10 Questions to Ask Before Buying Architectural Glass from China
Quick Answer: Before buying architectural glass from China, confirm the supplier's manufacturing capability, glass specification, processing capability, quality control, testing documents, packaging, lead time, shipping terms, sample process and project support.
Buying Architectural Glass From China
China has a large architectural glass manufacturing industry and can provide a wide range of processed and customized glass products. However, international buyers should evaluate suppliers carefully before placing a project order.
1. Can You Manufacture My Exact Glass Configuration?
Do not rely only on a product name. Provide the complete glass build-up and ask the supplier to confirm the configuration before quotation.
2. Do You Have Experience With Similar Projects?
Ask whether the manufacturer has produced similar facade, railing, window, interior or specialty glass projects.
3. What Processing Can You Provide?
Confirm whether the supplier can handle cutting, holes, notches, edgework, lamination, IGU production, bending, printing and other required processing.
4. What Quality Documents Can You Provide?
Ask what inspection reports, certificates and test documents are available for the project.
5. Can You Produce Samples?
Samples are particularly useful for coatings, colors, decorative glass, printed glass and specialty products.
6. How Do You Control Glass Quality?
Ask about dimensional inspection, appearance inspection, processing accuracy, lamination quality and IGU quality control.
7. How Will the Glass Be Packed?
International glass shipments require appropriate export packaging. Ask about wooden crates, A-frames, edge protection and container loading.
8. What Is the Production Lead Time?
Ask for lead time based on your actual quantity and configuration rather than relying on a generic production estimate.
9. What Shipping Term Do You Offer?
Confirm whether the quotation is EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP or another trade term. Also confirm what is included in the shipping cost.
10. Who Will Handle Technical Questions?
For complicated projects, communication should not stop after the purchase order. Confirm who will review drawings, answer technical questions and coordinate production.
A Better Way to Compare Chinese Glass Suppliers
Instead of comparing suppliers only by unit price, compare them across technical capability, quality, documentation, customization, packaging, lead time and total delivered cost.
True Glass focuses on technical support, manufacturing capability, quality control, customization and international delivery for architectural glass projects.
- Project drawings
- Glass schedule
- Glass configuration
- Dimensions
- Quantities
- Performance requirements
- Delivery location
- Required delivery date
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