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chippy
chippy
2 November 2022

Replacing internal door with external door

Replacing internal door with external door

Depends what sort of frame it is. The majority of metal frames will fit a 40mm door. If it's a timber frame then it may not fit. It's easy enough to measure the door rebate.

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chippy
Nov 02, 2022 8:09 pm
chippy

Alexp79, Thank you for the interest. The European pivot hardware, particularly the German and Italian gear, is very expensive. The pivot hardware I'm talking about is…

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Pivotal Howard
Nov 01, 2022 3:39 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
31 October 2022

Exterior window frame gaos

Exterior window frame gaos

Well they should not, this is your cause of your leaks. If you are not familiar with what you are looking at, find someone who is because this is not an easy fix.

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ECOECO
Oct 31, 2022 11:08 am
ECOECO
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ECOECO
Oct 11, 2022 3:24 pm
ECOECO
711Design
711Design
9 September 2022

Should windows be labelled on delivery

Should windows be labelled on delivery

Hi arcadelt Do you know about the lighter test? You can use this to work out where the low-e coating is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU8SamYUZ28

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711Design
Sep 09, 2022 12:17 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
31 August 2022

Double Glazed vs Laminated Double Glazed vs Triple Glazed

Double Glazed vs Laminated Double Glazed vs Triple Glazed

Yes, you are right. And it would have betetr sound attenuation than 6.36 laminated.

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ECOECO
Aug 31, 2022 2:41 pm
ECOECO
vgolfoz
vgolfoz
1 August 2022

Roller Door motor stopped working

Roller Door motor stopped working

Our roller door motor, which is about 20 years old, has thrown a final hissy fit. It's an external boundary fence unit so is quite exposed. The motor part and the roller…

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vgolfoz
Aug 01, 2022 2:22 pm
Teacher112
Teacher112
28 July 2022

Victorian Ash vs Meranti?

Victorian Ash vs Meranti?

Looking at doors and windows for an extension. Is it worth getting Victorian Ash over Meranti? The doors and windows will be North facing, which holds paint better over…

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Teacher112
Jul 28, 2022 8:47 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 July 2022

New build gap between window and brick

New build gap between window and brick

The gap between the window and the brick is most likely due to the window being too small for the opening. The window should be a tight fit in the opening and the gap…

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ECOECO
Jul 26, 2022 6:04 pm
ECOECO
Stickle
Stickle
8 July 2022

Thermal insulation and Sound dampening - Acrylic vs laminate

Thermal insulation and Sound dampening - Acrylic vs laminate

Hi All, We are looking to install windows that will help with cutting out noise and provide thermal insulation. I am currently yet to get quotes on replacing windows, but…

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Stickle
Jul 08, 2022 10:07 pm
lukey
lukey
12 June 2022

Sliding door sticks out 20ml from wall - new build

Sliding door sticks out 20ml from wall - new build

That what we thought but the window has been recessed on the inside the same distance as it protrude on the outside. In other words the door frame is the same width as…

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lukey
Jun 12, 2022 12:27 pm
Justin13w
Justin13w
25 May 2022

Installing Axon window trim around old timber windows

Installing Axon window trim around old timber windows

Bumping to see if anybody here has had any history in installing trim around old windows?

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Justin13w
May 26, 2022 12:54 am
Budapest
Budapest
27 April 2022

Doors - internal and external

Doors - internal and external

Look at Agnew and Bowens building supplies online - the retail prices I have seen on their site isn't much more than the builder gets them for (for the limited items I…

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Budapest
Apr 27, 2022 6:02 pm
Sjb5856
Sjb5856
24 April 2022

1900's front door paint stripping - Perth

1900's front door paint stripping - Perth

I also read/watched on line another product called Peel Away 1. Looked effective but also seems pretty expensive too. Any thoughts on that product but if Stewie’s…

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Sjb5856
Apr 24, 2022 8:39 pm
Art18
Art18
23 April 2022

Velux skylight

Velux skylight

I have been advised that I need to have custom pitch adaptors on my standard fixed skylights. Can anyone help me figure out the custom specifications from architectural…

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Art18
Apr 23, 2022 11:50 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
21 April 2022

Aluminium doors hard to close.

Aluminium doors hard to close.

