Why St Kilda is Unique

Coastal + Urban Challenges:

• Salt air corrosion (beachfront)
• Fitzroy Street nightlife noise
• Acland Street commercial activity
• Tram routes (multiple lines)
• Strong bay winds
• Heritage Edwardian/Art Deco buildings

Solution: uPVC double glazed (salt-resistant + noise reduction)

Coastal Performance

Salt Air Protection:

• uPVC won't corrode (unlike aluminium)
• Marine-grade stainless hardware
• UV stabilized for harsh sun
• 30+ year coastal lifespan

Wind Resistance:

• Tested to 150+ km/h
• Perfect for beachfront exposure
• AS2047 compliant

Why Not Aluminium Coastal?

✗ Corrodes in salt air (5-10 year lifespan)
✗ Requires constant maintenance
✗ Poor thermal performance

Noise Reduction Priority

Fitzroy Street (Nightlife Hub):

• Bars, clubs, restaurants
• Noise until 3-5am weekends

Solution: Premium acoustic (10.38mm)

Result: 85-90% reduction

Sleep possible even street-facing

Acland Street:

• Commercial, cafes, tourism
• Constant activity

Solution: Standard acoustic

Result: 75% reduction

Beachfront (Esplanade):

• Traffic, trams, crowds

Solution: Acoustic + uPVC

Result: 80% reduction

Tram Routes:

• Routes 3, 3a, 12, 16, 67, 96

Solution: Double acoustic

Result: 82% reduction

St Kilda Apartment Market

High Apartment Density:

• 1000s of apartments
• Most: poor builder glazing
• Noise complaints #1 issue

Apartment Benefits:

✓ Noise: 75-90% reduction (depending on glass)
✓ Energy: 45-55% savings
✓ Salt protection: Coastal durability
✓ Value: +$20,000-$45,000

Pricing:

• 1-bed beachfront: $10,000-$16,000
• 2-bed: $15,000-$24,000
• 3-bed penthouse: $25,000-$38,000

Heritage St Kilda

Art Deco & Edwardian:

• Extensive heritage overlays
• Period-appropriate uPVC available
• Council approvals (we handle)

Acland/Carlisle Street Precincts:

• Heritage significance
• Approved designs
• Maintain character

Energy Savings

2-Bed St Kilda Apartment:

Before

$1,700/year

After

$850/year

Savings: $850/year

Investment: $18,000

Payback: 8 years

Property value: +$30,000-$50,000

St Kilda Case Studies

Case 1: Beachfront Apartment

• Level 6, Esplanade
• Challenge: Salt damage on aluminium, constant noise
• Solution: 8 windows uPVC, premium acoustic
• Result: No corrosion, 87% noise reduction
• Cost: $21,000

Case 2: Fitzroy St Above Bar

• 1-bed, directly above nightclub
• Challenge: Noise until 5am, impossible to sleep
• Solution: Triple acoustic laminate
• Result: Can finally sleep, 90% reduction
• Cost: $14,500

Case 3: Art Deco Conversion

• 1930s building, 6 apartments
• Heritage overlay approved
• Result: Period look maintained, modern performance
• Cost: $16,000 per apartment

Climate Performance

Summer (Beach Heat):

• St Kilda: 35-42°C peak
• Urban heat island effect
• Low-E glass: Interior 8°C cooler
• Reduce cooling: 55%

Winter (Bay Winds):

• Cold southerlies from bay
• Wind chill significant
• Double glazing: Blocks drafts
• Reduce heating: 50%

Popular Styles

Beachfront Apartments:

1. Large fixed (maximize views)
2. Tilt & turn (easy cleaning)
3. Sliding (balcony access)

Heritage Buildings:

1. Sash look-alike (period)
2. Casement (traditional)
3. Art Deco appropriate designs

Installation Considerations

Apartments:

• 1-2 days typical
• No owner's corporation approval (internal)
• Professional, fast

Heritage:

• Council approval if needed (4-6 weeks)
• We handle applications
• High success rate

Why St Kilda Residents Choose Us

✓ 200+ St Kilda installations
✓ Coastal specialists (salt air expertise)
✓ Noise reduction experts (Fitzroy/Acland St experience)
✓ Heritage approved (council experience)
✓ Apartment focused (fast, clean)

Areas Serviced

• St Kilda (all areas)
• St Kilda East
• St Kilda West
• Balaclava (adjacent)
• Elwood (adjacent)

Customer Reviews

"Esplanade beachfront, 2025"

"Old aluminium completely corroded. uPVC perfect for coastal. Zero maintenance, noise gone." - Michael P.

"Fitzroy St, 2024"

"Above nightclub, couldn't sleep for years. Premium acoustic = life-changing. Finally peaceful." - Lisa K.

Get Your St Kilda Quote

Email: info@finessewindows.com.au

Mention "St Kilda" for coastal + acoustic consultation!