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Ed Perry
Ed Perry
17 April 2007

Fabricating new aluminium windows

Fabricating new aluminium windows

Hi satmel What do you expect if most of the oz/nz aluminium windows are crap by design and hardware, no matter how well you make them. If…

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Ed Perry
Apr 17, 2007 7:49 am
Ed Perry
mattwalker
mattwalker
22 April 2007

Advice needed on new bifold door

Advice needed on new bifold door

Thats great news Ray!! Bad news that you had to do it yourself though. Its a sad fact that people don't appreciate your stuff as much as you do. It is sad when you…

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mattwalker
Apr 22, 2007 8:50 pm
mattwalker
Susan
Susan
1 May 2007

BIG glass

BIG glass

EcoClasic, just noticed your name is Cynthia! :D :D

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Susan
May 01, 2007 9:48 pm
Michelle
Michelle
15 May 2007

Bi Fold Door Problems

Bi Fold Door Problems

Off the top of my head here……if it is holding up your roof, 1 door is not going to cause any problems at all! They are normally very well balanced supports. I…

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Michelle
May 15, 2007 2:49 pm
Michelle
Ed Perry
Ed Perry
19 May 2007

Window Locks - Are They Dangerous?

Window Locks - Are They Dangerous?

My insurance company provide lists of which I can use to instal my door and windows! It is good for security i think!

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Ed Perry
May 19, 2007 8:46 am
Ed Perry
ian
ian
20 May 2007

Bi Fold Door Problem (Revised post) pic attached

Bi Fold Door Problem (Revised post) pic attached

michael, Just to make sure of things, has your doors got sliding wheels at the bottom, if so its bottom hung. if not it is top hung. If this is the…

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ian
May 20, 2007 8:08 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
23 May 2007

Wanted frosted glass

Wanted frosted glass

Hi We are considering offering this service - I think if you talk to someone who does vinyl signs you should be able to get what you want. The frosted vinyl sign…

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ECOECO
May 23, 2007 11:41 am
ECOECO
MCS
MCS
25 May 2007

Problems / Costs with Cavity Sliding Doors ?

Problems / Costs with Cavity Sliding Doors ?

We supply and fit hundreds of cavity units and never have a problem with them. I suggest you go for a twin track unit, as they are much more reliable. As far as…

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MCS
May 25, 2007 12:06 am
MCS
MCS
MCS
25 May 2007

How soon should new timber bifold be stained/painted?

How soon should new timber bifold be stained/painted?

A door should be sealed and painted/stained as soon as possible, espiecally one that is external. Wood absorbs water, and will swell with it. If I were you, id get…

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MCS
May 25, 2007 12:10 am
MCS
MCS
MCS
25 May 2007

Hanging/installing new internal bifold doors

Hanging/installing new internal bifold doors

Pretty hard to explain over a keyboard Beau. If your not confident, I suggest hiring a carpenter. You dont want to damage your doors for the sake of a couple hundred…

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MCS
May 25, 2007 12:17 am
MCS
MCS
MCS
25 May 2007

Staining new bifold doors

Staining new bifold doors

You should certainly seal the doors, but do not forget, the carpenter will most likely need to trim the doors to fit them, so you may have to remove them once they are…

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MCS
May 25, 2007 12:24 am
MCS
ausdesign
ausdesign
31 May 2007

Trimming pocket doors

Trimming pocket doors

I would make a new bottom rail to fit firmly inside the veneer & tight up to the side rails. Run several shallow grooves across the rail so that there will be…

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ausdesign
May 31, 2007 8:51 am
ausdesign
vanderlay
vanderlay
8 June 2007

French Door Security

French Door Security

not so much in that shot...but I must admit I thought the same as 3xb with the first photo even before seeing his comment!! :D Wish I worked in a restuarant :wink:

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vanderlay
Jun 08, 2007 2:19 pm
vanderlay
Casa2
Casa2
8 June 2007

Aluminium suitable for windows ?

Aluminium suitable for windows ?

Ed, Thermal conductivity is only one piece of the puzzle. Fortunatley, there are only three pieces to the puzzle for conductance (we won't even touch radiation and…

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Casa2
Jun 08, 2007 8:12 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
9 June 2007

uPVC Windows

uPVC Windows

Buy from Audio VIsual Dreams..... They are the best company in the world.. Matt Note: I am a 50% partner in the business but this in no way affetcs my judgement!! :D :lol: :D

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mattwalker
Jun 09, 2007 7:44 pm
mattwalker
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 June 2007

EcoClassic

EcoClassic

For the record, EcoClassic is an honourable and highly ethical company. EcoClassic is not a member of the Australian Window…

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ECOECO
Jun 10, 2007 5:08 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 June 2007

Apology to windowexpert

Apology to windowexpert

This is an apology to windowexpert for having been mistaken as me in one of his posts... where he copped a flogging. Sorry... and We need your knowledge of…

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ECOECO
Jun 10, 2007 5:18 pm
ECOECO
Casa2
Casa2
10 June 2007

So, price comparison anyone ?

