HI,
Can any one shed some light on the best options for window opening ie double hung, tilt and turn etc? Can you recommend any?
We need cross ventilation and flyscreens, all on the ground floor.
Thanks
Sarah
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For performance, look for windows with a proper seal. Mohair brushes on slidings will not give you the same level of insulation acoustically and thermally. Casements, awnings and tilt and turn windows are very popular among our clients. Double hung windows would probably be my least favourite - performance wise, but some people aren't able to get anything else because of outdoor/indoor obstructions etc.
Just like anything else that you consider for your home, windows and doors should be chosen with a specific architectural style in mind. If you have a federation home, bay windows add a nice touch (also great for ventilation); for a modern home sliding or stackers are always popular, especially if you have an outdoor entertainment area. Some windows can look out of place without consideration of architecture. On my way to work I always pass a Victorian terrace home with aluminium sliding windows and always think that the owner's should have got a second opinion, the thinness of the aluminium frames compromises the heritage features and cheapens the street appeal.
For ventilation, some architects specify awning windows very high up. Casement windows, especially side by side also open up wide and will have an immidiate fresh air effect. Alternatively, for night time, tilt&turn windows have a night vent, so you can leave the window open slightly and allow fresh air to navigate around the room, so are popular in bedrooms.
Hope this helps
Just like anything else that you consider for your home, windows and doors should be chosen with a specific architectural style in mind. If you have a federation home, bay windows add a nice touch (also great for ventilation); for a modern home sliding or stackers are always popular, especially if you have an outdoor entertainment area. Some windows can look out of place without consideration of architecture. On my way to work I always pass a Victorian terrace home with aluminium sliding windows and always think that the owner's should have got a second opinion, the thinness of the aluminium frames compromises the heritage features and cheapens the street appeal.
For ventilation, some architects specify awning windows very high up. Casement windows, especially side by side also open up wide and will have an immidiate fresh air effect. Alternatively, for night time, tilt&turn windows have a night vent, so you can leave the window open slightly and allow fresh air to navigate around the room, so are popular in bedrooms.
Hope this helps
It certainly did help.
Our house will be a contemporary country house with veranda all around. These are my plans:
Can casement windows open up fully, so the window is flat on the wall. We need to walk on the veranda without running into windows.
Sliding windows seem to catch with dirt in the runnings, and I am worried about the longevity of tilt and turn windows, especially with three little kids opening them up all the time!
Our house will be a contemporary country house with veranda all around. These are my plans:
Can casement windows open up fully, so the window is flat on the wall. We need to walk on the veranda without running into windows.
Sliding windows seem to catch with dirt in the runnings, and I am worried about the longevity of tilt and turn windows, especially with three little kids opening them up all the time!
Anyone,
Feel free to make them bigger if you can. I'm computer illiterate!
Feel free to make them bigger if you can. I'm computer illiterate!
You've got HUGE pics in Imageshack. You may want to try reducing the size.... anyway, here you go;
Casements are great to direct breezes into the room. I've chosen to have those in my build. But I think they will only go to 90 degrees, not 180 to make it flat up against the house.
Casements are great to direct breezes into the room. I've chosen to have those in my build. But I think they will only go to 90 degrees, not 180 to make it flat up against the house.
Thanks Eskay40, I didn't realise it was soo big. Hope this is better. Is there a post on how to upload photos? Then I won't need to ask people to fix it for me!!
Well, I guess casement windows are not an option, I don't want my kids falling off the veranda trying to get around open windows.
Well, I guess casement windows are not an option, I don't want my kids falling off the veranda trying to get around open windows.
Hi, there's a thread here for it
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1272
You've done most of it by putting it into imageshack. You'll see a box on the right hand side, under the add next to your photo, where there is a direct link address - NOT the embed link. Copy that link. Come back into your message and use the full editor. Then, where you want to put your photo, press the "Img" button at the top of the editor, second last before the URL link. Without moving cursor or doing anything else paste in the link you copied. It should be pasted in between these "[img]inhere[/img]" Manually take your cursor out of that area once you've pasted the link and the photo should be there. You can hit Preview to see your message first to see if it worked.
SK
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1272
You've done most of it by putting it into imageshack. You'll see a box on the right hand side, under the add next to your photo, where there is a direct link address - NOT the embed link. Copy that link. Come back into your message and use the full editor. Then, where you want to put your photo, press the "Img" button at the top of the editor, second last before the URL link. Without moving cursor or doing anything else paste in the link you copied. It should be pasted in between these "[img]inhere[/img]" Manually take your cursor out of that area once you've pasted the link and the photo should be there. You can hit Preview to see your message first to see if it worked.
