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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

Different types of windows

Windows and daylight

The most common and essential form of daylighting in almost all homes, windows play a very big part in lighting design.   According to the Building...
Tilt and turn windows

Tilt and turn windows

Tilt and turn windows pen inwards in two actions – they turn like a casement window and tilt like a hopper window.       Tilt and turn...

Fibreglass windows

Great energy efficiency Structurally strong Limited options Can be expensive   Fibreglass windows   Fibreglass windows are made of glass-fibre-reinforced polyester or other fibreglass composites. As a result of their strength...
Types of windows

Types of windows

Different styles and sizes, different glazing techniques and different framing materials make your choices practically limitless when it comes to windows. Find out more...
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Window & glass regulations

All window manufacturers in Australia are required under the Building Code of Australia to produce windows and doors that meet certain requirements. These requirements...
How to choose the right windows

How to choose the right windows

Windows are an important element of your home’s design providing natural light, ventilation and a connection with outside spaces. They have traditionally been considered...
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What are energy efficient windows?

An energy efficient window is one that helps to minimise the use of artificial heating and cooling in a building. Technological progress in the...
Climate zones in Australia

Climate considerations for windows

Australia’s vastness lends itself to a broad range of climatic conditions ranging from the tropical weather of Cairns to the frosty conditions experienced in...

Bushfire safety and windows

Devastating bushfires are unfortunately an all too common occurrence across Australia. In response to recent bushfire attacks a revised building standard has been... Devastating bushfires...
Window regulations and labels

Window regulations & labels

Windows are one of the many aspects of a house that are rarely replaced. That’s why it’s important when building a new home or...
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