Ultimate Window Maker guide: Windows in Anno 1800

This is the Window Maker, it produces Windows in Anno 1800. It is at the end of the Windows production chain.

Windows maker in Anno 1800

To build

  • Credits -$6500
  • Timber 12
  • Bricks 20
  • Steel Beams 16

Details

  • Unlocks at 1 Artisan
  • Area 5×5
  • Region Old World
  • Maintenance -$200
  • Workforce 100 Artisans

Description

This is the Window maker in Anno 1800. The Window Maker is placed at the end of the Windows production chain. The Window Maker will need to receive Wood from the Lumberjacks Hut and also Glass from the Glassmakers. This will then produce Windows. The Window Maker will take one minute to produce one ton of Windows.

What is produced

The Window Maker produces Windows in Anno 1800. Windows are a main building material when you get further in the game and most later buildings will require them. Windows in Anno 1800 are mainly used in the Old World. There isn’t any benefit to taking expeditions.

Windows in Anno 1800

Improvements

In this section we will be looking at what improvements can be added to the Windows Maker to increase and improve efficiency and productivity. We will be looking at the placement of the Windows Maker along with what can be added at the Trade Union to increase the productivity and efficiency. The final step that we can take to improve the Windows Maker is to add Electricity. We will give a brief overview of Electricity and how it benefits the Windows Maker.

Placement

The first thing that we will look at is the placement of the Windows Maker. For the placement of the Windows Maker you will need to place it next to a Glassmaker for maximum efficiency. Remember that to manufacture Windows in Anno 1800 you will also need to have Wood available, consequently you will need to have a Lumberjacks Hut nearby. Lets now look at a basic layout for the Windows Maker.

Simple placement of Windows makers in Anno 1800

This is not the layout for the full Windows production chain.

Trade Union

Here we will be looking at what items can be added to the Trade Union to improve the Windows Maker. These items can be gained by doing quests, purchasing, research, expeditions or trade.

Item nameEffectsRarity/notes
CarpenterExtra goodsCommon,
Expedition bonus –
+15 Crafting
Glass blowerProductivity +10%Common,
Expedition bonus –
+15 Crafting
Beryl’s FosterlingProductivity: +50%Uncommon,
Expedition bonus –
+20 Crafting
Circular sawProductivity: +30%,
Chance of Fire: +30%		Uncommon,
Expedition bonus –
+20 Crafting
JoinerProductivity: +20%Uncommon,
Expedition bonus –
+25 Crafting
Harker’s Electric Treadle LatheProductivity: +50%,
Workforce Needed: -25%		Epic,
Expedition bonus –
+40 Crafting
Master Craftsman MorrisExtra Goods,
Occasionally produces extra  Pearls,
Maintenance Cost: -80%		Epic,
Expedition bonus –
+45 Crafting,
+20 Force
Seraphim Papadikas, The Window DresserProductivity: +50%,
Extra Goods,
Occasionally produces extra Wood veneers,
Provides electricity		Legendary,
Expedition bonus –
+55 Crafting,
+30 Force

These are some of the best items that can be added to the Trade Union for the Windows maker that are available.

Electricity

When you add electricity to the Window Maker, its output doubles. As a result, you’ll need to increase the supply of input materials from the other production buildings. In addition, this boost works best when those buildings are also supplied with electricity, keeping the whole chain balanced.

Layouts

In this section we will be looking at the best layouts for the Windows Maker. These layouts will aim to provide you with the some of the best layouts for the Windows Maker.

Option 1

In this layout we will place down both a Lumberjacks Hut and a Glassmakers. It will also include a Warehouse for easy integration into your inventory.

Full layout plan for the Windows maker in Anno 1800

This simple layout will produce four tons of Windows every minute.