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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired

Windows are a crucial part of your Neutral Bay home, which is why you should thoroughly explore your alternatives before picking out new windows.

The price of windows differs considerably depending on their size, style, material and glazing. While you won’t be able to get accurate 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 important
• 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 mount your new windows?
• Employing 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 deters breezes, heat and cold can easily pass through single-pane windows. Heat naturally passes through colder areas. At home, that explains 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 considerably. While they cost more, they pay for themselves over time and continue saving you money on your energy bills for as long as you own your home.

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

New window or fixing a window frame?

There are severaldifferent types or styles of windows, with varying characteristics. 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 permanent sheet of glass in a frame and cannot be opened.

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

Louvres – these windows consists of a series of glass panels that can be adjusted to regulate airflow.

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

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

Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.

They are very versatile windows and are comparatively cheap. Sliding windows suit most styles of home, take up little space and are low upkeep. They are lockable for additional security.

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 costs. If your window frames are in good form, employing 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 bonus in the form of decreased electric 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 consisted of
2. The window style
3. The type of glazing used
4. The size of your installation

Aluminum and composite window frames are typically 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 pay 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 perhaps 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 range of $100-$150.

On the lower end of the price range, you can buy aluminum-framed double glazed windows in standard 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 scale, some manufacturers 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 has the ability to install your new windows?

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

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

Engaging a Neutral Bay window frame repair company or installer

Do you check the experience and license of your tradeperson 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 guidance and expertise to get it done well.

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

• Are you certified?
• Are you covered to work in my home?
• Can you present a written quote?
• Do you have key people I can follow up?

Getting prices for window frame repairs or new windows

Getting estimates from window installers is the best way of identifying the cost of your job. This will give you a concept of what market rates currently are.

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

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