Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Sep 19, 2008 11:24 am Hi everyone!
Just curious whether you all gave much thought into what window types (other than their coloured frame) you wanted throughout. I'm quite partial to awning type windows but I don't think they are a standard. Any big surprises re cost if you changed any or all of them. Re: Window frames 2Sep 19, 2008 11:29 am We had sliding as standard... except for the front facade.... we wanted double glazing so had to upgrade to awning....
I think it cost $80 per window to upgrade to awning... that's not including the double glazing.... just to change to awning... Who are you building with? Windows are a rip off and have cost me a lot of money! Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Window frames 3Sep 19, 2008 11:42 am i actually quite like awning type windows, but don't want to spend money on upgrading so we just have standard window which is Sliding thoughtout
But good that an awning window is included as part of the facade, so at least i can have one for the master bed... Blog - http://clageonewhouse.blogspot.com/ Building Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10886&hilit=milan I am in, with my husband and my beautiful bunny Re: Window frames 4Sep 19, 2008 12:05 pm I love the look of awning windows - but my parents have them and you don't get as much air flow as sliding windows. We've got a mix of both After 4 years - we're in! Re: Window frames 5Sep 19, 2008 12:28 pm We wanted to upgrade to thicker aluminium windows - Cost came over 4K - Could not justify the upgrade so decided to go with standard
We find the airflow so much better with sliding - But love the look of awning so went for awning except for window opening to the alfresco. Cheers Re: Window frames 7Sep 19, 2008 1:46 pm We also have a mix of awning and sliding... We've used all awning upstairs for better security... Just didn't want anyone being able to easily get through a sliding window in the kids room... that goes for keeping the kids inside and not on the roof and keeping any potiental 'robbers' out
Re: Window frames 9Sep 19, 2008 4:45 pm Awning windows are much harder to break into..... but you can make sliders more secure with rods.
I've lived with sliders and awning..... sick of the rain getting in with sliders.... even with eaves. So while it is true there is better airflow with sliders.... that's not much help in the middle of a rainy, muggy summers day if you can't open them without everything geting wet .... (yes that happens ) I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Window frames 10Sep 19, 2008 6:27 pm Quote: sick of the rain getting in with sliders.... even with eaves. Really?? I've had lockable sliding windows for many years and never noticed rain getting in. I have the standard eaves of a house built in the 1950's. I mean, it is dry here but it does rain sometimes!! My house was originally built with wooden shutter window but we have had them converted to sliding windows for many years. I much prefer sliding windows and am haveing all sliding windows on new house. Re: Window frames 11Sep 19, 2008 6:31 pm Helyn Quote: sick of the rain getting in with sliders.... even with eaves. Really?? I've had lockable sliding windows for many years and never noticed rain getting in. I have the standard eaves of a house built in the 1950's. I mean, it is dry here but it does rain sometimes!! My house was originally built with wooden shutter window but we have had them converted to sliding windows for many years. I much prefer sliding windows and am haveing all sliding windows on new house. I used to get wet at my old house... Came home from uni on more than one occasion to wet doona in DSs room.... wet ensuite.... wet family room.... wet kitchen. It was a windy area though so perhaps that's the difference. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Window frames 12Sep 19, 2008 6:40 pm It can get very windy here - in fact name of our town means "windy place" in local Aboriginal language.
Our annual rainfall is quite low ( 7 inches) but heavy rains at times. Have never noticed more than a few drops on window sill, certainly not wet beds or rooms!!! Strange Re: Window frames 14Sep 19, 2008 7:09 pm Got to say I curse awning windows in hot humid weather but we went for a combination. Awnings on the front for looks and awnings on the small windows as we both hate small sliding windows that jam after a few years. Sliders everywhere else.
regards sean Re: Window frames 15Sep 21, 2008 7:06 pm Does anybody know about the safety in terms of falls?
I'm really worried about falls from upstairs windows. I'm worried to put a lock on a slider for fire escape if required, but I couldn't leave my kids unattended next to a big sliding window, are awnings safer? Re: Window frames 16Sep 22, 2008 8:27 pm We are having a mix of double hungs & sliding doors.
Don't like awnings for 3 reasons: - reduced airflow - hitting myself on the open windows when walking along the verandah (and yes, I was sober at the time, lol!) - loosing verandah 'space' when windows are in open position Re: Window frames 17Sep 22, 2008 8:46 pm Rachelle Does anybody know about the safety in terms of falls? I'm really worried about falls from upstairs windows. I'm worried to put a lock on a slider for fire escape if required, but I couldn't leave my kids unattended next to a big sliding window, are awnings safer? Rachelle I had never thought of this. Will you be having flyscreens? If so, maybe this could make them safer? Although, the full weight of a child would probably not be held by a flyscreen... We are having awning on the front windows and sliders everywhere else for airflow. Re: Window frames 18Sep 22, 2008 8:53 pm Quote: Rachelle I had never thought of this. Will you be having flyscreens? If so, maybe this could make them safer? Although, the full weight of a child would probably not be held by a flyscreen... Perhaps you could get those amplimesh type security screens, they would be strong enough to withstand the weight of a child or adult leaning against them. Re: Window frames 19Sep 22, 2008 8:58 pm We had to get all amplimesh type screens on the top storey that overlooked the pool area, Council said any window that overlooks the pool had to have security screens or very thick secured mesh screens, even on the top level, in case someone falls out into the pool area lol hubby said no-one would be well enough to stand and get in the pool after falling out the top level but what Council says goes, it did cost us a lot more. Gotta love 'em. NOT! Re: Window frames 20Sep 22, 2008 9:00 pm I'm just super careful where the furniture is placed in the second storey.
We are in a two storey at the moment.... DS is 10 but I still make sure the furniture is away from the windows..... especially bunks or for that matter any bed. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick For your reference Performance Labels: Window assemblies in housing, except timber windows, must be labelled so the label can be seen when it is in situ. For timber… 6 7680 That sucks! Hope it all works out. Good to move away from steel anyway for all your reasons, but it's also thermally poor. 16 17774 |