Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Modern window selection. 7Jan 16, 2009 9:55 pm I wouldn't say that vertical windows look modern. They've been flogged on all the project homes for a couple of decades now at least. I'm surprised the look hasn't yet moved on, although I have noticed more of the really big square tinted windows lately.
Vertical windows are "still commonly installed" is how I'd put it. Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie Re: Modern window selection. 8Jan 16, 2009 10:03 pm You don't need double glazing for a west facing window. Double glazing is to keep the warmth in during winter nights and slow down heat getting in during summer days, but only if the window is shaded. Once a window is exposed to sunlight, double glazing does virtually nothing! Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Modern window selection. 9Jan 17, 2009 7:04 am Cabinfever I wouldn't say that vertical windows look modern. They've been flogged on all the project homes for a couple of decades now at least. I'm surprised the look hasn't yet moved on, although I have noticed more of the really big square tinted windows lately. Vertical windows are "still commonly installed" is how I'd put it. The only reason they changed was to accomodate: -
2 The energy ratings which have caused windows generally to shrink. Non- transom windows have been popular for about 5 years - at my age that is modern . There are only so many ways to design windows. Ed Re: Modern window selection. 10Jan 17, 2009 7:07 am Casa2 You don't need double glazing for a west facing window. Double glazing is to keep the warmth in during winter nights and slow down heat getting in during summer days, but only if the window is shaded. Once a window is exposed to sunlight, double glazing does virtually nothing! NQR... as I said if you are trying to prevent radiant energy to come into the home you need Low-E glazing. And if you want Low-E glazing it only works in still air - hence the need to incorporate it into double glazing. And in any case double glazing is effective in preventing convected heat transfer. Ed Re: Modern window selection. 11Jan 17, 2009 7:15 am stonecutter1309 oh - and it may depend on whether flies/mossies are a problem. definitely in my area so we needed something that could have a flyscreen (and from memory tilt & turn was hideously more expensive through our project builder) Insect screens reduce the airflow quite a bit which makes a window which opens properly even more important. It is typical for project builders to overprice anything which does not fit into their range They are into their non substantial Mc Mansion stuff and you pay heaps for what you get. Re: Modern window selection. 12Jan 20, 2009 8:19 pm Thanks for the tips.
Ecoclassic, what exactly is Low-E glazing?? In regards to the double glazing I was under the impression that it would offer some protection, I mean if it is twice as thick surely the insulation would be better. What exactly is a sash without a transom Are there any examples of these on the net i could look at? Stonecutter thanks for taking the time to put the picture, I thought I was computer literate and could do that, obviously I am not!. Price is obviously a factor so the double sashless and tilt and turn windows will probably be out. Probably spend the money on getting bi folds or tri sliding / stacker doors. The 2100 and 1800mm tall windows seem to be the way to go I thinks. Any other thoughts would be appreciated. Re: Modern window selection. 13Jan 21, 2009 11:34 am What about louvre windows? That's what we are getting and they look stunning - basically floor to ceiling height! Re: Modern window selection. 14Jan 21, 2009 1:51 pm hunts01 Thanks for the tips. Ecoclassic, what exactly is Low-E glazing?? In regards to the double glazing I was under the impression that it would offer some protection, I mean if it is twice as thick surely the insulation would be better. What exactly is a sash without a transom Are there any examples of these on the net i could look at? You are welcome... Double glazing on it's own will not stop radiant heat, it will stop convected heat and conducted heat. Sunlight through your window is radiant heat. Glass is no insulator, pick up a glass of hot water - the heat transfers straight through. The glass thickness will make no difference - you will still burn your fingers. Only double glazing will insulate convected and conducted heat. Low-E is low emissivity glass... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-emissivity Non-transom windows are windows without a horizontal bar, just fully glazed, one piece of glass. Sorry have not attempted pics in the forum for a while. Ed Re: Modern window selection. 15Jan 22, 2009 8:55 am Thanks for that ,
We are going to make the trek down to Hallam on Saturday, to have a look, they look nice on the internet. Just a side question, how do the prices compare with say other commercial manufacturers such as All weather windows of a&l? Cheers hunts Hi Kaiser85, We are building with Firstyle Homes. Our build has just started, slab pour is on Saturday (hopefully!). Their standard range is pretty good. We did our… 1 6535 Hi there, we have classic cream gutters, fascia’s, roller door and undercover carport. We are are going to paint the roof a terracotta orange colour. After some… 0 4825 I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes.com.au/new-homes/enfield-201/ I did my colour appointment last week. I am looking… 0 610 |