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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired

Windows are a critical piece of your St Andrews home, which is why you should meticulously weigh your preferences before selecting new windows.

The price of windows varies significantly depending on their size, style, material and glazing. While you won’t be able to get accurate 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 central
• 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?
• Employing a window installer

You desire your windows to be visually pleasant, but windows do more than just tolerate natural sunlight into the home.

While a shut window deters breezes, heat and cold can easily pass through single-pane windows. Heat naturally passes through colder areas. At home, that explains to higher air conditioning costs in summer and higher heating costs in winter. Double glazed and/or low-e (low emissivity) windows can lower heat transfer significantly. While they cost more, they pay for themselves over time and go on with saving you money on your energy bills for as long as you own your home.

You also want some windows that allow you to ventilate your home. Ideally, your windows should produce cross ventilation, allowing cool breezes to come into your house and hot air to go out.

New window or fixing a window frame?

There are numerousdistinct types or styles of windows, with varying aspects. 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 optimal 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 common window styles, choose casement windows if you prefer utmost ventilation, as they open very wide.

Louvres – these windows consists of consecutive of glass panels that can be altered to control 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 suitable for best airflow and light.

Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.

They are very versatile windows and are fairly economical. Sliding windows go well with most styles of home, take up little space and are low upkeep. They are lockable for further 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 electric bills. If your window frames are in good state, engaging a glazier to install more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than replacing your windows. Take the time to contrast 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 diminished electric bills.

What affects the cost of new windows?

When you start shopping for windows, you’ll find the greatest factors 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 frequently low-costly than timber-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 probably charge a minimum fee for coming to your home and doing a small job. On average, maintenance for a single pane of window glass (standard float) will cost in the range of $100-$150.

On the lower end of the price level, you can buy aluminum-framed double glazed windows in accepted 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 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 bifold 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 are capable 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 adhere 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 St Andrews window frame repair company or installer

Do you check the qualifications and license of your contractor before you hire them? Depending on where you live, it could be a legal necessity 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 well.

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

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

Getting prices 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 idea of what market rates currently are.

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

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