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What is an Aluminium Front Door?

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Parkwood Doors

10 August 2026

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Learn what makes an aluminium front door a popular choice, from exceptional durability and low maintenance to modern design, thermal performance, and long-lasting protection for Australian homes.

Architectural aluminium front doors are stable, low-maintenance, suitable for all entrance applications and powder-coated to a colour of your choice – including dark colours!


  • Architectural designs – a premium alternative to timber front doors.
  • Low maintenance and durable powder coat finish – save painting and re-painting.
  • Supplied with hinges or hinge packers (for fast fix hinges) – no routing for hinges required.
  • Pre-drilled for the lock & handle of your choice – no on-site drilling required.
  • Available pre-hung in matching aluminium frame – complete low-maintenance solution, matching your windows.
  • 10-year warranty.  Some powder coat finishes are guaranteed for longer.
  • All designs available in a thermally-modified construction with better insulation – ‘Thermtek’ – including better acoustic ratings.
  • Aluminium doors do not bow, twist, crack, fade or delaminate.
  • BAL rated designs, including architectural BAL 40 options.
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The specifics

Lead time: All doors made-to-order in 4–5 weeks, including delivery.

Colour: Large range of powder coat colours available, including Dulux, Interpon and Colourbond colours. All standard aluminium window colours available.

Sizes: Any size up to 2900 × 1490mm for selected styles. Special/custom sizes available as standard.

Thickness: 40 or 50mm.

Glazing: Double-glazed in the glass type of your choice.

Packaging: Always supplied in clear protective wrap. Also available with additional on-site padded packaging, designed to be left in place whilst hung in the frame and fitted with the lock/handle.

Hardware: Pre-drilled for any lock – simply supply the lock brand and code when ordering. Seals – Raven RP8 drop-down seals or wiper strip seals available on most styles. Pivot machining available, but frame must be sourced elsewhere.

Pricing: Door only RRP starting from $1,000.