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Home energy efficiency operates on multiple fronts: the environment, your comfort, and your power bills.
Windows and glazed doors open your home to views and light, providing ventilation and access while also playing an important role in protecting it from the elements.
Condensation in the home can lead to cosmetic and structural damage.
This guide introduces the most common types of glass used in windows and doors in New Zealand.
External glazed windows and doors need a frame that is durable, strong and weather-tight.
Considerations and options for retrofitting.
Multiple glazing can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Looking after your windows and doors will help maximise their life and performance.
Good design, smart product choices, and careful glazing selection are key to preventing overheating in your home.
The Window & Glass Association New Zealand is an independent body working to develop and maintain high standards in the window, door and glass sector. We share our knowledge and experience, providing the information and resources needed by members and consumers.
Ours is a growing industry with a wide range of career opportunities in fabrication and installation. Right now there’s a skills shortage in most areas – qualified professionals are in high demand.
This is a great time to start (or retrain for) a windows and glass career.
We have a library of resources for industry professionals, covering key standards and specifications. From building code changes to health and safety info, glass quality to field testing, find the latest information in our resources section.
Industry awards help to promote and raise professional standards and drive industry innovation. We run our own awards programme to recognise outstanding projects and people.
Our members are industry professionals meeting high quality and service standards. Being a member of the Association connects you with your peers, gives you a voice in industry change, and keeps you at the forefront of windows and glass technology.
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