als available for each specific door.” Cordell says the company ensures the highest-grade virgin materials are used and then strives to offer the low- est prices people will find. Cordell’s out-swing door has appli- cations for both interior and exterior use and is currently being adapted for use both in the Middle East and Africa. The company’s container door is a weld-in door that takes a minimal ef- fort to install into metal and can also be installed in other applications such as concrete or wood. Cordell also offers a commercial door specifically designed for the Canadian market. Measured and tooled in millimetres, Cordell says the difference is minimal but means Cana- dian clients don’t have to make the minor adjustments that would other- wise be required on site. Other distinctions include Cordell’s higher fire rating on its doors. “The re- quirement of many fire ratings is only 1.5 hours. Our commercial door is cer- tified for three hours but we can offer it at a price lower than another door rated for 1.5 hours.” All of Cordell’s doors are consid- ered to be security doors for their var- ious usages. Container and commercial doors can also come equipped with a Euro-style double cylinder lock to beef up the security as- pect. Cordell also offers a variety of vinyl and aluminum window products in- cluding a low e-glass option. “We manufacture aluminum double- strength glass using a thicker glass than our competitors. The aluminum is suitable for any market and, properly installed, the thicker glass supports en- ergy efficiency and controls the loss of warm or cool air in any weather condi- tion when installed using the correct sealants and finishing.” He says the vinyl windows Cordell manufactures meet all requirements for any situation or environment. In ad- dition, with OEM orders, all windows can be designed specifically to meet individual client needs, whether it is Low-E, Egress, grids in the windows, or vertical or horizontal styles. Cordell says his company provides unique custom solutions. “We work with a range of clients, from smaller companies who may order one door a month to larger businesses that re- quire thousands and need something fully customized.” Part of what allows Cordell to offer this flexibility is its history as a smaller, family-run business. Cordell says be- cause the company offers factory-di- rect service, it is able to keep margins low and help clients turn larger profits. As second-generation owners, he says he and his brother still value the personal touch on which their parents built the company, and both are ac- tively involved with clients. “When people call Cordell they are always going to get a real person and they can always speak to the same person when that is needed.” In addition to windows and doors, Cordell also manufactures plastic ta- bles and chairs, bunk beds, lockers, faucets, and has access to a wide array of other products and building materials. He says the company can source any product customers may require that they do not already have, ensuring Cordell can act as a one-stop partner for a wide range of client needs. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — July-August 2015 – 39