Ep76 - Window design

The Selfbuild Podcast

Andrew Acheson of Internorm chats about window and door design, including:

• How to compare windows
• How much self-builders are spending on windows and doors
• How to save money on your window and door design
• U-values explained in detail
• The case for triple glazed windows
• Aluclad options: uPVC vs timber
• Window replacement: what you need to consider
• Trickle vents in windows: pros and cons
• How quotes for windows are put together
• Mitigation for overheating with window design, including low-g glass
• Shading devices pros and cons, from brise soleil to blinds and curtains
• Lift and slide vs bifold doors: pros and cons, design limitations
• Door types, how they're built
• How to compare doors from different suppliers
• Price points for doors and hardware
• Choice of front doors vs other entry points
• Solutions for coastal locations
• Retrofitting new external doors, watchpoints
• Lead times, factory holidays
• Timeframe for ordering windows depending on the building method
• Troubleshooting with product issues
• Troubleshooting installation issues

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