Trend windows

How to Start

When selecting windows and doors for your upcoming project, there are a number of things that need to be considered.

The following is a step by step list of items you need to consider for your project:

The building itself:
Renovation on an existing home or a new dwelling, either used for long-term living or short term for later resale .

Location and surrounding area of the property, the styles of properties in the area, eg some council have allocated areas which have to conform to some historical feature, eg federation orit maybe a planned development style, single level dwellings only. Another consideration are the rooms of the home, there uses, and what direction they face, eg north, south, east or west. All of these may have an influence on your window and door decisions.

Example
Rear facing with a view, off living area, with balcony, used for entertaining often. You may decide that a bi-folding door selection would allow full use of space, bringing the outdoors in, with good resale value later on.

Window & Door style:
It is important to select the style of windows, what is important to you, ventilation, visual look, energy, cost etc. An example is that the windows are looking out to a beautiful view of gardens, parks or beachs, considera combination of windows styles with fixed glass to capture these views. When considering doors, do you want sliding, hinged, bi-folding doors that open out into an entertaining area, another room, a deck or verandah.

Product colour:
Do the windows need to highlight the opening, or blend in with the surrounding wall space. Is it more important to match internal or external wall faces. If using aluminium, what colours are available for windows and doors.

Trend Colour chart

Energy saving:
With major concerns on energy reductions, the glazing becomes extremely important in the overall decision making, glass being the most inefficient medium in the house. In general the main considerations are:

• Reducing external traffic noise: a laminated glass with acoustic seals will normally resolve noise dramatically.
  Summer heat, a tinted glass will suffice.
• Winter cold: a double glazed unit, two sheets of glass with air space between hermetically sealed.
• All year round comfort: a LowE glass coating on the glass inner face, available in a range of different glass types
  

Call into any of our showrooms and view the range of glass options, & discuss details with our qualified sales staff or click here to view

Trend's Windows Energy Rating Scheme customised rating

Product Offering:
The decision between aluminium and timber can be difficult, cost, maintenance, look.

Timber can be low maintenance when using quality finishes; can match internal & external décor by finishing each face in different colours. Has a similar product offering to aluminium with much heavier looking profiles and the warmth of natural timber.

Aluminium low maintenance pre-finished in a wide range of colours, slim sections.

Both products usually come fully assembled ready to install, (dependant on size) and custom made sizes are available.

Product performance:
All products offered today have to comply with a large number of complex Australian performance standards. Purchasing from any residential window association member will ensure that no matter who supplies your end product, you can be assured that they will meet your needs.

Product Design Offering - Aluminium:
What are the key criteria in making that final decision. Trend offers the following ranges:

Aluminium Trend range a cost effective option where pricing or slim profile is more important.

Quantum range offers improved design features with thicker section for the more discerning customer.

Crestlite range offers that semi commercial look.

Quoting-Ordering:
Trend offer a free quoting service, we have sales centres centrally located in most states. You just need to provide either, copy of house plan, and a window schedule, a list of sizes, include with your request colour & type of product required.

This can be emailed, faxed, dropped into any of our sales offices to have quoted.

If you are unable to confirm any of the above, just pop into our showroom, discuss your concerns with our qualified sales staff. We have product on display, colours, and brochures to browse through.
Better still why not go to our quote request page and make your initial selections, with all products fully detailed, including sizes, pictures, and product sections & building in detail.

Installation:
Are you installing yourself or engaging a builder, this decision is as important as the product itself. A competent handyman can install windows & doors; just think through first the weights of product. Extra labour involved, & can you be doing something more productive with your time. In which case hire an installer, & take away the hassles.

Note: We are a manufacturer and supplier, if you require an installer please ask our sales staff for a name of an installer to assist you.

Window & Door Style:

Sliding windows are made up of either one or two sliding sashes in a frame.  Giving approximately half a window width for the opening, which allows good airflow into the room, this can be varied by sliding the sash to control the amount of airflow.  The only drawback is in wet weather when the window has to be closed to prevent water from coming into the room.

Awning windows have the sashes fixed on hinges at the top of the frame allowing the sash to open outwards for ventilation.  Airflow is more limited as air has to flow around the sash into the room.  In wet weather due to the unique design of the window, water is prevented from entering the room over the top of the sash, and water runs down the outside of the sash, and away from the opening.  Awning sashes can be a problem for young children if situated on a veranda.

Double hung windows are made up of two sashes sliding vertically within a frame.  This window gives the ultimate in ventilation control as one or both sashes can be opened to give good thermal flow.  In wet weather the bottom sash can be closed and the top sash left partially open.

Casement windows are hinged at the side and open outwards, and when ordered as pairs of sashes, give good ventilation into a room, they can be operated in unison, sashes acting as sails drawing into the room. These in wet weather can be a problem, with the sashes having to be closed to prevent water penetration.

Bi-fold windows are made up of a number of sashes folding back to allow maximum use of the opening.  They give good airflow and bring the outdoors in, which is great for entertaining.

Sliding doors are made up of either one or two sliding sashes in a frame, giving approximately half a door width for the opening.
Stacking doors are made up of two or more sliding sashes, giving approximately two thirds door width for the opening.
Both systems allow good airflow into the room; sliding the sash to control the amount of airflow can vary this.

Hinged doors are made up of one or two door leaves hinged on the external frame jamb, opening either in or out dependant on personal preference. They give good airflow and bring the outdoors in.

Bi-fold doors are made up of a number of sashes fully folding back to allow maximum use of the opening.  They give good airflow and bring the outdoors in, which is great for entertaining.
Note: All products are available in both aluminium & timber for maximum flexibility. All units can be double glazed, & products can be made to custom size if required.

Click here for pictures of different styles for window and door types

Guide to Installation of Aluminium Windows

 Introduction:
When tackling the installation of any windows, consider first who is going to do the work. If hiring a tradesman, have them check window dimensions, prior to ordering. This places the responsibility with them ensuring a professional & problem free installation.

Measuring:
Accurate measure is critical part of the ordering process. All measurements are to be in millimetres, always giving the window supplier:  Height first followed by the Width.

Note:
All window companies take your details given as viewed from the outside of the building.

Check the openings in width three times, top, middle and bottom, the same with the height three times across the opening. Write your dimensions down each time. Take the smallest measurement as your window size.

Important: In brick veneer or timber clad situations, never assume that the window will fit into the opening size of the internal timber frame.
**Your window will arrive with a timber reveal (box around) this will add a minimum 55mm to the external dimension already taken. **
Remove the internal architraves to check there is clearance for window to fit.

Note: This is particularly important if replacing timber windows.

Ordering:
Dependant on the state of the opening, you need to consider whether an additional allowance needs to be made. You can cover any discrepancies if necessary with an aluminium angle.
Give all sizes Height x Width, state which sash is to open, looking from outside, give frame stud depth, & whether timber clad or brick veneer.

Installation Guide:

• Windows are fitted from inside of the building.
• The aluminium windows need to be a neat fit into the brickwork.
• Correct fitment of flashings is important to ensure no water intrusion.
• Using a level, pack the window sill level & also pack the jambs. Check diagonals to ensure window plumb.
• Nail through the vertical reveals into the studs for positive fixing. Ensuring reveals are not twisted in the process.
• Reveals to fit flush with internal linings.
• Install internal architraves.