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PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
7 November 2007

Corinthian Doors - possible problem...

Corinthian Doors - possible problem...

Hey Matt, i think i understand what you mean with the doors. We went through some more display homes yesterday and one of them had a door with the criss cross pattern…

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PhoenixStar
Nov 07, 2007 9:25 am
PhoenixStar
eniltra
eniltra
7 November 2007

Has anyone used this sliding door system before?

Has anyone used this sliding door system before?

I'm not sure if the pictures on the site are yours Sharpie, but the doors look great! http://www.almabuildingproducts.com.au/Glassdoor.htm

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eniltra
Nov 07, 2007 3:14 pm
Zoidberg
Zoidberg
8 November 2007

Timber, Aluminium or PVC Windows - Eco Impact

Timber, Aluminium or PVC Windows - Eco Impact

i am not sure how old this house is but i'd guess roughly 10 years or so ........ possibly 20 tops. the previous house i lived in (which we owned not rented) was 20 years…

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Zoidberg
Nov 08, 2007 12:13 am
renovirgin
renovirgin
8 November 2007

Your Opinion of Wideline, Trend and Other Brands

Your Opinion of Wideline, Trend and Other Brands

Thanks for that great post. Smithfield is 5 mins down the road from me. Wideline are our existing doors and windows, and we haven't had any problems as such, but I am…

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renovirgin
Nov 08, 2007 9:02 pm
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
19 November 2007

Roller Shutter price indication?

Roller Shutter price indication?

but I'm of the opinion that if the heat blocker is on the inside of the glass, it then becomes a passive radiator of that blocked heat - a portion of…

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Yak_Chat
Nov 19, 2007 11:00 am
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
19 November 2007

Louvres ? Any comments ?

Louvres ? Any comments ?

Chris, The plastic louvres are very robust and durable, and they provide great crossflow ventiliation, which is secure when the security bar is in them. But they do…

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Yak_Chat
Nov 19, 2007 11:09 am
Yak_Chat
arkraider
arkraider
20 November 2007

Bi-Parting

Bi-Parting

Great product, my parents had them at there old house they were in it for about 9 yrs and got them installed about 5 -7 yrs ago.... Only problem is sometimes you forget…

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arkraider
Nov 20, 2007 8:48 am
arkraider
kristofw
kristofw
20 November 2007

SIngle Glazed tilt and open ??

SIngle Glazed tilt and open ??

We only manufacture 'tilt and turn' in PVC double glazed, but would you mind giving us a try for a price? I've e-mailed Simon with an…

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kristofw
Nov 20, 2007 1:22 pm
kristofw
Jet79
Jet79
21 November 2007

Window stickers

Window stickers

Thanks Michelle for your replies on all my questions, you are a wealth of knowledge. I tried harware stores but they don't have the modern design look I am after, I might…

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Jet79
Nov 21, 2007 8:11 pm
Jet79
kristofw
kristofw
23 November 2007

Can you get vertical timber louvres for a curved wall?

Can you get vertical timber louvres for a curved wall?

I've seen the large timber louvres in the master bedroom wall, in a display Eco house. They look quite (no pun intended) cool and make the cross ventilation so much…

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kristofw
Nov 23, 2007 3:33 pm
kristofw
oops_cool
oops_cool
25 November 2007

Smart home products blinds and venetians ?

Smart home products blinds and venetians ?

Now thats what you call design! Well I am all the more glad to see these as in our place these trends are not availed. Its like a fantasy to me and I would love to imagine…

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oops_cool
Nov 25, 2007 6:00 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
25 November 2007

Internal Sliding Doors

Internal Sliding Doors

Great tip there Upright Homes! http://www.almabuildingproducts.com.au/ useful stuff indeed!

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mattwalker
Nov 25, 2007 10:26 pm
mattwalker
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
5 December 2007

Window Frames

Window Frames

DQQ Re Pauwlonia, The thing I liked about Paulownia was the speed it grew at (in oz it would have been even faster) and there was an already established market using…

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Yak_Chat
Dec 05, 2007 12:48 am
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
12 December 2007

Article on Polymer, Plastic & Composite Double Glazing

Article on Polymer, Plastic & Composite Double Glazing

Interesting insight into the double glazed industry in the UK. While I'm not a fan of plastic windows, this article has some interesting points and…

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Yak_Chat
Dec 12, 2007 12:54 pm
Yak_Chat
Pebble
Pebble
13 December 2007

Prices, Prices and Prices

Prices, Prices and Prices
1, 2

:D I got my quote, very impressive! I don't know how you do it, but certainly beat the pants of the other company that also quoted me!

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Pebble
Dec 13, 2007 2:26 pm
Pebble
Cookiemonster
Cookiemonster
19 January 2008

Where can we get a good door in WA?

Where can we get a good door in WA?

