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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 10:13 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 February 2014

Can you spray aluminium window frames?

Can you spray aluminium window frames?

We are looking at changing the colour or a few aluminium window frames which are currently a dark brown and we would like them to now be…

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ECOECO
Feb 06, 2014 6:38 am
ECOECO
mb21
mb21
22 January 2014

Window pricing

Window pricing

Hi all Hoping someone can help with a rough price on different types of standard aluminium window in a size of 1800h x 900w Looking to compare fixed (non opening) Single…

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mb21
Jan 22, 2014 8:14 pm
Lunich
Lunich
2 January 2014

New Windows Newcastle NSW

New Windows Newcastle NSW

I believe there is a G.James at Cardiff. Details are at gjames.com

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Lunich
Jan 02, 2014 4:21 pm
marisa@artilux
marisa@artilux
2 December 2013

Plantation Shutters & Flyscreens - Advice needed

Plantation Shutters & Flyscreens - Advice needed

What state are you in? it might be worth ringing a couple of companies and asking the question, I know my nephew had the same problem with…

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marisa@artilux
Dec 02, 2013 10:57 am
Babycakes
Babycakes
16 November 2013

Stained Glass Overlay

Stained Glass Overlay

Very nice :P

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Babycakes
Nov 16, 2013 8:36 am
Babycakes
oncewerefurriers
oncewerefurriers
30 October 2013

Door Lintel for Double Brick Opening

Door Lintel for Double Brick Opening

You would need a 150x90 8mm T-lintel with at least 3 courses of brick above.

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oncewerefurriers
Oct 30, 2013 9:57 pm
AnnaGEM
AnnaGEM
26 October 2013

window stickers

window stickers

Definitely builders' job. How annoying!

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2999
AnnaGEM
Oct 26, 2013 10:24 am
AnnaGEM
Agape
Agape
11 October 2013

Internal Grey Door Colour - Ladyice's thread

Internal Grey Door Colour - Ladyice's thread

You are very welcomed ... Her house is absolutely stunning

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Agape
Oct 11, 2013 7:15 pm
aza0
aza0
27 September 2013

Aircraft noise + custom windows

Aircraft noise + custom windows

If you can find these in Australia It would be worth considering, They wouldn't come cheap though. http://www.halo-uk.com/index.php?option ... Itemid=299 I have had no…

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aza0
Sep 27, 2013 6:45 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
17 September 2013

Buying Ecoclassic windows and doors from Bunnings

Buying Ecoclassic windows and doors from Bunnings

TNT are a renowned carrier, but in this case they have failed you and me, they failed to move the products out of Melbourne, and they lost a pallet of products. Apologies. Ed

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ECOECO
Sep 17, 2013 4:37 pm
ECOECO
tonyattheponds
tonyattheponds
16 September 2013

Retro Fit Windows

Retro Fit Windows

Whats the best and nicest way of retro fitting standard builders windows (sliding and awning windows) for; 1. Insulation 2. Noise I don't particularly like a secondary…

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tonyattheponds
Sep 16, 2013 12:39 am
dansa
dansa
13 September 2013

Double glazed windows in Sydney

Double glazed windows in Sydney

Could somebody recommend a double glazed windows supplier in Sydney? I am a DIY and I am renovating my bathroom at the moment and i want to replace the window with a…

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dansa
Sep 13, 2013 11:49 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 September 2013

Replacing rotted door frame, how much is too much epoxy

Replacing rotted door frame, how much is too much epoxy

I pulled off my bathroom door frame to find the wall frame beam is rotton at the bottom by 10cm. Can epoxy do the job as it is not a load bearing…

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ECOECO
Sep 08, 2013 11:35 pm
ECOECO
snuck
snuck
7 September 2013

Locks keyed the same

Locks keyed the same

Depends on the lock.... because you'll be needing something with the same key profile so if you get something rather specialised then you'll need equally complicated key…

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snuck
Sep 07, 2013 3:03 pm
snuck
ECOECO
ECOECO
30 August 2013

To Ventilate or not

To Ventilate or not

Actually, probably…

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1011
ECOECO
Aug 30, 2013 11:28 am
ECOECO
hetfield_86
hetfield_86
2 August 2013

'Flame Zone' bushfire attack level (BAL) approved windows

'Flame Zone' bushfire attack level (BAL) approved windows

I believe Nilfire Australia offers both BAL FZ Windows and Doors without the need for fire shutters. Check them out www.nilfire.com.au

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hetfield_86
Aug 02, 2013 2:25 pm
kexkez
kexkez
27 July 2013

