Stacker Door Replacement – Albert Park
Bifold doors Out, Stacker doors IN! The bifold doors had reached end-of-life for this Albert Park home and were driving the new homeowners crackers. Let’s face it, Melbourne weather doesn’t always co-operate with the whole “open up and let the outside in” concept. These aluminium double-glazed stacker doors are far more practical for courtyard living. […]
Moorabbin Window Replacement, Timber to Aluminium
Timber to Aluminium – Schmick! Double Hung windows are great on Victorian and Edwardian homes to maintain the heritage style, but modern era homes can benefit hugely from Aluminium Awning windows, as demonstrated in this beautifully renovated home in Moorabbin. The old timber windows were rotting, many didn’t even open and certainly offered no security […]
Sliding Door Replacement, St Helena Home Renovation
A Practical & Cost-Effective Renovation The main living area of this St Helena home suffered a ‘visual disconnect’ from the beautifully landscaped back garden. Two sets of timber colonial sliding doors either side of a structural support post was really impractical, dark and unattractive. In order to avoid excessive costs via a full structural renovation, […]
Panoramic Window & Sliding Door Replacement, St Kilda
Beach Views? We Maximise them! 😁 This fabulous apartment with sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay and St Kilda Marina is undergoing a full Facelift. Our team was called in to replace the tired old sliding doors with a new commercial panoramic window and sliding doors to match the existing design. It was a beautiful […]
Colonial Bar Windows to Double-Glazed Awnings, Beaumaris
Bye Bye Bars, Hello View! Colonial bar windows were great in their day, but they’re such a huge maintenance moneypit these days plus they’re annoying to look through and a beast to clean. This Beaumaris home was only built in 1980 so not exactly colonial era; more of a Hamptons style with busy windows. The […]
French Doors to Double-Glazed Sliding Doors, Pascoe Vale
A Modern Twist on an Old Classic French doors in this beautiful Pascoe Vale home were almost as weathered as the weatherboards. The rear of the home had been completely renovated for an open plan living room out toa decked entertaining area, but was cut-off by the old doors. Enter Facelift for Homes to complete […]
Flinders Window Replacement Gets the Koala Seal of Approval (Almost!)
This was a ripper! Today’s project in Flinders saw the Team being overseen by a most unusual Local Building Inspector… Hearing a strange grunting sound, they quickly realised it was the Koala neighbour complaining about the noise! The old timber window spoiled the lovely view of the bushy surrounds, so we installed a new aluminium […]
Glen Iris Double Glazed Picture Window Project with Structural Alterations
Let There Be Light! This Glen Iris project was one with “The Lot” :- Drafting, structural engineering, Domestic Building Permit and Insurance, plastering, electrical works, custom-made aluminium double glazed picture windows, structural alterations and professional installation. Phew! The finished result is superb with enhanced light in the room and a much more spacious feel. Using […]
Parkdale Entry Transformation – Aluminium Pivot Door with Double Glazed Panels
Modern and Practical Aluminium Entry Now THIS is what we call a Facelift! The old thin frosted glass looked a bit dated and was cold in winter, particularly with the rotting timber frame that required constant maintenance. We custom-made and installed a new aluminium Commercial Frame and Pivot Door with translucent double-glazed side panel and […]
Port Melbourne Bifold Door & Window Conversion
Let Us Entertain You! In this Port Melbourne structural project, our team widened the old awning window and sliding door to create a connection from the beautiful new Kitchen to the alfresco area. The bifold windows and bifold doors open up the whole sunny space for easy access and a great flow from inside to […]