Do any of the neighbours doors look suitable? :wink:

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Cookiemonster
Jan 19, 2008 3:56 pm
Michelle
Michelle
12 February 2008

Does anybody know the correct "tradey" term for th

Does anybody know the correct "tradey" term for th

Bunnings......say no more! :? My pleasure!

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Michelle
Feb 12, 2008 6:38 pm
Michelle
VJ
VJ
14 February 2008

Issue with doors... help!

Issue with doors... help!
1, 2, 3

Hi Anne, Long time no hear! really great to hear you have had a win with the doors, they will look brilliant. Amazing what ideas builders can come…

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VJ
Feb 14, 2008 1:07 pm
VJ
DeeElle
DeeElle
19 February 2008

Catches for french doors

Catches for french doors

blessed is the man <or woman> on having nothing to say ... says nothing :wink: . Of course I can't keep my big trap shut. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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DeeElle
Feb 19, 2008 9:08 pm
DeeElle
Stormy
Stormy
1 March 2008

Plantation shutters

Plantation shutters

I also absolutely adore white plantations! I 'plan' on having them only on the front facing facade at this stage (M Bedroom, 3rd bedroom and study), but the other 2…

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Stormy
Mar 01, 2008 1:18 pm
Stormy
andrew_123
andrew_123
12 March 2008

Alternatives to Bifolds

Alternatives to Bifolds
1, 2

i forgot to add.. these bifolds are actually the same or maybe even more expensive than timber bifols. the good thing with these is that u can get them in corner units.…

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andrew_123
Mar 12, 2008 3:07 pm
andrew_123
joaninhac
joaninhac
14 March 2008

ALUMINIUM BIFOLD OR TIMBER BIFOLD?

ALUMINIUM BIFOLD OR TIMBER BIFOLD?

we went for timber bi-folds - set of 6 they cost us $5500. Our builder didn't have the option of alluminium, otherwise i would have preferred it instead!

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joaninhac
Mar 14, 2008 9:48 am
DeeElle
DeeElle
14 March 2008

gaps either side of wooden venetian blinds

gaps either side of wooden venetian blinds

Definitely get wider and adjust it. We had wooden blinds in our last house that were slightly shorter on the sides and they looked ... well not too good :? We took them…

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DeeElle
Mar 14, 2008 8:32 pm
DeeElle
VJ
VJ
21 March 2008

Probs with Windows ... what next??

Probs with Windows ... what next??

Option 3: split the 3 window panes at the top to match the upstairs windows (upper right side of elevation) I would go for option…

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VJ
Mar 21, 2008 11:29 am
VJ
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
21 March 2008

Replacing ugly entrance door knob?

Replacing ugly entrance door knob?

I've replaced and installed a few locks in my but not sure that a deadlock could replace the door knob set. Might be best to just go talk to a good locksmith. In the…

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Yak_Chat
Mar 21, 2008 4:00 pm
Yak_Chat
Helyn
Helyn
22 March 2008

How difficult to change the sliding door?

How difficult to change the sliding door?

We are not having a sliding door in laundry so I am not biased about whether it "should" be obscure or clear - however, I will say all sliding doors in laundries that I…

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Helyn
Mar 22, 2008 4:27 pm
Helyn
joeygbh
joeygbh
25 March 2008

Stacker Doors

Stacker Doors
1, 2

The bi-fold doors seen at so many of PD's double storey display homes (especially the Brookvales) have been quoted at 15-18k. Apparently for engineering issues to…

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joeygbh
Mar 25, 2008 1:25 pm
joeygbh
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
25 March 2008

Badly hung doors - how to avoid this

Badly hung doors - how to avoid this

The majority of 'kit' home houses are done with 'pre-hung' door systems - there really isn't any way a door can be screwed on differently without making new holes.

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Dukekamaya
Mar 25, 2008 5:27 pm
Dukekamaya
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
25 March 2008

Windows and Rain

Windows and Rain

Clear as in - allow water flow out. Get a bucket - pour water on the window and see what happens. It should run out the hole and away from the window. If it comes…

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Yak_Chat
Mar 25, 2008 9:06 pm
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
25 March 2008

door handles

door handles

Gold. Just under $1000 an ounce and your house value will nver decrease :D :wink:

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Yak_Chat
Mar 25, 2008 9:25 pm
Yak_Chat
Cabinfever
Cabinfever
7 April 2008

$3500 for a window ?

$3500 for a window ?

I'll take 10 !

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Cabinfever
Apr 07, 2008 8:48 pm
Cabinfever
Paula
Paula
10 April 2008

How to install blinds

How to install blinds

Thanks Mish, need to put one in to put the house on the market.

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Paula
Apr 10, 2008 8:07 pm
Paula
Casa2
Casa2
13 April 2008

Half bricks under windows

Half bricks under windows

I would say so Casa. There would still be the requirement of leaving a minimum 5mm gap between the brick &…

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Casa2
Apr 13, 2008 1:18 am
to_do_list
to_do_list
16 April 2008

Double Roller Blind and Panel Glides

Double Roller Blind and Panel Glides

There was a recent post about this, is this what you mean.... https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... ler+blinds

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to_do_list
Apr 16, 2008 11:51 pm
to_do_list
chuth77
chuth77
17 April 2008

Double cavity sliders

Double cavity sliders

I still don't understand what you mean by double cavity? Is the cavity, and hence wall double width (140mm)?

