Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Sep 18, 2013 11:36 am http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: Double glaze wet areas 2Sep 18, 2013 6:41 pm Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Double glaze wet areas 3Sep 18, 2013 9:00 pm http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: Double glaze wet areas 4Sep 18, 2013 9:27 pm Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Double glaze wet areas 6Sep 19, 2013 9:37 am http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: Double glaze wet areas 8Sep 20, 2013 9:38 am http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: Double glaze wet areas 9Jan 08, 2014 12:49 pm http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: window sizes and window coverings 10Jan 17, 2014 8:11 pm http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: window sizes and window coverings 12Jan 18, 2014 9:31 am http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: window sizes and window coverings 13Jan 18, 2014 7:35 pm http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/clemlow/image2_zpsb495a58a.jpg This is a photo of the display home which is the same look that I am going for except no stone veneer. From paver / concrete up is 3 brick high - I was thinking 1506 (1500mm high by 600mm wide) to get more bricks - thought it might look better as a lot of old houses I have seen have smaller windows. http://boostaoakfordsa.wordpress.com Site works: 26/8/14 Trench: 2/9/14 Slab: 8/9/14 Frame: 18/9/14 Bricks: 24/10/14 2nd fix: 24/11/14 Handover: End Feb 2015 Re: Double glaze wet areas 14Feb 04, 2014 8:58 am Viridian Glass Hi Boosta, My first post on this site! High performance glass is one of those areas where most people building their second+ home always take time to get right (after they've lived with poor glazing and cooked/frozen in their first home ). I'm here to offer advice, so not naming any products unless asked. If you are trying to keep summer heat out, I'd suggest having Low-E glass in your double glazing. Low-E reflects infrared (heat) and will also help keep heat in during winter. So it helps save on heating & cooling bills all year round. West facing bedroom window should have a tint in in the outer pane of glass to help capture afternoon sunload, which the Low-E coating will also reflect a significant proportion back outside. North facing glass, if it is protected by eaves or shading in summer - should always be clear (no tint) to get any winter passive solar heating benefits. BTW a clear Low-E glass WILL still allow passive solar heat gain in winter. (its technical but can explain if people want more detail) South facing sliding door - Thats a nice large glass door! Real outdoors-indoors effect. If it's your main living area, again you will be glad you invested in the right glass to help keep that room comfortable in summer or winter. That much glass will be a path for heat gain/loss, so a clear Low-E is fine here as no sun load issues on South side. Wet areas - Laundry and Toilet - save money and do what you like. Bathroom - personally I hate a freezing bathroom in winter, so I'd certainly put Low-E but that's just me. You mentioned pelmets and curtains - both fine for privacy, aesthetics and some sun load benefits, but the best solution is to minimise the heat getting through the glass in the first place. About downsizing windows - Did you confirm they would be cheaper? Sometimes moving away from the standard sized offerings can increase the cost as it becomes 'custom' sizes. Up to you of course and if it does save money - great. But I doubt you'll see anyone looking to buy/sell a home saying "wish this house had less natural light and windows" Hope it goes well. Just saw this now but really wanted to thank you for the great information as I'm going through something similar! 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