It is normal to require firm pressure as modern doors have seals around the opening which must be compressed when you close the door. If it's a gentle tug I would not…

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ECOECO
Apr 21, 2022 4:33 pm
ECOECO
simongil
simongil
18 April 2022

Black framed steel doors

Black framed steel doors

Thanks for the update Hannah! Managing all this from OS must have been a challenge. Thanks for the Southern Star reference .. I'll check them out. I hope everything has…

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simongil
Apr 18, 2022 12:39 pm
Matt M
Matt M
23 March 2022

Any comment on Stock windows

Any comment on Stock windows

Ive ordered some windows in December and was told delivery 9/2/22 and as at 23/3/22 i still dont have delivery. They are disgraceful with their delivery but also their…

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Matt M
Mar 23, 2022 11:43 am
Jason526
Jason526
17 March 2022

Do I need blinds for these windows?

Do I need blinds for these windows?

I guess it's really a personal preference... I have doors to ensuites but I like to have door open while sleeping. Light coming into bedroom through ensuite window…

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Jason526
Mar 17, 2022 3:51 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
17 March 2022

Garage door remote

Garage door remote

I like to see my name on every post in this group...

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ECOECO
Mar 17, 2022 10:49 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
17 March 2022

Blinds in Saskatoon | Roman Blinds Saskatoon| Smart Blind

Blinds in Saskatoon | Roman Blinds Saskatoon| Smart Blind

I see the title contains "smart blind", well, the blinds may be smart, but the Canadian advertisers are not.:wink:

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ECOECO
Mar 17, 2022 10:47 am
ECOECO

Sorry for China read Poland

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ECOECO
Mar 16, 2022 1:04 pm
ECOECO

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ECOECO
Mar 16, 2022 11:51 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
4 March 2022

Aluminium window frames not straight/warped?

Aluminium window frames not straight/warped?

The lintel looks OK structurally, but the window is a mess.

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ECOECO
Mar 04, 2022 1:05 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 February 2022

Stair and door placement

Stair and door placement

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ECOECO
Feb 10, 2022 1:42 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 February 2022

Stacker Aliuminum Sliding Door Popping Noise

Stacker Aliuminum Sliding Door Popping Noise

I have no idea. If it moves freely then I would guess the problem is in the installation where perhaps something is binding when it is expanding. If you didn't order a…

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ECOECO
Feb 08, 2022 11:09 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
7 February 2022

6.38 laminated glass or retrofit double glazing

6.38 laminated glass or retrofit double glazing

Send me your dimensions if you're in Victoria.

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ECOECO
Feb 07, 2022 11:41 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
7 February 2022

Screen for corner stacker door

Screen for corner stacker door

These are available and operate the same way as your door, don't use retractable unless you don't have children or pets because you will be buying one a week. The wind…

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ECOECO
Feb 07, 2022 11:31 am
ECOECO

Boutique - Providence 32

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Noname
Jan 28, 2022 2:45 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
16 January 2022

Flyscreen door face install?

Flyscreen door face install?

Not weird. I actually wish we would have done that because when you go to close the doors, you trap all the insects sitting on the screen inside the house, which is kind…

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arcadelt
Jan 16, 2022 4:09 pm
chippy
chippy
5 January 2022

Internal floor tiles flush with stacker door track

Internal floor tiles flush with stacker door track

Sammy1981 You can definitely screed your whole slab. Tilers normally only screed a floor slab (asides from wet areas) if you are using rectified porcelain otherwise gluing…

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chippy
Jan 05, 2022 6:04 pm
chippy
takbd
takbd
22 November 2021

Framing Terminology

Framing Terminology

Perfect, thank you!

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takbd
Nov 22, 2021 6:49 pm
alexp79
alexp79
5 November 2021

Import uPVC windows from Europe direct ??

Import uPVC windows from Europe direct ??

European uPVC windows won't comply with Australian standards and therefore are most likely to be rejected by certifier if you are talking about a new build.

