Doors, Windows & Glass Estimating
Door-schedule audits for hollow metal and wood doors, electrified hardware sets, thermally broken storefronts, curtain wall, windows and overhead doors.
Technical Overview
Division 08 bids depend on matching the door schedule to hardware groups: ULC fire-rated labels, electrified panic devices and card-reader power transfers, and triple- or double-glazed low-E units. We check windows against CSA A440 / NAFS with the Canadian supplement and NECB thermal performance for your climate zone.
- ✓ Turnaround: 24–48 hours
- ✓ Deliverables: Unlocked Excel BOQ + Marked PDF
- ✓ Proposal: Firm 15-minute response in business hours
- ✓ Confidentiality: Strict corporate NDA on request
Quantities Measured in Doors, Windows & Glazing
- ▸ Complete BHMA finish & electrified hardware sets (mortise locks, closers, panic devices, power supplies)
- ▸ 2"x4-1/2" thermally broken aluminum storefront, 2-1/2"x6" curtain wall & 1" solar-control Low-E IGUs
- ▸ Insulated sectional dock doors, rolling steel fire doors, automatic ADA operators & glass railings
Common Bid Traps We Catch
- ⚠ Electrified hardware coordination gaps (electric strikes, EPT hinges, low-energy ADA operators)
- ⚠ Tempered/laminated safety glass code upgrades within 24" of doors and <18" from finished floor
- ⚠ Structural wind-load steel tube reinforcing inside tall curtain-wall mullions
Representative Line Items for Doors, Windows & Glazing
Every line item is delivered in an unlocked Excel sheet with formula-linked unit rates and Canadian code notes.
| CSI Code | Description | Unit | Sample Qty | Canadian Spec Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 11 13 | 3'-0"x7'-0" 16GA Welded Hollow Metal Frame + 18GA Insulated Door (90-Min ULC) | EA | 42 | Includes Schlage mortise lock, LCN closer, hinges, perimeter smoke seal |
| 08 41 13 | Thermally Broken Clear Anodized Aluminum Storefront w/ triple-glazed low-E argon IGU | SF | 4,200 | Includes sill flashing pan, perimeter backer rod/silicone & heavy-duty entrances |
| 08 33 23 | 12'x14' Insulated Motorized Rolling Steel Overhead Service Door | EA | 4 | 20GA galvanized slats, weatherstripping, hoist operator & photo-eye safety |
Doors, Windows & Glazing Sub-Services & Specialisations
Detailed quantity surveys available for every branch of this trade across Canada.
Doors, Windows & Glazing Takeoffs by Canadian Metro
Calibrated with indicative local labour factors and regional code amendments.
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