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ECOECO
ECOECO
8 March

What's wrong with my windows...?????

What's wrong with my windows...?????
1, 2, 3, 4

I'm sorry, but I don't have enough information to answer your needs. It is unlikely that the window frame has become out of square, more likely that the rollers or glides…

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ECOECO
Mar 08, 2024 2:14 pm
ECOECO
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
Aug 06, 2021 11:38 am
ECOECO
Jo0853
Jo0853
29 May 2021

How to open restriction on windows

How to open restriction on windows

I took a photo of the piece in the window and showed the guy in Bunnings. I had to buy a drill bit set that had that shape in it

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Jo0853
May 29, 2021 8:08 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
7 December 2020

Sliding window panel removal

Sliding window panel removal

Ask the window company to explain how they are taken out. If they won't come out that way then it's a problem for your builder to solve with the supplier.

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ECOECO
Dec 07, 2020 11:04 am
ECOECO
lindsayr
lindsayr
12 August 2020

Window Placement for Facade

Window Placement for Facade

I don't have a photo at the moment. It is around a 1970s brick veneer home with quite an aweful brown brick at the moment. I am looking to render the brick of the old and…

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lindsayr
Aug 12, 2020 4:54 pm
Craigasaurus
Craigasaurus
4 May 2019

Security Screens Vs. Insect Screens

Security Screens Vs. Insect Screens

There is also another brand called panther that does the same screens as crimsafe. If you can afford them I would get them done now. One less thing to do later.

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Craigasaurus
May 04, 2019 8:36 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
11 April 2019

Cost of Electric Windows

Cost of Electric Windows

You can have a manually operated window combined with a detachable extended handle. This goes for louvre or awning. Electric is likely to add $600+ per window.

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ECOECO
Apr 11, 2019 3:19 pm
ECOECO
chippy
chippy
2 December 2018

Removing Casement / Awning Windows

Removing Casement / Awning Windows

Hi Pat. Unfortunately you need to remove all the screws from the frame to remove the sash. It's a bit of a pain and is easiest with two people.

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chippy
Dec 02, 2018 12:15 pm
chippy
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ECOECO
Nov 22, 2018 5:39 pm
ECOECO
gillybean
gillybean
15 November 2018

Window height in upper level -looks like stuffed up

Window height in upper level -looks like stuffed up

My personal opinion is that there’s way too much emphasis put on bedrooms having lots of natural light. Every lifestyle show on tv it seems has people going into…

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gillybean
Nov 15, 2018 4:32 pm
gillybean
Drew01
Drew01
14 November 2018

Window height in upper level -looks like stuffed up

Window height in upper level -looks like stuffed up

That's normal, we had to pay a bit extra to have our windows dropped 185mm

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Drew01
Nov 14, 2018 11:02 pm
Drew01
Cyberminusie
Cyberminusie
2 November 2018

Insert a glass in to internal door.

Insert a glass in to internal door.

HI Guys, in this little video I wanted to show you how I have modified an internal door of my country house to allow natural light to enter inside the stairs, because soon…

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Cyberminusie
Nov 02, 2018 10:32 pm
Cyberminusie
Gaudi
Gaudi
22 July 2018

Window covering advice for large stacker doors

Window covering advice for large stacker doors

We actually had a super large alfresco sliding door area. The standard or max width for roller blinds is about 2800mm usually. I did get quotes from other companies for my…

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Gaudi
Jul 22, 2018 10:20 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
7 February 2018

Different Fly/Security screen tracks

Different Fly/Security screen tracks

Not true... get another quote

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ECOECO
Feb 07, 2018 10:53 am
ECOECO
Altocu
Altocu
2 December 2017

Window Brand/Manufacturer recommendations

Window Brand/Manufacturer recommendations

Hi, Who did you end up going with? We're about to start building just south of Coolangatta so will be interested in your choice. Cheers, Steve

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Altocu
Dec 02, 2017 11:31 pm
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
24 September 2017

Window seal gap in corners

Window seal gap in corners

So bunch of seals broke after 2 months and last week seals in all awning windows were replaced. Hopefully they will last longer now :).

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gaweleczek
Sep 25, 2017 12:11 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
17 May 2017

Dated Coloured Glass - Cheap Update Ideas

Dated Coloured Glass - Cheap Update Ideas

Welcome. You can paint glass with any outdoor paint. Ed

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ECOECO
May 17, 2017 10:40 am
ECOECO
scubabe
scubabe
24 February 2017

Let's talk about front door hardware

Let's talk about front door hardware

I suggest that you should get an electronic/deadbolt locker. I think they are safer than other. I have seen some models here http://www.landmarkquality.com/doors/fe ... re-options.

