Double glazed windows cost and Price Guide in Perth
Double glazed windows cost and Price Guide in Perth
The million dollar question is how much do double glazed windows cost. To answer this question we have to consider a number of factors such as
1) Frame material type eguPVC, Aluminium Timber:- It is a well-documented fact that when it comes to Double glazed windows, no material is superior than uPVC in energy efficiency/cost ratio. Double glazing in uPVC frames will be the most cost-effective solution.
2) Frame Colour:- White uPVC tends to be the most economical whereas other colors such as timber look are at an extra over at about 10%.
3) Glass type:- Normal float glass DGU units are the most economical and are usually quoted as the base price, toughened units are roughly about $ 50 per sqm more dearer, Low e DGU units are roughly $100 per sqm more dearer.
4) Types of windows or doors:- Windows with more than 1 opener are more dearer than single opener type. For example, an awning window in a configuration of Awning/Fix/Awning is more dearer than a similar sized window with only one opener Awning/ Fix. Usually, there is no much price difference between different window types like Sliding/Awning/Tilt and Turn.
What Does Double Glazing Cost in Perth?
Based on all the above factors we can now start talking about how our windows are usually priced for projects. Usually, everything can be based around an estimated sqm rate. Base prices start from $300 per sqm and go up to $500 per sqm depending on the above-mentioned factors.
Q For a Layman person what is it going to cost you to opt for double glazed windows for your next project?
Cost of Double Glazing Vs Single Glazed Windows
Standard Single glazed Aluminium Windows for a 4×2 House in Perth cost about $7000-9000 installed. The same house can be made using Canon Double Glazed windows at about $12000-$14000. Yes compared to single glazed windows the difference is about $4000 on Average, however, our double glazed windows are 5 times more energy efficient and Sound efficient compared to single glazed aluminium windows. So if we compare it to an overall build cost of $200,000 for the house the percentage difference is 2%. This can be easily recovered from the energy bills which are constantly on the rise, eliminate hot and cold spots near windows which is a common phenomenon in single glazed windows, improve overall comfort around the house and provide a more quiet environment. Therefore it is a no-brainer to opt for Canon Double Glazed Windows for your next project. With Europe being 100% Double or triple glazed, Australia must follow suit very soon as the percentage of double glazed windows for residential houses in Australia is less than 5%.
How to get the best double glazing prices?
Many Perth customers have been pleasantly surprised by the low cost of our double glazed windows and doors – we are unbeatable on the price of Double glazing and will always better genuine quotes. We also offer a 10 year manufacturer’s guarantee on our double glazed windows and doors.
Feel free to Contact us if you are looking for best double glazing price and looking for the best quality double glazed windows and doors at the best prices, look no further than canon Double Glazing.
Summary
The cost of double glazed windows is going to be based on a combination of the above factors, but mainly it’s going to be about the size, the material and the number of windows you need.
