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ECOECO
ECOECO
28 August 2012

Question about north facing windows

Question about north facing windows

If the windows are facing north, then I would suggest that you make sure that they will be energy efficient. At the moment, the room may not be…

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ECOECO
Aug 28, 2012 5:38 pm
ECOECO
Southies
Southies
16 August 2012

Gap at bottom of door

Gap at bottom of door

Thanks theyetti - didn't think of checking out Raven's website :roll: Just assumed that Bunnings would stock all their models. Will get DH to put in an order for the RP54 :z:

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Southies
Aug 16, 2012 11:57 am
Southies
Shaezy
Shaezy
12 August 2012

Creating a bigger window

Creating a bigger window

Hi all, Can anyone please help me with the following questions regarding creating a bigger window in a 1940's fibro house? The room is used as a study and only has one of…

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Shaezy
Aug 12, 2012 5:42 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 August 2012

Fixed or Awning Windows

Fixed or Awning Windows

Thanks Ed, I think I'll try and stick with open-able windows of some variety. Silly question but how do the window winders work (I…

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ECOECO
Aug 06, 2012 2:07 pm
ECOECO

The very common 4-horizontal pane door here, painted in Deep Ocean, a Colorbond colour to match the gutters and fascia. Apologies for the poor photo! This was just after…

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Eager
Jul 19, 2012 8:10 pm
Eager
Ritchie
Ritchie
11 July 2012

Basswood Plantation Shutters

Basswood Plantation Shutters

If anyone is looking for plantation shutters, I have some for sale (brand new) in viewtopic.php?f=45&t=57956 Thank you (Thought of putting a post here as I would get…

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Ritchie
Jul 11, 2012 10:06 am
susiebunt
susiebunt
10 July 2012

BLINDS Help - I need interest free!!

BLINDS Help - I need interest free!!

Does anyone know any blind companies that offer interest free terms in Sydney (macarthur)? Thanks

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susiebunt
Jul 10, 2012 9:10 pm
sohnaeo
sohnaeo
8 July 2012

Garage Door colour and front door stain

Garage Door colour and front door stain

Any one having steel-line western red cedar door with Jarrah stain front door? If anyone have please post the photo?

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sohnaeo
Jul 08, 2012 9:35 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
3 July 2012

Stacker door configuration

Stacker door configuration

Hi all, I'm starting to renovate my house and have just bought a new 3 panel stacker door (SSF) from a guy who didn't end up using his door after…

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ECOECO
Jul 03, 2012 11:30 pm
ECOECO
Inspiration30
Inspiration30
2 July 2012

Anyone use hume savoy xs28 door??

Anyone use hume savoy xs28 door??

Anyone use hume savoy xs28 door?? pictures??

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Inspiration30
Jul 02, 2012 9:56 pm
hagues
hagues
19 June 2012

sealed windows appear to have vent holes

sealed windows appear to have vent holes

Holes located on the sub-sill of the window are for drainage.

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hagues
Jun 19, 2012 7:12 pm
snufl
snufl
19 June 2012

Aluminium windows and salt spray

Aluminium windows and salt spray

Ed A big thank you for that extra information. It is wonderful to be able to come to this forum and get information from someone so experienced in the field.

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snufl
Jun 19, 2012 6:59 am
PHL
PHL
14 June 2012

Recessed door strike

Recessed door strike

An update; managed to get an extended strike plate from Sydney Woodworkers (I think they are also in Qld). They have it for various configurations, including mortice locks,…

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PHL
Jun 14, 2012 11:15 pm
ausdesign
ausdesign
14 June 2012

Help with interpreting DA plans to create a window schedule

Help with interpreting DA plans to create a window schedule

At a minimum, the floor plan should nominate window coding sizes which should meet your DA requirement.

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ausdesign
Jun 14, 2012 4:14 pm
ausdesign
Forg
Forg
12 June 2012

What're decent star-ratings for double-glazed doors/windows?

What're decent star-ratings for double-glazed doors/windows?

A new standard to meet... our EcoTech aluminium window rates Uw 3.5 with clear glass, and our thermally broken aluminium window reaches…

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Forg
Jun 12, 2012 8:46 pm
Jean_home
Jean_home
8 June 2012

Internal Sliding door - spans 3m - for Home theatre

Internal Sliding door - spans 3m - for Home theatre

Any one use Real Doors? I'm looking at their internal sliders custom made, seems ok on quote?

