Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 May 31, 2017 6:00 pm Hi all. Newbie here . Building in nsw. According to Basix we have no other choice than to build with low-e glass (smart glass and to every window) and they're telling us it has to be the "neutral" colour selection. Problem is...I hate the neutral colour! It has a greyish tinge to it. I just want clear glass! Have we been told the correct thing? Re: Basix? Have to have Viridian smartglass 2May 31, 2017 9:14 pm i doubt you have been told the right thing. Normally to get basix right the other alternatives are:
Here is a link to something I wrote about Low-E glass and includes links to articles on the above 3 options: http://anewhouse.com.au/2016/03/is-low- ... the-money/ 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: Basix? Have to have Viridian smartglass 3May 31, 2017 9:37 pm bashworth i doubt you have been told the right thing. Normally to get basix right the other alternatives are:
Here is a link to something I wrote about Low-E glass and includes links to articles on the above 3 options: http://anewhouse.com.au/2016/03/is-low- ... the-money/ Yes the low-e glass is the cheaper alternative we have been offered to double glazing. However I just want it to be clear. Surely there is a clear low-e glass that would comply with Basix? Re: Basix? Have to have Viridian smartglass 4May 31, 2017 10:08 pm As you will see I'm not a fan of lowE so I can't give you a definitive answer......but I have used both tinted and reflective films on windows and when you are inside looking out the view has been clear enough. 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: Basix? Have to have Viridian smartglass 6Jun 03, 2017 12:31 am snowing If you really want clear glass with no tint or film on it at all, the cheapest way is double glazing. (which is definitely the more expensive option for compliance) We are exploring this option now thanks for your advice Re: Basix? Have to have Viridian smartglass 7Jun 05, 2017 11:11 am Hi If you show us your energy rating, I will tell you what you need... I doubt that low-E is the economical solution anyway. Low-E on its own is not a good idea... bashworth is right. So let's see what you need. 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: Basix? Have to have Viridian smartglass 8Jun 05, 2017 11:22 am ECOECO Hi If you show us your energy rating, I will tell you what you need... I doubt that low-E is the economical solution anyway. Low-E on its own is not a good idea... bashworth is right. So let's see what you need. Ed How do I find out my energy rating? I really don't want the low-e. I hate the colour Re: Basix? Have to have Viridian smartglass 9Jun 07, 2017 10:49 am You should have a list of windows with all the details within your Basix certificate. Ask your builder or rater if you can't find it. Or pass me the contact info and I will chase them. Thanks "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 6 11528 Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 39469 Hi All, I just wanted to close this topic out with an update. So we ended up agreeing to a number with the insurance company, and after an extensive amount of hand… 8 23388 |