North America · Window Manufacturer
Novatech Group
🇨🇦 Canada · Last reviewed by Justin Orloff
Quick Facts
founded
1979
hq
Quebec, Canada
primaryMaterials
Fibreglass and composite doors and windows, uPVC frames
glazingPartner
In-house glazing specification; insulated glass units
marketTier
Mid-Range to Premium
Brand at a Glance
- Founded: 1979
- HQ: Quebec, Canada
- Market position: Mid-range to premium fibreglass and composite doors and windows
- Primary materials: Fibreglass, composite, and uPVC frames
- Climate context: Eastern Canada - extreme cold, freeze-thaw cycling, heavy snowfall, spring melt
- Distribution: Quebec, Ontario, and Eastern Canada residential market
- Website: novatech-group.com
Product Range
- Fibreglass Entry Doors
- Composite Doors
- uPVC Windows
- Patio Door Systems
Why This System
Fibreglass and composite door materials expand and contract at a lower rate than timber, which makes them well-suited to Quebec's temperature swings - from -30C in January to +35C in July. The wood-grain finish on fibreglass door slabs is a textured paint surface, not a stain into the material. Abrasive tools and solvent-based cleaners remove this finish layer and it cannot be easily restored. Composite frame systems at the door perimeter include weatherstripping that compresses in cold temperatures. After winter, the first spring visit should include a check that the weatherstripping has returned to its full profile and is sealing correctly.
Step 1 of 2: Manufacturer Recommendations
Official Care Guidance
Step 2 of 2: The Orloffs Protocol
The Orloffs Protocol
This is how I clean Novatech Group windows. The tools and technique below come from 25 years of daily professional work on the glass. Every step has been tested on real installations and adapted specifically for Novatech Group systems.
Pro Tools
My daily tool list. This is what I carry to every job.
Pro Tips
- On fibreglass doors with dark factory stain finishes, use a clean white cloth for the wipe-down - you can see whether the cloth is picking up any surface pigment, which indicates the cleaner is too aggressive
- Test the door swing and lock on arrival, not after cleaning - if hardware is stiff before you start, document it; a client who discovers a stiff lock after a cleaning visit blames the clean
- Spring visits to Quebec properties should always budget extra time - winter debris in threshold channels and door frames takes longer to clear than a standard warm-season visit
What NOT To Do
- Do not use abrasive pads or scouring compounds on wood-grain fibreglass finishes - the grain texture is a surface coating
- Do not use solvent-based, acetone, or strong citrus-oil cleaners on fibreglass or composite frames
- Do not pressure-wash door frames - high pressure forces water past the frame perimeter seal and into the rough opening
- Do not attempt to remove ice from seals or thresholds with metal tools or heat guns - allow natural thaw
- Do not leave standing water at the door threshold in any season - in winter it freezes and forces the threshold seal
Bundle Kits and Tool Recommendations
Bundle Kit
Tool Recommendations
Ettore squeegee 10 inch for door glass panels
View on Amazon [coming soon]Microfibre washer applicator
View on Amazon [coming soon]pH-neutral glass and frame cleaning concentrate
View on Amazon [coming soon]Cleaning Frequency
Clean every 4–8 weeks depending on environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Field Notes
“Quebec winters are among the harshest conditions for door hardware in the residential market. At the first spring visit, test the full open-lock-close sequence on every door. Hardware that worked in September may have stiffened through the winter. Wood-grain fibreglass door finishes in darker colours - particularly dark bronze and black - can fade unevenly if cleaned with anything other than a pH-neutral product. Document the finish condition at the first visit each year. Check the door sill threshold on spring visits. Snow and ice removal during winter often scratches aluminium threshold caps. A damaged threshold cap allows water infiltration into the subfloor - flag it to the client immediately.”
Justin Orloff
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