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ECOECO
ECOECO
3 March 2015

Pvcu windows

Pvcu windows

Double glazing will make a very big difference, for example our standard double glazed window stops 34.5 dB... the thicker the glass the better, and it is best if each…

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ECOECO
Mar 03, 2015 4:07 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
7 January 2015

window reveals help

window reveals help

Hi all, sorry if this has already been answered, i had a search through and can't find much we are doing some filling on under my…

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ECOECO
Jan 07, 2015 11:13 am
ECOECO
WareDesignWorks
WareDesignWorks
27 December 2014

WareDesignWorks

WareDesignWorks

Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that…

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WareDesignWorks
Dec 26, 2014 11:38 pm
bpratt
bpratt
12 September 2014

Door hardware on pivot doors

Door hardware on pivot doors

Thanks grumblebum, it's the sort of thing I was thinking about with the wind and roller latch they have. At least this way I'll have the same door handles on both doors…

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bpratt
Sep 12, 2014 7:50 pm
marisa@artilux
marisa@artilux
3 September 2014

Sunscreen Panel Glides?

Sunscreen Panel Glides?

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has both normal panel glides and then alongside this sunscreen panel glides too? We have a huge sliding…

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marisa@artilux
Sep 03, 2014 2:12 pm
HomeAngels
HomeAngels
19 August 2014

Mixing blinds and curtains

Mixing blinds and curtains

No worries :D

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HomeAngels
Aug 19, 2014 2:50 pm
HomeAngels
ECOECO
ECOECO
18 August 2014

Feature window for Queenslander

Feature window for Queenslander

A bifold window with similar proportions to your casements. Ed

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ECOECO
Aug 18, 2014 1:15 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
18 August 2014

Install alu window from inside.

Install alu window from inside.

You can…

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ECOECO
Aug 18, 2014 1:13 pm
ECOECO
CH2012
CH2012
13 August 2014

Noise solution for leadlight casement windows

Noise solution for leadlight casement windows

Late reply from me Robbie55 but thank you! I had no idea that was done. I have looked up Magnetite and they have leadlight windows in their gallery. We shall look into…

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CH2012
Aug 13, 2014 11:13 am
Wangmingtao
Wangmingtao
27 June 2014

Cost for Window upgrades Reasonable?

Cost for Window upgrades Reasonable?

1. For acoustic rated windows, sliding windows are not a good option. Awnings or casement windows are recommended. 2. Builders always have excessive margins for upgraded items.

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Wangmingtao
Jun 27, 2014 4:45 pm
bpratt
bpratt
24 May 2014

Overall width of door and door jamb

Overall width of door and door jamb

I was going to get solid core doors for the external doors anyway.

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bpratt
May 24, 2014 10:45 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
24 May 2014

Bathroom door peeling off

Bathroom door peeling off

Do you mean paint, wood or ply ... :)

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Saint Mike
May 24, 2014 12:13 pm
Saint Mike
rob70au
rob70au
26 April 2014

can someone tell me what AW on plan means

can someone tell me what AW on plan means

Thanks Liliana, will help alot!

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rob70au
Apr 26, 2014 5:05 pm

These are the best pictures I have of them at the moment.…

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EmyN
Apr 18, 2014 7:58 am
EmyN
winxie1
winxie1
9 March 2014

External glass door into cavity fitting?

External glass door into cavity fitting?

Hi I want to look at installing a single glass door into a bedroom as an external door. I would like to see if I can use a cavity wall fitting as space is a premium. Not…

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winxie1
Mar 09, 2014 2:09 pm
bpratt
bpratt
12 January 2014

Who can make a copy of my 20 year old aluminium window frame

Who can make a copy of my 20 year old aluminium window frame

Not a bad suggestion from Ed. Might give you a chance/excuse to double glaze the both windows. :)

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bpratt
Jan 12, 2014 9:56 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
7 January 2014

Glass Bricks R rating

Glass Bricks R rating

The Uw won't help, your problem is one of solar heat gain, and for that you need a low-E glass, I don't believe there is a low-E type of glass block. Here are some glass…

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ECOECO
Jan 07, 2014 7:43 am
ECOECO
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
6 December 2013

Wooden Stacker Doors - slide in on each other.

Wooden Stacker Doors - slide in on each other.
1, 2

Funny - I don't think Stegbar do these anymore ... :)

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Saint Mike
Dec 06, 2013 11:42 am
Saint Mike
energywindowfashions
energywindowfashions
12 November 2013

Online Blinds and Shutter Companies

Online Blinds and Shutter Companies

I haven't really dealt with online stores for blinds and shutters, as I'm worried that everyone will say they're great and then I'll receive them and they won't be all…

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energywindowfashions
Nov 12, 2013 10:21 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
23 October 2013

Someone help me! asbestos Scare!