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scubabe
Feb 24, 2017 11:14 am
scubabe
arodc
arodc
27 January 2017

Security screens – which company and why?

Security screens – which company and why?

Has anyone used the Bradnams Stainless View screens?

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arodc
Jan 27, 2017 7:43 pm
Craigasaurus
Craigasaurus
18 December 2016

Doors

Doors

Since it's upstairs I wouldn't worry too much. But a standard 820 is wheelchair accessible. Which is always a good thing to consider.

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Craigasaurus
Dec 18, 2016 10:04 am
Craigasaurus
Craigasaurus
14 November 2016

Illusion entrance door.

Illusion entrance door.

We have chosen this door for our entrance. It has arrived today and I'm annoyed as the centre bit of timber in the door has screw Heads on the interior side of the…

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Craigasaurus
Nov 14, 2016 8:58 pm
ralmin
ralmin
21 October 2016

Reading plans....window sizes

Reading plans....window sizes

This is one of the very few cases where Australians use measurements in the forgotten metric unit "decimetres" which means tenths of a metre, rather than "centimetres"…

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ralmin
Oct 21, 2016 9:04 am
marisa@artilux
marisa@artilux
22 September 2016

Pivot doors and flyscreen/security screen doors

Pivot doors and flyscreen/security screen doors
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Pivot doors are gorgeous but screening them is a bit of a nightmare. Is there room to build our and enclose a retractable or pleated fly screen that won't interfere with…

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marisa@artilux
Sep 22, 2016 2:03 pm
Jwalker86
Jwalker86
30 August 2016

Tiler Recommendation Brisbane - Difficult Tiles

Tiler Recommendation Brisbane - Difficult Tiles

Hi Team, Can anyone recommend a good tiler in Brisbane that has top notch work? 100 x 100 White Cushion Edge Tiles for Walls x 3 Diamond Shaped Tile for Floor in a…

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Jwalker86
Aug 30, 2016 3:59 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
30 August 2016

Window & Door Install Cost

Window & Door Install Cost

$300-$500

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ECOECO
Aug 30, 2016 2:57 pm
ECOECO
dementedguppy
dementedguppy
15 August 2016

Fly Screens suitable for a Queenslander/Casement Windows

Fly Screens suitable for a Queenslander/Casement Windows

Hi all, I am new to this forum. I came across a link on whirlpool and thought I may have more luck over here :) We have just purchased an old home, it's a Queenslander…

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dementedguppy
Aug 15, 2016 2:35 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 August 2016

Thickness of glass

Thickness of glass

Leaving out sound leakage through walls and ceilings, and around a window frame. Thicker glass is the most effective way of reducing noise through a window. It can be…

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ECOECO
Aug 08, 2016 11:32 am
ECOECO
Stewie D
Stewie D
7 August 2016

Replacing bubble glass and three pane Windows queries

Replacing bubble glass and three pane Windows queries

The small horizontal wooden bars ( muntins ) would be housed into the main frame ( sash ) of the window so when you remove them there would be a hole. You could just fill…

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Stewie D
Aug 07, 2016 10:36 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
27 July 2016

Grey glass windows

Grey glass windows

Would you recommend them then? What is the net result of using them? Is it worth paying for them more? Thanks If you want grey for other reasons -…

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ECOECO
Jul 27, 2016 4:43 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 July 2016

Type of windows for keeping house cool in in hot climate

Type of windows for keeping house cool in in hot climate

I want to help. I bought external roller shutters to reduce heat entering to my bedroom window. You can check this site for products details

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ECOECO
Jul 26, 2016 1:41 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
25 July 2016

Which is better in a cyclone: louvres or sliding windows?

Which is better in a cyclone: louvres or sliding windows?

You need to see the test report from the tested window/louvre. It will tell you everything. Sounds like you need windows to at least N4. Ed

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ECOECO
Jul 25, 2016 4:13 pm
ECOECO
flossy17
flossy17
7 May 2016

Sliding door or window in master bedroom

Sliding door or window in master bedroom

Thankyou, there is enough room one the left and opposite the window walls for a bed and bedside tables

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flossy17
May 07, 2016 11:20 pm
flossy17
HomeAngels
HomeAngels
30 March 2016

BAL rating and security screens.

BAL rating and security screens.

