FAQS

Our recommendation is that you get a licensed tradesperson to measure your windows and doors to ensure that all products fit correctly.

According to AS1288-2006 Australian Standards Glass in Building any glazing that is capable of being mistaken for a doorway or opening must have a motif displayed on the glass.

Motifs are required for the following:

Under the Building Code of Australia, the Council of Australian Governments introduced key measures to help improve the energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings across Australia. These new measures require that new buildings and renovations have a building energy assessments carried out.

There are different assessment tools used by Accredited Assessors depending on which state you are in.

For more information on the Building Code of Australia and these measures visit the Australian Building Code Board.

For windows where the fall height from floor to ground is 2 metres or greater, all openings within 1700mm of the floor shall be fitted with either a device to restrict the size of the opening or a screen with secure fittings.

The device or screen must not allow a 125mm ball to pass through the window opening and resist an outward force of 250N (≈25kgs). The device or screen may be removable, but if so must be a child resistant release mechanism.

If the device or screen is removable, there shall be no window openings greater than 125mm within 865mm of the floor. Also there shall be no horizontal elements between 150mm to 760mm above the floor which can facilitate climbing. All other window to follow the existing requirements.

Use plenty of water and let it soak onto the cement. Gradually lift off the cement from the frame or glass using a sponge or rag. Do not use any abrasive objects.

This is a sign that the windows spirals/balances need to be changed. When replaced it is recommended that you operate the window by moving the top and bottom sashes at least fortnightly.

There are different spiral sizes that take different weights. The spiral should have a coloured mark on it to indicate its weight range. You will need to replace the old spiral with the corresponding colour and length.

When sliding doors and windows no longer slide smoothly, it’s a sign that the products rollers are worn. This will occur over time due to product use. 

To prolong the life of the rollers in your windows and doors, vacuum the sill regularly to remove dust, dirt and insects which cause a build-up of grit in the rollers.

On an annual basis, clean tracks by wiping with light machine oil, such as sewing machine oil, to assist with smoother operation.

Timber adds warmth, texture and tactility to a home and works perfectly with a wide range of styles from timeless classic renovations to even the most contemporary new builds. Timber’s natural insulating properties make it one of the most energy efficient window and door frame available, ensuring year-round comfort.

The Botanica timber series is available in either cedar or meranti. Botanica is constructed from engineered timber to minimise the effects of sun and moisture on the product over time and both cedar and meranti are sustainably sourced, with a traceable chain of custody.

The Botanica timber series is available in either cedar or meranti.

Western Red Cedar is renowned for its natural beauty and colour variation. It works well indoors and outdoors, and achieves any look from natural and rustic to clean and contemporary. It also resists warping, cupping, twisting, rot, and termites. To enhance cedar's grain and colour it is most commonly stained, however it is possible to achieve a painted finish. Western Red Cedar is an environmentally friendly choice, as it’s sourced from the world’s most sustainably managed forests.

Meranti is of medium hardness, is easily handled and machined, and is very reasonably priced. It has a uniformly straight grain with few variations and is resistant to warping, cupping and twisting. Meranti readily accepts both stain and paint finishes. Meranti is widely used for decorative applications, including windows, doors, moulding and skirtings. The Meranti timber used in the Botanica range is sustainably sourced with a traceable chain of custody.

Western Red Cedar is renowned for its natural beauty and colour variation. It works well indoors and outdoors, and achieves any look from natural and rustic to clean and contemporary. It also resists warping, cupping, twisting, rot, and termites. To enhance cedar’s grain and colour it is most commonly stained, however it is possible to achieve a painted finish.

Meranti is of medium hardness, is easily handled and machined, and is very reasonably priced. It has a uniformly straight grain with few variations and is resistant to warping, cupping and twisting. Meranti readily accepts both stain and paint finishes. It’s widely used for decorative applications, including windows, doors, moulding and skirtings.

Trend's commitment to producing sustainable, high-performing solutions for any home or building is evident through its range of Botanica timber windows and doors. Selecting only timber grown and harvested under the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes demonstrates how we recognise the value of investing in sound sustainable materials sourcing.

Sustainably managed and sourced timber provides benefits beyond framing the outside to the inside of a building. During the growing of timber, carbon is absorbed and stored in the timber, unlike conventional manufactured windows and doors that emit carbon during their manufacture.

The management of growing and harvesting of timber provides jobs that can, in turn, provide economic benefits to the wider community where they are grown and have little to no adverse environmental implications when grown under the FSC or PEFC stewardship.

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