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Bay windows draw more light in

Traditional New Zealand homes and villas were often built with timber Bay windows in the main living and dining rooms. They were popular because they cleverly draw in as much natural light as possible.
With the current trend towards high density housing and apartments, architects are once again specifying Bay windows to attract as much natural light as possible into these homes.

Increase space and add value

Kiwis still love their Bay windows, which can significantly improve a property's curb appeal and add value, with the increase in usable floor space. Some owners like to display favourite plants or decorative items in their Bay. Others install practical storage below with a padded window seat above.

We also repair and restore Bay windows

Elegant Bay windows often reflected the quality status of a home, with more ornate designs, making a distinct design statement. CT Timber Joinery doesn't just design and manufacture new windows, we’re unrivalled at repairing and restoring damaged Bay windows.

Custom designed just for you

Every one of our wooden Bay windows is custom designed to your specification. Bays are typically constructed with a single large picture window frame to the front elevation, with smaller width frames to both sides. Timber frames can be plain and low profile or ornate and more decorative. We can supply them with any combination of fixed and opening windows which can be awning hung, casement hung or double hung.

Pre-Priming Custom Timber Joinery

As a rule, CT Timber Joinery pre-primes all timber joinery before it leaves the factory, unless you have requested a clear finish for wood you plan to stain or protect otherwise. We do this to protect the wood from moisture ingress during the period between supply and installation. Pre-priming simplifies your painting process as our doors and windows won’t require an undercoat but will require a minimum of 2 top coats of paint.

After ensuring the wood is completely dry and free from dust and dirt, we apply the timber primer – a modified alkyd based pigmented sealer designed specifically for wooden joinery. It’s formulated for excellent adhesion and coverage and will provide you with the best possible surface for your top coating needs. For additional short term moisture protection, we also apply an ACE 121 timber preservative to all wood end grains.

Glazing Options for Commercial and Residential Timber Joinery

We are joiners. We specialise in the manufacture of timber windows and doors, many of which will require glazing. At our highly sophisticated Auckland manufacturing plant we have an independent glazer on site who can measure and install your glass. If you would like a quote for glazing please ensure you request this when briefing us.

Due to the weight of most finished products, our glazer normally measures the glass once the custom joinery is made. He then installs it after your builder has fitted the wooden frames. You do of course have the option to work with your own glazer if you prefer.

CT Timber Joinery use the following standard glazing materials but there are many other options available:

  • Single Glazing 6.38mm laminated
  • Double Glazing 4mm toughened either side with a 12mm spacer for 58mm thick joinery
  • Double Glazing 4mm toughened either side with a 10mm spacer for 44mm thick joinery

Other glazing options available include, but are not limited to:

  • Clear annealed glass
  • 5mm options glass
  • 6.38mm glass
  • Low E Laminate
  • Sound stop
  • Opalite (frosted)
  • Clear Stippolyte/Mistlite/Cathedral
  • Clear Stippolyte/Mistlite/Cathedral Toughened
  • Argon Gas filling

Auckland’s Most Experienced Joiners

If you’re looking for custom made timber joinery, you won’t find a better, more experienced team than CT Timber Joinery.

Guaranteed Quality & Craftsmanship

As Master Joiners we take pride in our work and guarantee the craftsmanship of all manufactured product with a 10 year guarantee. Our ever increasing number of happy clients are testament to the workmanship and enduring quality.

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”have been working with CT Joinery for the last 8 years. They were recommended to me by another builder. The company has always provided good quality internal and external doors and window. I don’t shop around when pricing joinery. I go straight to CT Joinery. Since Stu has come on board working with CT Joinery has become a easies working relationship. The plans and sizing is very clear for my team to frame up openings once and the joinery fits every time. I recommend to other builders to try for themselves

Barrie Swarbrick

”A fabulous business to deal with - great communication, and a total understanding of my needs. And then a top quality product delivered. I rate this company very highly for their attention to detail and wonderful customer service

Beth Richards
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