Sawtooth roofs
This traditional daylighting method is mostly used in industrial buildings, but is now making a comeback in homes.
Sawtooth roofs are making a resurgence in...
Skylights and roof lanterns
Skylights generally allow much more light into a room than windows do, thanks to their access to direct sunlight.
A decent skylight offers a...
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 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
Different styles and sizes, different glazing techniques and different framing materials make your choices practically limitless when it comes to windows. Find out more...
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
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...
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...
Window Energy Rating Scheme
The Window Energy Rating Scheme (or WERS, as it's known) is a system by which windows sold in Australia are independently assessed and rated...