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Mestre Raposa is always seeking innovative solutions that combine design, comfort and functionality, such as sliding shutters, the latest addition to its product offering.
Discover Mestre Raposa, a leading company in high-end window and door solutions for modern architecture, with over 5,000 projects across Europe and recognition among the top SMEs in Portugal.
The BONNENFANT School Complex is a three-building educational project featuring custom wooden window solutions manufactured by Mestre Raposa
Mestre Raposa commitment to craftsmanship, quality and long-term value has once again been recognized through several prestigious national and international distinctions.
Wood doors and windows that respect the character of historic properties. Custom handcrafted solutions that combine tradition, durability, and thermal comfort.
Discover the advantages of Mestre Raposa’s timber-aluminium frames: enhanced thermal comfort, elegant wooden interiors and durable aluminium exteriors.
Discover aluminium sliding systems with slim profiles – panoramic windows and minimalist sliding doors designed for a contemporary, elegant aesthetic.
Discover the elegance of bespoke wooden frames. Choose colours, finishes and styles that enhance your property with authenticity and sophistication.
Custom-made wooden doors and windows, ideal for historic properties. Discover solutions that combine tradition, historic design, and thermal performance.
In today’s modern architecture, aluminium windows and slim profiles bring a minimalist aesthetic to any space while also delivering high performance.
Should a landmark as significant as the Colosseo Quadrato ever require the renovation of its arch windows, Mestre Raposa would be the ideal partner.
When it comes to improving your home, choosing the right windows and doors is crucial. Wood-aluminium windows and doors are becoming increasingly popular due to their unique blend of aesthetic appeal, durability, and functionality. Here’s why wood-alu options should be at the top of your home improvement list.
Whether you want a gentle breeze or a flood of sunlight, our wooden guillotine windows (Timber sash windows) offer flexible ventilation options to suit your needs.
In the world of architecture, Georgian bars are more than just a design trend—they’re a symbol of heritage and elegance. As homeowners seek to blend traditional charm with modern interiors, this classic design element remains a timeless favourite
UPVC windows offer a significant price advantage over aluminum or wooden windows, making them an attractive choice for many homeowners and builders.
This charming property is a very successful example of this with its segmental arched doors and segmental arched custom windows.
This beautiful home features original wooden windows and traditional interior shutters and doors, crafted by Mestre Raposa.
At Mestre Raposa, we are passionate about transforming spaces with the modern beauty of minimalist design.
Wood and wood-aluminum elements for windows and doors can now also be manufactured with narrow profile widths.
UPVC windows have revolutionized the window industry, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional aluminum and wooden windows.
In addition to our standard thresholds, we are pleased to offer the revolutionary 0 threshold, a product developed by Alumat in 1996.
Mestre Raposa had the privilege to participate in the renovation of the well-known Tilia Hostel in Faro, Portugal. This project allowed us to showcase our expertise in creating unique shapes of wooden windows.
Folding doors are the alternative to sliding doors and open completely to one side as a leaf package.
Windows and doors play an important architectural and stylistic role in the exterior design of the building and give the façade of the building its character.
Within the modern construction landscape, we offer aluminum slimslide systems in large dimensions, balcony doors with an absolutely tight magnetic threshold.
In the world of windows and doors, innovation plays a crucial role in ensuring energy efficiency and overall performance. One key component is the Swisspacer.
With 25 years of expertise, Mestre Raposa International® stands as a company of excellence in the windows and doors market.
Lift-sliding doors are the premium product among sliding doors and meet the highest demands in terms of function, safety, thermal protection and design.
When buying windows, there are important criteria that go beyond quality that only a specialised window company can fulfill.
Mestre Raposa International® announces that has been honored with not just one but two distinguished awards, underscoring our unwavering commitment to excellence.
Wooden windows and doors in southern Europe have many times more exposure to high UV radiation than in central and eastern Europe. This is particularly true if the property is close to the sea, but also for projects located in the mountains, where there is also higher UV radiation.
When evaluating the significance of window and door installations, it becomes evident that the installation process holds a paramount importance, constituting at least 50% of the overall quality assessment.
Why are aluminum wooden windows the best choice for your home?
The wood-aluminium mix for windows, terrace doors, entrance doors and large glass doors guarantees excellent insulation values and is ideal for passive houses.
Mestre Raposa International® supplies antibacterial and antimicrobial window and door handles for its high-quality windows and doors.
Mestre Raposa International® Portugal is a system house independent brand for high-quality and latest technology windows and doors systems. System house means working together with the various complex systems of leading manufacturers.
Mestre Raposa International® offers the best zip screens for shading large areas of slim slide or minimalist sliding systems. This solution adapts perfectly to owners of new villas who have large window openings and need a shading system and insect protection.
Mestre Raposa International® has been successfully dealing with the weather and UV resistance of wooden windows and doors for many years.
Mestre Raposa International®, a member of the German, English and French Chambers of Commerce, has maintained its membership for 20 years. This longstanding affiliation has proven especially fruitful as the largest group of foreign customers originates from these chambers.
Wooden windows represent style and classic. Mestre Raposa International® would like to create a new position in the market with its tested wooden window products from the University of Coimbra and the FCBA in Bordeaux.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, an increasing desire for light and bright indoor spaces led to rapid innovation in window design, with the invention of ‘Gueule de Loup’ wood windows and doors in 19th-century France proving particularly transformative in terms of engineering.
With the recent high temperatures and fires all over Europe, it is imperative to find ways to keep your house protected from the heat.
With a growing demand for modern architecture, aluminium windows and large format sliding systems have emerged as the epitome of design, minimalism and aesthetics.
As an innovative manufacturer of wood/wood-aluminium windows, Mestre Raposa International® wants to give the wood window the place it deserves on the market.
The market share for PVC windows is significantly larger than that of aluminium and wooden windows. PVC window frames and doors are mass-produced, greatly reducing manufacturing costs and affording a cost advantage over aluminium and wooden windows.
The return of windows, entrance doors, balcony doors and large wooden sliding doors is in full alignment with the trend of many architects, planners and builders. They have never actually disappeared, but they have become more competitive with other materials.
Mestre Raposa International® wood-aluminium windows are the product of two high-quality window materials. While you enjoy the natural look and good insulating properties of wood on the inside, the aluminium on the outside guarantees high weather resistance and very little maintenance.
