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Thanks oneJohn & Eccles for your suggestion. I have been thinking a lot about the window configuration and still not sure how should I proceed. Double glazing would give…

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Jahangir
Aug 08, 2015 10:48 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
27 July 2015

Glass kitchen splash back

Glass kitchen splash back

I would go for an obscure (but transparent to light) glass... ask your supplier what they…

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2012
ECOECO
Jul 27, 2015 6:14 pm
ECOECO
hitman816
hitman816
27 July 2015

Replacing glass in aluminium sliding window

Replacing glass in aluminium sliding window

I had a look at one of mine and it has a pop rivet top and bottom of the post on the external side of the post. Drill through these with a 3mm drill bit and it will…

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hitman816
Jul 27, 2015 3:21 pm
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jtpn
Jul 17, 2015 11:38 pm
JandA_AppinRise
JandA_AppinRise
13 July 2015

Question about entry door size

Question about entry door size

Hi Beazley77, Honestly, I would rather have more space inside my house than a larger-than-standard front door. But my fiance agrees with you about the look (he's the one…

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JandA_AppinRise
Jul 13, 2015 9:22 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
10 July 2015

Velux Skylight - need suggestion

Velux Skylight - need suggestion

if you do it through the builder you can definitely flare all four sides as that is what I have on my installations.

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AussieMark
Jul 10, 2015 5:25 pm
windowbrother
windowbrother
7 July 2015

Garage Door

Garage Door

how about…

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windowbrother
Jul 07, 2015 7:40 pm
TOBHAGIRATH
TOBHAGIRATH
5 June 2015

Information for Glass Door

Information for Glass Door

Hi I want to install a Glass Door with wooden boundary to my small study room. any one please suggest any good shop from where I can buy it from SYDNEY area. and trade…

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TOBHAGIRATH
Jun 05, 2015 12:39 pm
dolphinblu
dolphinblu
2 June 2015

Double glaze in Sydney? Window & door types?

Double glaze in Sydney? Window & door types?

HopelessRomantic- I think it is great that they are locally made. They have direct responsibility for the workmanship. Angelique is very knowledgable and I found the staff…

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dolphinblu
Jun 02, 2015 5:50 pm
HopelessRomantic
HopelessRomantic
24 May 2015

Thermally broken aluminum, comfort plus and double glazing

Thermally broken aluminum, comfort plus and double glazing

So I am interested in what you have discovered so far? We are building an extension and upgrading the existing house. We are in Sydney and planning on having double…

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HopelessRomantic
May 24, 2015 1:33 am
bones
bones
16 May 2015

Bi fold doors - wide panels?

Bi fold doors - wide panels?

Racbabm, did you manage to find a solution to this problem. I currently have the same issue. Please let me know. Thank you.

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bones
May 16, 2015 9:25 pm

Copy the img tags for each photo and paste them into your post…

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Stewie D
May 06, 2015 3:46 pm
MrsJM
MrsJM
4 May 2015

Ceiling track vs Pelmet system (Curtains)

Ceiling track vs Pelmet system (Curtains)

Has anyone ever asked one of the 'Homeworld' builders to assist with the recessed curtain tracks? I want them but I've already asked for so many random custom type…

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MrsJM
May 04, 2015 7:54 am
MrsJM
MrsJM
MrsJM
1 May 2015

Windows in showers

Windows in showers

Thanks for all of the replies. I'll have to do some googling... Very new to the building game and so I'm a bit worried about the finish now if tiling around these windows…

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MrsJM
May 01, 2015 7:16 am
MrsJM
TheBigHouse
TheBigHouse
17 April 2015

Please help! Can i fit a door and if so, what size?

Please help! Can i fit a door and if so, what size?

A 720 door would fit but would require a custom made architrave at the very least. You've only got 135mm to play with on the inside if you use a 720 door which is a closet…

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TheBigHouse
Apr 17, 2015 5:03 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
13 April 2015

Low e glass

Low e glass

Hi all, Sorry to hijack your thread, but I'm struggling with this as well. My build is yet to start but I will ave two bedroom windows (bed 2 &…

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ECOECO
Apr 13, 2015 5:38 pm
ECOECO
PixiGT
PixiGT
12 March 2015

Window tint in Western Sydney

Window tint in Western Sydney

Good luck - hope it all goes well :) Sent using Tapatalk

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PixiGT
Mar 12, 2015 2:24 pm
PixiGT
yvonneh
yvonneh
3 March 2015

Are door handles from overseas interchangeable?

