Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Double glazing worth the $$ in Perth? 22Dec 20, 2019 1:55 pm Sydney Double (and now Triple) Glazed Windows and Doors mob 0412 717 066 Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong www.doubleglazedwindows.net.au Re: Double glazing worth the $$ in Perth? 27Jan 15, 2020 12:27 pm Sydney Double (and now Triple) Glazed Windows and Doors mob 0412 717 066 Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong www.doubleglazedwindows.net.au Re: Double glazing worth the $$ in Perth? 37Mar 28, 2021 3:51 pm suburbanurbanexplorer just a novice but we recently had our bathroom reno'd and opted to replace the window to a new uPVC double glazed unit. For context, the house was built in the late 90's and had cheap crappy aliminium single pane glass. I was keen to see how much difference it made, so I borrowed an infra-red camera from work (high quality FLIR unit) and used it on one of the 40 degree days in Feb. The new DG window was 35.6 degrees, while one of the old windows in the next room (same external wall) was 39.1 degrees. We've upgrade the insulation, air-con and have added solar, so keen to replace a few more of the windows. Was that window getting some direct sunlight, or covered fully by eaves? Re: Double glazing worth the $$ in Perth? 38Mar 28, 2021 4:00 pm Nannynap Was that window getting some direct sunlight, or covered fully by eaves? There are eaves, Re: Double glazing worth the $$ in Perth? 39Mar 28, 2021 9:11 pm suburbanurbanexplorer just a novice but we recently had our bathroom reno'd and opted to replace the window to a new uPVC double glazed unit. For context, the house was built in the late 90's and had cheap crappy aliminium single pane glass. I was keen to see how much difference it made, so I borrowed an infra-red camera from work (high quality FLIR unit) and used it on one of the 40 degree days in Feb. The new DG window was 35.6 degrees, while one of the old windows in the next room (same external wall) was 39.1 degrees. We've upgrade the insulation, air-con and have added solar, so keen to replace a few more of the windows. You do realize this is not a scientific way of measuring the performance of a window in a particular climate zone? And even further from evaluating if it's worth the money. For isntance, we don't have 40℃ 24 hours- 365 days. Also, you are comparing one of the worse with one of the best, there is a lot in between. Re: Double glazing worth the $$ in Perth? 40Mar 28, 2021 11:00 pm perth97 suburbanurbanexplorer just a novice but we recently had our bathroom reno'd and opted to replace the window to a new uPVC double glazed unit. For context, the house was built in the late 90's and had cheap crappy aliminium single pane glass. I was keen to see how much difference it made, so I borrowed an infra-red camera from work (high quality FLIR unit) and used it on one of the 40 degree days in Feb. The new DG window was 35.6 degrees, while one of the old windows in the next room (same external wall) was 39.1 degrees. We've upgrade the insulation, air-con and have added solar, so keen to replace a few more of the windows. You do realize this is not a scientific way of measuring the performance of a window in a particular climate zone? And even further from evaluating if it's worth the money. For isntance, we don't have 40℃ 24 hours- 365 days. Also, you are comparing one of the worse with one of the best, there is a lot in between. Of course I realise its not a particularly scientific way of measuring the performance of a window hence the word novice being the THIRD word in my post and never suggested otherwise. I disagree with your reasoning about not having 40 degree days 24x7 - they are exactly the days im trying to make more comfortable. This is one of the reasons I decided to go overseas for my double glazed windows. As the builder indicated, he's worked on many upmarket builds, these were the most well… 13 19333 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 8361 In fairness nobody gave a crap about the ACCC and the gag clauses continued in the pro forma templates of a few other builders after the ACCC took on Wisdom, and more… 19 73665 |