Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Double Glazing costs vs effectiveness 2May 18, 2017 9:19 am Before you go down the double glazing route its worth checking on window size. Even if you still want double glazing it can save you money while improving the overall heat loss situation. See this link for an example http://anewhouse.com.au/2012/02/insulat ... omparison/ The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Double Glazing costs vs effectiveness 3May 18, 2017 10:39 am bashworth Before you go down the double glazing route its worth checking on window size. Even if you still want double glazing it can save you money while improving the overall heat loss situation. See this link for an example http://anewhouse.com.au/2012/02/insulat ... omparison/ A very good link. Re: Double Glazing costs vs effectiveness 4May 18, 2017 10:52 am Binderella We're looking at getting double glazed windows on our new build. The price we've been quoted seems high, so was wanted opinions on costs, if its worth it, etc. We're building in the Southern Highlands. Thanks. If you want big picture windows, especially in the Southern Highlands where it can get cold, you'll want double or triple glazing, and if the frames are aluminium, they should be thermally broken. This is our house near Cooma, and with this much glazing that is the route we have gone. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Here is some further reading http://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/glazing It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 6352 2 28541 If there have been changes, variations, during construction then the drawings should be revised, the building permit amended and the current, as built drawings given to… 2 2729 |