Choosing Materials Wisely: Why Aluminium Windows and Doors Suit Melbourne Homes
Most people in Melbourne notice our changeable weather—warm afternoons roll into cool evenings with hardly any warning. Thisability makes building materials matter. Aluminium stands up to it. The metal resists corrosion, even when the bay breeze carries salt inland for kilometres. A timber frame will expand and contract; aluminium barely shifts. That means fewer gaps, steadier insulation, and less noise sneaking in from the street. I sometimes wonder if we underestimate that last point—traffic can hum along the Princes Highway day and night. With well-sealed Aluminium Windows and Doors , the bedroom stays quieter, and sleep feels longer, at least to me. Thermal break technology, a simple barrier inside the frame, helps the metal block heat transfer. Yes, aluminium once had a reputation for poor insulation, but modern designs have nudged that story forward. You get slender sightlines too; the frames carry large panes without bulky supports. More glass, more daylight, fewer lights s...