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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 1:14 pm
ECOECO
EchoTrail47
EchoTrail47
22 November

Opinions & Reviews Wanted - Window Tinting (after) New Home

Opinions & Reviews Wanted - Window Tinting (after) New Home

Don't know if they're still around but we used https://tintify.com.au/ back in the day fairly sure they're a franchise now really good quality tinting

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EchoTrail47
Nov 22, 2024 3:10 pm
stefcep
stefcep
20 November

Sliding door window flashing

Sliding door window flashing

Anyone? Mr EcoEco Windows?

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stefcep
Nov 20, 2024 6:02 pm
chippy
chippy
19 November

Permanent window paint

Permanent window paint

My question around permanence was more around if you still want the ability to be able to reverse the process if required. If you don't care then slightly sand the…

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chippy
Nov 19, 2024 7:06 pm
chippy
kurdoxan
kurdoxan
19 November

7 Stars

7 Stars

Thanks for the info. I already have a quote from your office. I asked for some extra information, it seems my $8k quote isn't too appealing to the office to respond to my…

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kurdoxan
Nov 19, 2024 12:48 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 November

Restoring 1970's Aluminium vertical sliding windows

Restoring 1970's Aluminium vertical sliding windows

measure your windows and I will give you a ball park figure... new windows will lift the whole appearance and increase your comfort.

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ECOECO
Nov 08, 2024 10:59 am
ECOECO
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ECOECO
Nov 08, 2024 9:32 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
31 October

Retrofit flashing in Double Brick Home

Retrofit flashing in Double Brick Home

Yes... use silicone, not polyurethane. Polyurethane has a life of around 6 years.

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ECOECO
Oct 31, 2024 2:59 pm
ECOECO
sydneysider2024
sydneysider2024
19 October

Gaps in windows

Gaps in windows

I have replaced the old window with a new double glazed window, previously occupying the full frame shown below. There wasn’t any gaps with the old window. Does the gap…

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sydneysider2024
Oct 19, 2024 6:57 am
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Sydney-build
Oct 14, 2024 11:01 am
Sydney-build
newbuild2024
newbuild2024
13 October

Double storey windows (privacy screen or no habitable window

Double storey windows (privacy screen or no habitable window
1, 2

Hi everyone. Our local council has asked us to install privacy screens on all our South rear-facing windows. These include 2 bedrooms and 1 living area. This is even…

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newbuild2024
Oct 12, 2024 11:10 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
7 October

uPVC or Thermally Broken windows

uPVC or Thermally Broken windows

sorry I missed this... no it's not true. And neither is the need for thermally broken. Send me your energy report.

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ECOECO
Oct 07, 2024 4:04 pm
ECOECO
Althom
Althom
28 September

Garage door installation companies recomendation Perth

Garage door installation companies recomendation Perth

Avoid 89's in Willetton. Avoid them like the plague

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Althom
Sep 28, 2024 3:41 pm
Althom
StMad
StMad
17 September

Hinged door no go?

Hinged door no go?

Hi there, We'll be selling our 4 bed home in the coming months, and are thinking about how to add value. We have an office at the front of the house which is 3x3, has a…

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StMad
Sep 17, 2024 8:16 am
Darren821
Darren821
16 September

Jason Sliding Door

Jason Sliding Door

Thanks mate, thats great👍 External cladding is trimdek colourbond. Hope the profile isnt too wide to fit

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Darren821
Sep 16, 2024 5:17 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 September

Façade window gaps

Façade window gaps

Your pics are not clear enough to understand what you have. The weep holes which must remain open along the sill are clear ib the top left pic only.. Don't use silicone…

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ECOECO
Sep 06, 2024 5:40 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 September

Sealing window

Sealing window

Make sure that the weep holes are clear and free to drain which should be on the underside of the sill, provided that the window is the right way up,

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ECOECO
Sep 06, 2024 5:21 pm
ECOECO
Sara thy
Sara thy
6 September

Window Frame level is not above to Stone Bench level

Window Frame level is not above to Stone Bench level

chippy what will be best solution for this please advise

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Sara thy
Sep 06, 2024 11:22 am
sifntdaz
sifntdaz
31 July

Smart door lock suggestion

Smart door lock suggestion

Have you tried googling the specs and comparing them? Why are you after a brand you've never heard of?

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sifntdaz
Jul 31, 2024 8:42 am
ML24WA
ML24WA
28 July

bathroom with fixed window only now has mould on ceiling

bathroom with fixed window only now has mould on ceiling

Depends on what kind of fan it is. Stick with the closed window and ensure the fan is sufficient and is able to draw fresh air into the bathroom from a low point to…

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ML24WA
Jul 28, 2024 6:41 pm
PeterZ
PeterZ
19 July

Concealed Roller Shutters

Concealed Roller Shutters

Unfortunately they are both for roller blinds - not shutters. There are plenty of concealed blind manufacturers. I'm after concealed external shutters as per the link I provided.

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PeterZ
Jul 19, 2024 9:59 pm
Peter_KR
Peter_KR
12 July

How to repair chipped laminate door?

How to repair chipped laminate door?

