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| Curved Glass Sunroom |
| A dramatic new view for an old-fashioned sunroom. |
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The new owners of this 1930s home have decided to begin renovation work, starting with the front sunroom. The plan is to retain the curved feature, but see more of the view and at the same time cut down on the noise from the busy main road below.
The windows are to be made from larger and thicker glass panels, together with a new curved wooden framework. Using aluminium or steel would have been cheaper, but these materials would detract from the overall character and look of the renovation.
Using the old frames as a guide, the joiners make the new ones from western red cedar. The result is three curved and one straight window frame.
Templates made from the frames are then sent to the Pilkington glass factory where the glass is cut out flat to start with and then re-heated to form the correct curved shape. The windows are made from two sheets of glass, bonded with a thin film of laminate. It now has a thickness of 11mm, which cuts the noise levels by half. Double-glazing will provide slightly better sound insulation but would cost almost twice as much.
Back at the site, the hole for the new window is enlarged by knocking out five levels of brickwork, using a lump hammer and cold chisel. The timber frames are then fitted with steel reinforcing in between.
This complete renovation took nearly nine months, including a three-week delay caused by further framework alterations due to the middle panel of glass not fitting correctly. The interior of the sunroom is then given a makeover to match. This glass feature adds value to the home whilst improving the view. All work was carried out by professional tradesmen.
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Cost
Around $6,000 for the wood framework.
Total cost around $10,000, including the glass and renovation work.
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More Info
Pilkington Curvglas:
NSW, Ph: (02) 9775 2211
Qld, Ph: (07) 279 1555
Vic, Ph: (03) 9359 6255
SA, Ph: (08) 47 6444
WA, Ph: (09) 330 2333
Tas, Ph: (002) 72 5622
NT, Ph: (089) 81 9411
Window frames made by:
Roseville Joinery,
23-25 Chapel St,
Marrickville.
Ph: (02) 9519 8667.
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