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New Windows vs Getting Your Window Frame Repaired
Windows are a critical part of your Wombarra home, which is why you should comprehensively examine your alternatives before selecting new windows.
The cost of windows varies greatly 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 needs, 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?
- Engaging a window installer
You want your windows to be aesthetically satisfying, but windows do much more than just allow natural sunlight into your house.
While a locked window obstructs breezes, heat and cold can simply pass through single-pane windows. Heat naturally passes through colder areas. At home, that converts to increased air conditioning costs in summer and higher heating costs in winter. Double glazed and/or low-e (low emissivity) windows can lower heat transfer notably. 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 allow you to ventilate your home. Ideally, your windows should produce cross ventilation, allowing cool breezes to enter your house and hot air to disperse.
New window or fixing a window frame?
There are manydifferent types or styles of windows, with varying aspects. Here are some of the most common:
Double-hung – with two detached panels that move up and down on its own. Double-hung are low-profile windows that are best if you need to fit flyscreens.
Fixed Pane – these windows are a fixed sheet of glass in a frame and cannot be opened.
Casement – one of the most typical window styles, choose casement windows if you desire optimal ventilation, as they open very wide.
Louvres – these windows are made up of succession 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 difficult to reach spots in your home.
Bi-fold – these concertina making them optimal for optimal airflow and light.
Sliding – sliding windows slide horizontally along a runner.
They are very adaptable windows and are fairly reduced. Sliding windows fit 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 costs more, but it could help you save up to twenty-five percent on your energy costs. If your window frames are in good shape, engaging a glazier to mount more energy-efficient glass can be more cost-effective than changing 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 extra in the form of diminished electric bills.
What affects the cost of new windows?
When you start scouting for windows, you’ll find the greatest indicators 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 usually low-costly than wooden-framed windows. The economical 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 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 maybe 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 range of $100-$150.
On the lower end of the price range, you can buy aluminum-framed double glazed windows in accepted 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 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 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 dwell. 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 meet the relevant Australian Safety Standards (AS1288 and AS2208), which covers windows and doors. Verify with your local licensing authority or council if you are unsure what applies where you live.
Engaging a Wombarra window frame repair company or installer
Do you check the experience and credibility 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 assurance that they have the right guidance and expertise to get it done properly.
When it comes time to hiring a Wombarra window frame repair company or installer, make sure they are suited 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 estimate?
- Do you have key people I can follow up?
Getting quotes for window frame repairs or new windows
Getting quotes from window installers is the best way of measuring 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 collection.
* All the costs and prices mentioned were captured 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.
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