What is the best glass for acoustic performance? |
| A laminated glass is the best for an acoustic performance as it is the interlayer that prevents the noise entering through the glass. |
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| What is the best glass for home security? |
| A lamguard laminated glass is best for domestic applications as the interlayer is four times thicker than normal laminated glass. |
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| What STC rating will this window perform to? |
| This depends on the window you require and if you are using an acoustic seal. However, an awning window is normally the best. |
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| What is the benefit of Aluminium over Cedar? |
| The main benefit is that you don't have to paint or stain your aluminium window as you do with cedar. |
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| How often will I have to paint or stain my Cedar Windows? |
| Frequency of painting or staining depends on a number of variables including the location of the cedar window. If it is in direct sun light it will require staining or painting more frequently. Similarly the better the quality of the paint or stain used, the less often you need to apply paint or stain. |
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| How do I install my windows? |
| Most aluminium windows are installed with a reveal being nailed into the stud work which is then bricked up to the window. Cedar windows are nailed through the stud work into the cedar frame. |
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| What colour options can I have on my hardware? |
| There is a range of standard colour hardware available but if you require a special colour this is also possible. However an extended lead time is required. |
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| What size reveal do I require? |
| This depends on your constructions - check with your builder first before ordering. |
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| How do I install a Cedar window into a clad house (ie. Cedar section is 140mm, a clad house is only 100mm wide)? |
| There are two ways to do this - the most common approach is to install your window flush with the gyprock and then put a box frame around the outside of the window. |
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| Can I have another timber besides Cedar? |
| Unfortunately, no. Cedar is used as it is easy to work with. |
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| How often do I have to clean my aluminium windows? |
| This depends on your location. If you live outside a 7km radius of saltwater, normally between 6-12 months. |
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| What benefits does tinted glass have over clear glass? |
| Tinted glass reduces the amount of sunlight into the house by as much as 25% and keeps you cooler in the summer. |
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| What is the maximum thickness of glass I can have in these windows? |
| Being a domestic window normally the maximum glass thickness is 6.76mm glass. |
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| What is the maximum/minimum size this window can be manufactured to? |
| This depends on the style of window you select. |
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| How do I couple windows together? |
| Windows are coupled together by first removing the nailing fin and then clipping the coupler into the section. |
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| What style of reveal is available? |
| Two types of reveals are available. A meranti for staining or a primed reveal for painting. |
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| Do you paint or prime your Cedar windows? |
| No this is normally done by your painter. |
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| Which is the best window to allow air into the house? |
| A sliding or double hung window. This enables the most through-breeze into the house as the aperture allows a 50% opening. |
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| How many coats of paint or stain do I have to put onto my Cedar windows? |
| Normally two coats of a quality paint or stain will be sufficient but this depends on the location of the window. |
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| What extra locks can I fit to my windows? |
| A hold open lock can be fitted to a sliding window allowing you to have the window in a locked position of your choice. |
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| What is the lead time on these windows? |
| This depends on the current work load and colour of the window you require but normally a 20 working day lead time for completion applies after you accept the order. |
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