Hi Thanks for your advice. Regards Peter

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Peter_KR
Jul 12, 2024 6:38 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
8 July

Frame overhang Double Glaze Sliding door and Void above

Frame overhang Double Glaze Sliding door and Void above

It may be a sill rebate so that your bottom bricks support the door frame. Check with builder thiugh

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Bimbob
Jul 08, 2024 5:30 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
8 July

U values

U values

No they do not

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Bimbob
Jul 08, 2024 5:16 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
19 June

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

I expected that. If I had supplied the windows I would change them free of charge. My window has been lab tested and will deliver Rw34 with our standard glazing…

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ECOECO
Jun 19, 2024 11:33 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 June

Awning window winder replacement

Awning window winder replacement

It could be that the flyscreen adaptor is the problem, not the window. Yes you can easily change the winder, I would be expecting that the footprint of the winder to be…

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10761
ECOECO
Jun 12, 2024 7:20 pm
ECOECO
jonathanbi
jonathanbi
11 June

Window Installation

Window Installation

Which window is more expensive to install, and roughly by how much? uPVC or Thermally Brokens? Thanks everyone!

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jonathanbi
Jun 11, 2024 3:30 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
7 June

Windows

Windows

Hmm, i feel like if materials or windows that are cheaper, should be refunded back. I have seen multiple reports of customers having builders refund money or reduce the…

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nickmaj
Jun 07, 2024 5:31 pm

Window replacement

Window replacement

Legend, thanks for the response. Does the new window reveal just sit on the bottom plate?

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Bigdog7676
Jun 05, 2024 2:49 pm
Mary73
Mary73
29 May

Lev Doors

Lev Doors

We used lev doors on our build - Yes, they work a breeze (pun intended) - Especially in winter - They make the rooms feel larger too - don't know why aren't they more…

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Mary73
May 29, 2024 9:06 am
Mary73
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Bimbob
May 20, 2024 7:59 am
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Footermo
May 10, 2024 2:20 pm
Footermo

Front Entrance doors in bushfire zones

Front Entrance doors in bushfire zones

Hi @Rachel001: have you got any bal fz external doors also when we are using a shutter of fz rated already do we need to use BAL rated doors still ?? Have you checked…

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kishan6693
May 08, 2024 11:10 pm
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Ashington Homes
May 07, 2024 7:46 pm
Ashington Homes

No. You only have to restrict the opening of any window when the opening starts below 1700 finished floor height or there is a transom or other climbable surface (toilet,…

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ECOECO
May 02, 2024 5:22 pm
ECOECO

920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’s great to see people walking to the front door. We’re not too fussed about people…

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Pulse
Apr 26, 2024 8:03 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 April

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you have a story I would love to hear it. Please share…

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ECOECO
Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm
ECOECO
aohx075
aohx075
22 April

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so it closes smoothly. Looking online on Youtube I'm seeing methods to fix the alignment and…

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aohx075
Apr 22, 2024 9:29 pm

Waterproofing around door jam?

Waterproofing around door jam?

Screed is installed before or after, what was not up to code? You have 4x images, door frame, The work is poorly applied rough, with no care for how it should be done, if…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 20, 2024 7:04 pm
BuildingandLegal
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April

Can you use plasterboard for window jambs, reveals, sills?

Can you use plasterboard for window jambs, reveals, sills?

Plasterboard Gyprock is very popular as a reveal liner these days. You need to provide a way of supporting it, we use a modified timber reveal or bracket. You will be…

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ECOECO
Apr 12, 2024 12:07 pm
ECOECO
Becsta
Becsta
4 April

Window frame colour

Window frame colour

Also we are planning a new monument front fence too

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Becsta
Apr 04, 2024 7:48 am
Mox80
Mox80
29 March

Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door frames

Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door frames

For your reference Performance Labels: Window assemblies in housing, except timber windows, must be labelled so the label can be seen when it is in situ. For timber…

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Mox80
Mar 29, 2024 12:53 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
29 February

handles not horizantal

handles not horizantal

Very small children, small dogs and cats

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ECOECO
Feb 29, 2024 4:24 pm
ECOECO
chippy
chippy
22 February

Latch too far from the frame to grab

Latch too far from the frame to grab

The OP has gone The latch and striker are definitely not aligned but there was no point trying to help the OP understand that. Hence the reason they are no longer with us.

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chippy
Feb 22, 2024 3:03 pm
chippy
andy8
andy8
20 February

Do I need a new garage door motor or I being scammed?

Do I need a new garage door motor or I being scammed?

My garage door has started playing up recently. Sometimes (and getting more frequent) when I press the button to open it, it wont. The motor is an ATA GD0-6V3. Red and…

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andy8
Feb 20, 2024 7:49 am
angelacb
angelacb
17 February

Installing sliding doors to existing metal frame wardrobe

Installing sliding doors to existing metal frame wardrobe

Hi Simbo 2 Did you manage to install the sliding wardrobes on the metal frame? I want to do the same if able. Appreciate any advice.

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angelacb
Feb 17, 2024 10:35 pm
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ECOECO
Feb 07, 2024 11:12 am
ECOECO
Alex Jim
Alex Jim
6 February

Front Door Colour (Dulux equivalent to Caoba)

Front Door Colour (Dulux equivalent to Caoba)

To match the Caoba color of your garage door, you can consider darker shades from the Dulux range for your entrance door. Look…

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Alex Jim
Feb 06, 2024 9:19 pm

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