
Front Doors For Townhouses And Small Sites
In townhouses and small-lot homes, the front door does more work than most people realise. It often controls privacy, ventilation and first impressions all at once. This article looks at why front door choices matter more on compact sites, and how a multi-function...

Choosing Between Aluminium And Timber For Your Front Door
Once homeowners decide they want a better front door, the next question is usually material. Aluminium and timber both have strong appeal, but they suit different priorities and situations. This article explains the difference in plain language, focusing on how each...

A Front Door That Supports You As You Age
Ageing in place is not about dramatic changes. It is about reducing small frictions that add up over time. The front door is one of those friction points. This article looks at how a well-designed front door can quietly support safety, confidence and independence as...

Front Door Maintenance And Long-term Ownership
Front doors are used more than almost any other element of the house, yet maintenance is rarely considered until something goes wrong. Handles loosen, doors swell, screens rattle and finishes deteriorate. This article looks at what long-term ownership of a front door...

Retrofitting An Air Flow Door Into An Existing Home
Many homeowners assume that meaningful improvements require major renovations. In reality, changing the front door can significantly alter how a house feels without touching anything else. This article explains what to expect when retrofitting an Air Flow Door into an...

Replacing A Security Screen Without Losing Peace Of Mind
Many homeowners dislike their security screen but keep it because they feel they have no alternative. Screens block airflow, reduce light and make the front of the house feel closed off, yet removing them feels risky. This article looks at how homeowners can replace a...

What It’s Like To Live With A Secure Ventilated Front Door
Most home upgrades promise lifestyle benefits. Few actually change daily habits. A secure ventilated front door is one of the rare upgrades that quietly alters how people use their home without requiring them to think about it. This article focuses on what changes...

A Better Front Door for Australian Homes
Most front doors force a compromise. You either shut the house up to feel safe, or you open the door and give up privacy and peace of mind. Over time, that compromise becomes part of daily life. Doors stay closed. Hallways stay dark. Airflow comes from wherever it...

Front Doors In Townhouses And Small Multi-residential Builds
Townhouses and small multi-residential projects amplify front door problems. Tight sites, repeated details and shared boundaries mean small issues quickly multiply across a project. This article looks at how builders can manage front doors in attached housing to...

Front Doors On Coastal And Exposed Sites: Builder Considerations
Coastal and exposed sites place front doors under constant stress. Salt, wind, driving rain and UV all shorten the life of poorly specified entries. Builders working in these environments know that defects surface quickly if durability is underestimated. This article...
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