Combo security front door with opening glass panel

Combo security front door with opening glass panel

Apologies to the original poster of this thread. Perhaps now people can get back to what this poster was trying to find out. kexkez Forum Support…

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kexkez
Jul 27, 2013 12:19 pm
kexkez
sandyglenn23
sandyglenn23
12 July 2013

Flyscreen door company recommendations - NW Sydney area

Flyscreen door company recommendations - NW Sydney area

Hi all I am looking for a recommendation of a reasonably priced but professional company to quote and install 2 x sliding flyscreen doors for our stacker doors ( we have…

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sandyglenn23
Jul 12, 2013 1:08 pm
sfdoddsy
sfdoddsy
9 July 2013

Large Fixed Windows

Large Fixed Windows

Thanks sfdoddsy - was that a double glazed unit? Are you able to tell me approximately what they quoted for one…

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sfdoddsy
Jul 09, 2013 2:58 pm
sec07
sec07
8 July 2013

Stacking Window for Kitchen Servery

Stacking Window for Kitchen Servery

Anyone installed a stacking sliding window instead a bifold window as part of a kitchen servery on a deck. I haven't been able to find many examples on the internet? It…

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sec07
Jul 08, 2013 9:21 pm
mummato2boys
mummato2boys
1 July 2013

Gaps between window and timber reveal

Gaps between window and timber reveal

Ed, Will send an image when I find out how to do it.

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mummato2boys
Jul 01, 2013 10:29 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
14 June 2013

Replacing window with aluminium sliding door – easy to do?

Replacing window with aluminium sliding door – easy to do?

Neither A&L or EcoClassic are in Sydney. When you buy from Bunnings, is that our door or Polar? Ed

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ECOECO
Jun 14, 2013 3:13 pm
ECOECO
kylie40
kylie40
7 June 2013

Security screen for a 1200mm timber front door

Security screen for a 1200mm timber front door

Could I please bother you for where you got this from too please?

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kylie40
Jun 07, 2013 9:52 pm
kylie40
kylie40
kylie40
7 June 2013

Roller shutter recommendations - Sydney

Roller shutter recommendations - Sydney

I'll be getting extruded aluminium shutters, non-perforated, so I have a list of companies, but i haven't used any. shutterworld.com.au was recommended to me by a…

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kylie40
Jun 07, 2013 9:02 pm
kylie40
vilmaland
vilmaland
20 May 2013

Aluminium windows Sydney

Aluminium windows Sydney

Hi, Newbie here in despair. We are planning a renovation, all plans drawn up but it seems to be turning into a stressful nightmare even before it started. I have been…

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vilmaland
May 20, 2013 6:06 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 May 2013

Window Awnings

Window Awnings

Just look for the lowest SHGC, like these 2... buy the cheapest. Don't bother with ComfortPlus. Ed STG-001-21 STG-001-22 http://werscpd.net.barberry.arvixe.com/ ... er=STEGBAR

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ECOECO
May 10, 2013 4:30 pm
ECOECO
fred1234
fred1234
29 March 2013

External louvres or rolling or traditional shutters

External louvres or rolling or traditional shutters

I should have mentioned that this is for use on North and West-facing windows, on a new second storey with small eaves (too close to the boundary to extend the eaves).

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fred1234
Mar 29, 2013 3:43 pm
lynny-jane
lynny-jane
21 March 2013

Cost of staining windows and doors

Cost of staining windows and doors

Of course......my memory LOL.....Great idea for a Tshirt hehe, like a private little joke between "oilers" DSRacer......just another thing I thought of, we got a cedar…

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lynny-jane
Mar 21, 2013 12:07 pm
lynny-jane
chippy
chippy
16 March 2013

Help Identify New Doors that never got used.

Help Identify New Doors that never got used.

Those aren't masonite skins there just mdf, You can see the water damage on them. Internal doors use mdf skins external doors have masonite (hard temper) skins and are…

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chippy
Mar 16, 2013 9:08 pm
chippy
Mrs Bigted
Mrs Bigted
15 March 2013

Plantation shutters - what material?

Plantation shutters - what material?

