Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Sep 26, 2014 1:13 pm Hi Everyone, so I don't really know much about Double Glazing. What I do know is that i HATE HATE HATE HATE being cold! I just wanted to know if it would be cheaper to get our windows double glazed during the build or if it's something we could do afterwards? Also, for those experts out there, what windows would benefit from being glazed to reduce heat loss? I've attached a pic of our working drawings, our facade faces in between North & North East. We have a verandah out the front of the house and 450mm eaves to the rest of the house. I've thought a little about window furnishings and I'm thinking plantation shutters, roman blinds and pelmets for the Bedrooms, Rumpus and Kitchen and drapes for the sliding door that leads out to the alfresco. [/URL] Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 2Oct 03, 2014 7:08 pm Hi We imported our windows, double glazed and thermal insulated aluminium frames, I love them and they keep the heat in, as alot of heat is lost through the glass as you know but also through the frame. Also in summer it made a massive difference and the house was cool inside even on hottest days... few pictures on my blog (this is the first time ive commented anything on a forum so hope the link helps http://kezandgonzo.blogspot.com.au/ Owner build - Perth Hills Earth works started June 2012 - almost lock up Oct 2014! http://www.kezandgonzo.blogspot.com.au Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 3Oct 03, 2014 7:38 pm Do it during your build and get a credit for the standard windows. Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 4Oct 17, 2014 9:51 am Do you usually have to get the double glazing done by your builder or do they let you go to an external company? Does anyone know how much I would be up for for the above floor plan? I'm also wanting uPVC frames. I would ask my Admin girl but she's seems to be ignoring my emails & phone calls. Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 5Oct 17, 2014 4:49 pm PolkaDots Do you usually have to get the double glazing done by your builder or do they let you go to an external company? Does anyone know how much I would be up for for the above floor plan? I'm also wanting uPVC frames. I would ask my Admin girl but she's seems to be ignoring my emails & phone calls. You generally have to run with your builder's supplier as all the plans and energy ratings use his supplier's data, and his price is built around that. 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: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 7Nov 20, 2014 1:39 am We are working with a few Owner Builders and installing Thermal break Aluminium for them. The problem with most builders is that they do not like change and sometimes fail to see how easy it would be to offer Double Glazed products. We supply a profile or dummy frame for the brickies to work to, then after they have left site I install the windows and doors. Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 9Nov 21, 2014 1:28 pm Hi Lenny I am in Mandurah, Perth. No where near you I'm afraid. I don't know anyone in your area unfortunately. Have contacts in Adelaide and Brisbane. Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 10Nov 24, 2014 7:52 pm Definitely now. And not just double glazed alluminium. They need to have a thermal break to avoid heat loss through the frame. Timber or upvc are other great options. But a little more expensive. We have got Dowell Thermaline and while the windows are pretty good the aftersales service is absolutely terrible. Its two years on and we are still waiting for repairs. Our builder is trying to get it fixed but they are awfull to deal with. So avoid. Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 11Nov 24, 2014 8:24 pm uPVC will be the cheapest then thermally broken aluminium and wood will be the most expensive. Do it during the build and get a credit for the standard windows. Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 12Nov 25, 2014 7:02 pm AussieMark uPVC will be the cheapest then thermally broken aluminium and wood will be the most expensive. Do it during the build and get a credit for the standard windows. We got quotes for upvc as that is what we are used to. But it was a lot more expensive than Thermally broken aluminium (Thermaline). Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 13Dec 12, 2014 2:33 am We asked for double glazing on our western windows (twice) but our builder ignored us. If I pushed them again I know I'd get a stupid price. They quoted $1500 for a Smartgass upgrade (but didn't give me the DG price). Pretty disappointed but had to move on. We should have got this nailed down in the beginning. We left it late. EcoGlaze looks interesting. It's an after build solution that might be an option we'll explore. I only found it from web searching. Would love to get some honest non-biased feedback about it. Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 14Dec 15, 2014 12:23 pm EcoGlaze is an interesting option if you have no other choice, windows in place and good condition. I have heard of this type of retro fitting being almost as expensive as new windows though, so be careful. The performance would never be anywhere near new uPVC or Thermal Break windows. This is due to approximately 20% of the window being frame, which would still be standard aluminium, unless they upgrade that as well? I am not sure how though as I have not seen them. There is also no way of installing gas between the panes of glass using this system. There could also be an issue with warranty on your new windows, I am sure they would not honour if you convert them, are they designed to take the extra weight? Re: Double Glaze Windows - now or later? 15Dec 17, 2014 8:42 pm I don't think weight would be an issue. There is a video on the Ecoglaze website that demonstrates how it fits and it looks logical. They don't have a solution for aluminium windows - yet only timber, so we can't do it. But it sounds like they are working on developing them which shouldn't be hard. This is one of the reasons I decided to go overseas for my double glazed windows. As the builder indicated, he's worked on many upmarket builds, these were the most well… 13 19080 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 16191 9 24751 |