Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Feb 08, 2009 1:48 pm Hi,
I don't know much about windows and I need some advice. We live in a unit with an enclosed balcony and the wooden frames are rotting so we're replacing them with aluminium frames. The main window is 1625 x 3440, the two side windows are 1630 x 1550 each. We've had a few quotes and been told because of the size we have to go for commercial frames which will cost between $8500-$10000. I didn't think replacing three windows would be so expensive. Am I being unrealistic? Domestic frames would mean having fixed panels at the top or sides which I think will look ugly but are cheaper but won't match the other balconies above us. Also, can anyone recommend someone to do the job? We're in the Randwick/Coogee area? I've had a few quotes and then realised they aren't licenced or insured. Thanks in advance. Re: replacing enclosed balcony windows 2Feb 08, 2009 2:11 pm LindaS Hi, I don't know much about windows and I need some advice. We live in a unit with an enclosed balcony and the wooden frames are rotting so we're replacing them with aluminium frames. The main window is 1625 x 3440, the two side windows are 1630 x 1550 each. We've had a few quotes and been told because of the size we have to go for commercial frames which will cost between $8500-$10000. I didn't think replacing three windows would be so expensive. Am I being unrealistic? Domestic frames would mean having fixed panels at the top or sides which I think will look ugly but are cheaper but won't match the other balconies above us. Also, can anyone recommend someone to do the job? We're in the Randwick/Coogee area? I've had a few quotes and then realised they aren't licenced or insured. Thanks in advance. What floor are you on? Are your sizes one piece of glass in each? Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: replacing enclosed balcony windows 3Feb 09, 2009 3:52 pm We're in a red brick walk up 70s block on the first floor with garages underneath us. The big window is made of three panels - slide, fixed, slide. And the two side windows are half fixed, half slide. Re: replacing enclosed balcony windows 4Feb 10, 2009 6:42 pm LindaS We're in a red brick walk up 70s block on the first floor with garages underneath us. The big window is made of three panels - slide, fixed, slide. And the two side windows are half fixed, half slide. Then domestic windows will be fine as long as there is a lintel and the windows aren't load bearing (very unlikley). You may need to break the wider window into 2. Get some quotes from window suppliers who know installers. You price is far too high.... Alternatively find a builder or carpenter who is interested in doing the job... Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: replacing enclosed balcony windows 5Feb 11, 2009 2:57 pm Thanks for your advice Ed. I've spoken to a few window manufacturers who've put me in touch with their installers, that quote for semi commercial $8500 was from one of them who is a builder. But everyone I've spoken to has said they have to split the large window into three or four panels, we'd prefer 2 panels (one fixed and one sliding) as that is the original configuration but seems no one can/will do it.
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