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Award Winning Yale Project Features Crittall Steel Windows

The Yale residential colleges project with Robert A.M. Stern Architects has received the 2018 AIA Housing Award. The new residential colleges – Benjamin Franklin College and Pauli Murray College maintain the Collegiate Gothic style from architect James Gamble Rogers. Crittall steel windows were incorporated, combining timeless elegance with a reliable and environmentally conscious steel product.Continue reading →

Introducing The New Steel Windows & Doors Website

Welcome to our new and revamped website. We’re excited to present our new website showcasing our most up to date offerings, product details, and project photos. Steel Windows and Doors USA works with the top manufacturers of custom steel windows and doors – Brombal thermally broken steel windows and doors (also available in stainless, corten,Continue reading →

Summer Inspiration: Brombal Case Study #7 Pool House

An Open Invitation. Brombal sliding doors in this pool house create a wide open space for guests to enjoy the beautiful areas inside and out. The many active zones – dining / living, sauna / solarium, lawn / swimming – are harmoniously connected. With sensors or the optional push of a button, the open cornerContinue reading →

5 Reasons to Choose Steel Windows & Doors

Steel windows and doors are effortlessly stylish, but why else should you choose steel windows and doors for your next project? We’ve created a list of reasons why steel fenestration is a great window and door option: TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE STEEL FENESTRATION Narrow sightlines Timeless elegance Versatility in design Strength and security High performanceContinue reading →

Mag #6: Massive Brombal Units in a Modern Rustic Home

The Owl Ditch Ranch by Carney Logan Burke Architects combines the best of both worlds where rustic meets modern. The large steel windows and doors by Brombal were chosen for their strength, minimal sightlines, and energy efficiency. Thermally broken OS2 profiles were used with triple glazing and simulated divided lights (SDL) to ensure high thermalContinue reading →

The History of Crittall Steel Windows and Doors

Crittall was established in 1849 in England and today is the leader in hot rolled, narrow sightline steel windows and doors. The word “Crittall” is often used interchangeably for stylish steel windows and doors, and rightfully so as the company pioneered and standardized the steel window industry. In 1907, Crittall came to the U.S. whereContinue reading →

Olson Kundig + Schuchart/Dow Speak about Brombal

Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig & Jim Dow of Schuchart/Dow discuss their work with Brombal and a recent project: Meg Home, an amazing Seattle residence featuring Brombal steel windows and doors. The Meg Home project was featured in Architectural Record and Wallpaper. View the articles here. Large steel windows allow for stunning views and anContinue reading →

Steel Windows & Doors + Brombal at IBS 2018

Steel Windows and Doors USA was at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando, FL, and exhibited with one of our manufacturers Brombal. Brombal manufactures thermally broken luxury metal windows and doors. The booth showcased corten, brass, and steel units, but the showstopper was the main unit on display – an operable glass wall thatContinue reading →

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DEALER FOR YOUR LUXURY WINDOW AND DOOR NEEDS

Creating an environment that looks as good in real life as it does in your head can be stressful and time consuming. To complete the phase between planning and building, you have to fill in the missing pieces that enable construction. The right building materials must be selected through research, comparison, and sometimes even trialContinue reading →

DON’T SWEAT IT: PREVENTING CONDENSATION

Why are my windows sweating? Condensation forms when warm, wet air combines with cooler, dry air. A perfect example of this year round is that moist mirror after a long, hot shower. In the winter you may see it on your windows because moisture trapped inside the home is the most evident on the coolestContinue reading →

YOUR BEST BET FOR WINTER: COMPLETELY THERMALLY BROKEN STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS

Energy efficient, insulated, weather stripped – all of these terms are used to describe windows and doors that prevent heat loss, but what should you really be looking for? Steel Windows and Doors, your one source solution for premier windows and doors is here to help. With smart building on the rise, manufacturers are rushingContinue reading →

KANSAS ESTATE REVIVAL

Set back from the road is a large hidden gem to adore. In the small town of Mission Hills, Kansas lies a nationally registered historic estate built on over seven acres of land. Historically named the Horn-Vincent-Russell Estate, the manor of English Tudor Revival style with a French Norman touch, was originally constructed from 1929Continue reading →

PUBLISHED IN HOME & DESIGN: CRITTALL USA, STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS

Steel Windows and Doors was featured in Home & Design magazine’s latest issue! The September/October 2016 issue showcases the project in an article fittingly titled Perfect Harmony. The owners, Linda Mann and her husband – a couple with three grown children – downsized and purchased a home that needed to be rebuilt. With the help ofContinue reading →

