REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS

Is replacement Right for me?

Replacement windows may be a good option if:

You’d like to completely change the size and shape of your windows and doors
Your window frames or sills are in poor condition or show signs of rot
You’d like optimal thermal performance from your windows and doors

Benefits

You will have brand new joinery along with new window sills and architraves
Your new windows and doors can be incorporated into the updated design of your home
You can choose your joinery colour
You can update your sills
You can change the configuration and size, including changes to the sill height of your windows (e.g. change a window hole to fit a door)
Choose from aluminium or uPVC joinery
Minimal ongoing maintenance required
Installation is to the current building code
High performance double-glazing improves your home’s thermal performance

Considerations

After the installation is complete, you will need to fill and paint the interior liners and architraves
There will be a noticeable difference between windows that have been replaced and any that are left unchanged
Installation will cause some disruption. Installers will need to work inside and outside each window.
Furniture will need to be moved and window coverings taken down.

The replacement installation process

What is it?

Existing joinery is removed entirely and a new window or door and framing structure is installed. It is a full replacement giving you the opportunity to completely change the colour, style and configuration of your windows and doors.

What’s involved?

Existing joinery including facings, flashings and architraves are completely removed. The opening is then prepared with flashing tapes and sill pans. New joinery is installed; plumb, level and square before it is fixed off to the current NZ Building Code requirements.

External head flashings, facings, scribers (and decorative sills if required) are fitted. To stop draughts and air flow, an internal air seal is applied between the house framing and the new window reveal. Finally, the internal architraves are fitted and the joinery is cleaned.

Once installation is complete, you will need to fill and paint the interior liners and architraves, return furniture and reinstate your window coverings.