RFQ CHECKLIST
Window & Door RFQ Checklist
A clear opening schedule helps keep the quotation tied to the products your project needs. Start with one row for each different opening or configuration.
For importers, distributors, contractors, project buyers and homeowners planning custom aluminum windows.
FAQ
Before we begin.
A few things to know before you start your window and door inquiry.
Should repeated openings have separate rows?
Openings with the same dimensions and configuration can share a line with a quantity and clear references. Use a separate row if the size, operation, glazing or other relevant detail differs. The schedule should still make it possible to identify the corresponding openings on the drawing.
Can I provide measurements in inches?
Yes—identify the unit clearly for every dimension and keep the schedule consistent. If you include both inches and millimeters, state which measurement controls. Do not leave the reader to infer the units from the size.
What if I only know the structural-opening dimensions?
Label them as structural-opening dimensions. Include available installation details and leave the final frame dimensions for confirmation. The example schedule’s frame dimensions should not be copied as an installation allowance rule.
How should I describe the opening direction?
State the viewing side, then mark hinges, fixed panels and moving panels on the elevation. For a folding door, show the stacking side. A phrase such as “left opening” is incomplete if the viewing direction is unknown.
What should I write if the glass has not been selected?
Write “to be discussed” and include any project requirement you already have, such as a specified performance target or safety-glazing requirement from the project team. Do not guess a glass build-up simply to fill an empty cell.
Which files are most useful?
An opening schedule, labeled elevation drawings and relevant specification pages are a useful starting set. Identify the latest revision and highlight affected openings when sending an update. Avoid attaching several conflicting versions without explaining which one controls.
Do I need an exact delivery address for the first inquiry?
A country and state or region can start the discussion, with the port or final delivery location added when known. More precise destination and delivery-scope information will be needed when comparing transport-related items in a proposal.
YOUR PROJECT, YOUR CONFIGURATION
Start with your opening schedule.
Share products, dimensions, quantities and destination.