So, price comparison anyone ?

Please get bigger. Quickly. :)

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Casa2
Jun 10, 2007 6:51 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 June 2007

Double Glazing

Double Glazing
1, 2

Hi It is metal - a thin layer of Silver makes glass totally reflective - we call it a mirror :) - Low-E is higher tech than that... almost invisible... K

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ECOECO
Jun 12, 2007 11:43 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 June 2007

EcoClassic Window Achieves N4 @ 2360mm high and 1810mm wide

EcoClassic Window Achieves N4 @ 2360mm high and 1810mm wide

EcoClassic presents our NATA test results... The EcoClassic Double Glazed Aluminium Awning Window Test Result Size: 2360mm high…

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ECOECO
Jun 12, 2007 6:23 pm
ECOECO
Casa2
Casa2
12 June 2007

double glazing

double glazing

Ecoclassic, That's a great price. What is the Uw value? Cheers, Casa

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Casa2
Jun 12, 2007 7:13 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
13 June 2007

Window Hardware - Alert

Window Hardware - Alert

Hi When EcoClassic had its windows NATA tested the EcoTech aluminium awning window performed brilliantly achieving N4, with one exception, the locally supplied…

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ECOECO
Jun 13, 2007 4:10 am
ECOECO
Ed Perry
Ed Perry
16 June 2007

Windows don't matter until they let you down...

Windows don't matter until they let you down...

Very cold mornings in Melbourne these last few days - the heating is flat out and I can still feel the cold - in fact I can see the freezing fog just outside my window...…

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Ed Perry
Jun 16, 2007 8:11 am
Ed Perry
Ed Perry
Ed Perry
16 June 2007

Secondary Glazing

Secondary Glazing

If you have significant noise issues, I think you can hire noise specialists who should be able to assist you. It…

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Ed Perry
Jun 16, 2007 8:34 am
Ed Perry
Ed Perry
Ed Perry
19 June 2007

Stacker door handle

Stacker door handle

Don't use steel... Here's a major supplier of aluminium hardware - http://www.alspec.com.au/ But your biggest problem is that the doors have been punched and…

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Ed Perry
Jun 19, 2007 4:21 am
Ed Perry
Helen
Helen
22 June 2007

Attic/roof windows

Attic/roof windows

Checked the Breezway site Andrew and they sell them just up the road so I'll go and take a look. Cleaning with a ladder a tad difficult as we have a 3 metre verandah…

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Helen
Jun 22, 2007 10:29 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
22 June 2007

What type of windows do I have

What type of windows do I have

You could install another…

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ECOECO
Jun 22, 2007 2:39 pm
ECOECO
miagi
miagi
24 June 2007

External door - step down, possible fall?

External door - step down, possible fall?

Sounds like if there isnt enough site clean up dirt laying about I might just get a load of topsoil delivered b4 final inspection and drop it near the door and spread it…

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miagi
Jun 24, 2007 5:21 pm
Ed Perry
Ed Perry
30 June 2007

Security Doors

Security Doors

Slouldn't this be in the "safer living" area?

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Ed Perry
Jun 30, 2007 7:09 am
Ed Perry
commodorenut
commodorenut
4 July 2007

Garage door noise - panel vs roller door choice ?

Garage door noise - panel vs roller door choice ?

I believe the openers used on tilt-a-doors & panel lifts are the same openers. My 'noise' issue isn't with the door - it's the opener. The panel lift doors, when…

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commodorenut
Jul 04, 2007 10:18 am
commodorenut
ECOECO
ECOECO
9 July 2007

Double glazing tip

Double glazing tip

Hi Ausdesign, Silica Gel (or any…

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ECOECO
Jul 09, 2007 10:52 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
9 July 2007

Repair or Replace timber in aluminium frame windows

Repair or Replace timber in aluminium frame windows

Hi Can't imagine exactly what you have but sounds like ply or similar. I would get a glazier to replace it he is used to window construction and it should be held in…

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ECOECO
Jul 09, 2007 10:55 pm
ECOECO
Ed Perry
Ed Perry
17 July 2007

Which would look better???

Which would look better???