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Jean_home
Jun 08, 2012 10:48 am

Hi Mook, Although I have archs, the Venetians in the kids' bedrooms are actually from our old house, and they just happened to fit the width of their new bedrooms (except…

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Stormy
Jun 05, 2012 10:39 pm
Stormy
builderforlife
builderforlife
5 June 2012

No reveals provided by aluminium windows supplier

No reveals provided by aluminium windows supplier

No issue with larger section windows like 100X 50mm but a real pain with standard residential sections. It is easy to add reveals later but it is very strange that the…

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builderforlife
Jun 05, 2012 8:59 pm
builderforlife
ECOECO
ECOECO
3 June 2012

Aluminium Frame Specifications - on DA plan?

Aluminium Frame Specifications - on DA plan?

Trying to decipher a DA plan for a residential building and understand what specification the architect has allowed for windows and doors. I can…

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ECOECO
Jun 03, 2012 11:54 pm
ECOECO
amir1234
amir1234
1 June 2012

What do I need to know the size of a reveal for?

What do I need to know the size of a reveal for?

That's great, thank you for your help - makes more sense now.

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amir1234
Jun 01, 2012 3:30 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
29 May 2012

No reveals provided by aluminium windows supplier

No reveals provided by aluminium windows supplier

Thanks to everyone! You're helping me a lot. I live in NSW. The quote just states the dimension, type of profile, type of glazing, thermal…

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ECOECO
May 29, 2012 4:30 pm
ECOECO
PHL
PHL
27 May 2012

Adjusting vertical clearance of Corinthian pivot door

Adjusting vertical clearance of Corinthian pivot door

Does anyone happen to know how to adjust the vertical clearance of one of these pivot doors? I feel that the clearance off the floor is too small, being literally 3mm, and…

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PHL
May 27, 2012 9:19 pm
Chocaholic
Chocaholic
19 May 2012

Ensuite sliding door mechanism

Ensuite sliding door mechanism

Hi There, We bought a terrace last year (it was built in 1996) and we are progressively discovering/ fixing its idiosyncrasies. The ensuite is small and has a door that…

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Chocaholic
May 19, 2012 10:02 pm
sixor
sixor
17 May 2012

Fixed window & Sliding window costs

Fixed window & Sliding window costs

thanks for replying :)

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sixor
May 17, 2012 11:22 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 May 2012

what do I need to know about windows?

what do I need to know about windows?

Without going nuts ...... first if you have westerly facing windows, a green tint redcudes the IR (Infra red) light alot, and this is what…

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ECOECO
May 06, 2012 10:09 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
4 May 2012

Window/metal frame making noise

Window/metal frame making noise

We tried silicone spray last night with no luck. I ended up putting a beach umbrella in front of the window and it stopped the noise for about…

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ECOECO
May 04, 2012 11:33 am
ECOECO
kdgirl
kdgirl
25 April 2012

63mm v 89mm shutters

63mm v 89mm shutters

We got a measure and quote today for plantation shutters and because we have awning windows it looks like we will have to go for the 63mm instead of the 89mm size blade…

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kdgirl
Apr 25, 2012 5:47 pm
alice_oro
alice_oro
24 April 2012

Suggestions for blinds

Suggestions for blinds

I like white timber venetian blinds. Classic look and cheaper than shutters. Provide greater control of light. Rollers are great but provides less light control.

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alice_oro
Apr 24, 2012 11:22 pm
alice_oro
vkee
vkee
24 April 2012

Aluminium Window Awnings

Aluminium Window Awnings

Hi, can anyone recommend a Sydney based supplier for powdercoated aluminium window awnings? Must provide installation as well. Specifically, we are looking at the arm…

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vkee
Apr 24, 2012 12:25 am
rosewood
rosewood
14 April 2012

replacing built in wardrobe doors

replacing built in wardrobe doors

I replaced mine, just ring a built in wardrobe company as they do just supply doors

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rosewood
Apr 14, 2012 12:30 pm
rosewood
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April 2012

Is a Sliding Door a Window?

Is a Sliding Door a Window?

I just noticed something in my building contract which is concerning me. I'm…

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ECOECO
Apr 12, 2012 7:43 am
ECOECO
windowexpert
windowexpert
5 April 2012

How do I lock french doors?

How do I lock french doors?

I have made many french doors in wood und uPVC in my life but I have never delivered one without all the locking gear??? Unbelievable what some suppliers do.....

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windowexpert
Apr 05, 2012 6:47 pm
ausdesign
ausdesign
3 April 2012

Roof Window Coverings?

Roof Window Coverings?

'Blockout Roller Shutters'

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ausdesign
Apr 03, 2012 4:57 pm
ausdesign
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
31 March 2012

Do I need DA for replacing external door?

