Window Renovations – Hotter Than Ever

In a time when circularity and sustainability characterize property ownership, interest in window renovations has increased significantly. For Stockholm-based Bruske Delér Window Renovations, this has meant a substantial upswing – right in the middle of the economic downturn.

While many in the construction industry are struggling with declining demand, high interest rates, and rising material costs, Bruske Delér Window Renovations is experiencing tailwinds.

– “We often do well in economic downturns. That’s when renovations increase in relation to complete replacements,” says Peter Remse, CEO of Bruske Delér Window Renovations.

Growing demand

But it’s not only the downturn that is driving demand. Among municipal property owners and other major players, energy targets are becoming increasingly clear. This means that many want to upgrade to energy glass or insulating glass. In addition, many properties are heritage-listed – and in those cases, renovation is often the only option. Peter also highlights other advantages of the company’s concept.

– “It is almost always more economical to renovate than to replace. We preserve the heartwood, which is often significantly better in older windows. And with new energy glass, we can achieve the same U-values as new windows. This reduces both noise levels and heating costs, while preserving the building’s original appearance. With regular maintenance painting at the right intervals, the lifespan can reach 80–90 years – the same as with new windows,” says Peter.

Unique Workshop

Since 2021, Bruske Delér Window Renovations has been part of Fasadgruppen. What makes the company unique is its own state-of-the-art workshop in Sätra. The 40 employees – consisting of glaziers, carpenters, painters, and renovation specialists – work both in the workshop and out in the field.

– “We do everything in-house. Normally, we renovate around 100 windows per week and have the capacity for very large projects – all year round. In the winter, we work with weather protection and insulating polycarbonate sheets,” says Peter.

How the Window Renovations Are Done

1. The window frames are dismantled at the customer’s site and transported to the workshop.
2. In the workshop, the windows are separated, after which the outer frames are rough-sanded and fine-sanded.
3. In the carpentry section, any damages are repaired, such as wood repairs from, for example, rot damage.
4. New glass is installed, often energy glass or insulating glass.
5. The windows are glazed in a special glazing room.
6. In the painting section, the frames are oiled, primed, and finish-painted, after which the inner and outer frames are reassembled.