SK
Hi,
Yes we have installed casements that open flat against the wall, but it's less to do with the window and more to do with the installation. Lets say you have brickwork protruding, the opened window will not open flat against the wall. You have to discuss with the installer your option.
Yes we have installed casements that open flat against the wall, but it's less to do with the window and more to do with the installation. Lets say you have brickwork protruding, the opened window will not open flat against the wall. You have to discuss with the installer your option.
So casement windows can open flat if they are installed toward the outside of the window 'hole'? great, will look into this.
Another question: In family room I have two doors leading to south side which I would like to replace with double glazed doors, or is it much more expensive to change them to 1 window that is only half way down the wall (so I can put a couch under it) and then the other change to a bifold door with larger opening.
Really, is making the openings different sizes going to blow the small budget I have?
Hope this is not too confusing!
Another question: In family room I have two doors leading to south side which I would like to replace with double glazed doors, or is it much more expensive to change them to 1 window that is only half way down the wall (so I can put a couch under it) and then the other change to a bifold door with larger opening.
Really, is making the openings different sizes going to blow the small budget I have?
Hope this is not too confusing!
If your concern is kids falling out, but yearn to naturally ventilate your home, awnings or tilt & turn windows may be suitable. Tilt & turn windows have a vent that locks into position, and the window can't be fully opened (just like a casement without turning the handle.
To purchase a double glazed door you will need to consider the installation charge as well as delivery fees (if there are any) from your preferred supplier, these can add up. It will be ok if you are ordering other windows and the door can be part of a complete order, but if you order it separately elsewhere it can be expensive.
Double glazed bifolds are a concern operationally, because many standard hardware pieces have limited sash weight capacity. It is important to get good quality hardware, and if possible upgrade hardware to ensure trouble free operation. The hardware we use (for upvc double glazed bifolds) is specialised high traffic application hardware. I believe this is less of concern with aluminium profiles. Also, bifolds are generally a more expensive window/door type, so this may have a larger than expected effect on your budget.
For the window, do you mean to get a door sized frame with fixed glass on the bottom and the opening sash at the top? Or do you mean to have brickwork there instead?
To purchase a double glazed door you will need to consider the installation charge as well as delivery fees (if there are any) from your preferred supplier, these can add up. It will be ok if you are ordering other windows and the door can be part of a complete order, but if you order it separately elsewhere it can be expensive.
Double glazed bifolds are a concern operationally, because many standard hardware pieces have limited sash weight capacity. It is important to get good quality hardware, and if possible upgrade hardware to ensure trouble free operation. The hardware we use (for upvc double glazed bifolds) is specialised high traffic application hardware. I believe this is less of concern with aluminium profiles. Also, bifolds are generally a more expensive window/door type, so this may have a larger than expected effect on your budget.
For the window, do you mean to get a door sized frame with fixed glass on the bottom and the opening sash at the top? Or do you mean to have brickwork there instead?
We have tilt and turn- great for security, fly screens on the outside, clean them from the inside, strong. Also have an inward turn only on one- with a restrictor- so this could be your solution. Tilt and turn are the European norm- so no problem with children there! Sure you would be happy with tilt and turn- the strong mechanisms make other windows seem primitive and flimsy.
We have tilt and turn- great for security, fly screens on the outside, clean them from the inside, strong. Also have an inward turn only on one- with a restrictor- so this could be your solution. Tilt and turn are the European norm- so no problem with children there! Sure you would be happy with tilt and turn- the strong mechanisms make other windows seem primitive and flimsy.
Many people don't like the exterior flyscreen solution for tilt & turn as they are a prominent feature on an otherwise aesthetically appealing window. The awning and casements all take clip-in internal screens. With regard to strength, in PVC, the T&T is the same as the rest of the PVC range, which is a lower N rating than aluminium (in our case - many aluminium windows don't perform as well as this), but there is no doubt it is a very good window. We sell all of these and have had them all tested.
Ed
Our fly screens snug fit /clip very neatly into the frame- just like any other window, actually much better than most. Awning windows with screens on the inside can be very annoying, especially with blinds. This is definitely a much neater solution. German hardware is what I mean by stronger. Compared to much of what is used here.
Our fly screens snug fit /clip very neatly into the frame- just like any other window, actually much better than most. Awning windows with screens on the inside can be very annoying, especially with blinds. This is definitely a much neater solution. German hardware is what I mean by stronger. Compared to much of what is used here.
Our casement/awning screens don't interfere with blinds etc... German hardware is good, but the local hardware passes the same tests in the whole window. It's the window rating that is important.
Ed
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