Someone help me! asbestos Scare!

Post a pic, or send it to me and I will post it. No expert but have seen it many times. Ed

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ECOECO
Oct 23, 2013 6:56 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 September 2013

Efficacy of secondary Double Glazing to existing windows?

Efficacy of secondary Double Glazing to existing windows?

Hi Ed, I remember you mentioned that you normal aluminium windows are $250/m^2 and thermally broken ones are $400/m^2. At that moment I thought…

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ECOECO
Sep 26, 2013 3:02 pm
ECOECO
ChrisVernon
ChrisVernon
18 September 2013

Window painting and restoration

Window painting and restoration

Hi all, If there is anyone who is interested in getting their aluminium windows painted or restored, feel free to send me a message :)

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ChrisVernon
Sep 18, 2013 2:47 pm
dedot
dedot
16 September 2013

Problem with Double-hung Windows and Crimsafe

Problem with Double-hung Windows and Crimsafe

I have that problem in my current house at the moment. After years of looking at the dirt outside, I decided to unscrew the security grill, cleaned the window and screwed…

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dedot
Sep 16, 2013 9:04 pm
EmyN
EmyN
26 August 2013

Window to pool requirements.

Window to pool requirements.

Thanks AKB. I ended up calling the QLD government pool safety council (very official sounding!) and they told me it CAN open wider, it just needs a fixed security screen…

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EmyN
Aug 26, 2013 11:00 am
EmyN
Stormy
Stormy
13 June 2013

Plantation shutters - which material to use?????

Plantation shutters - which material to use?????

Yes. Custom craft was the cheapest material to use,…

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Stormy
Jun 13, 2013 5:13 pm
Stormy
Stewie D
Stewie D
6 May 2013

Sound proof

Sound proof

You are better off either doing a search in these forums or posting this question in the Home Theatre & Automation forum. Quite a few threads about sound proofing walls…

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Stewie D
May 06, 2013 9:29 am

Hello. Not sure if window trimmings is the right word, but on the outside of the window there's a wooden like border (not sure what material exactly, but doesn't…

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tompab
Apr 21, 2013 8:30 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 April 2013

How to fix leaking windows?

How to fix leaking windows?

Thanks for your reply Ed, I did tip water in the track prior to the corners being sealed and water came out and down the outer wall but also came in…

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ECOECO
Apr 06, 2013 1:50 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
2 April 2013

Reasonable cost to upgrade to double glazing?[PRICE UPDATE3]

Reasonable cost to upgrade to double glazing?[PRICE UPDATE3]
1, 2, 3

Hi folks, not sure if this is the best place to be putting this question but here goes. I have been offered 22 second hand fridge doors -…

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ECOECO
Apr 02, 2013 3:29 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
9 March 2013

Gap between windows and house frame -acceptable? (new build)

Gap between windows and house frame -acceptable? (new build)

Ok, it's probably fine then, it's hard to not know enough about all the details :) I understand that you need the space to be bigger than the window…

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ECOECO
Mar 09, 2013 11:41 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
5 February 2013

Questions about different glass type

Questions about different glass type
1, 2

I have always believed double glazing is effective at least in part because it has an air gap. These guys think so too. "The formula for…

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ECOECO
Feb 05, 2013 6:55 am
ECOECO
Mclaren
Mclaren
4 February 2013

Clear Sidelights - curtain/no curtain?

Clear Sidelights - curtain/no curtain?

We have frosted glass and it works a treat - you can't see in or out but there's plenty of light and also it will match any colour!

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Mclaren
Feb 04, 2013 2:14 pm
Mclaren
ECOECO
ECOECO
2 January 2013

Crane branded windows

Crane branded windows

Capral bought Crane in 2005... give them a call. Ed

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ECOECO
Jan 02, 2013 12:34 am
ECOECO
chatterbox
chatterbox
27 December 2012

Can recycled windows be certified in Queensland

Can recycled windows be certified in Queensland

There must be a way of sorting this out, especially as there are seconds yards that sell the stuff....maybe speak to the council and ask the question...post the answer - I…

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chatterbox
Dec 27, 2012 4:00 pm
bkm2009
bkm2009
15 December 2012

Madison door stainable?

Madison door stainable?

Depends on your builder. Some builders charge you a small fee, as the door & door frame will both be in Stain grade timber bkm2009

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bkm2009
Dec 15, 2012 9:35 pm
bkm2009
PoppyRick
PoppyRick
30 October 2012

Converting casement windows to AwningWindows.