Hi Hep, did you make a decision? We installed aluminium in our last home & loved them, but given we have 12 windows to do in our new home am going to do some research into…

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Mrs Bigted
Mar 15, 2013 12:04 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
2 March 2013

West facing windows

West facing windows

As p2f says. Nothing beats shade to stop heat entering through windows. Awnings, wide eaves, deciduous trees, pergolas anything that lets the winter sun in and keeps the…

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Stewie D
Mar 02, 2013 11:18 am
Southies
Southies
26 February 2013

Want to buy Trend Alumin. windows but need a alt. quote

Want to buy Trend Alumin. windows but need a alt. quote

that's great ardy! happy to know that my suggestions sometimes work out :z: :z: :z:

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Southies
Feb 26, 2013 11:22 am
Southies
Henna
Henna
9 February 2013

Plantation shutters over colonial windows

Plantation shutters over colonial windows

Hi there, I am a newbie to the forum but wanted some advice. We are looking to get plantation shutters throughout our place but have colonial windows with glazing bars. We…

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Henna
Feb 09, 2013 12:16 am
SmithiesWife
SmithiesWife
27 January 2013

shutters - is there a way to confirm they're Basswood?

shutters - is there a way to confirm they're Basswood?

Not sure but I'd be asking him how he knows its not and then go back to the company who installed them and see what they have to say.

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SmithiesWife
Jan 27, 2013 12:34 pm
bashworth
bashworth
20 January 2013

Window tinting in sydney

Window tinting in sydney

I don't know about Sydney companies but as a general have found the car companies best for this work and normally give a good guarantee. Car windows I have had tinted have…

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bashworth
Jan 20, 2013 8:20 pm
bashworth
ECOECO
ECOECO
21 December 2012

Sydney - Aluminium custom sized double hung windows please

Sydney - Aluminium custom sized double hung windows please

On the topic - I am looking at windows for my house – cutouts are about 1.5m x .9m. What styles of windows are best? I'm leaning towards…

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ECOECO
Dec 21, 2012 10:28 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
4 December 2012

Replacing the glass in two doors

Replacing the glass in two doors

I have two interior doors which have leadlight glass in them. I am thinking about replacing the glass as I am concerned about the lead content…

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695
ECOECO
Dec 04, 2012 3:37 pm
ECOECO
dublingirl
dublingirl
30 November 2012

New Flyscreens

New Flyscreens

Thanks. I did do exactly this for the door flyscreens - worked a treat like you describe. Problem with window ones are that the whole frames are past it - buckled,…

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dublingirl
Nov 30, 2012 2:10 pm
Forg
Forg
13 November 2012

Garage Door pricing

Garage Door pricing

Has anyone got an idea of approximately how much you'd usually pay for a plain vanilla B & D Roll-A-Door, as opposed to their Flex-A-Door systems? Say ... a 3.5m…

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Forg
Nov 13, 2012 1:45 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
1 November 2012

8 panel stacking door for 9m span

8 panel stacking door for 9m span

If you need more info, you will need to email ME... our office is trained to say "no" to anything greater than 6m. Ed

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ECOECO
Nov 01, 2012 6:54 am
ECOECO
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Cherie
Oct 25, 2012 5:54 pm
off2theburbs
off2theburbs
24 October 2012

window dressings for large windows

window dressings for large windows

Try not to have a heart attack when you get quoted for custom curtains :) alternatively if you are ok with a sewing machine curtains are very easy to make, and most places…

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off2theburbs
Oct 24, 2012 2:08 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
7 October 2012

Lead windows in door - concerned about toddlers

Lead windows in door - concerned about toddlers

Unless you're planning to coat the lead with Vegemite to encourage toddlers licking the lead I wouldn't lose any sleep over it at all !! The problem with lead-paint was…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Oct 07, 2012 2:33 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
ECOECO
ECOECO
19 September 2012

Large gap below aluminium window

Large gap below aluminium window

In the East, this would be what we call correct installation. The window needs to be level so that it operates properly and placing it on a sill won't guarantee that, as…

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ECOECO
Sep 19, 2012 10:28 am
ECOECO
aza0
aza0
17 September 2012

Fixed Window Shutter

Fixed Window Shutter

Are you looking for external mount or internal mount. I would like to get some for external but have no way of opening and closing the shutter.

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aza0
Sep 17, 2012 6:55 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
17 September 2012

Aluminium or Cedar sliding doors

Aluminium or Cedar sliding doors

No…

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2002
ECOECO
Sep 17, 2012 11:16 am
ECOECO
bowser
bowser
16 September 2012

Dark stain to light stain - best way?

Dark stain to light stain - best way?

I want to change from a dark wood stain to a lighter or even clear stain. How is the best way to do this? sand or is there a chemical stripper I could use or a heat gun? thanks

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bowser
Sep 16, 2012 9:35 am
JB1
JB1
7 September 2012

Fly screens

Fly screens

Ask the original window supplier. Even if you had to pay for them yourself they are not that expensive.

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JB1
Sep 07, 2012 7:53 pm

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