Welcome to Counties Aluminium

We manufacture and install the top-quality Vantage range of windows and doors to the greater Auckland area. We provide exceptional service and attention to detail throughout the entire process for new builds and renovation projects. Our team strive for high quality workmanship on every project, whether the customer is a large group housing company, private homeowner or builder. 


For more information on our product range, visit the VANTAGE website.

Introducing ThermalHeart+®

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Did you know 35-50% of a home’s heat is lost from its windows and doors?

Introducing ThermalHeart+®, a range of code-meeting, industry-leading, thermally efficient products designed and made right here in New Zealand for exactly how we live.

Contact us to discuss your options, or visit the website to learn more about the ThermalHeart+® range.

ThermalHeart+®️ components

The ThermalHEART® polyamide barrier insulates the frame of the window system, separating warm and cold areas. Using clean, modern lines, these frames provide high performance in extreme weather conditions. ThermalHEART® frames deliver almost double the thermal performance of standard aluminium windows and doors1

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The ATS-Architectural Thermal Spacer® reduces the transfer of hot and cold temperatures. Argon gas creates an additional barrier to heat loss and improves insulation. Solux-E® is a low emissivity (Low-E) coating that reduces heat loss in winter and over-heating in summer. It protects your home's interior while providing a similar clarity to clear glass.

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The Centrafix™ installation method recesses the joinery into the building wall, aligning the insulation elements - wall, window frame, glazing – to prevent cold air from circulating around the frame. This New Zealand designed innovation increases the thermal performance in your home by over 20%2 (see here for technical details).

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1 Comparison figures are based on complete thermal modelling of an average house lot of Metro Series ThermalHEART® products with The AGP System® double glazing using the WEERS modelling methodology. The benchmark figures were calculated by modelling the same average house lot of products using the equivalent non-thermally broken products glazed with standard double glazing. A “standard aluminium window or door” refers to a non-thermally broken aluminium frame with standard double glazing.

Centrafix™ comparison figures are based on complete thermal modelling of an average house lot of products installed in 90mm timber framing. The standard installation benchmark was calculated by modelling the same house lot of comparable products using a typical E2/AS1 cavity construction installation on 90mm timber framing.

Sustainability Accreditations

Being part of the country's largest supply chain of manufacturing windows and doors, we believe we have a responsibility to improve the way we do things and reduce our environmental impact.

We're proud to supply product from APL Window Solutions, our ranges meet a number of sustainability benchmarks.

Learn more about APL's sustainability initiatives.

Our entrance door range

A good entrance door does more than just provide access; it makes a statement. You can make any statement you like with our door ranges, and a multitude of colours to choose from. Our entrance doors are built to last with low maintenance, good acoustic performance, and enhanced stability, security and thermal efficiency.

All doors can be supplied in dual colour panels, allowing you to match the interior and exterior colour schemes more seamlessly.  

Latitude

   

The Latitude entrance doors feature 100mm tongue and groove planks set within an attractive border of strong rails and stiles. These planks can run in either a vertical or horizontal direction. Glass inserts can also be incorporated (double glazing only), with a clean, flat-faced contemporary moulding as standard. The Latitude is available in a wide range of designs.

These aluminium entrance doors are filled with high-density polystyrene for thermal efficiency and sound dampening. This range is available in dual colours so you can select different colours for the interior and exterior facings. 

Please note: dark colours may not be suitable for doors that are exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

Plasma

   

When a clean, smooth architectural look is desired, the Plasma entrance door is the way to go. The most popular designs in this range feature a flush, flat sheet of aluminium on each side, that's powdercoated to the colour of your choice, or anodised from the selection of colours. You can include horizontal negative detail lines, tongue and groove or glass inserts for a truly personalised front door.

These aluminium entrance doors are filled with high-density polystyrene for thermal efficiency and sound dampening. The Plasma range is available in dual colours so you can match your interior and exterior colour schemes. 

An economical Slimline Plasma entrance door is also available that retains the clean, flat sheet aluminium look but with a more attractive price tag. The Slimline is available in a restricted range of designs, colours and sizes.

Please note: dark colours may not be suitable for doors that are exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

Axis

   

Full length, vertical tongue and groove planks offer a clean, continuous look with real impact. The Axis entrance door can be made up to 2.6 metres high, depending on site exposure. Double glazed glass inserts can be set within the door and matching sidelight options are also available. 

These aluminium entrance doors are filled with high-density polystyrene for thermal efficiency and sound dampening. Our aluminium doors are built to last, low maintenance and easy to clean. This range is available in dual colours so you can select different colours for the interior and exterior facings. 

