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Replacement Window Joinery

Swap Out Existing Old Window Joinery

A Christchurch family of four, living in an older home circa 1960s to 1980s. The home is sound and suitable, but lacking warmth. Their existing wooden framed, single glazed window joinery was past its prime and not retaining heat as well in winter.


The family looked into replacing their existing window joinery with ready to fit custom made aluminium windows with double glazing.

Window Market Place was called to consult and quote on replacement joinery for their home.

  • They came out to meet with the homeowners to discuss their requirements and measure up the selected windows.
  • They get back with a price and upon agreement from the homeowners, have the replacement joinery manufactured to specification.
  • This takes between 4 to 6 weeks, then your new windows are ready for delivery or pick up.
  • Window Market Place have builders who can install these for you, or you can choose your own.

A more comfortable interior and more secure and better-looking windows. The homeowners were rapt with the improvements they saw in terms of better heat retention, and exposure to light.



They had modern aluminium window joinery which requires no maintenance and adds value and appeal to the home.

Replacement Entrance Doors

A Renovation & A New Front Door

This summer hill stone house circa 1980s or later was the ideal home for this Christchurch couple. It had undergone some interior renovations and the homeowners considered it an appropriate time to replace their existing front entrance door.



Which was less secure and less thermally efficient and had become dated and less functional. A brand new front door was just the ticket to top off their new makeover.

Seeking options and a quote, the couple asks Window Market Place for advice on selecting a custom made, modern front door. The range is almost limitless and includes woodgrain or aluminium

  • Solid French doors
  • Vertical tongue & groove doors with double glazed units
  • Solid panel or window insets
  • Classic 8-panel doors with rolled edging
  • Classic 6, 4 or 3 panel solid or glazed
  • Horizontal or vertical features, in a wide range of colours and with double glazed units set within or adjoining the doors 


Ask Window Market Place for advice on your most suitable choice. They have vast knowledge. And supply and install all you need for a new modern entrance door, sooner. 

A fabulous modern new entrance door which is better designed and better looking with more functionality. Double glazed and equipped with door handles and locks, these replacement joinery entrance doors add design accent to any existing or new home.

Sliding Doors & Bi-Fold Doors

Opening up to the Outside

These homeowners had a brick house and were opening up the dining room wall onto a newly built deck which faced the garden and lawn. They required an exterior glass sliding door to open widely onto the deck but shut securely when not in use.



A stylish double glazed aluminium door which required low maintenance was easy to use and long-lasting. They called Window Market Place for advice and a quote.

Ross and the team set about consulting with the homeowners and their builder. They measured up the job and returned with a price for the supply of the sliding door.

  • Window Market Place can configure sliding doors and bi-fold doors in a variety of ways. 
  • From a basic slider to a multi sliding stacker door, they can have it made and delivered on time and for a fair price.


Talk to us about your needs around sliding doors and we’ll find a solution that opens the views and access to outside.

A dramatically improved indoor-outdoor flow which bought more light and space into the home. The new deck and sliding door transformed the house for its owners by providing good looking, stylish and functional access to the deck and garden.

New Joinery In-Stock

Ready to Install New Aluminium Joinery 

It may be that you simply need to replace one or two windows or perhaps you're looking for French doors or hinged doors for your home but don’t know where to start.


Start with the best advice from an experienced window and door supplier like Window Market Place. We’ll likely have something in stock that would fit the bill immediately.

Window Market Place has windows and doors in stock at their Waltham Road premises. Aluminium window joinery in popular sizes, ready to install straight away.


If it’s a straightforward framing swap out, Window Market Place may well have just what you need in stock today

For the homeowner or renovator, it results in an affordable solution to tired old windows and doors. Perfect for do-it-yourselfers or renovators needing a one-off solution..

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