Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Apr 07, 2009 7:01 pm Hi All Our plans are almost ready for council and at the moment the architect has included a few windows as louvres (4). I was wondering whether you can double glaze/ thicker glass such windows as we are near a train line and want to block as much noise as possible. At the same time we LOVE the look. Also, any idea what the rough cost might be? approx 1800H x 90W. Is there a huge difference between timber and aluminum and can you get timber look aluminum? Cheers!! Loretta Re: Louvre Windows: Cost and can they be double glazed? 2Apr 07, 2009 7:11 pm Double glazed louvre windows are rare. Fieger does them but make sure your sitting down when you get a quote Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Louvre Windows: Cost and can they be double glazed? 4Apr 10, 2009 10:08 am I love louvre windows. I definately want these in my bedroom and living areas. A & L windows make them. These days they seal really well and aren't drafty at all. Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Louvre Windows: Cost and can they be double glazed? 5Apr 10, 2009 1:49 pm clearly whilst open noise would get in (as with any window really) but when shut do they seal enough to keep noise down? we were thinking of louvers for the two main bedroom windows and both of us are fairly good sleepers. I am not expecting them to be as good as double glazed but if they block some noise whilst shut that would probably but ok. any idea on cost for normal ones? Re: Louvre Windows: Cost and can they be double glazed? 6Apr 10, 2009 2:36 pm We almost added them to our al fresco room - the display had them, and I loved the look, plus they would provide good cross-ventilation. But two things put us off...first, the cost seemed a bit OTT, and then there was the flies and mozzies issue. The two windows in question are about 2m high by 600mm wide and the price quoted two years ago to swap them from fixed to louvres was $1440. Keep in mind that different builders can charge widely varying prices for the same thing.... Re: Louvre Windows: Cost and can they be double glazed? 7May 12, 2009 1:47 pm Louvers are a risky thing to put into an area was noise is a problem. In general there are as sliding option less air tight compared to awnings or casements.
The argument of cross ventilation has nothing to do with Louvers. The design of your home and the placement of openings are important for that. Sliding windows and awnings usually don’t allow more than 50% of window area to be opened. Our casement has the possibility to be opened to 90 degrees which is nearly 100% of the window area open for ventilation see here: http://www.********/windows/style/#casement Double Glazing is not the solution to a noise problem, it is air tight closure – so proper compressible seals (not in sliding windows or louvers), suitable hardware and off set glass panes and air gap. A unit that has the same thickness 6/6/6 would not noise insulate your place. It is better to consider a unit that has different thicknesses to stop noise of the same wavelength going through. Special laminated glass is an option. A sensible solution would be 8.5mm laminated noise glass/ 12mm air gap/ 4mm clear. If you require more information on glazing and noise reduction don’t hesitate to contact me ********.au
Re: Louvre Windows: Cost and can they be double glazed? 8May 12, 2009 2:12 pm Wouldn't you know it, Loretta !? I was just cleaning out my info folder last week & threw out the brochures I had on timber-look alum windows. Figures. I've googled & this is what i've found, though not the same as my brochures; Trend Windows use this mob for the timber look: http://www.decorativeimaging.com.au/ Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade I don't know them all, the first 2 top of your list are best known. Rylock is a good company, Stegbar is for sale. 4 16239 I’m in a similar position except I’m after sliding 3 stacking doors. I am on a second-story apartment of which the balcony would not adequately fit any bi-fold or… 5 16156 Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 13775 |