DUXTON Windows & Doors is a Canadian, family-owned manufacturing business located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Its frames are all fiberglass, making it a very durable, energy efficient solution, with extensive design options. DUXTON Windows are often specified in light commercial projects such as schools and multi-family housing, particularly for their thermal performance and ability to perform in cold climates.

Wallis Glazing brings this high-performance product to the Saskatoon market. By combining the glazing skills and resources of Wallis, with the product offering from DUXTON, fiberglass curtain wall and FiberWall™ are now available with local support and expertise!

Why Fiberglass?

Fiberglass is created by pulling strands of glass through a heated die, resulting in a material that is strong, resilient, and suited to all weather conditions. Essentially a carbon fiber product, it has been used for many purposes, including boats, satellites, bridges, and goalie masks, where it is subject to extreme temperatures and constant abuse.

Thermal Performance

Energy efficient frames have low conductivity that discourages the transfer of heat or cold into a building. Fiberglass has a much lower conductivity than metal options; simply placing a hand on a fiberglass frame compared to an aluminum frame in -20°C weather makes the difference very clear. DUXTON offers a wide range of dual, triple, and even quad-pane glass to create some of the highest performing systems in Canada.

Large Sizes with Slim Frames

Fiberglass offers significant bending strength. Greater strength allows for slimmer frames, more glass area, and a better view. Even more valuable is that fewer frame divisions are required for large openings. Fiberglass can achieve stunning views with floor-to-ceiling glass that stretches across the length of the room. Bring the outside in!

Colour

Fiberglass offers amazing colour flexibility. The naturally porous surface of fiberglass is ideal for architectural coatings, in any standard or custom colour, inside AND out. Because fiberglass has a minimal rate of expansion and contraction, the finish is very durable.

Environmental Impact

At 60% glass content, the basis of fiberglass is silica sand, one of the most abundant naturally occurring materials available on earth. Fiberglass also has a very low level of embodied energy and requires only about 20-25% of the energy required to convert bauxite into aluminum.

Fiberglass also has a smaller impact on the environment due to its longevity. In a throwaway society, investing in durable products is becoming more and more vital. By choosing longer lasting, better-quality products, we can keep more out of the landfills. DUXTON is an advocate of long-term sustainability, and believes in building for generations, not years.