Hinged doors, like sliding doors, can be made to incorporate full height glass designs. Hinged doors are primarily ‘open­ out’ but an ‘open in’ option is also available.

First hinged aluminium doors have square-edge stiles and wide top and bottom rails for a clean visual look. The rails can be widened for a more traditional appearance. Square cut rails and hidden compression blocks at the corners provide strength and stability. The door stiles and rails are substantial and strong, and come with many upgrade options: decorative glazing bars, a choice of attractive hardware, overlights and sidelights.

Sliders are regarded as the most versatile and economical door type for access to decks and outdoor areas. Because sliding doors have no protruding panels, they’re ideal for high traffic areas where safety needs to be considered. The sliding door system has been designed for convenient use either as a cavity slider or for sliding back over a wall.

Sliding doors move on an outside track and can meet at 90 degree corners without the need for a corner post. This is an aluminium door system with two or three panels that slide the same way behind a fixed panel, meaning there are no intrusive panels to obstruct access or views.

Our high performance roller system means our sliding doors slide quietly and smoothly. For most configurations a fixed side panel is required. However, multi slider doors where two or three panels move, and which open to two-thirds of their width, are also available. Multi sliders are ideal for wider openings.

Bi-folding doors open up the full potential of indoor-outdoor living by stacking out of the way for obstruction free traffic flow; they either stack to one or to both sides. Bi-fold doors offer a great lay-back option for clear decks or patios. A bi-fold set can also include a free-swinging hinged door for ease of access; you can walk outside without opening up the entire set of bi-folds.

Bi-fold aluminium doors and windows both use the same profiles and operating system. The panels are bottom rolling and the weight is carried on the sill. No special architectural detailing of the lintel is required.

Awning windows are well-designed for our ever-changing New Zealand weather; they push out from the bottom so they can be left open and still provide a degree of rain protection.

Awning windows are versatile and can be used in most locations around the house but are not recommended where windows open on to a walkway due to their projecting nature.

First awning windows have been designed to sit flush with the outside and inside face of the frame for a smooth, continuous look when closed. (Other options are possible, including one which overlaps the frame.)

Casement windows are hinged on the side and open outward to the left or right. Usually taller than wide, their entire sash opens to provide top-to-bottom ventilation. Casement windows are side opening to direct air inwards.

Like awning windows, sash windows can be used in most positions and provide a clear view to the outdoors. However, they are not recommended next to pedestrian areas. French casements have no centre post and so do not obscure the view when open.

Horizontal sliding windows allow for non-intrusive openings onto decks and walkways, encouraging indoor-outdoor flow and communication for guests, hosts and family members. Horizontal sliding windows are an excellent choice between the kitchen and outside entertainment areas. They are perfect for busy locations and, as they don’t protrude on to walkways, they’re the safe choice.

First sliding windows slide easily, reducing the risk of strain when you reach to open and close windows installed over kitchen sinks and bench tops.

Standard options include windows with a single sliding panel or two sliding panels meeting in the middle. There is also the double slider where two panels slide past each other.

An aluminium vertical sliding double hung window in two surrounding frame options is also available: with either a scrolled Edwardian appearance or a clean, flat face for a more contemporary look.

Vantage bi-fold aluminium windows run on an easy-slide track system and allow for wide openings. They create a seamless indoor-outdoor feel and are ideal when you want to enjoy our stunning New Zealand views.

Bi-fold windows normally use an even number of panels: e.g. 2 panels, 2+2 panels, 4 panels or 6 panels. Composite Joinery supply aluminium windows from Auckland through to Northland.