Aluminium Glass Doors Petrie
Growing-town aluminium glass doors in Petrie
Petrie was the first township in the Pine Rivers area, and it is changing again with the UniSC Moreton Bay campus on the old paper mill site and the Petrie Priority Development Area. We make custom aluminium doors in our Brendale factory for the homes, rentals and businesses that come with that growth. Replace a tired slider in an older house, add stacking doors or bi-fold doors to a new build, or fit a new entry for a shop near the Gympie Road and Anzac Avenue corner. Book a free measure for aluminium glass doors Petrie properties can use every day.
- Family operated since 1972
- Made in our Brendale factory
- QBCC licensed & insured
- Prowler Proof & Crimsafe dealer
Petrie's housing ranges from older homes near the North Pine River to new dwellings going up in the development area around the university campus. Both need aluminium glass doors in Petrie that are made for the opening and suit the way the home is used. Our bi-fold doors and stackers open up living areas, while sliders handle smaller patios.
Close to 30% of Petrie dwellings are rented, so we also replace worn doors for landlords. Each set of aluminium glass doors in Petrie can come with security screen doors fitted at the same time.
Petrie had 8,722 residents at the 2021 Census, and 86.4% of dwellings were separate houses (ABS QuickStats SAL32303).
Why Petrie homes and businesses work with us
Petrie is a mix of established streets, new housing and a busy town centre. We plan aluminium glass doors in Petrie around that mix, looking at whether a door is part of a renovation, a new dwelling or a commercial fit-out before we suggest a style.
Made to order, not stock
Every frame is cut, assembled and glazed to the measurements taken at your property. That matters in older homes where openings have moved over the decades.
Custom manufactured
Glass for energy targets
New dwellings in the development area are designed around energy targets. Our energy-efficient glass options give builders and designers more to work with on large door openings.
QBCC NCC 2022 update
Commercial glass for shops
Our commercial glass work covers aluminium shopfronts and entry doors for businesses around the Gympie Road, Dayboro Road and Anzac Avenue town centre.
Commercial glass service
Qualified glazing tradesmen
We take on apprentices every year, and our crew includes tradespeople with Cert III Glass & Glazing and Cert III Carpentry, so skills pass on to the next glaziers.
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Screens from authorised dealers
Holding authorised dealer status with Prowler Proof and Crimsafe lets us put security screen doors over new patio doors within one project.
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Door styles for Petrie homes and shops
Choose from the styles below for aluminium glass doors in Petrie, each built as custom aluminium doors to your opening and finish.
Sliding glass doors
A two or three panel slider suits patios and courtyards where the door needs to open without swinging into the room. A new frame brings smooth rollers, fresh seals and a sill track that drains properly, which helps in homes where the old door has started to leak.
Best for: Older homes and smaller patios
Stacking doors
With a multi-track frame, several panels tuck in behind the end panel and the deck becomes part of the room. They work in renovations where the living room is being opened to the yard, and in new homes designed around an indoor and outdoor flow.
Best for: Renovated living areas
Bi-fold doors
Bi-folds fold the panels to the side so nearly the whole opening clears. They suit wide entertaining areas and can include a single traffic door for everyday use. We size the hinges and tracks to the glass weight of each panel.
Best for: Aluminium glass doors in Petrie alfresco rooms
Shopfronts and entries
Shops, offices and service businesses near the town centre can have aluminium entry doors and shopfront glazing made and installed by us. We look at foot traffic, closers and how the door locks after hours, then build the frames to suit the tenancy.
Best for: Town centre businesses
Glass door replacement
Landlords and owners with doors that no longer lock, run or seal can use our glass door replacement service. We check whether the frame can stay and quote a new panel or a complete door, then arrange access with tenants where needed.
Best for: Rental and older homes
Not sure which door suits the opening? Talk to us 07 3353 1588 Get a Free Quote
Doors for a growing Petrie
A paper mill town turned campus suburb
Petrie's APM paper mill opened in 1957 and closed in 2013. The roughly 250 hectare site became the UniSC Moreton Bay campus, which opened in 2020. The Petrie Priority Development Area, declared in 2016, covers about 460 hectares across Petrie, Kallangur and Lawnton. The Redcliffe Peninsula line has joined the network at Petrie since October 2016, and the town centre sits where Gympie Road, Dayboro Road and Anzac Avenue meet.
Old and new side by side
Older houses near the North Pine River often have doors that have dropped, leaked or lost their seals. New dwellings face energy requirements for the building shell. Some blocks near the river and bushland may sit on the City of Moreton Bay bushfire hazard overlay, which triggers assessment against AS 3959 for development.
Why it matters
Patio doors are a large share of the glass in many homes, so the glass you choose affects how the house handles heat. On overlay land, BAL ratings apply to the whole door system, not the glass alone. Check your lot through the council's My Property Look Up before planning work.
Our approach
At the measure we note the opening, the exposure and whether the job is a renovation, a new build or a commercial tenancy. We talk through glass options, including energy-efficient glass, and frame finishes. Production starts once the details are signed off, then our installers fit the aluminium glass doors in Petrie and check the slide, locks and seals before handover, leaving care tips for the tracks. A building certifier can confirm what applies to larger renovations of aluminium glass doors in Petrie homes.
