Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Jun 01, 2016 3:49 pm Wondering which is the stronger and less leaky in a cyclonic area. I've seen arguments for both. My feeling is sliding windows would be stronger simply because the panes are framed around the whole perimeter but I've seen reference to a report where the sliding window weep holes allowed water ingress during high winds. Does anyone have direct experience or an "authoritive" / "expert" conclusion ? Re: Which is better in a cyclone: louvres or sliding windows 2Jul 25, 2016 3:13 pm gommeqld Wondering which is the stronger and less leaky in a cyclonic area. I've seen arguments for both. My feeling is sliding windows would be stronger simply because the panes are framed around the whole perimeter but I've seen reference to a report where the sliding window weep holes allowed water ingress during high winds. Does anyone have direct experience or an "authoritive" / "expert" conclusion ? You need to see the test report from the tested window/louvre. It will tell you everything. Sounds like you need windows to at least N4. 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 brokers will also be in a position to get you a better rate than the advertised rate most times. 6 7531 we have a standard size and often we have a lot of variety to choose 0 3556 Thanks Chippy,I do have one that I levered out. I'll try to find a brand name on the windows then do some searching. Here is a photo where you can see how worn they are. 2 7944 |