Custom Door and Window FAQs
Answers to the questions we hear most about custom iron, steel and aluminum doors and windows. Don’t see yours? Call (855) 393-2232.
The color palette is nearly endless. Send us a swatch and we can match it. Our four standard colors are Matte Black, Gloss Black, White and Brown. Custom colors add roughly 20%, and we can quote the exact amount on request.
Standard options are single-coat Low-E, dual-coat sputtered Low-E and triple-coat Low-E. Satin etch and Switch Lite glass are also available on most products.
10 to 16 weeks is typical. Iron products always take a little longer than aluminum, and special paint colors add about 2 weeks.
Some products come with integrated screens, and traditional screens are available too. Ask your sales associate for the full list of options for the products you are considering.
It significantly reduces heat and cold transfer. The aluminum frame and sash are split, and a polymer “bridge” is placed between them to slow the temperature change from the exterior to the interior.
Visit our Scottsdale showroom at 8425 N 90th Street, Suite 4, open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Please contact us to book an appointment.
Call us at (855) 393-2232 or email sales@opensesameaz.com. Share a few details about what you are looking for and we will contact you to fill in the blanks.
Overseas manufacturers draw on strong labor pools and engineering and design teams to create products that are highly functional, beautiful and competitively priced. While many domestic products have been simplified to cut costs, these manufacturers keep investing in product advancements.
Switch Lite is a laminated layer within a triple-glazed unit. When electrically charged, it moves the opaque molecules from the center to the edge of the glass, so the same opening can go from obscured to clear on demand. When clear, you may notice a slight haze. That is light refracting off the laminate against the Low-E glass.
No. Every door, window and cabinet is made to your specifications, so we quote each project individually. Request a quote or call (855) 393-2232 and we will price your exact opening.
We serve all of Arizona, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tucson, Flagstaff and Prescott. Our showroom is in Scottsdale.
Yes. We work with homeowners, builders and contractors. Send us your plans or your window and door schedule and we will put together a quote.
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Talk to someone who knows the products. Call Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, or send a quote request and we will get back to you.