Commercial Window & Door Installation Service: Why AAWD Inc. Is the Trusted Choice Across NJ, NY, and CT
Our in-house crews have successfully completed hundreds of projects. Extraordinary service and a client-centric focus on building and maintaining long term relationships are at the foundation of our organization. Our Customers appreciate our familiarity with their needs and what’s important to their business, our consistent dependability, and our strong values that stand out on every project we undertake. Our customers count on us for not only ensuring the best product, but also for our exceptional resident care that comes with every installation.
Installation Service Is Where the Engineering Meets Reality
A fenestration project can have the most carefully engineered specification, the most precisely fabricated window units, and the most thoughtfully detailed shop drawings — and still fail if the installation is done wrong.
Improper installation is the leading cause of window and door system failures in commercial and multifamily buildings. Leaks that should not exist. Thermal bridging at the sill that was never part of the design. Air infiltration at the jamb that fails the building’s energy compliance. Hardware that is never properly adjusted and fails within two years. Every one of these outcomes is an installation problem, not a product problem.
At American Architectural Window & Door, installation is not the final phase of a project. It is the most important phase. It is the moment where everything the Design and Engineering team planned — every product specification, every code requirement, every performance target — is either delivered correctly or not delivered at all.
AAWD has built its 30-year reputation in the NJ, NY, and CT commercial fenestration market on the quality of its installation work. Many crew members have been with the company for more than 20 years. Their understanding of commercial window and door systems — and of the people living and working in the buildings they renovate — is the foundation of every project AAWD completes.
This service page covers what AAWD’s Installation and Service offering includes, why quality installation matters more than most building owners realize, what makes AAWD’s occupied building protocols unique in the tri-state market, and how the company’s long-term service commitment protects the investment building owners make in their fenestration systems.
What AAWD Commercial Window & Door Installation Service?
AAWD is capable of installing any type of window and door system together with exterior façade elements which are linked with the fenestration work. The whole installation scope consists of:
- Window Wall and Curtain Wall Systems
Curtain wall and window wall systems are the signature outside element of modern commercial and multi-family buildings. It requires precision engineering, tight tolerances of installation and comprehensive waterproofing at each anchor point, joint and transition condition.
AAWD installs curtain wall and window wall systems for new construction and full replacement on renovation projects, including the demanding condition of replacing a legacy curtain wall system while the building is occupied.
- Storefront Systems
Commercial storefront systems, i.e. the glazed entry and window assemblies at ground-floor commercial spaces, require installation skill that balances structural performance, thermal compliance, ADA accessibility at entry points, and the aesthetic requirements of the building owner or tenant.
AAWD installs storefront systems for new construction, commercial renovations and retail tenant improvement projects throughout NJ, NY and CT.
- Energy Efficient Window System
Modern energy code requirements in NJ and NY call for fenestration performance levels that require suitable Low-E glass specification, thermally broken frame systems and installation specifications to avoid thermal bridging at the rough opening perimeter.
- Installation specialists
At AAWD know the difference between installing a window to the prescribed U-factor and installing it in a way that allows intrusion of air and moisture at the frame perimeter to negate that performance. Energy efficient windows are only efficient if they are installed properly.
- Sound Reducing Windows
Buildings located near major roadways, train lines, airports or other substantial noise sources sometimes require high-STC window assemblies to achieve acoustic performance objectives. A sound-reducing window is only as good as its installation; a correctly certified acoustic window, not adequately sealed at the perimeter, will not perform to its stated STC rating in the field.
AAWD installs acoustic window assemblies with the appropriate perimeter sealing and frame isolation procedures necessary to attain the desired STC performance in the as-built condition.
- Fire Rated Windows & Doors
Fire-rated fenestration shall be installed in strict conformity with the manufacturer’s indicated installation instructions and UL listing standards. Any variation from the listed method of installation (i.e. non-listed framing, non-listed sealants, non-listed hardware) will lose the fire rating.
AAWD’s installation crews have been taught on fire-rated fenestration installation regulations, and documentation standards required for building inspection sign-off on fire-rated openings.
- Landmark and Historic Windows
Historic window installations are a balancing act between original appearance and current performance requirements, frequently within the confines of State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) approvals and recommendations from local landmark commissions. AAWD has experience with historically classified buildings in NJ & NY including profile matching, historically suitable hardware and installation methods that respect the existing building fabric while fulfilling contemporary code standards.
- Glass Railings & canopies
AAWD’s installation scope extends beyond windows and doors to incorporate glass railing systems and canopy structures that complement the building’s exterior fenestration. The same structural engineering rigour, waterproofing discipline and installation precision are required for these as for the principal fenestration work.
What types of window and door systems does AAWD install?
AAWD installs curtain walls, window walls, storefront systems, energy efficient windows, sound reducing windows, fire rated windows and doors, landmark and historical windows, and glass railings and canopies throughout NJ, NY and CT.
Does AAWD install windows in occupied buildings?
Yes. Occupied space remodeling is one of AAWD’s most established specialties. The company has an established history of window and door replacement in occupied buildings including elderly and disabled homes, high-rise residential towers and multifamily apartment complexes throughout the tri-state area.
How does AAWD protect residents during occupied building window replacement?
Protocols for occupied space for AAWD are: pre-notification from residents, daily collaboration with building management, temporary weather protection before window removal, efficient installation within a set daily work window, and spotless cleanup in every unit at the conclusion of each workday.
How experienced is the AAWD installation crew?
AAWD has been in business since 1994 and many crew members have been with the company for over 20 years. This extended stay gives us a profound institutional knowledge of the systems, buildings and situations unique to tri-state commercial fenestration work.
Is AAWD a qualified government housing contractor?
Yes. AAWD is a qualified government housing contractor, making it a compliant and accountable option for HUD-assisted housing, HMFA projects and other publicly financed restoration programs.
