uPVC Windows Geelong: Coastal Specialists
Geelong's coastal location demands specialist windows that handle salt air and extreme weather.
Why Geelong Needs Coastal Windows
Coastal Challenges:
- •Salt air corrosion (Corio Bay, waterfront)
- •Strong southerly winds
- •Temperature extremes
- •Waterfront spray (Eastern Beach)
- •UV exposure
- •Sand and grit
Why Aluminium Fails:
- ✗Corrodes in 5-8 years coastal
- ✗Constant maintenance needed
- ✗Powder coating deteriorates
- ✗Poor thermal performance
Solution: uPVC double glazed - perfect for coastal.
uPVC Coastal Performance
Salt Air Resistance:
- •Chemically inert (won't corrode)
- •Marine-grade stainless hardware
- •UV stabilized
- •30+ year coastal lifespan
- •Zero maintenance
Wind Resistance:
- •Tested to 180+ km/h
- •Perfect for waterfront
- •AS2047 compliant
- •Multi-point locking
Geelong Energy Savings
4-Bedroom Waterfront:
Geelong Locations
Waterfront Premium:
- •Eastern Beach, Rippleside, St Helens
- •Marine-grade specs
Investment: $38,000-$55,000
Near Waterfront:
- •Newtown, Geelong West
- •Standard coastal
Investment: $32,000-$45,000
Inner Geelong:
- •Manifold Heights, Herne Hill
- •Energy efficiency focus
Investment: $28,000-$38,000
Home Styles
Waterfront Modern (30%):
Large glazing, maximize views
Investment: $45,000-$65,000
Heritage Victorian (25%):
Period-appropriate uPVC
Investment: $38,000-$52,000
1960s-80s Brick (35%):
Replace corroded aluminium
Investment: $28,000-$42,000
1960s-80s Brick (35%):
Replace corroded aluminium
Investment: $28,000-$42,000
Geelong Climate Performance
Summer:
• 28-42°C, hot northerlies
• Low-E reflects heat out
• Interior 7-9°C cooler
• Cooling costs: -50%
Winter:
• 2-12°C, cold southerlies
• Blocks drafts completely
• Heating costs: -50%
Geelong Case Studies
Eastern Beach Waterfront:
• 1920s weatherboard, beach frontage
• Old aluminium corroded (salt)
• Solution: 18 x uPVC, marine-grade
• Result: Zero corrosion, bills -56%
• Cost: $48,000
Rippleside Modern:
• 2015 build, aluminium already corroding
• Solution: uPVC double glazed
• Result: No corrosion, bills halved
• Cost: $52,000
Popular Styles
Waterfront:
1. Large fixed (views)
2. Lift & slide doors
3. Tilt & turn (easy cleaning)
Heritage:
1. Double hung look-alike
2. Casement (period)
3. Traditional proportions
Frame Colours
Waterfront:
• White (45%)
• Anthracite Grey (35%)
• Black (15%)
Heritage:
• White (60%)
• Cream (25%)
• Heritage Green (10%)
Coastal Maintenance
Every 3 Months:
Wipe frames (remove salt)
Every 6 Months:
Thorough clean, lubricate
Annual:
Professional inspection
Cost: $50-100/year DIY
vs Aluminium:
• Aluminium: Repaint every 3-5 years ($4K-$7K)
• uPVC: Wipe clean ($0)
• 20-year savings: $16K-$28K
Geelong Pricing 2026
• 3-bed waterfront: $32,000-$45,000
• 4-bed inner: $28,000-$38,000
• 5-bed luxury: $55,000-$85,000
Why Choose Us
✓ 150+ Geelong installations
✓ Coastal specialists
✓ Marine-grade specs
✓ Heritage experience
Customer Reviews
"Eastern Beach, 2024"
"uPVC perfect for salt air. Zero issues after 2 years." - David M.
"Newtown, 2025"
"Heritage approved, looks period-perfect." - Sarah K.
Get Your Geelong Quote
Transform your Geelong home with coastal-specialist uPVC double glazed windows.
Contact us:
Email: info@finessewindows.com.au
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