Illinois contractors work on tight schedules with clients who notice every detail. When a window arrives the wrong size, out of spec, or a week late, it doesn’t just slow the job — it creates a conversation you don’t want to have. Aurora Windows & Doors manufactures custom windows and doors in Chicago and works directly with contractors, builders, and remodeling companies across Illinois. No distributors, no intermediaries, and no standard stock that gets cut to approximate fit.
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Why Contractors Work with a Direct Manufacturer
Most window suppliers in Illinois are distributors. They buy from manufacturers, mark up the product, and sell from whatever inventory they have on hand. That model works until you need a non-standard size, a fast turnaround, or a straight answer about what’s actually in the unit you’re ordering.
Working directly with Aurora means talking to the people who build the product. Lead times are shorter because there’s no middleman in the chain. Pricing reflects manufacturer costs, not retail markup. And when a project has a specific requirement — an unusual dimension, a particular glass spec, a tight delivery window — we can tell you exactly what’s possible before you commit to a timeline with your client.
Aurora Products Available for Contractor Orders
Aurora manufactures windows and doors to order for residential and commercial projects throughout Illinois. Every unit is built to the dimensions you submit, not pulled from stock and adjusted.
Aurora Window Types for Contractors
We produce the following window types for contractor supply across Illinois. All units are custom-sized to your rough opening dimensions.
- Tilt and Turn Windows: Dual-function sash with inward-opening mechanism, suitable for multi-family and high-end residential projects in Illinois.
- Double Hung Windows: NFRC-certified double hung windows with independently operated sashes, compatible with standard and non-standard rough openings.
- Sliding Windows: Horizontal operation, low-profile frame, suited to wide openings in contemporary builds.
- Picture Windows: Fixed glass, maximum daylight, available in large formats.
- Egress Windows: Meet Illinois building code minimum net clear opening requirements for basement sleeping areas.
- Hopper Windows: Bottom-hinged, inward-opening, commonly specified for basement and below-grade ventilation.
- Garden Windows: Projecting three-sided glass units for residential kitchen applications.
- Pass-Through Windows: Wide horizontal openings between interior and exterior spaces.
- Bay and Bow Windows: Multi-panel projecting assemblies, framing included.
- Custom Shapes: Round, arched, rectangular, and trapezoid configurations for non-standard openings.
Aurora Doors for Contractor Projects
We manufacture the full range of patio-style doors for residential and light commercial projects, all built to your exact specifications.
- French Doors: Paired hinged panels, inswing or outswing, residential and light commercial.
- Patio Sliding Doors: Large-format glass panels on horizontal track.
- Bifold Patio Doors: Folding panel systems for wide exterior openings.
- Multi-Slide Patio Doors: Stacking or pocketing glass panel systems.
- Custom Doors: Non-standard dimensions, shapes, and configurations.
Aurora Frame Materials for Windows and Doors
The frame material affects long-term maintenance requirements, thermal performance, and how the product holds up through Illinois winters. We work with two options.
- uPVC: The standard choice for Illinois residential and light commercial projects. Dimensionally stable through freeze-thaw cycles, requires no painting or staining, and delivers strong thermal performance without thermal breaks.
- Aluminum (on request): Available for projects where a slim contemporary profile or commercial aesthetic is the priority. Recommended with thermal breaks for exterior residential use in Illinois.
Aurora Glass Options
The glass spec you choose affects energy performance, noise levels, safety compliance, and project cost. Every Aurora unit can be specified with any of the following options.
- Double-Pane: Two layers with argon gas fill, standard starting point for all Illinois installations.
- Triple-Pane: Three layers for maximum thermal protection, recommended for high-exposure or north-facing openings.
- Low-E: Metallic coating that limits heat transfer in both directions, ENERGY STAR certified for the North-Central climate zone.
- Tempered: Required by Illinois building code in specific locations, including low floor-level openings, skylights, and wet areas.
- Laminated: Plastic interlayer for impact resistance and noise reduction, practical for projects near busy roads or transit lines.
- Frosted: Light-diffusing surface treatment for bathrooms, sidelights, and privacy partitions.