Yeah they are a very very dark grey or black. I just tried looking at mine but it's night time so hard to see the colour properly. They're not metal looking.

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HomeAngels
Mar 30, 2016 9:02 pm
HomeAngels
gommeqld
gommeqld
10 March 2016

Reliable window/door supplier in Mackay QLD

Reliable window/door supplier in Mackay QLD

Can anyone recommend a door/window supplier in Mackay region who actually wants to sell product to a residential house customer? I've spoken with and/or emailed several…

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gommeqld
Mar 10, 2016 10:10 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
12 February 2016

Hush laminated glass vs ordinary safety glass

Hush laminated glass vs ordinary safety glass

A better option for the original poster would have been to upgrade to 12.50 Vlam Hush for a much more noticeable improvement, and better still would have been to rip the…

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Stewie D
Feb 12, 2016 10:27 pm
1st-timers
1st-timers
8 February 2016

White Aluminium Joinery...Nuts???

White Aluminium Joinery...Nuts???

We were really pushed at our colour consultation and although I went back a few days later and changed just about everything, at the time I didn't give a thought to the…

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1st-timers
Feb 08, 2016 12:51 am
MezMaz71
MezMaz71
20 January 2016

Door Stops and Catchers

Door Stops and Catchers

Hi Jozh, we did a KDR last year, handover was first week of Sept . Those white stops was what our builder was going to install as well, but since we did our own flooring…

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MezMaz71
Jan 20, 2016 11:29 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
1 January 2016

Fly screens for casement windows

Fly screens for casement windows

Agree. Or advise where to get them.

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Saint Mike
Jan 01, 2016 7:51 am
Saint Mike
MelFox
MelFox
17 November 2015

Glass louvers - adjustment to be able to open 90 degrees

Glass louvers - adjustment to be able to open 90 degrees

Hi, I am hoping someone out there is a louver expert! I have recently moved into a new property and the louvers on some windows open approximately 45 degrees. I would…

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MelFox
Nov 17, 2015 12:35 pm
aussieta
aussieta
4 September 2015

Casement windows and glazing bars

Casement windows and glazing bars

certainteed make a double glazed window with the bars sandwiched betweeen the two panes of glass http://www.certainteed.com.au/double-gl ... ic-styles/

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aussieta
Sep 04, 2015 7:01 pm
aussieta
mike100jobstodo
mike100jobstodo
3 September 2015

Changing a medium sized window into a floor to ceiling one?

Changing a medium sized window into a floor to ceiling one?

Before replacing your window to a larger one, make sure to check out whether there are any obstacles to install your new window such as electrical wiring or plumbing and…

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mike100jobstodo
Sep 03, 2015 10:53 am
manger
manger
8 August 2015

Thermally broken aluminium windows a&l

Thermally broken aluminium windows a&l

I wonder what temperature difference can be expected between internal and external aluminium frames of DG thermally broken Al windows ? We recently installed DG thermal…

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manger
Aug 08, 2015 9:49 pm
stevie_sloth
stevie_sloth
31 July 2015

Odd sized arched ensuite doorway with saloon doors

Odd sized arched ensuite doorway with saloon doors

I want these impractical half size saloon doors replaced with some kind of bifold, that i assume would need to be narrow to accommodate the narrow archway. Is this…

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stevie_sloth
Jul 31, 2015 11:39 pm
Jason007
Jason007
19 June 2015

Stegbar

Stegbar

I think there is an office in Canley Vale, Hume Highway?

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Jason007
Jun 19, 2015 8:47 pm
dalemengel
dalemengel
11 May 2015

Turning Door Into Louvred Window?

Turning Door Into Louvred Window?

Hi all, I decided to put a secondary entry/exit door into my living room, but thinking I should have made this a window as the door opening inwards eats into floor…

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dalemengel
May 11, 2015 7:17 pm
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Avoca26
May 06, 2015 9:41 pm
Avoca26
Stewie D
Stewie D
7 March 2015

Privacy glass windows in the living room

Privacy glass windows in the living room

ps. Am trying to attach a photo but it won't paste. You can't paste a photo directly into your post here on the forums. You have to upload…

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Stewie D
Mar 07, 2015 3:21 pm
Roomeat
Roomeat
4 March 2015

Supplying Own Doors After Handover?

Supplying Own Doors After Handover?

Oh ok that sounds cool. So I would imagine if both doors are "pre-hung" then the hinges are located the same to be able to do that? Never thought the was so much for a…

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Roomeat
Mar 04, 2015 9:20 am
Roomeat

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