Do I need DA for replacing external door?

Instead of just asking here I'd ring your council just to be sure. If it's your front entrance (feature) door then they could get all pedantic about it (wouldn't be the…

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cmhamilton
Mar 31, 2012 8:30 pm
Michelle
Michelle
29 March 2012

window head height????

window head height????

Thanks Mark :)

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Michelle
Mar 29, 2012 4:48 pm
Michelle
Helyn
Helyn
26 March 2012

gap above door?

gap above door?

IN SA (not sure about other states) it has nothing to do with whether room has a window - it is to do with size of room - if the door would be unable to be opened while…

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Helyn
Mar 26, 2012 1:32 pm
Helyn
ECOECO
ECOECO
23 March 2012

Aluminium Windows - natural state??

Aluminium Windows - natural state??

Sounds like it was all wetcoat... raw aluminium will be fine... I doubt you can just get the white paint off... why not just rub back and repaint? Ed

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ECOECO
Mar 23, 2012 12:59 pm
ECOECO
pommie
pommie
19 March 2012

Security Blinds

Security Blinds

The house we have brought has external security blinds at the front. We want to install roller blinds in the rooms with a recess fitting, however the security blinds have…

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pommie
Mar 19, 2012 8:05 am
nrh157
nrh157
18 March 2012

flyscreens for extra large entry doors / sliding glass doors

flyscreens for extra large entry doors / sliding glass doors

Hi Carol, There's a thread on this & pics http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=49141 N

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nrh157
Mar 18, 2012 7:37 pm
nrh157
mtesija
mtesija
11 March 2012

Roller and panel glide blinds - blockout?

Roller and panel glide blinds - blockout?

Plaza Plus is a fairly common roller blind fabric. It can be sourced by most reputable blind companies and quite often it is re-badged under other names depending on which…

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mtesija
Mar 11, 2012 3:15 pm
kdgirl
kdgirl
23 February 2012

E Shutters Sydney, Plantation Shutters

E Shutters Sydney, Plantation Shutters

I'm very interested in this as well. They sound like a great alternative. I am planning on getting a quote when we move in but that's about a month off still

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kdgirl
Feb 23, 2012 7:41 pm
mgilla
mgilla
22 February 2012

Oversized custom cavity slider

Oversized custom cavity slider

On a slightly different note, I have had to try and make a CSD 1800 wide 2040 high work. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a door make sure you have a written…

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mgilla
Feb 22, 2012 8:48 pm
dvestate
dvestate
21 February 2012

Standard Glass Thickness?

Standard Glass Thickness?

Thanks mate, I was going to call Trend or Stegbar today but ran out of time. Thanks for the suggestion checking that out now

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dvestate
Feb 21, 2012 8:47 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
15 February 2012

Sound - Secondary Glazing on outside?

Sound - Secondary Glazing on outside?

Hi, most secondary glazing is recommended to go on the inside, but what is the difference if it is on the outside flush with the bricks. My…

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ECOECO
Feb 15, 2012 11:58 am
ECOECO
shakeandbake
shakeandbake
12 February 2012

Awning windows - 2.1m vs 1.8m wide?

Awning windows - 2.1m vs 1.8m wide?

Thanks for the replies guys. foc1 - that's a good point, I hadn't realised standard in-store blinds might be limited to 1.8m wide. I'll have to check them out, not yet…

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shakeandbake
Feb 12, 2012 12:04 am
peter1
peter1
4 February 2012

Where can you buy plastic trims like this?

Where can you buy plastic trims like this?

The trim is called J Bead, apparently only a few dollars for a couple of metres. May be I will do a "how-to" once I have all the materials and have them installed.

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peter1
Feb 04, 2012 7:00 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
3 February 2012

Are my new windows stuffed??

Are my new windows stuffed??

The brickies brick around the windows and doors which are installed in the timber house frame. Doors sit on the slab so can't be adjusted upwards, so the problem is caused…

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ECOECO
Feb 03, 2012 8:59 pm
ECOECO
Flybuy
Flybuy
15 January 2012

Hanlon Windows Sydney

Hanlon Windows Sydney

Love the product, their service including after sales is terrible as they won't provide the council required glazing certificate. Get your act together Hanlon, the windows…

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Flybuy
Jan 15, 2012 8:03 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 January 2012

Replacing sliding flyscreens using existing track??

Replacing sliding flyscreens using existing track??

BTW - the wheels can be adjusted on the ones you have, to make them harder to lift of the track. And you can get them re-meshed. Ed

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ECOECO
Jan 12, 2012 5:59 am
ECOECO

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