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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired

Windows are a critical part of your Cartwright home, which is why you should thoroughly research your decisions before choosing new windows.

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

• Why your windows are central
• 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 set up your new windows?
• Employing a window installer

You want your windows to be aesthetically pleasing, but windows do further than just let normal sunlight into the home.

While a closed window obstructs breezes, heat and cold can clearly pass through single-pane windows. Heat naturally passes through colder areas. In the 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 lessen heat transfer significantly. While they cost more, they pay for themselves over time and go on with saving you money on your energy costs for as long as you own your home.

You also want some windows that permit you to ventilate your home. Ideally, your windows should produce cross ventilation, allowing cool breezes to come into your house and hot air to disperse.

New window or fixing a window frame?

There are manydifferent 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 independently. 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 ordinary window styles, choose casement windows if you require maximum ventilation, as they open very wide.

Louvres – these windows are composed of of sequence of glass panels that can be adjusted to control airflow.

Awning – a window that opens externally 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 best for utmost airflow and light.

Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.

They are very adaptable windows and are relatively economical. Sliding windows fit most styles of home, take up little space and are low care. They are lockable for extra defense.

Did you know your windows could help save?

Double glazing and low-emission glass are more expensive, but it could help you save up to twenty-five percent on your electric bills. If your window frames are in good state, hiring a glazier to set up more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than removing 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 extra in the form of diminished energy bills.

What influences the cost of new windows?

When you start shopping 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 typically cheaper than wooden-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 be paid 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, maintenance 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 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 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 live. 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. Ensure with your local licensing specialist or council if you are uncertain what applies where you live.

Hiring a Cartwright window frame repair company or installer

Do you check the experience and license of your contractor 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 peace of mind that they have the right education and expertise to get it done accurately.

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

• Are you licensed?
• Are you insured to work in my home?
• Can you provide 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 identifying the cost of your job. This will give you a sense of what market rates currently are.

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

* All the costs and prices mentioned were gathered at the time this article was written. They are indicative, may differ locally, and are subject to market factors and should only be used as a pattern.