Aluminium Window

Aluminium Window Installation

Exact Carpentry – Launceston • West Tamar • Northern Midlands

Aluminium windows are the workhorses of modern Tasmanian homes. They’re clean, low‑maintenance, weather‑resistant, and they don’t swell, warp, or twist the way old timber windows do. They suit almost every style of house brick, cladding, rendered, modern, or renovated and when they’re installed properly, they seal tight and last decades.

But here’s the part most people don’t realise:

Aluminium windows are unforgiving. If the frame is even slightly out, the sash will rub. If the sill isn’t level, the window won’t seal. If the house has moved and Tasmanian homes always move the gaps will show it instantly. And because aluminium doesn’t flex like timber, the installation has to be exact.

Installing an aluminium window isn’t “easy”. It’s precise, rigid, and all about alignment.

Where an Aluminium Window Installation Really Starts

Before the new window even comes out of the packaging, we look at the opening. A proper look not a quick glance.

Aluminium windows rely on:

  • A perfectly straight frame
  • A level sill
  • Correct packing
  • Proper sealing
  • Even pressure across the sash
  • A square opening

If any of these are out, the window will fight you.

We check:

  • The condition of the old frame
  • The movement of the house
  • The alignment of the sill
  • The straightness of the jambs
  • The exposure to wind and weather
  • The moisture around the opening
  • The condition of the cladding or brickwork

Aluminium windows won’t hide any of this. If the opening isn’t right, the window won’t be right.

The Window Itself Sliding, Awning, Casement, or Fixed

Aluminium windows come in all types:

  • Aluminium sliding windows
  • Aluminium awning windows
  • Aluminium casement windows
  • Aluminium fixed/picture windows
  • Double‑glazed aluminium windows
  • Custom‑sized aluminium windows

Each one behaves differently. Each one has its own hardware, its own sealing, its own clearances, its own installation method.

But the principle is always the same:

An aluminium window should sit straight, seal tight, and move smoothly.

No rattling. No sticking. No gaps. No draughts. No water ingress.

What Aluminium Window Installation Costs in Tasmania

Most installations fall between:

  • $380 – $1,900 (window + installation)
  • $250 – $650 (installation only, depending on frame work)

The price depends on:

  • The size of the window
  • The type of glazing
  • Whether the frame needs repair
  • Whether the sill needs levelling
  • The window style (sliding, awning, fixed, etc.)
  • Whether the opening needs trimming or packing

Aluminium windows look modern. They’re not simple. They’re a precision‑and‑alignment job.

What We See Most Often in Tasmanian Homes

Aluminium windows fail for predictable reasons:

  • Frames that weren’t installed square
  • Sashes that rub or bind
  • Tracks that weren’t level
  • Gaps that let in draughts
  • Water getting in around the sill
  • Cheap hardware that wears out
  • Frames that twist as the house settles
  • Poor sealing around the perimeter

A new window won’t fix these unless the opening is corrected. That’s where the real work is.

The Moment the Window Finally Sits Perfectly

There’s a moment in every installation where the window settles into place. The sash moves smoothly. The seals sit tight. The frame sits flush. Nothing rattles, Nothing binds, Nothing leaks, It looks like it was always meant to be there.

That’s the moment we aim for.

Types of Aluminium Windows We Install

Each of these will have its own full page later:

  • Aluminium Sliding Windows
  • Aluminium Awning Windows
  • Aluminium Casement Windows
  • Aluminium Fixed Windows
  • Double‑Glazed Aluminium Windows
  • Custom‑Sized Aluminium Windows

Each one needs proper alignment, proper sealing, and proper hardware setup.

Why People Choose Us for Aluminium Windows

Because we don’t just “fit a window”. We make sure it works properly, quietly, and reliably.

We take the time to:

  • Straighten the frame
  • Level the sill
  • Pack the window correctly
  • Seal every edge
  • Fix the draughts
  • Stop the rubbing
  • Make the window look like it belongs

An aluminium window should feel solid, smooth, and built to last.

Get an Aluminium Window Installation Quote

Send us a photo of the opening inside and out. Tell us the size and type of aluminium window you want. We’ll tell you exactly what’s involved and what it will cost.

No guesswork, No surprises, Just a window that works the way it should.