{"id":75931,"date":"2025-07-18T16:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T14:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/?post_type=casestudy&p=75931\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T14:27:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:27:38","slug":"east-hampton-spec-home-frameless-windows-case","status":"publish","type":"casestudy","link":"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/realizations\/east-hampton-spec-home-frameless-windows-case\/","title":{"rendered":"East Hampton spec home: frameless windows and smart glass for a premium listing \u2013 case study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How do you build a $14.5M spec home with floor-to-ceiling windows without the luxury price tag? That was the challenge Roland faced on his 5,100 sq ft project in East Hampton.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By importing high-end windows from Europe, he cut his window bill by 50%, while still getting ultra-slim frames, oversized glazing, and clean design. Here’s how it worked.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What did Roland and his company gain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CUT PREMIUM COSTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saved up to 50% on aluminum and smart-glass windows by sourcing from Europe instead of U.S. dealers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ADDED CUSTOM SMART FEATURES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Used switchable smart glass and other tailored solutions that matched the project\u2019s modern architecture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MATCHED STYLE TO LOCATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Installed windows that matched the modern architecture and status of a high-end home on premium listed land.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About the company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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debesto’s client:<\/strong> Developer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project: <\/strong>Premium spec home<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> New York, United States of America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience in importing windows:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Challenges of premium build<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In this project, I worked again with an experienced developer from New York, specializing in high-end residential builds in areas like Long Island<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From what I\u2019ve seen with this and similar clients, the real challenge isn\u2019t just sourcing high-quality windows. It\u2019s finding systems and factories that will help you meet strict design standards without killing the budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s about building premium home on premium land without paying premium prices for windows.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key here was sourcing reliable, well-performing systems that looked right for the property and helped keep the investment under control <\/strong>by lowering windows cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The house is a 5,100 sqft <\/strong>single-family home located in the Georgica Estate area (Long Island, New York). The windows had to match 11 ft ceilings and premium finishes<\/strong>, including oak flooring and granite pool details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glazing elements, especially the large sliding doors weren\u2019t just about appearance. They had to function flawlessly, with zero room for technical surprises. The client didn\u2019t want to gamble on unproven systems or pay extra just for a brand name.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The solution: frameless aluminum systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The priority for this build was maximizing glass area to match the wide, open interior layout. To achieve tall and wide window and door units with minimal frame visibility, we chose slim-frame aluminum systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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