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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired

Windows are a crucial piece of your Castlereagh home, which is why you should carefully examine your preferences before selecting new windows.

The cost of windows varies greatly depending on their size, style, material and glazing. While you won’t be able to get exact costs until you’ve received estimates for windows, this article will help you work out the right windows for your requirements, including:

• Why your windows are significant
• 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 install your new windows?
• Hiring a window installer

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

While a locked window blocks breezes, heat and cold can simply pass through single-pane windows. Heat naturally passes through colder areas. In the home, that converts 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 notably. 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 allow you to ventilate your home. Ideally, your windows should generate cross ventilation, allowing cool breezes to enter your house and hot air to go out.

New window or fixing a window frame?

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

Double-hung – with two detached panels that move up and down on its own. Double-hung are low-profile windows that are optimal 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 typical window styles, choose casement windows if you need utmost ventilation, as they open very wide.

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

Awning – a window that opens outward and articulates and adjusts on a chain winder. Awning windows are good for inaccessible spots in your home.

Bi-fold – these concertina making them great for utmost airflow and light.

Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.

They are very adaptable windows and are relatively inexpensive. Sliding windows suit most styles of home, take up little space and are low upkeep. They are lockable for further 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 energy bills. If your window frames are in good condition, engaging a glazier to set up more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than removing your windows. Take the time to compare the “R-values” and “U-values” of the windows.

These will tell you how energy-efficient the windows are. Spending a little more for windows with a higher R-value will pay dividends in the form of reduced energy bills.

What affects the cost of new windows?

When you start scouting for windows, you’ll find the greatest determiners 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 low-costly 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 less expensive 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 probably 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 scale, some fabricators suggest windows with powder-coated aluminum frames on the outside and wooden 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 replacing 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 can install your new windows?

It depends where you live. For example, in NSW your installer should be a glazier and hold a authentic license. If they are timber windows your installer could be a joiner or carpenter.

Your windows (and glazing) also need to comply to the relevant Australian Safety Standards (AS1288 and AS2208), which covers windows and doors. Ensure with your local licensing authority or council if you are unsure what applies where you live.

Hiring a Castlereagh window frame repair company or installer

Do you check the experience and credibility of your tradeperson 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 education and experience to get it done well.

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

• Are you certified?
• Are you covered 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 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 encouragement in our Window Styles photo collection.

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