How long will my joinery take to make?
What method of payment can I use?
How long will it take to install my new Kitchen?
What are your opening hours?
Do you have a delivery service?
What type of hinges?
How is my door hung?
How should I protect my Joinery?
What is a sash?
How much will my kitchen/project cost?
Who designs my kitchen/project?
How long will it take to build and install my project?
What is your payment schedule?
Do you have a design service?
Can you work from my architects drawing’s?
Do you make everything in your own workshop?
Do you handle commercial contracts?
Do you make custom made items?
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How long will my joinery take to make?
Depending on our factory work load at the time of order the waiting period is normally 3-4 weeks.
What method of payment can I use?
Cheque, cash or Internet banking.
How long will it take to install my new Kitchen?
The installation of your new kitchen should take 1 -2 days.
What are your opening hours?
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday and Sunday closed
Do you have a delivery service?
Yes. We can arrange for your joinery to be delivered. This will incur some extra cost.
What type of hinges? Our standard interior hinge is a Satin Chrome finish though Brass and Florentine Bronze can also be used. For exterior Joinery we generally use Stainless steel hinges.
How is my door hung? Imagine opening the door towards you – if the hinges are on the left it is a left hung door, if the hinges are on the right it is a right hung door. The same applies to bi-folds – doors folding towards you and to the left are left hung bi-folds, doors folding towards you and to the right are right hung bi-folds.
How should I protect my Joinery? Interior doors are designed for internal use only and should never be subjected to exterior conditions or high moisture and temperature fluctuations such as spa or sauna rooms. Exterior doors are designed for installation in areas protected by a porch or substantial overhang, and should not be subjected to driving rain or long periods of direct sunshine. It is vital that your Joinery is sealed promptly after delivery to prevent moisture absorption and consequent movement.
Your exterior joinery needs to be painted with at least 1 undercoat and 2 topcoats as soon as possible, with an oil-based paint.
If you are not installing your joinery straight away, ensure your joinery is protected from the weather (both sun and rain).
If your joinery is exposed to sunlight for long periods try not to paint with dark, non-reflective colours as this may cause excessive heat build up and distort the timber.
Stain quality joinery leaves Joinery Effects in its natural state, so take care not to get your joinery wet before it has been sealed. There are so many stains, oils and sealers on the market now, the choice is yours. It might be an idea to get a sample of the timber from us and do some tests. See your local paint shop for the best advice.
Note: Make sure that all edges of doors and sashes are painted/stained all over (top, bottom and sides)
What is a sash? Opening windows and some fixed windows are composed of one or more 'sashes', which are fitted into window frames. The window frame in turn is fixed into the rough openings left in the wall during construction.
How much will my kitchen/project cost?
Cost is generally driven by size, materials used and complexity of the project. We like to understand all of your needs and wants before we undertake any project. The process begins with our initial consultation where we will cover many different aspects of your project so we can ascertain the best solution for you.
Who designs my kitchen/project?
Generally most people have an idea of what they are after and it is our job to enhance the design (if required) to suit your individual needs or develop a completely new concept. At our initial discussion we will discuss materials, ergonomics, colours and other specific project details. We then design the project using our state-of-the-art computer software and produce a design concept for you. Once you have agreed on the design aspects we can then provide you with a quote.
How long will it take to build and install my project?
Timing will vary from project to project, but once your project has entered into production our customer service consultants will give you an approximate time for finish and delivery/installation of your project. Like most custom manufacturing it is very difficult to put exact times to a project, but if delivery dates need to change you will be first to know.
What is your payment schedule?
A deposit of 50% is required prior to manufacture. The balance is payable on completion.
Do you have a design service? Yes, we use a computer aided design programme, using this programme we can show you a floor plan and 3D Graphic images to help you finalise the details.
Can you work from my architects drawing’s?
Yes and we also visit the site to check measurements before producing your order
Do you make everything in your own workshop?
90% of your order will be produced in our workshop, but specialist bench tops such as Granite are supplied to size from an outside source.
Do you handle commercial contracts?
Yes, we regularly supply and install shopfittings for retail outlets, exhibition stands and many other commercial projects.
Do you make custom made items? Yes, we are happy to discuss any ideas.
Joinery Jargon
Facings For exterior joinery only – lines the outside of the jamb (like an architrave for internal doors)
Jamb Frame around window or door, the size of jamb varies depending on the thickness of the wall
Sill Casement sill for windows, flat sill for doors is the bottom part of the frame
Glazing Bar – a narrow vertical or horizontal section of door or sash separating panels of glass.
Muntin Vertical section of door separating panels or glass. (Wider than a Glazing bar)
Leaf A term used to describe a single door or sash e.g. a bi-fold door may be called a 4 leaf bi-fold meaning it has 4 doors within the bi-fold frame.
Lite A term used to describe the amount of openings in a frame or the amount of glass in a window or door. e.g. a 4 lite door will have 4 separate pieces of glass.
Mullion A vertical section of frame which separates the doors/sashes.
Transom A horizontal section of frame which separates the doors/sashes.
Standard Height Door A standard height in New Zealand of doors both interior and exterior is 1980mm.
Open louvre/shutter a fixed open, ventilating louvre.
Closed louvre/shutter a non ventilating louvre.
Flush door a smooth faced, flat door.
Bi-fold 2 or more doors or sashes folding open on specialist bi-folding rollers.
Cavity Slider a door sliding within an internal wall pocket or Cavity.
Awning hung A window whose sashes are opening from the top.
Casement hung A window whose sashes are opening from the side (like a door).
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