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Everything you'd want to know before signing a quote for windows and doors: materials, regulations, costs and tax incentives.
02 Jul 2026 Mirko Vanzo
How to organise a PVC and aluminium window supply for an entire apartment block: resolutions, technical specifications, façade uniformity, tax incentives and why a direct manufacturer pays off.
12 Jun 2026 Mirko Vanzo
A practical guide for window and door fitters and contractors: what to check before committing to a window and door manufacturer. Systems, certifications, logistics, red flags.
11 Jun 2026 Mirko Vanzo
PVC, aluminium or insulated aluminium? A comparison of insulation, security, the shutter box, 2026 prices and which to choose for each situation.
11 Jun 2026 Mirko Vanzo
A technical guide to made-to-measure insect screens: roller, pleated, sliding, magnetic, anti-pollen. Mesh types, 2026 prices, real pros and cons for each type.
05 Jun 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Cost structure, brand control, confidentiality and a realistic worked example for retailers evaluating private label manufacturing on PVC windows.
03 Jun 2026 Mirko Vanzo
PVC or wood windows? A technical, balanced comparison: insulation, maintenance, durability, aesthetics, cost and when wood really is the right choice.
30 May 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Traditional sliding, lift-and-slide (HS), folding/bi-fold or PSK: a comparison of types, indicative maximum spans, air and water tightness, PVC or aluminium and indicative prices.
28 May 2026 Mirko Vanzo
The real costs of an in-house production line versus buying from an external manufacturer. Break-even, CE certification, contract manufacturing as a third way.
27 May 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Why it pays for a window fitter or reseller to adopt the Salamander profile system as their supply base: a coherent range, certification, spares, marginability.