“We’re dumping energy to maintain comfort.”

That’s how Andre Griffs from BINQ sums up what’s happening in far too many Australian homes. We crank the heater, blast the air con, and wonder why the house still feels off. Often, the culprit is simple. The windows are not performing.

We sat down with Andre to unpack what’s going wrong with Australian windows, why it matters more than most people realise, and what BINQ is doing differently to lift the standard.

Windows aren’t a finishing touch. They’re a performance decision.

And if Australia wants healthier, more comfortable, more energy-efficient homes, we can’t keep treating windows like a commodity. Conversations like this, with people like Andre pushing the industry forward, are how standards lift.

If you’re building or renovating and you’ve never thought deeply about your windows, we hope this episode helps you to think differently and do more research in the future.

👇 CHAPTER MARKERS 👇

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Sponsorship Shoutout

01:33 Guest Introduction: Andre's Story

02:37 Andre's Early Career and Education

09:55 The Birth of BINQ Windows

14:32 Challenges and Innovations in the Window Industry

28:07 The Cost of Thermal Bridge-Free Design

29:28 UPVC vs. Aluminum: Sustainability and Performance

30:19 Recycling and Environmental Impact of PVC

32:23 Challenges and Benefits of High-Performance Windows

37:44 Key Factors in Choosing Windows

44:27 Market Trends and Innovations in Windows

50:32 The Importance of Trades and Apprenticeships

LINKS:

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https://www.binq.com.au/

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https://www.instagram.com/binq_windows/

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Website: www.yoursanctum.com.au/

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Instagram: @carlandconstructions

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