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bpratt
bpratt
12 February 2015

Home Theater Door

Home Theater Door

Solid timber door from any of the door manufacturers should do the job nicely for you. Just don't try cavity doors or double doors, as they leak sound too easily, and are…

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bpratt
Feb 12, 2015 10:44 am
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Danois
Nov 16, 2014 7:00 pm
Kas
Kas
7 November 2014

Perth NoR Window Replacements and Bifolds Recommendations?

Perth NoR Window Replacements and Bifolds Recommendations?

Hi, We've just bought a house in Perth and it needs a reno. We're new to Perth and have no idea where to go! Can anyone give any recommendations for: Kitchens,…

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Kas
Nov 07, 2014 6:29 pm

We just finished the window in our spare bedroom today and I love it so I'll jump in. I think you need to look at each individual window and think about what you want to…

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snufl
Oct 30, 2014 5:08 pm
touch107fm
touch107fm
30 September 2014

Bifold doors Help

Bifold doors Help

Cool any help or info in helping us find this missing track and get something that will work would be great. Yes only need about 550mm. If you dont find anything I will…

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touch107fm
Sep 30, 2014 3:10 pm
auds
auds
15 August 2014

Help - do I change my windows or not?

Help - do I change my windows or not?

thanks. I do have a pic I can post when I get to work

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auds
Aug 15, 2014 11:23 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
19 July 2014

Insect screens for tricky stacker door situation

Insect screens for tricky stacker door situation

Like Saint Mike, we installed Freedom Screens, but instead of putting them on the doors we put them around the alfresco. When the first…

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Saint Mike
Jul 19, 2014 9:27 am
Saint Mike
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
11 July 2014

Double Doors for Theatre room - Handles and mushroom stops

Double Doors for Theatre room - Handles and mushroom stops

Is there any need to have a passage set on the door anyway? My media room has a pair of 820…

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Bluesuede
Jul 11, 2014 12:57 pm
Bluesuede
Beazley77
Beazley77
7 July 2014

Which Windows??

Which Windows??

Thank you Kurt!

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Beazley77
Jul 07, 2014 9:05 pm
Beazley77
chippy
chippy
3 July 2014

Theatre Room Doors

Theatre Room Doors

Hi felicity The best thing to do is put in solid core doors that match the rest of the doors in the house. If you just have standard flush panel doors (standard flat…

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chippy
Jul 03, 2014 11:26 am
chippy
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
9 June 2014

Colonial bar windows and french doors

Colonial bar windows and french doors

The ones I have seen aren't stegbar. I may have to knock on the door and ask the supplier!

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959
Treeseachanger
Jun 09, 2014 8:35 pm
elizaennal
elizaennal
4 June 2014

Recomendations for Perth window company?

Recomendations for Perth window company?

Are you looking for window installations or window cleaning services in perth? Please let us know clearly so that we can guide better. Thanks

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elizaennal
Jun 05, 2014 12:49 am
JB1
JB1
17 May 2014

Stain grade and paint grade

Stain grade and paint grade

Stain grade is real timber. Paint grade is MDF. Stronger? I would say if they are solid then similar. Of course, real timber stained looks better

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JB1
May 17, 2014 3:52 pm
PTG
PTG
7 April 2014

Push out windows that keep flopping down

Push out windows that keep flopping down

We finally fixed the problem. Firstly I must correct my initial post. It was WD40 and not CRC that was used on the hinges. Firstly we tried detergent - no success, then…

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PTG
Apr 07, 2014 1:31 pm
PTG
kid81
kid81
24 March 2014

Garage Door with or without windows pricing

Garage Door with or without windows pricing

sounds about right. the window inserts are more expensive than the standard panels

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kid81
Mar 24, 2014 1:48 pm
candycandy
candycandy
2 March 2014

paint splatter on window frames

paint splatter on window frames

Safe options: - Car cleaning soap and water with microfibre rag - Orange oil with microfibre rag - As above then with non scratch pad - Car bug and tar remover with…

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candycandy
Mar 02, 2014 8:29 pm
Althom
Althom
10 February 2014

Screening double front doors

Screening double front doors

Haven't got this on our current house but did have on last. We simply had a double screen door - the two door locked together and they had sperate bolts going into the…

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Althom
Feb 10, 2014 3:37 pm
Althom
bashworth
bashworth
6 February 2014

Top part of window frames at 25c why?

Top part of window frames at 25c why?

