sliding windows

Woodworkers stock sliding windows

The Woodworkers has the widest range of timber sliding window options for situations where large openable spaces are preferred. We can also custom make to any other size.

Our stock configurations are supplied pre-primed in either white or clear oil based products. This saves time and money on site, allowing the joinery to be top coated sooner which is essential to prevent moisture absorption.

Make your quote online, contact us by phone or visit one of our showrooms in Brisbane, Gold Coast, or Maroochydore.

Sliding window configurations

2 sashes (1 sliding)
OX / XO

2 sashes (1 sliding)
OX / XO

3 sashes (2 sliding)
OX / XO

4 sashes (2 sliding)
OX / XO

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Woodworkers glazing options

clear & e glass

grey

nfp frost

white translucent

You can find more glazing options in our door & window catalogue. Double glazing option not available.

Sliding Window specifications

Cost

Mid range.

Ventilation

Only a portion of window space is openable.

Security

Sliding sashes can be levered off the bottom tracks if not adjusted snug in the frame. They are therefore not ideal for security situations.

Insect Screening

Magnetic, retractable screens and fixed screens all possible.

Size Restrictions

Very large sizes up to 3m high and 6m wide possible.

Cleaning

Access to both sides required for cleaning.

Painting

Rolling sashes can be removed for painting.

Weathering

Water penetration can occur under sashes in high winds unless bottom seals are installed. The standard for timber joinery is for the sliding sash to run externally so that it can drain cleanly if opened while wet. For security reasons however, most people use inside sliding sashes which will trap water internally if opened in the wet. Sliders are not recommended for high wind locations. General manufacture permits weathering to N2.

Maintenance

Woodworkers use adjustable stainless steel rollers and brass tracks to allow easy maintenance.

Sliding window hardware KITs

silver

gold

black

white

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FAQs

CAN YOU HAVE A WINDOW OVER MY COOKTOP?

During the design process this should be cautiously considered as there are a number of drawbacks. Different appliance manufacturers may have different guidelines regarding the placement of windows near stovetops. Gas burners get particular attention due to the naked flame heat source. Generally the cook-top should be at least 200-300mm horizontally from any combustible material, and gas cook-tops require 500-600mm of clearance vertically. Remember to include your architraves (if any) when considering your window placement. The glass preference is for toughened glass because it is heat tolerant, but be aware that toughened glass is more easily scratched than ordinary float or laminate glass and therefore additional care would be essential when cleaning. Given the nature of oily grime build-up likely in a cook-top window, the cleaning process will be at once more delicate and more arduous. Avoid low-E glass as the pyrolytic coating may be compromised during heavy cleaning.

WHAT TYPE OF GLASS DO YOU USE IN WINDOWS?

All glass used in both windows and doors needs to comply with the Australian Standard AS1288-2006 if your building is to pass the certification process. In windows this standard requires that glass deemed to be in a 'human impact' area needs to be safety glass depending on its size and position (particularly for bathrooms, rooms with a spa, stairwells, items 600mm off the floor and full height items. For further clarification see our separate FAQ sheet on timber + glass or consult with our sales staff. There are issues in matching most of the heritage obscure and coloured glasses commonly found in restoration work as most of these glasses, if still available, are usually 3mm thick and therefore not acceptable under the current codes. Ask our sales staff if the glass you propose will be compliant in any particular situation, as the onus is on the buyer to correctly advise the supplier if glass is to be installed in any locality where building code restrictions could apply.

WHICH SAFETY GLASS DO YOU USE?

Safety glass can either be tempered glass (which breaks into harmless glass confetti) or laminated glass (which does not disintegrate when broken). Laminated glass usually comprises two layers of 3mm glass sandwiching a central silicone core which binds the panel together. It is usually 6.38mm thick but much greater thicknesses are possible for acoustic situations. It is used for most modern car windscreens and though relatively simple to break has the advantage that the panel remains intact after breaking due to the cohesiveness of the silicone core. Laminated glass significantly reduces sound penetration and can be easily cut and is therefore used by Woodworkers for most general fabrication work. Tempered glass, also known as toughened glass, is a process of reheating and cooling standard glass to make it more flexible and harder to break. It has approximately 4 to 5 times greater breaking strength than standard glass but cannot be cut or machined after toughening. It is easier to scratch than normal glass but is much lighter than laminated glass. Woodworkers use toughened glass in many of their stock doors but do not use it for general joinery fabrication work.

Other Woodworkers windows

Double hung windows

The Woodworkers offers more stock sizes and designs in surian cedar double hung windows than any other supplier and can custom make any size or style if required. We usually carry all stock sizes factory pre-primed in white or clear oil to make finishing simpler.

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Bifold windows

The Woodworkers is Queensland's largest supplier of timber bifold windows which can also be supplied factory fitted with retractable pleated insect screens. We supply top and bottom hung styles in any configuration or sash design as well as trackless units for smaller openings.

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Casement windows

Casement windows are the universal preference for domestic construction enjoying style resurgences to the present day. The Woodworkers uses the best stainless adjustable friction stays to permit simple tension adjustment.

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