- 8,722Petrie residents in 2021ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- 29.7%of Petrie dwellings are rentedABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- 460 haPetrie Priority Development Area across three suburbsWikipedia, Petrie
Sources: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Petrie · City of Moreton Bay bushfire hazard info sheet · Viridian, BAL ratings and glazing · QBCC, what's new from 1 May 2024
Trouble with aluminium glass doors in Petrie
These faults come up in older aluminium glass doors in Petrie homes and shops. Here is the cause and what we do about each.
Comfort
Room overheats behind the door
A large door of plain clear glass facing the afternoon lets in a lot of heat.
The room becomes hard to use on summer afternoons and the air conditioner works longer.
We can replace the door with a new frame glazed in energy-efficient glass, chosen with you at the measure from our range.
Add shading such as an awning or a patio roof on the sunny side, and keep the door closed in the hottest part of the day.
Signs to watch for:
- Floor hot to touch near the door
- Faded furniture
- Glass warm in the afternoon
Frame
Door frame corroded at the base
Older frames near the river or garden beds can sit damp, and fixings at the sill corrode.
Corroded fixings loosen the frame, so the door rattles, drags and stops sealing.
Out comes the corroded unit. We inspect the opening for water damage, then install a new frame and sill built to the measured size.
Keep soil and mulch below the sill, hose salt and dirt from the track and dry out wet areas quickly.
Signs to watch for:
- White powder on the frame
- Frame moves when pushed
- Rust stains on the sill
Commercial
Broken shop entry glass
Impact from trolleys, deliveries or a break-in attempt.
A broken entry leaves the business open and is a cut risk for customers and staff.
Call our emergency glass repair team to make the entry safe, then we reglaze or quote a new commercial aluminium entry door.
Fit kick plates and visible markings, and think about laminated glass for doors that face the street.
Signs to watch for:
- Cracked corner on the door
- Loose glazing beads
- Door frame bent from impact
Door giving you trouble? Get a free quote 07 3353 1588 Get a Free Quote
Suburbs near Petrie we also service
Petrie is where the Redcliffe line joins the network, and the suburbs either side of it are listed below. The related row links windows and security screen doors that pair with aluminium glass doors in Petrie. For a commercial glass job or new aluminium glass doors in Petrie homes, start there too.
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Petrie glass door questions
Do new doors affect the 7-star rating on a new home?
They can. Queensland rules from 1 May 2024 set a 7-star minimum for the shell of a new home, counting roof, walls, windows and floors together. Glazed doors form part of that. Your designer or energy assessor sets the glass specification, and we can supply aluminium glass doors in Petrie new builds with energy-efficient glass to match it.
Does a renovation need a building application?
Only significant changes to a home's building shell trigger a building application, according to the Queensland Government's Modern Homes Standards renovation guideline. Whether your project counts depends on its scope, so ask a building certifier before major work. A like-for-like door swap is a different job from cutting a wider opening, and we can explain what fitting aluminium glass doors in Petrie involves for your home.
My block is near bushland. What do I need to check?
Look up your lot on the City of Moreton Bay's My Property Look Up to see whether it sits on the bushfire hazard overlay. Land on the overlay is a designated bushfire prone area, except some zones, and development there is assessed against AS 3959. BAL ratings apply to the whole door system, not the glass alone, so tell us your BAL before we quote.
Can you fit doors in a shop near the town centre?
Yes. Tenancies in the Petrie town centre can get aluminium shopfronts and entry doors through our commercial glass service. We measure the opening and note how customers come and go before making the frames. Check your lease and talk with your landlord before changing a shopfront, as there may be rules on its appearance.
Who handles broken door glass around Petrie?
Our emergency glass repair team handles broken glass in doors and windows. Call 07 3353 1588, keep everyone clear of the damage and describe the size of the panel. Once the opening is safe, we can reglaze the panel with safety glass or quote a replacement door, with or without security screen doors fitted over it.
Petrie, the first township in Pine Rivers
Thomas Petrie set up Murrumba homestead on the Pine River in 1858, and Petrie became the first township in the Pine Rivers area in 1868. The North Pine River Crossing Provisional School opened on 22 April 1874. North Pine station was renamed Petrie in July 1911. The APM paper mill opened on 6 December 1957 and closed in 2013, and its site became the UniSC Moreton Bay campus in 2020. The Redcliffe Peninsula line opened to passengers on 4 October 2016, joining the network at Petrie.
Sources: Petrie, Queensland · Shire of Pine Rivers · Redcliffe Peninsula railway line
- Business nameSuperior Glass Brisbane (Superior Glass (Brisbane) Pty Ltd · ABN 20 622 330 518)
- Factory & showroom241 Leitchs Road, Brendale QLD 4500
- Phone07 3353 1588
- Emailsales@superiorglass.com.au
- Showroom hoursMon to Thu 7:30am to 3:30pm · Fri 7:30am to 1:30pm · Sat and Sun closed
- BusinessAustralian owned, family operated since 1972 · QBCC licensed & insured · Authorised dealer & installer: Prowler Proof, Crimsafe, Breezeway, Vantage
- Service areaServicing Petrie from our Brendale factory
- Websitesuperiorglass.com.au
Start on aluminium glass doors in Petrie
Phone 07 3353 1588 with your opening sizes. From patio doors to bi-fold doors and shop entries, we price aluminium glass doors Petrie homes and businesses use.