Are door handles from overseas interchangeable?

I was wondering if I buy door handles from the us or Canada if they're interchangeable with the Australian ones? I happen to like a few of the more rustic looking ones…

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yvonneh
Mar 03, 2015 9:18 pm
wall-e
wall-e
23 February 2015

Double glazed or thermally broken windows

Double glazed or thermally broken windows

Thanks for you inputs. double glazing is bit expensive and it is going to be out of my budget :)

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wall-e
Feb 23, 2015 1:06 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
14 February 2015

louvres - cost

louvres - cost

We have 11 louvres in our new build. Are we going to fall off our chair when we get the quotes? 2 1500 x 600 1 1800 x 600 1800 x 2100 fixed and louvre 5 2100 x 600 1…

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Leksie5000
Feb 14, 2015 5:58 pm
ca295
ca295
5 February 2015

Corinthian Pivot Door - Can you show me your Glazing???????

Corinthian Pivot Door - Can you show me your Glazing???????

Hi all, Im about to order my Corinthian Pivot door. I am stuck between Desert Sand or Slummed Waterfall glazing. Just wondering could someone please post some pics of…

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ca295
Feb 05, 2015 11:32 am
squarepeg
squarepeg
2 February 2015

VELUX skylight flashings S06 and M08 models

VELUX skylight flashings S06 and M08 models

Hi all, I hope this is not against forum rules - we have just finished owner building and among other things have 3 flashings for Velux skylights leftover - brand new in…

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squarepeg
Feb 02, 2015 5:22 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
28 January 2015

Timber front door - varnish?

Timber front door - varnish?

I also recommend Sikkens products. To answer your question, it does have colour to it. "Transparent" means it allows the wood grain to show, but it is also a stain to…

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Treeseachanger
Jan 28, 2015 1:38 am
dolphinblu
dolphinblu
19 December 2014

BAL FZ Window Shutters

BAL FZ Window Shutters

We are currently extending and renovating our home in NSW. We are situated in BAL FZ area. Can anyone recommend a company that can manufacture window shutters for BAL FZ…

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dolphinblu
Dec 19, 2014 1:44 pm

Could you do double hung and have the bottom panel lift up? That way you get the more accessible opening space and only have one transom? I think that could be great…

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hails_b_86
Nov 26, 2014 3:36 pm
Hootie
Hootie
19 November 2014

Retractable Flyscreens-Freedom / Artilux / Phantom

Retractable Flyscreens-Freedom / Artilux / Phantom

I am also interested to know what retractable flyscreen options are available for stacker doors as I will be having a stacker door for the alfresco in the new…

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Hootie
Nov 19, 2014 5:27 pm
Hootie
Rubenn
Rubenn
13 November 2014

Window installers sydney

Window installers sydney

Hi Trent, We are currently doing an owner builder project in Perth, WA and have just returned back from a trip to Sydney. The purpose of our visit was to view a company…

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Rubenn
Nov 13, 2014 11:21 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
1 November 2014

Window glass suggestions

Window glass suggestions

Yes. If it's to stop heat entering. Ed

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ECOECO
Nov 01, 2014 9:39 am
ECOECO
Babycakes
Babycakes
27 October 2014

Solar screens / sun shades

Solar screens / sun shades

I assume they apply the window tint film on the inside of the glass. Just be careful what products you use to clean your tinted windows…

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Babycakes
Oct 27, 2014 1:10 pm
Babycakes
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
23 September 2014

What window colors

What window colors

Are you asking this question because you are having colonial bars or double hungs?

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Treeseachanger
Sep 23, 2014 3:33 pm
Rache
Rache
17 September 2014

ALUMINIUM WINDOW COLOURS

ALUMINIUM WINDOW COLOURS

Grey Will Be awesome.

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Rache
Sep 17, 2014 1:09 am
Rache
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 September 2014

E Glass/Low E on 6mm v's standard - is it worth it?

E Glass/Low E on 6mm v's standard - is it worth it?

Laminated low-E like ComfortPlus has the coating on the OUTSIDE (which faces to the…

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ECOECO
Sep 10, 2014 3:09 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 August 2014

difference between stacker doors and lift & slide doors?

difference between stacker doors and lift & slide doors?

