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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired
Windows are an important section of your Arncliffe home, which is why you should carefully weigh your choices before selecting new windows.
The price of windows differs very much depending on their size, style, material and glazing. While you won’t be able to get precise costs until you’ve received quotes for windows, this article will help you work out the right windows for your desires, including:
- Why your windows are crucial
- What type of new window?
- New windows can help you save
- What drives the cost of new windows?
- How much do new windows cost?
- Who can mount your new windows?
- Employing a window installer
You wish for your windows to be artistically pleasant, but windows do more than just let normal sunlight into your house.
While a locked window deters breezes, heat and cold can easily pass through single-pane windows. Heat naturally passes through colder areas. At home, that translates to higher air conditioning costs in summer and higher heating costs in winter. Double glazed and/or low-e (low emissivity) windows can lower heat transfer considerably. While they cost more, they pay for themselves over time and keep on saving you money on your energy costs for as long as you own your home.
You also want some windows that allow you to ventilate your home. Ideally, your windows should make cross ventilation, allowing cool breezes to come into your house and hot air to disperse.
New window or fixing a window frame?
There are severaldifferent types or styles of windows, with varying qualities. Here are some of the most common:
Double-hung – with two split panels that move up and down independently. Double-hung are low-profile windows that are best if you need to fit flyscreens.
Fixed Pane – these windows are a preset sheet of glass in a frame and cannot be opened.
Casement – one of the most regular window styles, choose casement windows if you prefer best ventilation, as they open very wide.
Louvres – these windows are composed of of consecutive of glass panels that can be adjusted to normalize airflow.
Awning – a window that opens outward and articulates and adjusts on a chain winder. Awning windows are good for difficult to reach spots in your home.
Bi-fold – these concertina making them excellent for optimal airflow and light.
Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.
They are very flexible windows and are relatively reduced. Sliding windows go well with most styles of home, take up little space and are low upkeep. They are lockable for supplementary protection.
Did you know your windows could help save?
Double glazing and low-emission glass costs more, but it could help you save up to 25 percent on your electric costs. If your window frames are in good state, hiring a glazier to set up more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than replacing your windows. Take the time to measure the “R-values” and “U-values” of the windows.
These will tell you how energy-efficient the windows are. Paying a little more for windows with a higher R-value will pay dividends in the form of diminished electric bills.
What drives the cost of new windows?
When you start shopping for windows, you’ll find the greatest factors of their cost will be
- The material the window frames are made from
- The window style
- The type of glazing used
- The size of your installation
Aluminum and composite window frames are frequently cheaper than timber-framed windows. The economical style you can buy is a fixed window. If you want to open your window, you will spend more for a sliding glass window, a casement window or a double-hung window. Single pane windows are about 25 to 35 percent cheaper than double glazed windows.
How much do new windows cost?
In terms of labour costs, expect a glazier to charge between $70 and $90 per hour plus the cost of glass and other materials. They will maybe charge a minimum fee for coming to your home and doing a small job. On average, preservation for a single pane of window glass (standard float) will cost in the span of $100-$150.
On the lower end of the price range, you can buy aluminum-framed double glazed windows in typical sizes from window suppliers and some hardware stores. They might cost (supply only):
- $150 for a 600 x 600mm (fixed window)
- $180 for a hinged 600 x 600mm
- $380 for a hinged 600 x 1200mm
On the higher end of the range, some manufacturers suggest windows with powder-coated aluminum frames on the outside and timber frames on the inside. Double glazed with one low-e pane these windows might cost (supply only):
- $720 for a fixed window, 800 x 1290mm
- $820 per square metre for a tilt and turn window
- $1250 per square metre for 2-fold windows and doors
How much does glass cost?
If you are only substituting the glazing, expect to pay from:
- $38 per square metre for float glass
- $145 per square metre for low iron glass
- $220 per square metre for low emission glass
- $200 per square metre for double-glazed glass
- $320 per square metre for laminated glass
Who has the ability to install your new windows?
It depends where you dwell. For example, in NSW your installer should be a glazier and hold a valid license. If they are timber windows your installer could be a joiner or carpenter.
Your windows (and glazing) also need to follow the relevant Australian Safety Standards (AS1288 and AS2208), which covers windows and doors. Verify with your local licensing specialist or council if you are unsure what applies where you live.
Employing a Arncliffe window frame repair company or installer
Do you check the qualifications and credibility of your tradie before you hire them? Depending on where you live, it could be a legal requirement for you to hire someone licensed to install your windows. It also gives you the confidence that they have the right training and expertise to get it done accurately.
When it comes time to hiring a Arncliffe window frame repair company or installer, make sure they are perfect for your job. Some questions to ask them include:
- Are you accredited?
- Are you insured to work in my home?
- Can you give a written quote?
- Do you have key people I can follow up?
Getting prices for window frame repairs or new windows
Getting prices from window installers is the best way of measuring the cost of your job. This will give you a idea of what market rates currently are.
You can also get visual inspiration in our Window Styles photo gallery.
* All the costs and prices quoted were gathered at the time this article was written. They are indicative, may vary locally, and are subject to market factors and should only be used as a pattern.
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