HEY MIKE
IF THE ROT IS NOT TO BAD AND IS GOING TO BE PAINTED OVER BY A SOLID COVER PAINT REMOVE THE ROT SO YOU GET BACK TO HARD TIMBER THEN TREAT THIS AREA WITH A WATER…
From our reseearch, I'd say that the double glazing will be more energy efficient than the glass bricks so long term costs will be cheaper.
And for resale value, I know…
Peter the 2 methods I have been involved with - mortar joints & silicone joints both employed the use of spacers & reinforcing rods available for glass bricks which make…
Hi Joy,
when you are shoping for windows you should apply the following criteria:
-secure and easy to operate hardware
-thermally broken frames and double glazing…
lift out windows if possible and give a good cleanout,then try an old bar of soap,that has dried out and rub on track and sides of track as well,There is a lube for…
If you live in perth i can have a look at that quote for you,a lot of the quotes i see,still suprise me,i don't think the installer was interested in the job at all.Have…
This is done a lot now; the standard window does not always suit a design look.
I’m glade you saw the home with the windows, confirms what your doing is ok.
I think…
Thanks very much both of you. Much appreciated. Will do a bit more shopping around to see if I can find someone cheaper. Or else I will do as suggested ie: right tools…
Hi Jim
The Alternative Technology Association (www.ata.org.au) had a really great article on windows in their winter 2006 edition - it discusses the pros and cons of…
Can anyone recommend a brand of louvres in Queensland. We are after either the mechanics as in a good metal handle instead of the flimsy plastic ones you tend to get where…
Hi,
If you want security without obstruction or inconvenient clutter you should look beyond the traditional joinery. There are several companies in Australia producing…
Ok,
as we have altered our plan slightly, on the reduced bedroom it shows that instead of having one window facing south (1543 high x 610 wide) and one window facing…
Depends where you live. I've spent time in Sydney, Brisbane and Tasmania...
Brisbane: Absolutely essential
Sydney: A very good idea
Tasmania: Nice, but not vital
oooh yes please?
Our builder has an agreement with Victory and we were thinking of getting ours (only 3 little ones for the above-bed windows in the master) + 4 timber…
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If your issue is privacy you can certainly get a frosted film - not contact - it will be hard to fit and won't be UV safe. Most tint people do this at around $65/m2…