Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Bal40 Awning Windows 8Feb 27, 2020 9:57 am Hi Bernie, Whilst I agree with the manufacturers intent, I believe that is where the conflict is coming from as the windows require ember protection while open. I completely agree that an internal screen could provide that protection but If the windows were not tested with ember protection (screen) in place at the time of testing, then Clause 3.8 requires that the standard for screening of openable parts of windows to still apply; which calls for the screens to be external. I know Stegbar for instance have compliant awning windows for BAL40 with an internal screen as it was tested as a whole unit. Cheers, Laurence Re: Bal40 Awning Windows 9Feb 27, 2020 6:20 pm l_vanslyke Hi Bernie, I know Stegbar for instance have compliant awning windows for BAL40 with an internal screen as it was tested as a whole unit. Cheers, Laurence And if you want to know why the may not have "tested" them, they probably have, but didn't pass the test. Manufacturers can still them as a BAL40 compliant window, just not as a whole system. Then we end up with people going through the same issue you are right now. Who is the window manufacturer and what model are the windows? Re: Bal40 Awning Windows 10Feb 29, 2020 11:06 pm This is a great question. My understanding was that builders would source BAL 40 windows as they keep a provisional allowance for this at the time of tender. Or do the builders not source windows for BaL40? May I ask who is your builder? bamorris Hi, I am currently building a Bal40 house and have a number of awning windows. We have sourced windows tested and certified to AS1530.8 but understand that the opening portion of the windows still need to be screened. My question is, how do you achieve this with awning windows? Is it ok for the screen to be on the inside as you would with a normal flyscreen? I am getting conflicting advice from the building surveyor & fabricator. Anyone advice would be appreciated! Thanks, Bernie Re: Bal40 Awning Windows 11Mar 02, 2020 8:01 am faykis This is a great question. My understanding was that builders would source BAL 40 windows as they keep a provisional allowance for this at the time of tender. Or do the builders not source windows for BaL40? May I ask who is your builder? Hey Faykis, If the builder is supplying the windows and building approvals ect the windows will need to be compliant and should be sourced by the builder. Also, there is no excuse for the builder not to supply an actual price for the required windows prior to tender: a) They know the windows need to be BAL40 compliant, b) Window manufacturers can easily provide a quote to the builder for supply of such windows. Leaving this as to provisional sum is dangerous and could end up costing the owner an awful lot more. Because it's not just windows that need to be compliant when building in any BAL zone. So make sure the details are all sorted prior to tender because it won't be worth the paper it's written on. Hope this helps! Cheers, Laurence 4 14292 There is evidence of water on the head reveals. That could have happened during the build, or may be happening currently. There are water stains above a couple of windows… 2 3830 Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 10470 |