China Foshan is the manufacture base of Windows and doors. China Dragon Sourcing Agent helps you to import windows & doors by offering interpreting/guide/sourcing agent services, WhatsApp: +86 188 2310 3475
Foshan Aluminum Door & Window Sourcing Agent June 13th 2024
Dear foreign buyers, First I clarify that I’m a business interpreter/guide & Sourcing agent located in Foshan & Guangzhou China.
This video shows I was representing my Australian client from New Castle NSW to source and inspect 1 aluminum door and 1 aluminum window sample in an Aluminum window & door factory in Foshan China.
The samples are pretty nice from I checked very carefully! They also have lock with Key and water drainage hole. we’re now purchasing 3 containers(40”) of aluminum windows and doors for his mass quantities container house manufacturing in New Castle NSW.
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Are you thinking of purchasing doors and windows from China? The problem is you have no idea how. But don’t worry. We wrote this guide according to our 10 years sourcing experiences on these products. Strongly we believe that you will benefit a lot after reading.
Widows and doors are among the most popular products bought from China to different parts of the world. As essential parts of a building’s construction, you want to buy only high-quality products. Moreover, it would be great if they will not cut down a big chunk of your money.
Importing goods from China is accompanied by some hassles, but they can be worth it. This article will guide you on how to buy doors and windows from China and help you preventing some troubles.
Before the ‘how,’ let’s talk about the ‘why.’ What is so great about China that you would want to import goods from here? There are three reasons why:
China’s production processes are pretty advanced. It can produce doors and windows of the same quality as other countries. But because of its advanced production processes, you can get the products at a much lower cost.
China has a wide variety of designs with good quality and low cost, so you have plenty of options. No matter the style of a building, whether it is residential or commercial, China all kinds of designs available.
When it comes to quality, China’s top manufacturers offer a guarantee to assure you. Knowing how nerve-wracking it is to buy goods online, manufacturers ease customer’s worries by providing Quality Guarantee on every product.
So, you know why it’s a good idea to buy your building products from China. Now, the question is where to buy them?
Foshan city is the best place to buy Windows & Doors, Foshan is Guangzhou’s little brother.An hour driving from Foshan to Guangzhou airport, Foshan offers the biggest marketplace for building materials. The city is famous for ceramics,sanitary wares,furniture, but they also have tiles,hardware,Windows and Doors, Aluminum Profile...
Hiring an interpreter/Sourcing agent is necessary
If you are reluctant to visit Foshan and Guangzhou yourself, hiring a sourcing agent is the best idea. Most local suppliers can’t speak English, which means negotiating difficult.
A sourcing agent can take care of this for you. Besides acting as your interpreter, they can handle all matters regarding exportation. In exchange, they charge small rate of the purchase value.
They can also represent you to do payments to all different suppliers ( if you purchased goods from many different suppliers). if you transfer money yourself to many different suppliers, your bank will charge many transaction fees, because many payments. if you just transfer 1 time to your sourcing agent, let your sourcing agent represent you to transfer all payments to different suppliers, like this you can save money. plus your sourcing agent can help you to negotiate a best price while you're placing orders with suppliers face to face.
Material Choices for Doors and Windows
Doors and windows can be constructed out of many different materials. It would be great to have all kinds of them in your store. No matter material you choose to buy, it is good to know their characteristics.
UPVC
UPVC or unplasticized polyvinyl chloride is a form of plastic used as a framing material. People know it as rigid PVC because it is hard and not flexible. It is an excellent material for window frames, offering durability and high performance. It also provides the benefits of sound insulation, thermal efficiency, and resistance to rust, rot, and warp.
Aluminum
For those looking for strong, durable, lightweight, and affordable material for doors and windows, aluminum fits the bill. It is a highly recommended material, particularly for garage doors and security doors. The problem is aluminum is a poor insulator.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is an iron allow made of nickel, chromium, and molybdenum. Doors and windows made of this material are highly sophisticated with minimalist elegance. Besides the aesthetic, stainless is resistant to corrosion and fire. Its strength is of a high standard and requires less maintenance.
Wooden
Wooden doors and windows are highly popular because they are easy to customize in terms of size, shape, and style. This material also makes personalizing with transoms, glass accents, and sidelights easy. One thing to keep in mind is that wood warp up over time due to exposure to elements.
Vinyl
Vinyl is made from polyvinyl chloride and has many advantages as frames for windows and doors. Such benefits include resistance to corrosion, durability, energy-efficiency, and is virtually maintenance-free. Not all vinyl doors and windows are the same, though.
Here is a simplified purchase process that can help you in buying doors and windows from China:
Start by measuring the size of doors and windows you need. Make sure it is an accurate size of what you need for your project. Knowing the size is crucial when you ask for a quotation of the price. Floor plan will be the best way to send to the supplier.
What do you need the window or door for? You must be specific in the function and design to find the right product. China has a wide variety of doors and windows. Having a definite idea of what you need helps shorten the process.
Confirm Materials and Quotations
If you’ve done the first two steps, you or your sourcing agent can now confirm the materials and other details with the supplier. Communicate all requirements and standards of the product to your manufacturer.
Providing your supplier with a specs sheet with every detail of the door or window you want greatly helps. When you are done, don’t forget to ask for a quotation so you have an idea of how much you’ll have to pay.
After agree the quotation, remember to pay the deposit to supplier/manufacturer, otherwise they won't start to produce your windows and doors.
Qualities issues are the biggest problem when buying any product from China. To check that your doors and windows are not substandard, you can hire a quality inspector. They can do a visual inspection of the products you ordered, confirming they match what you asked.
Besides this, you must look for trusted sourcing companies to handle all concerns you have on quality control and trading. Also, only buy from manufacturers with a good reputation. Do extensive research of them and read up on reviews about their products and service.
Shipping the Windows and Doors
Your items will most definitely be shipped via sea freight. They will be loaded on a 20 or 40 feet container. If you have ordered many products, the best option is to have them sent through FCL ( Full Container Load).
On the other hand, products in lesser volume may be shipped through loose cargo load or groupage. It means they will be transported with other cargoes. Still, shipping in FCL( Full Container Load) even if they’re small volume is a safer option.
The best way is to use a China Sourcing Agent and Local Importing Agent
As to our past experience,many importers preferred to ask our company to handle all things until the containers arriving in their discharge port,which we always call CIF terms.Their local importing agents will take care of the importing customs clearance and delivery containers from discharge port to destination.This is quite a good way to save money and not bring them into troubles because they know how to leave it to the pros.
