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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired

Windows are a crucial component of your Prairiewood home, which is why you should carefully study your decisions before selecting new windows.

The price 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 estimates for windows, this article will aid you work out the precise windows for your preferences, including:

• Why your windows are crucial
• What type of new window?
• New windows can help you save
• What influences 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 visually pleasing, but windows do more than just tolerate natural sunlight into your house.

While a shut window prevents breezes, heat and cold can easily pass through single-pane windows. Heat always 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 lessen 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 come into your house and hot air to disperse.

New window or fixing a window frame?

There are severalvarious 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 on its own. Double-hung are low-profile windows that are optimal if you need to fit flyscreens.

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

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

Louvres – these windows are composed of of succession 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 difficult to reach spots in your home.

Bi-fold – these concertina making them optimal for best 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 maintenance. They are lockable for supplementary 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 bills. If your window frames are in good form, engaging a glazier to install more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than replacing 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. Spending 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 searching 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 low-costly than wooden-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, 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 region of $100-$150.

On the lower end of the price range, you can buy aluminum-framed double glazed windows in average 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 range, some fabricators 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 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 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. Check with your local licensing expert or council if you are uncomfortable what applies where you live.

Employing a Prairiewood window frame repair company or installer

Do you check the credentials and license 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 peace of mind that they have the right guidance and knowledge to get it done correctly.

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

• Are you licensed?
• Are you covered to work in my home?
• Can you give a written quote?
• Do you have references I can follow up?

Getting quotes for window frame repairs or new windows

Getting prices from window installers is the best way of working out the cost of your job. This will give you a background of what market rates currently are.

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

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