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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired
Windows are a significant part of your Fairlight home, which is why you should carefully research your decisions before picking out new windows.
The cost of windows varies greatly depending on their size, style, material and glazing. While you won’t be able to get precise costs until you’ve received estimates for windows, this article will aid you work out the precise windows for your needs, 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 install your new windows?
- Engaging a window installer
You wish for your windows to be aesthetically delightful, but windows do much more than just tolerate usual sunlight into the home.
While a locked window obstructs breezes, heat and cold can simply 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 decrease heat transfer considerably. 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 permit you to ventilate your home. Ideally, your windows should generate cross ventilation, allowing cool breezes to enter the home and hot air to escape.
New window or fixing a window frame?
There are numerousdifferent types or styles of windows, with varying features. Here are some of the most common:
Double-hung – with two split 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 permanent sheet of glass in a frame and cannot be opened.
Casement – one of the most common window styles, choose casement windows if you need optimal ventilation, as they open very wide.
Louvres – these windows are composed of of succession 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 inaccessible spots in your home.
Bi-fold – these concertina making them suitable for best airflow and light.
Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.
They are very flexible windows and are comparatively low-cost. Sliding windows fit most styles of home, take up little space and are low maintenance. They are lockable for further safety.
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, employing a glazier to mount more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than removing 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 extra in the form of decreased energy bills.
What drives the cost of new windows?
When you start scouting for windows, you’ll find the greatest determiners of their cost will be
- The material the window frames are made from
- The window style
- The type of glazing used
- 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 less expensive 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 possibly 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 average 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 level, some fabricators offer 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 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 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. Verify with your local licensing specialist or council if you are unsure what applies where you live.
Employing a Fairlight window frame repair company or installer
Do you check the credentials and credibility 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 confidence that they have the right guidance and knowledge to get it done correctly.
When it comes time to employing a Fairlight window frame repair company or installer, make sure they are perfect for your job. Some questions to ask them include:
- Are you certified?
- Are you insured to work in my home?
- Can you provide a written estimate?
- 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 sizing up the cost of your job. This will give you a jist of what market rates currently are.
You can also get visual inspiration in our Window Styles photo compilation.
* All the costs and prices stated were gathered at the time this article was written. They are suggestive, may differ locally, and are subject to market drivers and should only be used as a benchmark.
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