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alexp79
Nov 05, 2021 11:41 am
Insan_burek
Insan_burek
5 November 2021

Importing uPVC Windows from China

Importing uPVC Windows from China

Greetings from Europe i have good offer for Pvc windows produced under EU ISO standards in Bosnia for cheep prices if there any combination for good deal you can contact me

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Insan_burek
Nov 05, 2021 3:39 am
Adric
Adric
4 November 2021

Solid Core Doors

Solid Core Doors

Hi, I was looking to replace all my bedroom doors with "CoriTech", for acoustic reasons, and I came across this post. If you installed them could you please help me with…

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Adric
Nov 04, 2021 11:08 am
pokeutopia
pokeutopia
2 November 2021

Aluminium sliding window

Aluminium sliding window

Looking to take out the entire timber window + frames and then put in a new sliding alumium window (slides horizontally). Must have flyscreen and a non-key lock that…

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pokeutopia
Nov 02, 2021 6:32 pm
Sethor
Sethor
27 October 2021

Garage door

Garage door

The Aluminium composite roller doors are expensive, I think we got quoted about 5k extra over standard colorbond type door back in 2018. In the end we could not justify…

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Sethor
Oct 27, 2021 12:22 am
agent0387
agent0387
21 October 2021

Low E glass - are you using it, pros and cons

Low E glass - are you using it, pros and cons
1, 2, 3, 4

Its also only 2-3mm thick, some provide thicker up to 5-6mm but cost almost as much as solid timber prices.

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agent0387
Oct 21, 2021 4:44 pm
JulieRousseau
JulieRousseau
18 October 2021

Replacing windows and adding new ones

Replacing windows and adding new ones

Hello everyone, We are planning to replace most/all of the windows in our new house. Since we moved here from Germany 3 years ago, I am not quite sure how to start the…

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JulieRousseau
Oct 18, 2021 7:41 pm
Noname
Noname
3 October 2021

Exterior windows - oil after varnish.

Exterior windows - oil after varnish.

Unfamiliar with the teak oil, but anything from osmo will by head and shoulders above other products on the market.

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Noname
Oct 03, 2021 10:05 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
1 October 2021

condensation inside double glazed panel

condensation inside double glazed panel

Your window supplier is correct, and so is StructuralBIMGuy. Sealing the weep holes in the sill is a major problem and a direct cause of your condensation issue, your…

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ECOECO
Oct 01, 2021 4:53 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
25 September 2021

replacing double glazed units in existing aluminium frames

replacing double glazed units in existing aluminium frames

Got you. Sorry I misunderstood. Yes it’s as you say, if you go slow and take care you should be able to do a decent job.

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ECOECO
Sep 25, 2021 8:43 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
15 September 2021

Window install

Window install

We allow10mm all round for new builds where the bricks are laid up to the window. Where the brick opening already exists, as in replacement, we allow 5mm and caulk the…

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ECOECO
Sep 15, 2021 12:06 pm
ECOECO
Tim65
Tim65
9 September 2021

Pivot Doors - your experiance?

Pivot Doors - your experiance?

Doesn’t say which , it came as a prehung in frame from suppliers

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Tim65
Sep 09, 2021 4:44 pm
Tim65
Countrybuilds
Countrybuilds
31 August 2021

Dowell Thermaline - any good?

Dowell Thermaline - any good?
1, 2

This forum has been so helpful in educating me about windows. I couldn't get much of an opinion on Thermaline when we were considering it but when I asked for double…

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Countrybuilds
Aug 31, 2021 12:43 pm
Countrybuilds
NewBuildFirstHome
NewBuildFirstHome
23 August 2021

Same door height across floors?

Same door height across floors?

Thanks for the input alexp79 😊 I think have larger windows/external doors is a great idea

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NewBuildFirstHome
Aug 23, 2021 9:50 pm
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ECOECO
Aug 17, 2021 2:53 pm
ECOECO
bad brains
bad brains
13 August 2021

Double glazing worth the $$ in Perth?

Double glazing worth the $$ in Perth?
1, 2, 3

Also, be wary with where you are installing any low-E glass. If it's a window where you want the warmth of the winter sun, you don't want to filter out the radiation.…

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bad brains
Aug 13, 2021 1:50 am
bad brains
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ECOECO
Aug 06, 2021 11:38 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
28 July 2021

Gaps in Aluminium Window/Door frames

Gaps in Aluminium Window/Door frames

The biggest reason for the seals pulling away from the corners is the fabricator stretching the seal during assembly. Ed

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ECOECO
Jul 28, 2021 11:57 am
ECOECO

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