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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired

Windows are an important part of your Coledale home, which is why you should thoroughly research your preferences before selecting new windows.

The cost of windows varies very much 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 desires, including:

• Why your windows are crucial
• 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 install your new windows?
• Engaging a window installer

You desire your windows to be visually pleasing, but windows do much more than just permit normal sunlight into the home.

While a shut window deters breezes, heat and cold can clearly pass through single-pane windows. Heat naturally passes through colder areas. In the home, that converts to higher air conditioning costs in summer and higher heating costs in winter. Double glazed and/or low-e (low emissivity) windows can decrease heat transfer considerably. 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 let you to ventilate your home. Ideally, your windows should create cross ventilation, allowing cool breezes to enter the home and hot air to go out.

New window or fixing a window frame?

There are numerousdifferent types or styles of windows, with varying qualities. 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 excellent if you need to fit flyscreens.

Fixed Pane – these windows are a immovable sheet of glass in a frame and cannot be opened.

Casement – one of the most regular window styles, choose casement windows if you need maximum ventilation, as they open very wide.

Louvres – these windows are made up of a series of glass panels that can be altered to adjust airflow.

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

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

Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.

They are very versatile windows and are fairly cheap. Sliding windows fit most styles of home, take up little space and are low maintenance. They are lockable for extra security.

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 25 percent on your energy costs. If your window frames are in good form, hiring a glazier to set up more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than replacing 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 extra in the form of diminished electric bills.

What affects the cost of new windows?

When you start searching 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 wooden-framed windows. The inexpensive 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, 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 range, 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 manufacturers offer 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 can install your new windows?

It depends where you reside. 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 comply to the relevant Australian Safety Standards (AS1288 and AS2208), which covers windows and doors. Verify with your local licensing specialist or council if you are uncertain what applies where you live.

Hiring a Coledale window frame repair company or installer

Do you check the experience and credibility of your installer 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 knowledge to get it done accurately.

When it comes time to hiring a Coledale 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 covered to work in my home?
• Can you present 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 measuring the cost of your job. This will give you a background of what market rates currently are.

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

* All the costs and prices quoted were sourced 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 guide.