Aluminum & Glass Manufacturing in Puerto Vallarta
The defining feature of Puerto Vallarta's most beautiful modern properties is the dissolution of the boundary between interior and exterior. Wide glass doors that slide completely open to the terrace, glass railings that preserve unobstructed ocean views, frameless shower enclosures that make compact bathrooms feel generous — these are the aluminum and glass elements that create the luxury experience this destination is known for. PVR Contractors fabricates and installs custom aluminum and glass systems throughout the Banderas Bay area, combining precision manufacturing with deep knowledge of coastal environment requirements.
Products We Fabricate & Install
Sliding Glass Door Systems
Wide-format sliding glass doors are the signature element of Puerto Vallarta's indoor-outdoor architecture. Our sliding systems span 2–8 meters wide in single or multi-panel configurations, with panels sliding on precision stainless steel rollers that operate smoothly even in large formats. The key specifications for Puerto Vallarta properties:
- Profile system: Thermal-break aluminum (recommended) or standard aluminum — thermal break significantly reduces heat transfer into air-conditioned spaces
- Glass: 6mm tempered minimum for safety (mandatory by code for doors), low-E coating recommended to reduce solar heat gain
- Track: Flush or low-profile threshold options — the low-profile "zero-barrier" threshold eliminates the trip hazard and creates a true indoor-outdoor flow
- Hardware: Multi-point locking for security and weather sealing — stainless steel in coastal applications
Folding / Bifold Door Systems
For the ultimate indoor-outdoor connection, folding door systems stack panels to one or both sides, opening the full width of an aperture. A 4-panel corner bifold system can open two walls simultaneously — completely removing the building enclosure from a corner and creating a seamless connection between living room, terrace, and pool. This is architecturally dramatic and functionally transformative, allowing the living space to double in effective area with the doors open.
Bifold systems require robust aluminum profiles and precise installation — panels must plumb and level precisely for smooth operation under their own weight. Our installation team aligns each panel with laser levels and adjusts rollers individually for balanced, effortless operation.
Windows — All Types
- Fixed windows: Maximum glass area for views where ventilation is provided elsewhere. Used for ocean-view picture windows and decorative feature openings.
- Casement windows: Side-hinged, open fully for maximum ventilation — excellent for bedrooms in non-AC-dependent rooms
- Awning windows: Bottom-hinged opening outward at the top — can remain open in rain, ideal for bathroom ventilation in Puerto Vallarta's rainy season
- Louvered (jalousie) windows: Adjustable horizontal glass slats — maximizes natural ventilation while maintaining security and rain protection. Common in traditional Puerto Vallarta architecture.
- Impact-resistant windows: Laminated glass + heavy-duty frames for beachfront and hurricane-exposed locations. Tested to ASTM E1886 standard for wind-driven rain and impact resistance.
Glass Railings
Frameless glass railings are the definitive upgrade for any Puerto Vallarta terrace or balcony with views. A continuous glass balustrade — no vertical bars, no horizontal cables — provides the visual transparency of an open railing while meeting safety code (minimum 90 cm height, maximum 10 cm gaps). The view from behind a glass railing is completely unobstructed; the railing itself is nearly invisible.
We install glass railings using either base-plate (post-mounted) or clamped (spigot) systems, with 10–12 mm tempered glass or 10.38 mm laminated glass (safer — maintains integrity if broken). All tempered glass meets NOM-146 safety glazing requirements.
Shower Enclosures
Frameless glass shower enclosures transform bathrooms immediately — replacing a shower curtain or heavy frame with a seamless glass enclosure makes a bathroom feel twice as large and ten times more luxurious. We fabricate shower doors in 8–10 mm tempered glass with polished edges, chrome or brushed nickel hardware, and pivot or sliding configurations. The glass is treated with nano-coating (similar to Rain-X) at installation to prevent water spots and mineral buildup — making cleaning dramatically easier in Puerto Vallarta's mineral-rich water.
Skylights
Skylights bring natural light into spaces that exterior windows cannot serve: interior bathrooms, central rooms in deep floor plates, and stairwells. We install aluminum-framed fixed and operable skylights with tempered laminated glass, thermal break framing, and integrated flashing for leak-proof installation. Operable skylights allow hot air to escape by convection — a significant ventilation benefit in Puerto Vallarta's climate for spaces that accumulate heat under a roof slab.
Commercial Glass Facades & Curtain Walls
Commercial buildings in Puerto Vallarta's marina, hotel zone, and commercial corridors increasingly use glass facade systems to create contemporary appearances and maximize natural light. We install stick-built curtain wall systems, unitized panel systems, and structural silicone glazing (SSG) facades for commercial and hospitality projects. All commercial glass facades comply with Mexico's wind load and thermal performance requirements.
Glass Office Partitions
Interior glass partition systems create transparent divides in offices, conference rooms, and commercial interiors — maintaining visual connectivity and natural light distribution while providing acoustic separation. We install demountable glass partition systems with aluminum post-and-rail framing that can be relocated as space needs change.
Coastal Protection — Why It Matters in Puerto Vallarta
Standard aluminum alloys corrode rapidly in salt air — the telltale white oxidation and pitting visible on older windows and doors throughout Puerto Vallarta. Our coastal-specification aluminum products use:
- Marine-grade 6061 or 6063 aluminum alloys with better corrosion resistance than standard architectural aluminum
- 20+ micron anodizing — an electrochemical process that creates a hard, corrosion-resistant aluminum oxide surface layer. Anodized aluminum in silver or champagne tone is our standard for coastal properties.
- PVDF powder coating — superior to standard polyester powder coating for UV and salt air resistance. Available in any RAL color with 20-year warranty.
- Stainless steel hardware (316 marine-grade) for all hardware elements — handles, locks, hinges, and rollers. Never brass or chrome-plated zinc in coastal applications.
Regular maintenance — rinsing with fresh water and applying silicone lubricant to tracks and seals — significantly extends system longevity and operating smoothness.
Aluminum & Glass Costs in Puerto Vallarta
- Aluminum sliding door (3m wide, standard spec): $1,800–3,500 USD installed
- Bifold door system (4-panel, 3.2m wide): $4,500–8,000 USD installed
- Aluminum window (standard casement, 1.2×1.2m): $350–650 USD installed
- Frameless glass railing (per linear meter): $320–550 USD installed
- Frameless shower enclosure (standard pivot door): $800–1,800 USD installed
- Fixed skylight (1.2×1.2m, flashed and installed): $1,200–2,500 USD
Prices depend on dimensions, profile specification, glass type, and finish. We provide detailed quotes from approved shop drawings. Lead time: 2–4 weeks from confirmed order.