Not just cost. All concrete slabs can flex a little. To deal with this builders are required to have articulation joints to prevent cracking of the brickwork. The most…

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bashworth
Feb 06, 2014 2:08 pm
bashworth
esmeralda
esmeralda
17 January 2014

Can we apply 3m privacy film to smartglass sp50?

Can we apply 3m privacy film to smartglass sp50?

Hi I need some expert advice. I have a large upper storey bedroom window that overlooks my neighbours backyard and straight into their dining area. Although they signed…

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esmeralda
Jan 17, 2014 7:10 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 January 2014

Window frame and sliding door farm installed AFTER brickwork

Window frame and sliding door farm installed AFTER brickwork

Hi guys, just a quick question. My builder surprise surprise has made a stuff up and we are a 2 window frames short for our build and the…

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ECOECO
Jan 08, 2014 3:48 pm
ECOECO
butterbing
butterbing
6 January 2014

Huge windows - What window treatments should I get?

Huge windows - What window treatments should I get?

I know someone with a window like that lol....15 yrs on it still has no window coverings lol

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butterbing
Jan 06, 2014 2:24 am
butterbing
p0msd0wnunder
p0msd0wnunder
31 December 2013

Where to buy blinds in Perth?

Where to buy blinds in Perth?

Hi, As per a previous topic of mine, we are required to get curtains/ blinds fitted before our lender will release the final progress payment to our builder. To keep the…

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p0msd0wnunder
Dec 31, 2013 3:29 pm
ausdesign
ausdesign
11 December 2013

changing the door knob and make it lockable

changing the door knob and make it lockable

It would be an easy change over with most handles interchangeable. It may require some work on the handle hole through the door but the latch will fit to most handle…

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ausdesign
Dec 11, 2013 8:00 am
ausdesign
jac
jac
14 September 2013

Double Glazed Windows Tinting question

Double Glazed Windows Tinting question

ok,thanks ed

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jac
Sep 14, 2013 11:09 pm
murphywei
murphywei
28 August 2013

Curtain Track Height

Curtain Track Height

I am going to install the curtain track for the windows and sliding doors. Any knows how height would be best above the window or door? All my ceiling are 31c high and…

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murphywei
Aug 28, 2013 11:47 pm
AKB
AKB
25 August 2013

Recommend Window and Door Company Perth?

Recommend Window and Door Company Perth?

My double glazed jarrah timber windows are currently being made by Hensons joinery they are being delivered fully glazed - we put in sub frames at Brickies stage to…

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AKB
Aug 25, 2013 1:18 pm
AKB
ausdesign
ausdesign
22 August 2013

Planning Permission for Velux Windows?

Planning Permission for Velux Windows?

Appreciate that but if you, for example, had a neighbouring 2 storey dwelling that was visible from the windows that may be classified as overlooking. There may also be an…

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ausdesign
Aug 22, 2013 4:06 pm
ausdesign
ECOECO
ECOECO
29 July 2013

Stacker Doors & Bifold Window Cost

Stacker Doors & Bifold Window Cost

Can't say, but…

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ECOECO
Jul 29, 2013 10:38 pm
ECOECO
dakr
dakr
19 July 2013

Where to find triple track curtain rail in Perth

Where to find triple track curtain rail in Perth

Does anyone know where I can get triple track curtain rails? I live in Perth. IKEA has one but is only 55" long. I need at least 2.5 metres. I don't think Bunnings have…

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dakr
Jul 19, 2013 11:18 pm
Agape
Agape
28 June 2013

Gap between double doors - new home build

Gap between double doors - new home build

I would be asking your independent inspector first - after all you did engage his service, and have paid the for the service of his advice, I would do this before speaking…

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Agape
Jun 28, 2013 3:12 pm
LeanneR
LeanneR
18 June 2013

WA: Jarrah Garage matching door?

WA: Jarrah Garage matching door?

No prestart girl just simply said they can't do a match as stain on garage door varies. Plus solver wood stain will look different on different woods. Our front door is merbau

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LeanneR
Jun 18, 2013 9:41 pm
LeanneR
3munkeys
3munkeys
16 June 2013

Help about windows in my kitchen please

Help about windows in my kitchen please

Thank you xxkatxx, makes me feel better :D

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3munkeys
Jun 16, 2013 12:42 pm
Superman69
Superman69
14 June 2013

Rollershutter Problem - Please Help

Rollershutter Problem - Please Help

My Mum had roller shutters fitted to her unit in a retirement village. Unfortunatly after a power outage they are out of wack, when two go up, one comes down. Both her…

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Superman69
Jun 14, 2013 4:31 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
10 June 2013

My house is too cold

My house is too cold

What is the living area aspect ? North aspect means warmer in winter. As the sun is higher in summer it won't mean hotter in summer. Aspect and the clever use of…

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Saint Mike
Jun 10, 2013 11:09 am
Saint Mike
Vess
Vess
22 April 2013

Internal door problem!!

