Eco import the total window from China . This is the main reason for the extra 30% on non std sizes :wink: Are you serious? Is this the reason for the 10 week lead time I wonder? How do you know this for sure? How come they have a big factory at Hallam? Proof please! 1. I know the business owners 2...

Eco import the total window from China . This is the main reason for the extra 30% on non std sizes :wink: With the decline in the $A against the $US I wonder how long the pricing they offer will hold. Interesting comment from their rep from WA

Because of the extreme climate i would us uPVC and maybe triple glazed in the most extreme conditions that occur in the world. Aust has a mild climate in comparison (except maybe Mt Buller and the like) In the coldest climates it is the condensation that is the main issue - as would probably be an i...

For the ultimate thermal performance triple glazing is the way to go :wink: 4mm / 12mm Argon/ 4mm Low E/ 12mm Argon 4mm Low E Together with a 5 or 6 chamber PVCu frame you get an R-value of about 1.1-1.2 Probably costing you a fortune in Australia :shock: :roll: :shock: :roll: :shock: We are not al...

Sorry, completely off topic but DuckyQuackQuack who is that you have as your avatar? Ian Curtis of Joy Division

Southern Star provide aluminium windows (not thermally broken or uPVC) 3, 4 and 5 Clear float refers to the type of glass - basic clear glass the middle number refers to the air space. they use air rather than argon within the IGU they use aluminium spacers to seal the unit rather than warm edge tec...

Peter Single glazed low -e coatings (like comfortplus and many others) reflects a portion of the radiation and another portion is absorbed and convected away (% depends on the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of the glass) it does nothing to reduce conductive and convective heat flow the majority of the ...

I hope you are all using double glazed with comfort plus. Double glazed windows with clear glass is a better option than single with comfort plus - and the comfort plus in single glazed can be difficult to clean and ask the glass companies does it really work in single glazed products. It only works...

Window construction My timber window experience is based on running a timber window business (not now) for about 5 years. Used both meranti and cedar hence the comments Limited experience with pine (some trials) and only going off feedback from others in the industry. As you indicate a number of typ...

I've got 100 now :oops: I feel so inadequate compared to you both :cry: Its amazing the support you both (and others) continually provide! 3000 in a week or so Come on Michelle put in the big ones!!! DQQ

We have recieved our construction drawings today and on each page it states that our house is rated at 5 stars and 7 points. Does anyone know what the points signify? :? Phoenix Using First Rate The house energy rating measures the energy efficiency of a house by allocating a point score for variou...

Latest advice from the "experts" on interest rates Unlikely to be an increase in December but expect 2-3 further increases in 2008 (and one of the increases may be 0.5% not 0.25%) Even with the expected increases in interest rates inflation may not reduce to the level the RBA prefer. With tax cuts t...

the down side is two of the kids tried to copy one of the stunts - put a lego train on a track and turned it on to crash into their heads!!! They only did it once!!!!! But it was so funny DQQ

Rod The Fist of Zen is one of the most humorous shows going around (for those who never grow up!) And can you post when the bourbon sausages are next available. I work out at Hallam and will have to try some to go with the Wild Turkey DQQ

cost would be the main difference between meranti and KD I have not had much experience with KD Hardwood in real situations so would be reluctant to comment further cheers DQQ

Yak I have never heard of anyone using Paulownia. sorry DQQ

Guym In answer to your questions What are the pros and cons of Meranti compared to WRC? Roughly what is the saving as a percentage? I am not a timber expert but here goes: Meranti • It is "mostly" PROTIM™ treated which prevents insect attack, rot and decay. • It has good nailing, screwing and gluein...

Western Red Cedar - a very soft timber and at a premium to say Meranti Hard wood good option stay away from the pine If you intend to prime and paint then get a comparison between WRC, Hardwood and Meranti. Meranti should save you $'s and will provide the same look longtivity Where are you based? DQQ

Is this for real? You're really planning to use lack of an avatar as a method for determining 'real' users? i didnt know it was April Fools day! oh my goodness, you can't be serious :shock: That sounds a little Draconian!!! :roll: 1. Read post. 2. Engage brain. 3. THEN reply. Mark I did read the or...