NFRC RATED PRODUCTS

We keep repeating how energy efficient our thermally broken products are, but we’d rather show than simply tell. With countless glass options available, we have selected a few of the most common combinations for testing but have the option to simulate virtually any glass variety of your choice. The results can be found on the productContinue reading →

CONSTANTLY EVOLVING

July’s Traditional Building Show in New Haven, CT reminded us how much Crittall’s past has shaped the future of the steel window and door industry. At Steel Windows and Doors USA, we like to say that our products are where beauty meets function, but none of this would be possible without Crittall’s years of research,Continue reading →

LAC LA BELLE LAKE

This contemporary home with a style that suits its serene surroundings, was created by architect Vetter Denk. Located on Lac La Belle Lake in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the home makes a bold statement yet manages to maintain the area’s ambiance with the choice of Brombal’s windows and doors. The windows and doors are wide and open,Continue reading →

7 REASONS WHY TO CHOOSE SKY-FRAME FOR YOUR HOME

Sky-Frame is a sliding window system that creates a comfortable, handsome living environment.  The frameless sliding window is a modular system that combines Swiss engineering ingenuity with timeless appeal.  Below are some of the important factors to consider why sky-frame would be a great addition to your home:  Aesthetic Appeal With ceiling-height window fronts, organicContinue reading →

4 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT COR-TEN STEEL

1. Cor-Ten Steel is Thermally broken Like all materials we offer at Steel Windows and Doors USA, our Cor-ten is thermally broken material. Ebe and OS2 thermally broken sections are bonded together using two materials: the first is a fiberglass reinforced extrusion and the second is a high-density polyurethane resin injected under high pressure. ThisContinue reading →

INTRODUCING EBE LIFT AND SLIDE DOORS FROM STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS USA: SPACE, LIGHT, AND A VIEW

Lift and slide doors add space to any floor plan, openness to a room, and create a smooth transition from the indoor to outdoors. Essential to modernized living, the lift and slide door system gives a clear view to the exterior of your home, while adding an abundance of light to your space. This project,Continue reading →

SWD BRONZE WINDOWS FEATURED IN NEW YORK MAGAZINE

Steel Windows and Doors USA teamed up with Haute Architecture and Rusk Renovations to create a minimalist townhouse for a West Village family in New York City. Using our bronze windows, we were able to capture the beauty of the outdoor garden using our double-height windows and doors. The bronze windows, manufactured by Brombal USA,Continue reading →

STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS USA PROJECT RECEIVES BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE AWARD FROM AIA

The Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects honors architects each year for improving businesses and adding value to their appearance.  Only 5 businesses were awarded honors and honorable mentions in the state of Connecticut.   This award is presented to those architects who add value and enhancement to their client’s environment. Steel Windows andContinue reading →

STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS USA FEATURED IN AUGUST 2015 ISSUE OF TRADITIONAL BUILDING MAGAZINE

In their August 2015 issue, Traditional Building Magazine published an article featuring Steel Windows and Doors USA entitled “Making Sense of Metal Windows”.  The article talks about the increasing demand for steel windows in historic buildings.  Since the 1890s, architects have utilized steel windows as tools for design and flexibility.  Today, steel windows are now adapting toContinue reading →

VISIT THE STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS SHOWROOM IN CONNECTICUT

The Steel Windows and Doors Showroom in Connecticut is nearly ready – Contact us for more information and when you can visit. Check out the photos below for a sneak peak at the showroom.  

CRITTALL FEATURE – PROCESS FACTORY VIDEO

Be sure to check out our latest video featuring Crittall’s state of the art manufacturing facility and techniques which allowed them to pioneer and standardize the steel window and door industry. From design through distribution, this video provides evidence to Crittall’s unparalleled engineering methodology and wide array of window and door customization capabilities. At SteelContinue reading →

KILLILEA PROJECT

Located in the heart of Fairfield Connecticut, resides a custom home all its own. From the hand crafted wood floors to the aged wood beams stretching the full length of the first floor ceilings, this home was renovated from the ground up to reflect a contemporary, rustic style that would also adhere to the clientsContinue reading →

CROSBY STREET HOTEL

Crittall raises the bar by outfitting all 11 floors of the Crosby Street Hotel with 54 of their popular W20 series windows.  Located in the heart of New York’s vibrant SoHo neighborhood, Crosby Street Hotel is positioned on a quiet cobbled street where it is surrounded by a mixture of contemporary and modern styled lofts.Continue reading →

WELCOMING SPRING WITH OUR NEW LINE OF SCREEN PRODUCTS!