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chuth77
Apr 17, 2008 5:28 pm
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
22 April 2008

Where to start

Where to start

Ratter, we're looking at purchasing from Home Outlet and should be able to do the whole house for $2500. For our sliding doors for the alfresco, we are possibly looking…

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PhoenixStar
Apr 22, 2008 11:26 am
PhoenixStar
DeeElle
DeeElle
1 May 2008

Window Insulation

Window Insulation

I think your spot on ... they are a honey comb blind so we are probably talking the same thing. I'll do some research and get back to you.

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DeeElle
May 01, 2008 12:14 am
DeeElle
3timesbuilda
3timesbuilda
1 May 2008

Large glass panes

Large glass panes

I am trying to find out typical pricing for large panes of glass. What I am looking for is glass that is around 2.4m long and anywhere from 1m to 3m wide. The sort of…

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3timesbuilda
May 01, 2008 9:38 am
3timesbuilda
DeeElle
DeeElle
4 May 2008

Pivot Doors

Pivot Doors

very very nice.…

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DeeElle
May 04, 2008 11:49 pm
DeeElle
klemaire
klemaire
8 May 2008

M3tricon Big Pivot Doors

M3tricon Big Pivot Doors

M?tricon give the retail price as around the $3500 mark, but they have packages all the time which offer this for a much, much reduced…

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klemaire
May 08, 2008 3:16 pm
klemaire
Cabinfever
Cabinfever
8 May 2008

Victorian Style Door

Victorian Style Door

Look in the yellow pages. You could probably get someone to make one for you. It's really not a whole lot more expensive...

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Cabinfever
May 08, 2008 10:25 pm
Cabinfever
ksutcliffe
ksutcliffe
9 May 2008

Bi Fold Doors

Bi Fold Doors

Thanks for all the feedbacks everyone :) We are going to keep the bi-fold doors :) The promotion is too good to pass up! cheers kat

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ksutcliffe
May 09, 2008 1:23 pm
ksutcliffe
ausso
ausso
10 May 2008

Flyscreens in windows and doors after you moved in?

Flyscreens in windows and doors after you moved in?
1, 2

Actually there are plenty of insect screens for wide bifold or stacking doors. Retractable or pleated screens are used and Freedom Retractable Screens have Maxi pleated…

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ausso
May 10, 2008 8:59 pm
Rajasthan Doors
Rajasthan Doors
15 May 2008

Handles - Privacy Vs Normal?

Handles - Privacy Vs Normal?

Always get privacy handles. Sooner or later somebody will want to lock their door, and upgrading handles usually leaves a mess of holes on a door, or even a weaker door, …

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Rajasthan Doors
May 15, 2008 10:19 am
Rachelle
Rachelle
15 May 2008

What do you think of these high windows?

What do you think of these high windows?

:) Thanks We're actually not having them anymore. I still like them but hubby says no.

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Rachelle
May 15, 2008 10:49 am
snistr
snistr
15 May 2008

Cost of widening entry door with PD

Cost of widening entry door with PD

Hi Guys, Does anyone have a rough idea of the cost of upgrading the entry door from 820mm wide to 870mm wide? I plan on ungrading to the corinthian 4 square panel door…

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snistr
May 15, 2008 4:03 pm
grace_slick
grace_slick
21 May 2008

Louvered wardrobe door in hallway / shutters Gold Coast

Louvered wardrobe door in hallway / shutters Gold Coast

I was wondering if anyone knew how much it'd cost to get a 3 panel sliding white louvered door for our hall storage cupboard? Is it generally cheaper to buy one from…

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grace_slick
May 21, 2008 6:02 pm
grace_slick
bec
bec
22 May 2008

What's Best for Shutter Doors for Patio - Bi-fold, sliding?

What's Best for Shutter Doors for Patio - Bi-fold, sliding?

um.... you need more room for the bifold ones to open them, depending which room they bifold into, furniture can get in the way if not a lot of space what are zig…

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bec
May 22, 2008 9:18 pm
jamiet
jamiet
23 May 2008

Plantation Shutters and Warranties

Plantation Shutters and Warranties

No but my point is what's the point of having a warranty if you put in so many disclaimers that it costs the owner almost as much to replace a faulty shutter as to install…

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jamiet
May 23, 2008 2:36 pm
Neverfinished
Neverfinished
25 May 2008

Sliding Glass Doors/Partitions

Sliding Glass Doors/Partitions

Don't worry. It will not get physical. I will just ignore…

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Neverfinished
May 25, 2008 9:03 pm
Neverfinished

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