Thermawood Otago was founded by Matt, who started as a one-man band in a basement garage. Over the past 12–13 years, the business has grown steadily, expanding into a skilled team of 19 and operating branches in both Dunedin and Cromwell.

At its core, Thermawood Otago specialises in retrofit double glazing into existing timber windows — preserving the heritage and character of homes built between the 1860s and 1960s, with the guiding catchphrase:
“Restoring timber windows to their former glory.”

As part of the nationwide certified Thermawood® franchise system, the company uses a designed, tested, and approved retrofit solution that ensures quality, performance, and longevity. This certification reflects Thermawood Otago’s commitment to maintaining high standards and delivering excellence with every project.

“With decades of industry experience in our management team, we deliver a first-class experience for every client. Our highly trained installers ensure a professional, timely installation — backed by dedicated after-service follow-ups to guarantee 100% customer satisfaction.”

— Matt, Founder of Thermawood Otago

Thermawood Otago has a fully equipped joinery repair workshop and a team of qualified joiners, offering a complete in-house service — from double glazing to detailed timber joinery repairs.

Backed by over 30 years of industry experience within the management team, Thermawood Otago ensures a first-class experience for every client. Installations are carried out by highly trained professionals, with a strong focus on timeliness, workmanship, and a commitment to getting the job done right — the first time.

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CONTACT DETAILS

03 488 4000 – Otago & Southland
03 445 4004 – Central Otago

Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Cromwell
13 Hughes Crescent
Cromwell
New Zealand

Otago
71 Maclaggan Street,
Dunedin, Otago

PO Box 5391
Dunedin 9058
New Zealand

Chris Smith Glass started out of a garage in April 1993 by Mirian and Chris, who ran the business for just over 30 years. In 2024, Ben, who started as an apprentice in 2013, took ownership and continues delivering exceptional service to his clients.

The team stand by their quality of craftsmanship and expertise. And they have a fast 24 hour glass repair service as well as a retrofitting double glazing service for timber framed windows.

Retrofit NZ Energy Save Double Glazing is a replacement glazing system using your original window frames.  The team at Chris Smith Glass work with your new or existing timber window frames maintaining the original appearance and providing you the benefits of new Double Glazing.

Chris Smith Glass uses the latest Double Glazing manufacturing technology from Metro Glass and the team is also an authorized Thermawood Retro-fit installer. Which maintains your home substantially warmer than single glazing and allows you to maintain the original character aesthetic of your home while adding value to your property and saving money on energy costs.

The system is designed to fit any wooden joinery and can be used in a number of configurations.

“Rotorua is a small place, and we’ve been operating for 32 years, so we make sure that the word that gets around is positive. We are known for exceptional service and we will get your glass needs sorted.”

Chris Smith Glass also supplies and installs replacement windscreens as well as balustrades, frameless showers, bathroom mirrors and kitchen splashbacks.

Splashbacks provide a waterproof, stain-resistant surface especially in wet or cooking area and can be colour coordinated to suit any decor. With photographic images or dynamic patterns, you can transform your kitchen bathroom, ensuite or laundry area into a work of art that is easy to keep clean and tidy.

You can check out all of Chris Smith’s past jobs in their gallery.

Services:

• Retro Fit Double Glazing 
• Auto & Marine Glass 
• Splashbacks
• Showers 
• Balustrades
• Retail & Commercial Glass 
• Mirrors
• Glass Repairs 
• Cat & Dog Doors 
• Perspex & Polycarbonate

Get your dangerous broken windows cleaned up good-as-new with a quality, lasting job. Chris Smith can also advise on fresh solutions if you have an on-going problem with your glass.

You can visit the showroom at 91 Riri Street, Mangakakahi, Rotorua 3015 or contact the team on 07 348 5038or email them at info@chrissmithglass.co.nz

Mount Glass & Glazing / The Glass Centre provides services such as window glass repairs, mirror installations, colored glass splashbacks glass table tops, all pet doors, frameless showers, frameless glass balustrades and any glass repairs and replacements. They also manufacture freestanding windscreens for boats, supplying boat-builders and private customers.

The family business has been operating for 23 years and take great pride in their service. Big or small, expect only the best service at Mount Glass & Glazing / The Glass Centre. They supply and install glass requirements for the domestic and commercial market and supply efficient emergency glazing services for people with broken windows needing urgent repairs and restoration.

” Our costumer service has been proven through our history. If any issue or problem arises, we will rectify it, and check back to make sure the client is happy.”

John & Michelle McClunie

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Located at 2/134 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui 3116, you can also contact the team on 07 542 0083 or email them at mtglass@xtra.co.nz or request an online quote