Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: DG glazing - have I got it right? 14Jul 19, 2011 1:49 pm Sydney Double (and now Triple) Glazed Windows and Doors mob 0412 717 066 Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong www.doubleglazedwindows.net.au Re: DG glazing - have I got it right? 18Aug 02, 2011 9:45 pm Thanks Ed, been a little busy of late hadn't gotten around to replying to your helpful post. While I agree with your analysis, it seems that about 50 companies can claim "No. 1 in WERS" depending how they wish to define "No. 1". For example if I select "Thermally Broken Aluminium", Awning, then Dowell Windows come out well on top with a U value of only 1.7 using glass of type: 4SolB/12Ar/4Clr No idea what 4SolB is?? Why wouldn't I want thermally broken given it has such a better U value? I think the WERS scheme is a good start, but the field is still confusing for the layperson trying to find a reputable & reasonable priced window supplier with approriate thermal performance. I think there should be better filtering & explanations on the different types of glass & some sort of cost comparison. The WERS site does not seem to even list the glass codes used! Re: DG glazing - have I got it right? 19Aug 02, 2011 10:17 pm suprok Thanks Ed, been a little busy of late hadn't gotten around to replying to your helpful post. While I agree with your analysis, it seems that about 50 companies can claim "No. 1 in WERS" depending how they wish to define "No. 1". For example if I select "Thermally Broken Aluminium", Awning, then Dowell Windows come out well on top with a U value of only 1.7 using glass of type: 4SolB/12Ar/4Clr No idea what 4SolB is?? Why wouldn't I want thermally broken given it has such a better U value? I think the WERS scheme is a good start, but the field is still confusing for the layperson trying to find a reputable & reasonable priced window supplier with approriate thermal performance. I think there should be better filtering & explanations on the different types of glass & some sort of cost comparison. The WERS site does not seem to even list the glass codes used! If anyone else claims to have the BEST ALUMINIUM DOUBLE GLAZED AWNING WINDOW in WERS, then I challenge them at the ACCC - so name them here if you like (but I don't think you can)... Go check out the Dowell product before you buy And if you check each manufacturer's WERS page you can hover over the glazing and each will be revealed. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: DG glazing - have I got it right? 20Aug 02, 2011 10:51 pm Ed, I believe what you are saying & aren't trying to prove otherwise - my point is that the WERS site can be misleading & extremely difficult to determine what actually matters, etc, when trying to be "thermally responsible". I know nothing about windows & do not wish to tender for quotes from 30 different companies. Was hoping to use the WERS site as some sort of a shortlist, but it just seems to make the process even more confusing! And to be pedantic: I'm sure the ACCC could say your signature is misleading "No. 1 in WERS" when you actually mean "No. 1 in Aluminium Frame Awning style in WERS" 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 19290 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 8030 I'm putting a new floor in my kitchen, slate flagging on a standard concrete slab. I have allowed for a bed thickness of up to 20mm to accommodate the different… 0 17553 |