Please note: dark colours may not be suitable for doors that are exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

Classic

   

The Classic entrance door collection features rectangular patterns in either scrolled or contemporary edgings for a more traditional door design. You can incorporate double glassed glass units into the design, and arched-top glazed inserts are possible. The Classic entrance door range offers a low maintenance alternative to timber doors. Matching sidelight panels are available which can be fixed or opening to create a full-width access point to your home. 

These aluminium entrance doors are filled with high-density polystyrene for thermal efficiency and sound dampening. This range is available in dual colours so you can select different colours for the interior and exterior facings. 

Please note: dark colours may not be suitable for doors that are exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

Glass Plasma

   

The Glass Plasma entrance door range delivers sleek, vibrant colours making them the perfect choice for a bold statement in your entranceway. The Glass Plasma entrance doors are clad in 5mm toughened glass sheets with a minimal aluminium edge. This range is available in a wide variety of colours and can be custom coloured to a specific tone. The ultra-clear glass with a stable opaque Colourbak finish is used and carries a 10-year colour-fast warranty.

These entrance doors are filled with high-density polystyrene for thermal efficiency and sound dampening. The Glass Plasma range is available in dual colours so you can match your interior and exterior colour schemes.

Please note: dark colours may not be suitable for doors that are exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

Choose the right colour and surface finish for you

It is important that you choose the right product for the right application to ensure the life of your surface finish, and in some cases that your windows and doors are covered under their warranty.

Our powdercoat colours are proudly supplied by Dulux Powdercoatings.

Powdercoating

Duralloy® +PLUS is designed for:

  • Residential buildings and light commercial, less than 4 levels
  • Properties greater than 10 metres from high tide level.

Offers a 15 year film and colour integrity warranty.


Protexture™ is designed for:

  • Non-thermally improved joinery in residential buildings and light commercial, less than 4 levels
  • Areas where high mar and scuff resistance is required
  • Properties greater than 10 metres from high tide level

Offers a 15 year film and colour integrity warranty.

Popular colours

The colours shown are an onscreen guide only and no guarantee can be given that they will be an exact colour match for the finished product. View our physical swatches for an exact match.

Duralloy +PLUS

Appliance White Matt 20S1364M

Arctic White Matt 20S1358M

Black Matt 20S9041M

Canvas Cloth Matt 20S7830M

Charcoal Matt 20S9219M

Flax Pod Matt 20S9218M

Ghost Grey Matt 20S7829M

Gravel Matt 20S7824M

Grey Friars Matt 20S7809M

Ironsand Matt 20S8383M

Karaka Matt 20S6446M

Lichen Matt 20S6449M

Matt Permanent Green 20S6540M

Matt Silver Pearl 21P7831M

Metro Coal Dust Matt 20S7807M

Metro Electric Cow Matt 21P8395M

Mist Green Matt 20S6475M

New Denim Blue Matt 20S5392M

O’Keefe Grey Matt 20S7868M

Off White Matt 20S3240M

Palladium Silver Matt 21P7136M

Sandstone Grey Matt 20S7807M

Scoria Matt 20S4382M

Slate Blue Matt 20S5403M

Titania Matt 20S2249M

Warm White Pearl Matt 21P1367M

Window Bronze Matt 21P8394M

Windsor Grey Matt 20S7823M

Protexture

Protexture Appliance White Flat 20T1274F

Protexture Arctic White Flat 20T1342F

Protexture Black Flat 20T9215F

Protexture Charcoal Flat 20T9081F

Protexture Flaxpod Flat 20T9225F

Protexture Grey Friars Flat 20T7167F

Protexture Ironsand Flat 20T8406F

Protexture Metro Silver Pearl Flat 21T7852F

Protexture Sandstone Grey Flat 20T7156F

Protexture Titania Flat 20T2068F

Protexture Warm White Pearl 21T2075F

Protexture Windsor Grey Flat 20T7590F

Anodising

Anodised finishing is a highly popular choice for architectural projects, and is a durable and colour fast technology that offers an alternative to powdercoating. 

As for colours and film thicknesses, there are plenty of options: Silver, in 12 and 25 microns. Bronze in light, medium or dark, 12 and 25 microns. Black, 25 microns only. Champagne, in 25 microns only. 

For properties in coastal, industrial or other corrosive environments, 25 microns is recommended, and may even be required to qualify for a warranty. (Note: the anodised coating has a 10-year warranty for 12 micron anodising, and 20 years for 25 microns.)

Note: when you are choosing your aluminium joinery colour, always assess the colour in natural light using an aluminium colour swatch. We are able to provide you with the colour swatch samples upon request. 
Anodising is unavailable in Residential ThermalHEART®.