What To Look For
Choosing Your Window
The most important criterion in choosing your windows? THE LOOK.
No point trying to tell you what look to go for - that's up to you. However we can help with some practical things that should be considered when choosing windows for your home.
Material
Aluminium windows have always been recognised for their durability and ease of maintenance - no painting just a wipe over with a damp cloth usually restores them to "as new" condition. Now they're also known for their good looks. Available in a choice of colours, the new generation of aluminium frames are an aesthetic feature and not just a functional one.
Window Type
There are a number of window types to choose from and each has it's own advantages.
The Sliding Window
Australia's favourite - is practical, simple and good value for money. It offers large glass areas, clean lines and ventilation by a simple slide of the sash.
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| Sliding | Awning |
The Awning Window
is hinged at the top. Great for maintaining air flow, even during rainy days.
The Double Hung Window
is perfect for locations that have external space restrictions, as no part opens outward. Further, the sliding top and bottom sashes allow great ventilation - warm air out the top, cool air in below.
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| Double Hung | Casement |
The Casement Window
for that touch of class. Fantastic for taking advantage of cross breexes and opening a room to the outdoors.
Performance
Window material and type are choices but quality isn't - we insist on it. To us it's not enough that a window looks good, provides the best ventilation and is easy to maintain, it MUST perform.
What does that Mean?
The window must:
- have the appropriate structural strength,
- control the air infiltration to an acceptable level,
- prevent water penetration to a reasonable level.
Australian Standards AS2047 covers the performance requirements of a window in these areas. Every window type we offer has been tested and conforms to AS2047. What's more we provide confirmation by affixing the legally required label to all our windows.
This label is your assurance of quality.