Home Design Guides: Regulations, Windows
Do your windows comply?
All Australian windows and doors must meet minimum requirements under Australian building regulations. To ensure they can withstand Australian conditions...
Safety glass requirements
Windows bring natural light and fresh air into our homes as well as offering views that connect the inside to the great outdoors. However, window related accidents and security...
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 renovating that you choose windows that will stand the test of time and meet relevant building regulations.
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...
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 are...
Windows and doors in home theatres
The Building Code of Australia requires that all rooms - even home theatres - be built with a certain amount of window coverage. Find out how to comply with this rule.