It is really easy to fit the film - and it looks great. Even if you stuff up a contractor can do it. And much cheaper. much cheaper. Ed

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Ed Perry
Jul 17, 2007 8:18 pm
Ed Perry
mic.adii
mic.adii
20 July 2007

windows / doors with blinds

windows / doors with blinds

Hello! I suggest you check out this website and more precisely, the Velux collection. And if you change your mind about this type of blinds, you have many other types of…

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mic.adii
Jul 20, 2007 4:30 pm
Ol'Painting
Ol'Painting
22 July 2007

Stained glass (leadlight) to fill hole

Stained glass (leadlight) to fill hole

I've seem some of those windows done without any reinforcement. Looked like they were quite old and there was no visible damage on the wall. But ask traders who will…

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Ol'Painting
Jul 22, 2007 9:46 pm
Ol'Painting
Beetle
Beetle
5 August 2007

Fairview windows

Fairview windows

Thanks for the responses. Casa2 - you have a good point about the passive solar heating which we would possibly reduce with the evergreen product. Ed - again…

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Beetle
Aug 05, 2007 4:36 pm
sjones
sjones
7 August 2007

minimum toilet door opening size

minimum toilet door opening size

Actually, unless you have special mobility access requirements, I don’t think there is a particular dimension specified by the building code, it is more likely to…

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sjones
Aug 07, 2007 8:25 am

walk on window

walk on window

Just new to this site but we have done a few pavement light jobs down here in Melbourne and while costly they do a fantastic job! You could try Obeco Glass Blocks and…

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Absolutebrilliance.com.au
Aug 07, 2007 6:59 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
18 August 2007

Recommendation on quality windows for modern Georgian

Recommendation on quality windows for modern Georgian

Hi You could look at EcoTherm - our thermally broken product - very heavy aluminium, very sharp design. Or uPVC which is about the same look at a lower cost. Both…

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ECOECO
Aug 18, 2007 12:00 pm
ECOECO
McReidy
McReidy
24 August 2007

Screen/Security Doors Built on site

Screen/Security Doors Built on site

Can anyone help me out - I have seen a van/truck driving around Adelaide that fits & makes security screen doors on site at your house in the back of their truck.. I am…

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McReidy
Aug 24, 2007 4:30 pm
McReidy
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
1 September 2007

laundry sliding doors

laundry sliding doors

Vp - I can picture it now - ed's description - + taking time to think through your description in my head sorted it :) While it's all done now - I think putting in a…

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Yak_Chat
Sep 01, 2007 12:09 am
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
8 September 2007

which window co. to choose?

which window co. to choose?
1, 2

My original post has been moved to an new thread - Impact of Aluminium, PVC or Timber Windows? As for the vendors arguing on here - things must be tough in the window…

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Yak_Chat
Sep 08, 2007 2:37 pm
Yak_Chat
pasey25
pasey25
17 September 2007

Window pricing help needed

Window pricing help needed

I'm going to give this a bump up to the top to see if I can get an answer quickly. This is the last piece of the puzzle holding up our contract signing. Basically,…

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pasey25
Sep 17, 2007 10:17 am
pasey25
HappyHome
HappyHome
17 September 2007

Perth Plantation Shutters

Perth Plantation Shutters

Has anyone used them for their plantation shutters? We are having issues with this company and I'd like to see whether it is a common or an isolated experience.

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HappyHome
Sep 17, 2007 12:34 pm
pierre
pierre
24 September 2007

80's Aluminium Windows don't stay up.. How do I fix them?

80's Aluminium Windows don't stay up.. How do I fix them?

Thanks for the assist.. I'll track some down... fingers crossed it won't cost an arm and a leg.. I'll let you know how it goes..

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pierre
Sep 24, 2007 11:25 am
pierre
vpande
vpande
3 October 2007

Window problem- urgent help wanted

Window problem- urgent help wanted

thanks parker They have sorted the issue by lowering the Alfresco roof which may not look good on the drawings but will be fine in reality as the area is pretty dense with houses.

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vpande
Oct 03, 2007 5:18 pm
vpande
vpande
5 October 2007

Retrofitting a window- is it complicated?

Retrofitting a window- is it complicated?

No thanks Michelle... but my neighbours aint great either... but their…

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vpande
Oct 05, 2007 10:33 am
mek
mek
12 October 2007

Door Stopper - Square sticker

Door Stopper - Square sticker

Try architrend.com.au --> Door Stops. They have a square wall one. We got some good magnetic wall ones from Mitre 10.

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mek
Oct 12, 2007 2:09 pm
mek
MaylandsManor
MaylandsManor
17 October 2007

MORE DOORS

MORE DOORS

we are doing this sort of stacker slider door (6 panels, 3 opening each side) but it is not automatic.... if only i knew they existed! too late now! Helen

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MaylandsManor
Oct 17, 2007 6:08 pm
MaylandsManor

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