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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired
Windows are a significant part of your West Hoxton home, which is why you should comprehensively research your choices before selecting new windows.
The cost of windows differs considerably 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 right windows for your preferences, including:
- Why your windows are central
- 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 install your new windows?
- Employing a window installer
You wish for your windows to be aesthetically pleasant, but windows do more than just allow usual sunlight into your house.
While a locked window blocks breezes, heat and cold can simply pass through single-pane windows. Heat always 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 cut heat transfer significantly. 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 tolerate 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 manydifferent types or styles of windows, with varying attributes. Here are some of the most common:
Double-hung – with two split panels that move up and down on its own. Double-hung are low-profile windows that are excellent 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 typical window styles, choose casement windows if you need most ventilation, as they open very wide.
Louvres – these windows consists of a series of glass panels that can be altered to normalize airflow.
Awning – a window that opens externally and articulates and adjusts on a chain winder. Awning windows are good for remote spots in your home.
Bi-fold – these concertina making them best for most airflow and light.
Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.
They are very flexible windows and are comparatively low-cost. Sliding windows suit most styles of home, take up little space and are low care. They are lockable for extra protection.
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 twenty-five percent on your electric bills. If your window frames are in good condition, engaging a glazier to set up more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than removing your windows. Take the time to weigh 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 dividends in the form of diminished energy bills.
What drives the cost of new windows?
When you start shopping 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 frequently less expensive 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 inexpensive 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 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 range, some fabricators suggest 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 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 can install your new windows?
It depends where you dwell. 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. Ensure with your local licensing specialist or council if you are uncertain what applies where you live.
Hiring a West Hoxton window frame repair company or installer
Do you check the credentials and license 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 peace of mind that they have the right education and knowledge to get it done well.
When it comes time to hiring a West Hoxton 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 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 estimates from window installers is the best way of identifying the cost of your job. This will give you a background of what market rates currently are.
You can also get visual motivation in our Window Styles photo gallery.
* All the costs and prices quoted were obtained at the time this article was written. They are suggestive, may vary locally, and are subject to market influencers and should only be used as a benchmark.
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