ᐅ Window quotes as different as day and night

Created on: 5 Feb 2019 11:04
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kaho674
We have just received two quotes for windows. The building is an industrial facility undergoing renovation. There are 20 units, triple-glazed, approximately 1.60m x 1.20m (5.25 ft x 3.94 ft) including installation, white, with the same safety ratings.

Quote 1: about 35,000 Euros.
Quote 2: about 9,000 Euros.

That can’t be right? Is there some mistake? Did the second company make an error? Think again!
Quote 2 is from a German company offering windows sourced from Poland. Quote 1 is for windows made in Germany.
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Caspar2020
5 Feb 2019 13:10
kaho674 schrieb:
But if it’s sufficient for a residential house, it’s probably more than enough for an industrial building.

It always depends on the requirements.
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Zaba12
5 Feb 2019 13:30
For us, the window installation according to RAL standards was listed separately and amounted to €1350 net for 20 openings.

So, the window installation cannot be the reason.

....and what are Poland windows? A brand?
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Nordlys
5 Feb 2019 13:38
Bolek in Brczinsky
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Nordlys
5 Feb 2019 13:43
Caspar2020 schrieb:
It always depends on the requirements.

What kind of requirements should there be? Airtight? Pole can do that too. Good view? Did he invent glass? Opening and closing handle? He can do that. Profile not flimsy? Well, he buys those from the big manufacturers anyway, except Drutex, who is big enough to produce their own. Drutex is also quite affordable. U-value? As if that’s a challenge. You just use triple glazing instead of double, and the thick profile—the Germans want it that way, so the U-value is good.
kaho6745 Feb 2019 13:44
Zaba12 schrieb:


....and what are Poland windows? A brand?
No idea.
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Zaba12
5 Feb 2019 13:44
Nordlys schrieb:
Bolek w Brczinsky

Your ...sky is always spelled with ...ski, my dear Karsten.

Now seriously, without sharp tone!

Where exactly are these Polish windows? You have some too. Are they from a Polish manufacturer with a German reseller, "no name," or second-quality goods, or are they German manufacturers who only produce in Poland?