Internal door problem!!

We had same issue and the fit out carpenter just switched the door to outward opening. It was, apparently, easy and he had it done in 15mins.

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Vess
Apr 22, 2013 8:46 pm
Mitchandamy
Mitchandamy
12 April 2013

Wood look blinds AND sheers?

Wood look blinds AND sheers?

I found a place online a few weeks ago that custom make them. I'm on my phone ATM but I'll come back tomorrow and post the link for you.

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Mitchandamy
Apr 12, 2013 1:42 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
30 March 2013

Adding Window sills/frames to aluminium windows

Adding Window sills/frames to aluminium windows

Hi There ... I just have a question about window sills and window surrounds/frames. I have aluminium windows, but don't have window sills. Are…

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ECOECO
Mar 30, 2013 7:33 am
ECOECO
abbeybox
abbeybox
15 March 2013

What should I use to protect my veneer front door?

What should I use to protect my veneer front door?

Hi All I have a corinthian wood grain veneer pivot door. I needs another coat of something as it is starting to look shabby and weather beaten. What can I use to coat it?…

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abbeybox
Mar 15, 2013 3:44 pm

note the plate in the hole thats bent to the back, you can bend if forward to get it to lock…

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Perth Dream
Feb 19, 2013 8:22 pm
Perth Dream
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xxkatxx
Jan 11, 2013 7:56 pm
zilla
zilla
26 November 2012

Large roller blinds in Perth

Large roller blinds in Perth

Hi kate123, Have you considered any of these? viewtopic.php?f=23&t=31381 Cheers, Zilla

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zilla
Nov 26, 2012 3:45 pm
bookish
bookish
30 October 2012

blinds

blinds

Hi there, Does anyone know where you can get custom made 25mm wooden venetian blinds. I can only get aluminium 25mm blinds. ////////////they used to be made but I just…

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bookish
Oct 30, 2012 1:10 am
Staceys Embassy
Staceys Embassy
20 October 2012

Large Internal Sliding Door - Theatre ~1640mm wide

Large Internal Sliding Door - Theatre ~1640mm wide

We are being charged $305 for a single cavity slider 1400mm wide. Hope this helps

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Staceys Embassy
Oct 20, 2012 3:25 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 October 2012

Which Windows

Which Windows

Oops accidentally hit send. Well I've just found out now I'm building that they aren't 'cheap' - sliding is cheaper. Though cost wasn't the…

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ECOECO
Oct 08, 2012 7:52 pm
ECOECO
BAD355
BAD355
2 October 2012

Glue residue on window frames?

Glue residue on window frames?

Thank you all for your helpful replies! In the end I tried Desolv-it and eucalyptus spray because it is what I had on hand. I found that the eucalyptus spray worked well…

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BAD355
Oct 03, 2012 12:24 am
LeanneR
LeanneR
24 September 2012

Daintree Collection - Garage Door

Daintree Collection - Garage Door

Anyone?

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LeanneR
Sep 24, 2012 3:42 pm
LeanneR
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
24 September 2012

Gap between bottom of door & frame??

Gap between bottom of door & frame??

Ok thanks guys,i will wait & see how it finishes,cheers!

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kerry-ann
Sep 24, 2012 12:51 pm
toothymum
toothymum
19 September 2012

Gap in frameless corner window

Gap in frameless corner window

Thanks... will be meeting builder about it tomorrow. Hope he's got a good plan!

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toothymum
Sep 19, 2012 10:50 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
19 September 2012

Quick Question

Quick Question

No idea... needs a pic of elevations. Ed

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ECOECO
Sep 19, 2012 11:30 am
ECOECO
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
17 September 2012

Affinity windows - good or bad?

Affinity windows - good or bad?

Affinity windows are supplied to quite afew builders here in Perth,dont think they would continue to use them if there was a problem. Our house has Affinity windows &…

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kerry-ann
Sep 17, 2012 7:23 pm

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