It’s been a long time coming but it seems that spring is finally making its way to New England and what better way to welcome the warm weather than all new screen products?! This is why Steel Windows and Doors USA is now offering the worlds-first screen system providing superior solar control, excellent protection fromContinue reading →

BROMBAL USA – HOW A HISTORY OF UNPARALLELED INNOVATION YIELDED OUR LEGACY IN FENESTRATION

There are a growing number of companies in the window and door business today which indeed makes it increasingly harder to stand out. That’s why, here at Brombal USA, we make it our mission to break away from the common and narrow minded way of producing, designing and utilizing windows and doors. Instead, we lookContinue reading →

PROCESS AND IMPORTANCE – HURRICANE TESTING

THE MIDWAY FARM PROJECT REVISITED – NEW PHOTOS AVAILABLE

Check out our new photos and information on the Midway Farm Project featuring five Brombal OS2 series arch top french doors. Still looking for more info? Catch the original Midway Farm Blog Post if you missed it!  

WE DID IT!-FIRST EVER THERMALLY BROKEN FRAMES TO BE HURRICANE AND IMPACT RATED!

Steel Windows and Doors USA officially rises to the top of the window and door market by becoming the first company ever to offer thermally broken steel frame sections that achieved a hurricane and impact test certification suitable for use in many coastal communities including Miami-Dade County. Stratford, Connecticut – January 23, 2014 – ForContinue reading →

HURRICANE AND IMPACT TESTING PART 2: BROMBAL USA 5’0” X 12’0” NARROW SIGHTLINE FIXED UNITS PASSED!

HURRICANE AND IMPACT TESTING PART 1: BROMBAL USA 6’0” X 9’0” DOUBLE DOORS PASSED!

As of January 14, 2014, Steel Windows and Doors USA has become the first ever company to offer an impact rated thermally broken system! It is available in a wide range of materials such as thermally broken galvanized steel, bronze, corten and stainless steel.  This allows Steel Windows and Doors USA to not only offerContinue reading →

MIDWAY FARM PROJECT

Although Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Kelly III spend a greater part of the year in a town house at Fifth Avenue and Ninety-Third Street; New York, their true passion resides at Midway Farm in Albemarle County, Virginia.  Once the inspired couple broke the ice on their grandiose renovation of their Midway Residence, nothing seemedContinue reading →

THE MAINE EVENT – FEATURED IN DECEMBER 2013 EDITION OF VERANDA MAGAZINE

Steel Windows and Doors USA teamed together with Geoff Bowley, of Bowley Builders, to provide the owners of the King Residence, Mr. Tim Fredel and Ms. Jennifer King, with a remodel only fit for a king! Located in Kennebunkport; one of the most sought after summer retreat destinations in the state of Maine; there wasContinue reading →

ABX TRADE SHOW – NOVEMBER 19TH-21ST 2013

Come visit Steel Windows and Doors USA at the ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) 2013 in Boston at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.  November 19th-20th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and November 21st  from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) 2013 is New England’s largest, most talked about building industry event and oneContinue reading →

ACOUSTICALLY OUTPERFORMING THE COMPETITION

Steel Windows and Doors USA, unlike most of its competitors, commits a majority of their time making sure that the production, installation and maintenance of their windows and doors maintains a high level of excellence. To achieve such high levels of quality and efficiency; Steel Windows and Doors USA dedicates itself to maintaining constant research,Continue reading →

STAINLESS STEEL – WHY STEEL GRADE TYPE MATTERS!

Unlike most suppliers of steel windows and doors who manufacture their products from 409 stainless steel, Steel Windows and Doors USA offers 304 high grade stainless and 316 marine grade stainless as steel options for the BROMBALL line of windows and doors. So what’s the difference? What is Stainless Steel? In general stainless steel is a low-carbonContinue reading →

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE – OUR THERMALLY BROKEN WINDOWS & DOORS

Steel Windows and Doors USA is proud to be the exclusive distributors of the world’s first thermally broken steel window, door, and curtain wall system. Based on the fact that windows and doors usually account for approximately one third of the exterior wall area of any given home, it is essential to prevent as much heatContinue reading →

HOW TO PICK A STEEL FABRICATOR- ARTISTRY, BEAUTY, AND RELIABILITY

How to pick a Steel fabricator “When you think about it, there are two accidents of nature that have made it much easier for human technology to advance and flourish. One is the huge availability of iron ore. The second is the accessibility of vast quantities of oil and coal to power the production ofContinue reading →

