
Thermal Break vs. Standard Aluminum: What Really Changes
How polyamide thermal barriers and Low-E IGUs affect U-values, condensation and running costs.
Thermal-break systems engineered in Foshan for villas, residential developments and commercial buildings worldwide.


Since 2000, Foshan Derka Architectural Doors & Windows Co., Ltd. has designed and manufactured custom aluminum windows and doors for importers, builders, architects and developers across five continents. Everything is produced in-house at our 115,000 m² facility by a team of 700+ skilled professionals.
We work from your architectural drawings, recommend the right profile system for your climate and building code, and deliver a complete package — casement, sliding, folding, awning and tilt-and-turn windows, plus entry, patio, interior and garage doors — from a single, accountable supplier.
Thermal-break profiles, insulated Low-E glazing and multi-point sealing keep interiors quieter and more comfortable while reducing HVAC load — configured for the climate and code of your market.
VentilationTop-hinged sashes open outward, allowing fresh air even during light rain — ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and high-level openings.
Best SellerSide-hinged sashes compress tightly against the frame for excellent air and water tightness, with multi-point locking for security.
Indoor-OutdoorPanels stack neatly to one side, creating a wide, unobstructed opening for kitchen servery counters, bars and terraces.
DaylightingRoof glazing with tempered or laminated safety glass brings natural light deep into living spaces, atriums and stairwells.
Space-SavingSmooth-rolling sashes that never swing into walkways or balconies, with large glass panes for bright, open views.
European StyleOne handle, two modes: tilt inward for secure ventilation or turn fully open for cleaning and egress — popular for high-rise and passive-house projects.
Aluminum, copper, steel, solid wood and laminate — one factory supplies coordinated door packages for entries, patios, interiors and garages.
ExteriorHinged swing doors with thermal-break frames and heavy-duty hinges for balconies, gardens and main living areas.
Casement Door Details
PatioBi-fold panels open an entire wall to the terrace or pool deck, blending indoor and outdoor living seamlessly.
Folding Door Details
PanoramicOversized glass panels on precision tracks, including lift-and-slide options for heavy, floor-to-ceiling spans.
Sliding Door Details
Luxury EntryHand-finished copper front doors with carved detailing that make a lasting statement on villas and estates.
Copper Door Details
ClassicElegant double doors with slim muntins that frame garden views and flood rooms with natural light.
French Door Details
InteriorWarm, quiet interior doors in solid and engineered wood, prehung options available for faster installation.
Wooden Door Details
SecurityReinforced steel entry doors with insulated cores and multi-point locks for security, durability and weather resistance.
Steel Door Details
GarageInsulated sectional and aluminum-glass garage doors that match your facade and window color scheme.
Garage Door Details
ProjectsCost-effective, scratch-resistant laminate doors for apartments, hotels and offices ordered in volume.
Laminate Door DetailsOur semi-automated plant runs nine dedicated lines for profiles, glazing and hardware assembly. Large capacity means your order is not waiting behind someone else's — and consistent processes mean the 500th unit matches the first.
Alloy, wall thickness and coating checked on arrival.
Precision cutting and machining to shop drawings.
Corner crimping, thermal-break and seal installation.
IGU installation and hardware fitting to spec.
Dimension, operation, sealing and finish tests.
Labeled by project and opening for easy install.
We develop window and door systems around local building codes, wind loads and climate — so what arrives on site is ready to pass inspection in your market.
NFRC, Energy Star and CSA-oriented systems, impact options for hurricane zones.
USA Solutions
AS2047-compliant windows and doors for bushfire and coastal conditions.
Heat-reflective glazing and dust-sealed systems, with local service in Dubai.
Typhoon-rated, humidity-resistant solutions for tropical residences and resorts.
CE-marked products and robust security doors for residential and commercial builds.
Quality is built into our process, not inspected in at the end. Every order passes 44 documented checkpoints, and our product lines are tested against the standards importers are asked for at customs and on site.
From standard residential windows to impact-resistant hurricane systems, we share certificates and third-party test reports before you commit — so you can specify with confidence.
The practical advantages that reduce risk, rework and delays on your project.
Every opening is made to measure from approved shop drawings — sizes, colors, glass, hardware and opening directions to your specification.
Thermal-break profiles, Low-E insulated glass and continuous gaskets help projects meet modern energy codes and lower utility bills.
Reinforced frames and laminated glass options engineered for high wind loads, hurricanes, typhoons and coastal corrosion.
Multi-point locking, anti-lift design and durable powder-coated or anodized finishes built for decades of daily use.
Nine production lines and export-grade crating keep lead times predictable and products protected from factory to site.
Free design consultation, installation guidance and responsive after-sales service from engineers who know your order.
From private villas to multi-unit developments and glass curtain wall buildings across North America, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Complete window and door packages for villas and housing projects, coordinated in style, color and performance.
Large-span glazing, storefronts and architectural glass curtain walls engineered for structural and thermal performance.
Straight answers from our engineering and export team. Need more detail? Email [email protected] — we reply within 24 hours, 7 days a week.
We manufacture aluminum casement, awning, sliding, folding, tilt and turn and skylight windows, plus aluminum casement, sliding and folding doors, French doors, copper entry doors, steel front doors, wooden and laminate interior doors and sectional garage doors. One factory can supply a complete window and door package for a villa, apartment block or commercial building.
Yes. Our systems combine thermal break aluminum profiles, insulated glass units and Low-E coatings, and can be configured to target the requirements of NFRC and Energy Star in North America, AS2047 in Australia and CE marking in Europe. Product certificates and third-party test reports are available on request before you order.
Every order is made to measure. Our engineers review your architectural drawings, prepare shop drawings for approval and customize frame colors, glass type, hardware, grilles and opening directions. Bay, bow, arched, oversized panoramic and curtain wall configurations are all available.
Each order passes 44 inspection points covering raw profiles, cutting and dimension precision, corner assembly, coating and sealing, hardware operation and structural integrity. Finished units are checked again at packing, and inspection photos can be shared before loading.
Frames are protected with surface film, corner guards and foam, then secured in export-grade crates labeled by project, floor and opening number so installers can match each unit to the drawings on site.
Yes. Buyers are welcome to visit our production base in Foshan, Guangdong, to see extrusion inspection, assembly and testing in person. If travel is not possible, our team can arrange a live video audit of the production lines and your order.
Practical knowledge from 25 years of supplying windows and doors to international projects.

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Send us your drawings or opening schedule. Our engineers will recommend the right systems, glazing and hardware for your climate and code.