Window Design Tool for the Australian Market

Design windows and doors for Australia — aluminium sliding, double hung, awning, bifold. AUD pricing, mm precision, WERS ratings, AS 2047 compliance, and system libraries from Stegbar to Trend.

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Built for Australian Windows & Doors

The styles, standards, and systems used by Australian window fabricators and installers.

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WERS-Rated Glazing Designs

Every window carries a WERS (Window Energy Rating Scheme) check with U-value, SHGC, and air infiltration data. Products are flagged against NatHERS star-rating requirements — critical for residential new-build certification and for the transition to NCC 2022 energy provisions.

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AS 2047 & AS 1288 Compliance

Product specifications align with AS 2047 (windows and external glazed doors in buildings) and AS 1288 (glass in buildings - selection and installation). Ready for commercial certification and for Class 1 residential work where compliance documentation is non-negotiable.

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Cyclone Zone Engineering

For projects in cyclonic regions (C-zones in Northern Queensland, NT, WA), Doorwin applies the correct wind-load design requirements per AS/NZS 1170.2. Glass thickness, framing reinforcement, and hardware rating recommendations auto-adjust based on region.

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Australian Brand Library

Full cost data for Stegbar, Trend, A&L Windows, Rylock, G.James, AWS (Architectural Window Systems), Dowell, Bradnam's, Carinya, Vantage, Capral, and Residential Windows — covering both alu framing (dominant in AU) and the growing uPVC segment.

The Australian Window & Door Market

The Australian window market is worth about A$2.2 billion annually, with aluminium frames dominating at ~75% market share — a historical preference driven by climate, termite resistance, and cost-of-entry. uPVC is the fastest-growing segment (now ~15% and climbing) as energy-efficient construction pushes toward European-style thermal performance. Timber holds about 10%, mostly in heritage and premium bespoke work.

Doorwin fits the realities of Australian fabrication work: aluminium-first design defaults, strict NCC 2022 energy provisions, cyclone-zone engineering for tropical builds, and the complex split between residential (Class 1) and commercial (Class 2+) certification requirements. From a small fabricator in Perth to a volume manufacturer in South-East Queensland, the workflow adapts.

Frequently Asked Questions (Australia)

Does it handle WERS ratings and NatHERS compliance?
Yes. Every window carries its U-value, SHGC, air infiltration, and resulting WERS band. Products are checked against the NatHERS star requirements for the project location and climate zone — essential for Class 1 residential certification and for progressively tightening NCC 2022 energy thresholds.
Does it support cyclone-zone design (C-zones)?
Yes. For projects in Cyclonic C-zones (C1, C2, C3, C4 across Northern Queensland, NT, WA and the Cocos Islands), AS/NZS 1170.2 wind-load design is applied automatically. Glass thickness, framing reinforcement, and fastening specification recommendations adjust based on region and building height.
Are Stegbar, Trend, and AWS systems included?
Yes. Stegbar, Trend, A&L Windows, Rylock, G.James, AWS (Architectural Window Systems), Dowell, Bradnam's, Carinya, Vantage, Capral — all major Australian brands pre-loaded with accurate Uf values, powder-coat colour options, and current trade pricing. uPVC systems from AWS, Paarhammer, and European imports are also covered.
Can I generate compliance documentation for BCA-regulated projects?
Yes. Class 1 residential compliance documentation (including BASIX certificates for NSW projects, 6-Star NatHERS reports for VIC/SA/WA/QLD) can be generated from the window schedule. Class 2+ commercial work produces the AS 2047 / AS 1288 glass selection documentation ready to forward to the certifier.

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Design Windows the Australian Way

Free to download. NCC 2022 ready. All states and territories supported.

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