THE MANY BENEFITS OF LIFT AND SLIDE DOORS

Lift and slide doors If you’re already familiar with lift and slide doors then you know that they offer unparalleled views. However, there are many benefits to these doors that can make the difference in your home between traditional doors and simply stunning doors. Here are just a few of the many reasons to consider lift andContinue reading →

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY – OUR HOT-ROLLED STEEL

Unlike their competitors; Steel Windows and Doors USA dedicates a majority of their time making sure that the production, installation and disposal of their windows and doors has as little environmental impact as possible. To achieve such high levels of quality and efficiency; Steel Windows and Doors USA dedicates itself to maintaining constant research, developmentContinue reading →

COR-TEN; “THE WEATHERPROOF STEEL”

Steel Windows and Doors USA, unlike most of its competitors, commits a majority of their time making sure that the production, installation and maintenance of their windows and doors maintains a high level of excellence. To achieve such high levels of quality and efficiency; Steel Windows and Doors USA dedicates itself to maintaining constant research, development andContinue reading →

STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS USA – NEW BROMBAL INVENTORY!

On June 19th 2013 Brombal USA received its long awaited shipment of over 100 new corner samples and 15 sample cases from Serramenti Brombal. Sample types include: OS2 fixed (painted with glass), OS2 window and door (Raw steel with glass, Corten steel with glass and without glass, Bronze with glass, Stainless Steel with satin finish without glass),Continue reading →

TILT AND TURN WINDOWS: VERSATILITY, SECURITY AND AESTHETICS

Whether they’re located in homes or businesses, tilt and turn windows offer versatility and security without compromising aesthetics. Built from rugged materials, these windows will withstand harsh weather conditions and remain looking in pristine condition for years to come. Tilt and turn windows are dual-functioning, as they tilt inward or swing open as needed. When you simplyContinue reading →

ADVANTAGES OF INSTALLING FOLDING DOORS

The kinds of doors you choose for your property can make a big difference in how you efficiently and effectively use your space.  Folding doors are a multi-functional and aesthetically pleasing choice for a room, offering several advantages. Flexible reconfiguration of space.  With a folding door, you can establish a complete barrier between two rooms, or twoContinue reading →

PARK AVENUE – LUXURY LIVING

Since New York City was founded it has held the gold standard of high-class living. Park Avenue, in particular, has equated to luxury living more than anywhere else in Manhattan. This is why when the condo conversion at 530 Park Avenue needed a high quality steel window and door product to match the building’s meritContinue reading →

NEW ORLEANS RENOVATION – FEATURED IN FEBRUARY EDITION OF VERANDA MAGAZINE

When does a renovation turn from a matter of convenience into a piece of art noteworthy enough to be featured in Veranda magazine? We don’t know the official line but it appears as though when Gary LaBorde set out to turn his house into a “modern” 1884 Italiante Home, he crossed it. With the helpContinue reading →

BRONZE WINDOWS AND DOORS–STRENGTH AND BEAUTY COMBINED

Over 5,000 years ago, the first bronze alloy was made by mixing copper with arsenic.  The problem with arsenic bronze is that the alloying process was a bit difficult to control, but more importantly, one of the ingredients was intensely toxic.  Fortunately there have been a few improvements in the past five millennia, and bronze windowsContinue reading →

WHY YOU WANT THERMALLY BROKEN STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS FOR YOUR RESTORATION PROJECT

You have this wonderful house that you’ve been slowly renovating for years. You can look with pride upon all the work you have done to bring it back to its former glory, from refinished floors and refurbished cabinets to the beautiful period fixtures that you have been collecting your entire life. Now you are ready to takeContinue reading →

INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW 2013 – LAS VEGAS

Join Steel Windows and Doors at the International Builders Show 2013 in Las Vegas, on January 22-24, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. International Builders Show 2013 is the largest annual light construction show in the world featuring the latest and greatest advanced building products and services in the construction industry. We will have a large panelContinue reading →

ASPEN’S SILVER LINING RANCH RENOVATION PROJECT

Steel Windows and Doors USA Provides Windows for the Aspen’s Silver Lining Ranch Renovation Project Bridgeport, CT, May, 07, 2012 – Steel Windows and Doors USA is supplying the interior windows in the current lodge renovation at the Benedict-Forstmann Silver Lining Ranch.  Located in the beautiful setting of Aspen, Colorado, the Silver Lining Ranch isContinue reading →

16-18 weeks standard lead time!

Standard lead time for our hot rolled steel products is 16-18 weeks from approved shop drawings. Our competitive lead times depend on product, location, and project size; contact us for more information.

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