals who tour it.
02 / Machining
Computer-controlled tooling creates smooth surfaces, strong joinery, sloped exterior details, drained glass cavities and precise hardware preparation.
03 / Assembly + finishing
Skilled makers assemble frames and sashes before premium European coating systems are applied under controlled conditions.
04 / Hardware, glass + QC
Hardware and glass are installed, operation is adjusted, and the completed item is inspected before packaging.
Inside the Duncan factory
See the process from material preparation to finished product.
Follow the timber through machining, assembly, factory finishing, glazing and inspection—and see where modern equipment and skilled hands each shape the final opening.
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Material intelligence
Wood is variable. The process cannot be.
Canada is famous for growing exceptional wood, and Fenstür has access to fibre many overseas manufacturers would be fortunate to work with. We select dense, straight-grained timber from cold, wet climates and grade it for heartwood, stability and appearance. Lamination, moisture control and component selection turn that natural advantage into a stable architectural product while reducing knots and pitch bleed.
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Modern machining
The latest European geometry, repeated accurately.
Fenstür uses the latest generation of European window design, optimized for energy efficiency, structural strength and maximum glass. Advanced machinery produces its sophisticated profiles, drainage paths, gasket channels and hardware preparation with the smooth surfaces and tight joinery high-performance finishing demands.
- Slightly sloped horizontal details discourage standing water
- Drained and ventilated glass cavities help protect the glazing edge
- Multiple continuous gaskets support air- and water-tightness
- Smooth machined surfaces improve joint and finish quality
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Human judgment
The last millimetre still belongs to skilled hands.
Assembly, sanding, finishing, hardware adjustment, glazing and inspection all require people who understand how the material should look, feel and operate.
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Factory finishing
Protection is part of manufacturing.
Fenstür applies premium European coating technology before glass and hardware are installed, giving preservatives, end-grain sealers and industrial topcoats access to the areas that matter most. Rounded edges help the coating build and adhere more consistently than it can on a sharp corner.
- End-grain protection at window bottoms and vulnerable joints
- Rounded edges improve coating coverage and adhesion
- Factory application reaches surfaces concealed after assembly
- Industrial water-based coatings simplify future maintenance
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Proven milestones
Performance verified beyond the factory.
In 2018, Fenstür became North America’s first manufacturer of Passive House-certified wood windows and doors. Fenstür was also the first company in Canada to pass a NAFS test for a lift-and-slide door.
- Passive House-certified wood window and door systems
- NAFS-tested window, door and lift-and-slide configurations
- ¾-inch Climatech fiberglass threshold in the tested lift-and-slide system
- Large custom openings reviewed around hardware, glass and engineering limits
Frequently asked
Useful answers before you begin.
Where are Fenstür windows and doors manufactured?
Fenstür products are manufactured, finished, glazed and inspected in Duncan, British Columbia on Vancouver Island.
Does Fenstür manufacture custom sizes?
Yes. Fenstür manufactures project-specific windows and doors, subject to glass, hardware, engineering, testing and shipping limits.
Are Fenstür products tested for North American projects?
Applicable Fenstür configurations are tested to NAFS requirements. The project team should confirm the report and approved size range for the exact configuration.
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