Thanks. But I still don't understand low-e, I've read that it reflects heat back to its source. I can see that that means in summer it stops…

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ECOECO
Aug 26, 2014 11:57 am
ECOECO
mgilla
mgilla
24 August 2014

Wooden Bifold Door Query on Configurations

Wooden Bifold Door Query on Configurations

you can have 4 panels with an access door but that is fixed on one side so only 3 panels with go to the other side. 5 panels will give you an accesss door and all panels…

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mgilla
Aug 24, 2014 5:17 pm
kavehman
kavehman
22 August 2014

E Bay 1 lite doors

E Bay 1 lite doors

I'll go check those ones out, they look ok in the pictures.

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kavehman
Aug 22, 2014 9:37 am
Forg
Forg
20 August 2014

Luxaflex Luminette (I think) - experiences?

Luxaflex Luminette (I think) - experiences?

We struggled to get more than one quote for window-coverings for pur place ... and the one mob that turned-up gave us a quote whivh kinda made us fall off our chairs. For…

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Forg
Aug 20, 2014 10:07 pm
LaceyM
LaceyM
18 July 2014

Window in shower

Window in shower

Any commercial Aluminium section would work (they're flat and water although it would sit on the sill would not get "trapped" on it) But thats only if youre happy with a…

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LaceyM
Jul 18, 2014 4:54 pm
LaceyM
Sarg
Sarg
13 July 2014

Aluminium windows powder coated

Aluminium windows powder coated

Hi Guys, Thought I would give an update. The window sashes were not all replaced as promised only about half. Even these were scratched. We ha be been waiting now for two…

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Sarg
Jul 13, 2014 10:15 am
staceyb
staceyb
8 July 2014

What is a storm mould on a window and do I need them?

What is a storm mould on a window and do I need them?

Thank you very much for your tips! cheers Stacey

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staceyb
Jul 08, 2014 7:09 pm
Southies
Southies
23 June 2014

Metallised tinted Window Film

Metallised tinted Window Film

........you need double glazing I suspected as much Ed. Thank you for replying & supplying the links.

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Southies
Jun 23, 2014 4:51 pm
Southies
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
12 June 2014

Buy new or Restore

Buy new or Restore

You changed from AL to Wood? Besides appearance? Why? Her house was on the sea front. The anodised aluminium windows had casement…

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Beetaloo
Jun 12, 2014 10:11 pm
Beetaloo
Lou_1981
Lou_1981
11 June 2014

Enclosing a doorway 101

Enclosing a doorway 101

Thanks a mill Stewie!

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Lou_1981
Jun 11, 2014 12:37 pm
LouR
LouR
20 May 2014

Wideline Windows - Paragon range

Wideline Windows - Paragon range

Hi, Has anyone upgraded to this range withe a volume builder? can I ask how much the upgrade was? Thanks Lou

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LouR
May 20, 2014 11:51 pm
Forg
Forg
12 May 2014

Wind/rain regs relating to windows

Wind/rain regs relating to windows

Background to my questions is that we're having a house built, and had an inspection the other day - and noticed that one of the windows looked different to expected. The…

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Forg
May 12, 2014 5:49 pm
gav89z
gav89z
28 April 2014

BASIX and Windows critical for Occupation Certificate ?

BASIX and Windows critical for Occupation Certificate ?

Thanks Stewie, I spoke with the Windows supplier and they have advised they will supply us with a Compliance Letter stating the windows are to Basix requirements. Cheers

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gav89z
Apr 28, 2014 7:08 pm
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AvaG
Apr 08, 2014 12:19 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
1 April 2014

established home - double glazing

established home - double glazing

Hi Adrian, No offence for intended and I hope you took none. No problem, I re-read my post and agree that uPVC does not need a thermal break due to its inefficient…

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AussieMark
Apr 01, 2014 11:54 am
Daytona9
Daytona9
29 March 2014

Fix a cavity sliding door

Fix a cavity sliding door

Does anyone know where you can get one of these offset spanners to adjust the height of a cavity sliding door?

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Daytona9
Mar 29, 2014 7:18 pm
ohc
ohc
15 March 2014

exterior windows paint colour

exterior windows paint colour

Can exterior timber windows be painted black? I've been advised against it.

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ohc
Mar 15, 2014 5:47 pm

Thanks Ed :) I'd love to shop around but feel like I'm locked in if we end up going with the volume builder. If we end up doing the renovation option our choices widen…

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yvonneh
Feb 06, 2014 11:13 am

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