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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired
Windows are an important part of your Belrose home, which is why you should comprehensively research your decisions before choosing new windows.
The price of windows varies significantly depending on their size, style, material and glazing. While you won’t be able to get exact costs until you’ve received quotations for windows, this article will assist you work out the right windows for your needs, including:
- Why your windows are important
- 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?
- Hiring a window installer
You want your windows to be visually satisfying, but windows do much more than just permit natural sunlight into your house.
While a shut window blocks breezes, heat and cold can easily pass through single-pane windows. Heat always passes through colder areas. In the home, that explains to higher air conditioning costs in summer and higher heating costs in winter. Double glazed and/or low-e (low emissivity) windows can lessen heat transfer notably. While they cost more, they pay for themselves over time and keep on saving you money on your energy bills for as long as you own your home.
You also want some windows that tolerate you to ventilate your home. Ideally, your windows should make cross ventilation, allowing cool breezes to come into the home and hot air to diffuse.
New window or fixing a window frame?
There are manydistinct types or styles of windows, with varying attributes. Here are some of the most common:
Double-hung – with two separate panels that move up and down automatically. Double-hung are low-profile windows that are suitable if you need to fit flyscreens.
Fixed Pane – these windows are a permanent sheet of glass in a frame and cannot be opened.
Casement – one of the most common window styles, choose casement windows if you require utmost ventilation, as they open very wide.
Louvres – these windows consists of sequence of glass panels that can be modified to control airflow.
Awning – a window that opens outward and articulates and adjusts on a chain winder. Awning windows are good for remote spots in your home.
Bi-fold – these concertina making them optimal for most airflow and light.
Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.
They are very adaptable windows and are fairly inexpensive. Sliding windows go well with most styles of home, take up little space and are low upkeep. They are lockable for extra security.
Did you know your windows could help save?
Double glazing and low-emission glass costs more, but it could help you save up to twenty-five percent on your energy bills. If your window frames are in good condition, engaging a glazier to mount more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than changing your windows. Take the time to evaluate 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 decreased energy bills.
What influences the cost of new windows?
When you start buying for windows, you’ll find the greatest factors of their cost will be
- The material the window frames are consisted of
- The window style
- The type of glazing used
- The size of your installation
Aluminum and composite window frames are mostly cheaper than wooden-framed windows. The economical style you can buy is a fixed window. If you want to open your window, you will pay more for a sliding glass window, a casement window or a double-hung window. Single pane windows are about 25 to 35 percent inexpensive than double glazed windows.
How much do new windows cost?
In terms of labour costs, anticipate for a glazier to be paid between $70 and $90 per hour plus the cost of glass and other materials. They will perhaps charge a minimum fee for coming to your home and doing a small job. On average, repairs for a single pane of window glass (standard float) will cost in the region of $100-$150.
On the lower end of the price level, you can buy aluminum-framed double glazed windows in standard 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 scale, some fabricators propose 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 bifold windows and doors
How much does glass cost?
If you are only changing 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 are capable to install your new windows?
It depends where you live. 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 adhere to the relevant Australian Safety Standards (AS1288 and AS2208), which covers windows and doors. Ensure with your local licensing specialist or council if you are uncomfortable what applies where you live.
Engaging a Belrose window frame repair company or installer
Do you check the experience and credibility of your contractor 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 assurance that they have the right guidance and expertise to get it done accurately.
When it comes time to employing a Belrose window frame repair company or installer, make sure they are right for your job. Some questions to ask them include:
- Are you accredited?
- Are you insured to work in my home?
- Can you present a written quote?
- Do you have references I can follow up?
Getting prices for window frame repairs or new windows
Getting quotes 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 pattern in our Window Styles photo compilation.
* All the costs and prices quoted were obtained at the time this article was written. They are suggestive, may differ locally, and are subject to market forces and should only be used as a benchmark.
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