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Tilt Turn composite or thermally broken windows/doors

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Started 5 years ago by RickC
Latest reply from keydefender

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RickC
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Can anyone suggest suppliers for thermally broken or composite aluminium/timber double glazed windows & doors who can deliver into East Gippsland? WERS doesn't always list everyone who has suitable products as some don't list their specific models.

We're building a loft-house following a bushfire :cry:& and trying to achieve good fire resistance, thermal performance, minimum maintenance and minimum VOCs - hopefully without breaking our budget. Like everyone we'd like high quality at a low(ish) price
Tilt-turn is our preferred option for windows: ventilation, security & ease of cleaning upstairs.
Thanks for any ideas

Posted Tuesday 7 Jun 2016 @ 1:25:58 am from IP #
axess
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RickC,

You could try -

http://www.miglas.com.au

Posted Tuesday 7 Jun 2016 @ 5:55:37 am from IP #
RickC
Member

Thanks, but I don't believe they do tilt turn.

Posted Tuesday 7 Jun 2016 @ 6:05:08 am from IP #
gazmo88
Member

Ecoline in Sydney do double glazed thermally broken tilt and turn and also regular thermally broken double glazed.

http://ecolinewindows.com.au/windows/

no single glazing whatsoever.

They use imported European extrusions and CNC them in their factory in Wetherall Park, Sydney.

Also make their IGUs of course.

Impressive factory, minimal showroom.

We are pleased with the price and quality.

They seem to be geared more towards developers than consumers, but don't seem to mind dealing with an owner builder.

No idea if they would deliver to you but it cannot hurt to ask.

Cheers

Posted Tuesday 7 Jun 2016 @ 6:30:45 am from IP #
RickC
Member

Thanks - I'll contact them.

Posted Tuesday 7 Jun 2016 @ 6:43:40 am from IP #
Lance
Key Master

Not sure of their delivery policy, but try http://www.paarhammer.com.au/Wood-Alu_Windows

Posted Tuesday 7 Jun 2016 @ 7:44:38 am from IP #
Roz
Member

You could try:

EuroTrend Windows and Doors -Cathy and Glenn Hansson
P. +61 3 6267 2632 M. 0417 42 8080
F. +61 3 6267 1556
E. info@eurotrend.net.au
http://www.eurotrend.net.au
24 Crescent Drive, Margate TAS 7054

They do excellent work, including tilt and turn, but depends on your budget.

Unfortunately for you they are in Tasmania, but have spent time in Europe with window manufacturers and have brought the technology back to Tas. If they don't do interstate work, then perhaps they can recommend a company near you.

Posted Friday 17 Jun 2016 @ 2:01:30 am from IP #
keydefender
Member

oknalux
http://www.oknalux.com.au
http://oknalux.com.au/product-range/windows/aluminium/mb-70-system/
Based in Adelaide, I believe hey have done jobs in the Blue mountains NSW.

Posted Friday 24 Jun 2016 @ 7:21:50 am from IP #
Greg C
Member

I have asked for quotes from all of the above. Oknalux has got back to me first and has offered energy efficient glass which blocks about 80% of heat going out and coming in. My worry is what it will do to winter heat gain in a passive solar house. Has anybody had any experience of this glass. I am skeptical. In the single glazed scenario with normal glass sunlight passes through and heats the floor, walls, furniture. When it tries to radiate that heat out it is blocked to an extent because it is at a lower frequency. I can specify normal (called old style glass by Oknalux) but that raises the U value from 1.4 to 2.1 and they don't recommend it.

Posted Friday 26 Aug 2016 @ 5:39:33 am from IP #
keydefender
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Greg, the same can be said in winter, if there is non efficient glass then then heat you have will disappear straight out of the system. Lower u Values are best all year round. Sure SHGC gives you free energy if they windows face the right way and no trees obscure the sun(and not to mention clouds!), but what about all other times?

Posted Monday 14 Nov 2016 @ 3:26:32 am from IP #

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