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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired

Windows are a crucial part of your Carlton home, which is why you should thoroughly examine your choices before choosing new windows.

The cost of windows contrasts greatly depending on their size, style, material and glazing. While you won’t be able to get exact costs until you’ve received quotes for windows, this article will assist you work out the accurate windows for your preferences, including:

• Why your windows are significant
• What type of new window?
• New windows can help you save
• What affects the cost of new windows?
• How much do new windows cost?
• Who can mount your new windows?
• Hiring a window installer

You desire your windows to be aesthetically pleasant, but windows do further than just allow normal sunlight into your house.

While a closed window prevents breezes, heat and cold can easily pass through single-pane windows. Heat naturally passes through colder areas. In the home, that translates to increased air conditioning costs in summer and higher heating costs in winter. Double glazed and/or low-e (low emissivity) windows can reduce heat transfer significantly. While they cost more, they pay for themselves over time and continue saving you money on your energy costs for as long as you own your home.

You also want some windows that let you to ventilate your home. Ideally, your windows should create cross ventilation, allowing cool breezes to come into the home and hot air to escape.

New window or fixing a window frame?

There are numerousvarious types or styles of windows, with varying aspects. Here are some of the most common:

Double-hung – with two detached panels that move up and down automatically. Double-hung are low-profile windows that are great 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 prefer maximum ventilation, as they open very wide.

Louvres – these windows are made up of a series 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 remote spots in your home.

Bi-fold – these concertina making them best for optimal airflow and light.

Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.

They are very adaptable windows and are comparatively inexpensive. Sliding windows suit most styles of home, take up little space and are low maintenance. They are lockable for extra defense.

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 energy bills. If your window frames are in good condition, hiring a glazier to mount 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 energy bills.

What influences the cost of new windows?

When you start scouting for windows, you’ll find the greatest indicators of their cost will be

1. The material the window frames are made from
2. The window style
3. The type of glazing used
4. The size of your installation

Aluminum and composite window frames are generally less expensive than timber-framed windows. The cheapest 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 inexpensive than double glazed windows.

How much do new windows cost?

In terms of labour costs, anticipate for a glazier to charge 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, preservation for a single pane of window glass (standard float) will cost in the region of $100-$150.

On the lower end of the price scale, you can buy aluminum-framed double glazed windows in typical sizes from window suppliers and some hardware stores. They would probably 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 level, some fabricators 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 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 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 legitimate 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. Confirm with your local licensing expert or council if you are unsure what applies where you live.

Employing a Carlton 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 prerequisite for you to hire someone licensed to install your windows. It also gives you the assurance that they have the right training and expertise to get it done accurately.

When it comes time to hiring a Carlton window frame repair company or installer, make sure they are perfect for your job. Some questions to ask them include:

• Are you authorised?
• Are you insured to work in my home?
• Can you give a written quote?
• Do you have key people I can follow up?

Getting quotes for window frame repairs or new windows

Getting prices from window installers is the best way of sizing up the cost of your job. This will give you a background of what market rates currently are.

You can also get visual encouragement in our Window Styles photo gallery.

* All the costs and prices stated were captured at the time this article was written. They are suggestive, may differ locally, and are subject to market influencers and should only be used as a guide.