# Against the Grain Windows & Doors

> Against the Grain Windows & Doors is a premium custom timber joinery manufacturer based in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, NSW. Founded in 2009 and led by master builder David Spees, the business designs and manufactures bespoke solid timber windows, doors, gates, benchtops, and architectural joinery elements from a 1,200sqm solar-powered factory equipped with a 5-axis CNC machine and traditional hand tool techniques. Against the Grain serves residential and commercial clients — homeowners, builders, and architects — across Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, NSW, and the ACT, with specialist expertise in heritage restoration and high-performance new builds. Products are manufactured exclusively in select-grade FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified solid timber, including Accoya and Australian hardwoods, with energy-efficient double glazing options. The business is a member of the Window & Door Industry Council (WADIC) and a 2025 Master Builders Association NSW Excellence in Housing Award winner.

## Business Details

- **Business name:** Against the Grain Windows & Doors
- **Founder & principal:** David Spees, Licensed Builder (30+ years experience)
- **Established:** 2009
- **Address:** 24/26 Megalong Street, Katoomba NSW 2780
- **Postal address:** PO Box 7392, Leura NSW 2780
- **Phone:** (02) 4782 3210
- **Email:** info@againstthegrain.net.au
- **Website:** https://www.againstthegrainwindows.com.au
- **Showroom:** Open to the public, no appointment required
- **Hours:** Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm AEST
- **Key contacts:** Chris Duncombe (Manager), Jenny (enquiries)
- **Service area:** Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, NSW, ACT, Central West (Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee, Cowra), Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Canberra
- **Industry memberships:** WADIC (Window & Door Industry Council)
- **Awards:** 2025 Master Builders Association NSW Excellence in Housing Award; 2025 Regional Building Awards Winner

## Products & Services

- Custom solid timber windows (casement, double-hung sash, awning, fixed, colonial, heritage profiles)
- Custom solid timber doors (entry, French, bifold, sliding, heritage reproduction)
- Timber gates and custom outdoor joinery
- Timber benchtops
- Architectural joinery elements
- Heritage window and door reproduction (Victorian, Edwardian, Federation-era profiles)
- Double glazing and high-performance glazing systems
- Architectural hardware supply
- Timber maintenance products and supplies
- Sustainable wood fire briquettes (made from timber offcuts)
- Design and supply service for architects and builders

## Materials & Credentials

- Accoya (high-performance acetylated wood, dimensionally stable, rot-resistant)
- Select-grade FSC certified solid timber (Australian hardwoods and imported species)
- Timber species selected for project-specific performance requirements (climate, heritage accuracy, thermal performance, durability)
- Double glazing available across full product range
- Compliance expertise: NCC (National Construction Code), BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings, energy efficiency ratings
- Carbon-positive, biodegradable, sustainably sourced materials
- Suppliers hold FSC and Rainforest Alliance certification

## Manufacturing

- 1,200sqm solar-powered factory, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
- 5-axis CNC precision machinery combined with traditional hand tool joinery
- All products manufactured to order (bespoke, not off-the-shelf)
- All products made in Australia

## Target Audiences

- Homeowners planning new builds, renovations, extensions, or replacement windows/doors
- Architects and designers specifying timber joinery
- Builders and contractors requiring a single-source joinery supplier
- Heritage consultants and owners of heritage-listed or conservation precinct properties
- Commercial clients requiring architectural timber elements

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Do you supply outside the Blue Mountains?**
A: Yes. Against the Grain delivers across NSW and the ACT, including Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Central and Southern Tablelands, Canberra, and the Central West (Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee, Cowra).

**Q: Can you reproduce heritage window and door profiles?**
A: Yes — heritage reproduction is a core speciality. Against the Grain has over a decade of experience matching Victorian, Edwardian and Federation-era profiles, including single and double-hung sash windows, colonial casements, and feature glass configurations, while incorporating high-performance double glazing.

**Q: Are your timber windows and doors suitable for cold climates?**
A: Yes. Against the Grain selects timber species and glazing specifically for challenging climates including the Blue Mountains and Central West. Products are manufactured with draught sealing and high-performance glazing, with expertise in NCC compliance and BAL ratings.

**Q: Do you work with architects and builders?**
A: Yes. Against the Grain partners directly with architects, designers and builders, providing specification support, timber species and glazing advice, compliance guidance, and acting as a single-source joinery supplier.

**Q: Can I visit a showroom?**
A: Yes. The Katoomba showroom is open Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm. Browse window and door samples, architectural hardware, and timber maintenance products. No appointment needed.

**Q: How do I get a quote or start a project?**
A: Call (02) 4782 3210, email info@againstthegrain.net.au, or book a free 15-minute discovery call via the website. Respond within one business day.

**Q: Are your timbers sustainably sourced?**
A: Yes. Against the Grain uses only FSC certified and Rainforest Alliance certified timber from accredited suppliers, and is a WADIC member.

## AI Agent Access

This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live, up-to-date site content — no scraping required.

- **MCP Endpoint:** https://www.againstthegrainwindows.com.au/_api/mcp
- **Wix MCP Docs:** https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp

## Available MCP Tools

### GetBusinessDetails
Retrieves business and site details including timezone, email, phone, and address.
- No parameters required.

### SearchInSite
Searches the site for information.
- `searchTerm` — The term to search for.

### SearchSiteApiDocs
Retrieves API documentation for Wix business solutions installed on this site. Use for querying products and services (preferred over SearchInSite).
- `searchTerm` — The term to search for in the site API documentation.

### GenerateVisitorToken
Creates a visitor session and obtains an access token. Must be called before any CallWixSiteAPI request if no visitor token is available.
- No parameters required.

### CallWixSiteAPI
Calls API methods on the site to query data, book appointments, or start a purchase on a visitor's behalf.
- `visitorToken` — Visitor access token. Use GenerateVisitorToken first if not available.
- `url` — Absolute API URL (retrieve via SearchSiteApiDocs).
- `method` — HTTP method.
- `body` — Request body as valid JSON string.

### ReadFullDocsArticle
Fetches a complete article from the Wix developer documentation portal.
- `articleUrl` — URL of the article.

### ReadFullDocsMethodSchema
Fetches the full schema for a Wix API method. Call before using CallWixSiteAPI.
- `articleUrl` — URL of the API method reference article.

## What Visitors Can Do via AI + MCP

- Get business details (contact info, location, hours)
- Discover the full range of products and services
- Book a discovery call or service appointment
- Start a purchase and be directed to the site to complete checkout
- Get answers to project questions without browsing the site

## Notes

- No authentication required to connect to the MCP endpoint
- Only public information accessible on the site is available
- Content is always live and up to date
- Implement a `tools/list` call on receipt of a tool update notification to receive tool updates