Converting casement windows to AwningWindows.

We have casement windows a bit over 2 meters above the floor in 2 rooms of our old Queenslander. They are great for ventilation, but an absolute bugger to close in a hurry…

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PoppyRick
Oct 30, 2012 7:55 pm
beckgirl
beckgirl
17 September 2012

Louvers and BAL29 rating

Louvers and BAL29 rating

OK I've found out something interesting. I read somewhere that someone said regarding the new BAL standards - "get a copy of the actual standard and make yourself fully…

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beckgirl
Sep 17, 2012 4:40 pm
beckgirl
wendyp210
wendyp210
12 August 2012

Bi-fold vs stacker & security

Bi-fold vs stacker & security

Thanks for your input... think we're going to go with the centor ES2 product as suggested by sceen7. It's a good looking product now i just hope it serves the purpose and…

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wendyp210
Aug 12, 2012 2:17 pm
BenQld
BenQld
30 July 2012

Security Screens in Brisbane

Security Screens in Brisbane

I went with Solomons @ Cleveland. They gave me the same pricing as my builder (about 35% of list price) but HEAPS cheaper than Franklyn. When I got a quote from Franklyn…

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BenQld
Jul 30, 2012 8:58 pm
mgilla
mgilla
21 July 2012

Urgent! Architrave disaster - please help!

Urgent! Architrave disaster - please help!

55mm is still greater than the gap, it's a 17mm overlap. Simply pack behind it with wood or plaster packers and complete as normal. Just make…

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mgilla
Jul 21, 2012 12:41 pm
PS4314
PS4314
23 June 2012

Bumps in window seal

Bumps in window seal

Thanks Ed. We're meeting the SS on Tuesday morning so will point it out then. Hopefully it's as simple as you say.

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PS4314
Jun 23, 2012 3:40 pm
Dreamer
Dreamer
3 May 2012

Looking for pics of silver window frames & black grills

Looking for pics of silver window frames & black grills

We had white window frames with black grills at our last house. The security company suggested black for reasons you mentioned. I was just unsure how it would look with…

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Dreamer
May 03, 2012 5:11 pm
ESB
ESB
16 March 2012

Cleaning double hung windows

Cleaning double hung windows

Unfortunately I wasn't given the chance to clean the double hung windows before the full security screens were installed. Can you pull the windows out to clean like…

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ESB
Mar 16, 2012 6:53 pm
ESB
wazza567
wazza567
27 February 2012

lockwood deadlock

lockwood deadlock

i just purchased a lockwood 001 deadlock for an inward opening door, and i have to mount it to open anti-clockwise but i dont seem to be able to work out how too put the…

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wazza567
Feb 27, 2012 9:28 pm
helkel
helkel
28 December 2011

Newbie - replacing bay window and screens

Newbie - replacing bay window and screens

Hi folks, I've just bought my first house and I am wondering what people's experience is with my 2 questions. 1. I have a brick townhouse. On the ground floor is a bay…

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helkel
Dec 28, 2011 12:51 pm
EssG
EssG
1 November 2011

Internal Louver Stacker Doors

Internal Louver Stacker Doors

Have seen internal Louvered stacker doors that separate a ENS from the Master Bed room and was wondering if anyone know where you can buy them? Cheers Ess G

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EssG
Nov 01, 2011 4:13 pm
nothingsuss
nothingsuss
19 October 2011

Window Screens and Security Screens advice

Window Screens and Security Screens advice

Hi all, my first post - definitely not my last, looks like a good wealth of information here. I'm on the hunt for some advice re security screens. Has anybody here…

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nothingsuss
Oct 19, 2011 4:22 pm
Joise hu
Joise hu
2 October 2011

extrusion tooling for windows and doors profile

extrusion tooling for windows and doors profile

Hi All I am Joise from China shanghai.we are engaged in windows and doors field for over ten years.we own our conuntry's excellent Doors and Windows engineer.Happy to…

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Joise hu
Oct 02, 2011 2:03 pm
alt0160
alt0160
5 August 2011

What to use for servery bench under bi-fold kitchen window?

What to use for servery bench under bi-fold kitchen window?

Thanks for the ideas guys. I'm probably going to go with some kind of stone or marble bench - the essa stone looks interesting, I'll definitely…

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alt0160
Aug 05, 2011 6:11 pm
Wolffie
Wolffie
24 July 2011

Windows ratings

Windows ratings

Hi. I am a new member. Our house was destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Yasi and we are in the process of demolishing it in order to build a new house. Not 1 window was broken…

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Wolffie
Jul 24, 2011 9:53 am

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