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benjaminliu
benjaminliu
16 January 2019

Window Closures

Window Closures

Thank you - this is very helpful.

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benjaminliu
Jan 16, 2019 2:58 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
16 January 2019

Sliding door mounted into floor (no step)?

Sliding door mounted into floor (no step)?
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As this area is totally sheltered, you would not need any drainage at all. But yes, you can drain under a deck.

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ECOECO
Jan 16, 2019 12:44 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
14 January 2019

Wood rot on window frame

Wood rot on window frame

Great news, sorry about my late reply... Ed

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ECOECO
Jan 14, 2019 10:20 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
11 January 2019

Help with identifying metal part on sliding door/ glass wind

Help with identifying metal part on sliding door/ glass wind

Post a pic of the top one. Also the window ones.

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ECOECO
Jan 11, 2019 12:22 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
7 January 2019

Exploding Toughened Glass, Stegbar Window

Exploding Toughened Glass, Stegbar Window

Go for it.. get a letter from the glazier

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ECOECO
Jan 07, 2019 2:48 pm
ECOECO
youngone
youngone
31 December 2018

Timber or aluminium plantation shutters?

Timber or aluminium plantation shutters?

Plantation shutters is energy and efficiency of room and office window.Great choice of shutters your home.safety for kids room. I purchased in…

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youngone
Dec 31, 2018 9:51 pm

This one gives you slightly better access with the fold down front -

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ECOECO
Dec 19, 2018 11:16 am
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 11:15 am
chippy
ECOECO
ECOECO
22 November 2018

Colonial bar on aluminium double glazed

Colonial bar on aluminium double glazed

we do it between the glass... but yes if they simply stick it on it can look very bad from the inside.

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ECOECO
Nov 22, 2018 4:40 pm
ECOECO
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ECOECO
Nov 22, 2018 4:39 pm
ECOECO

I like a pivot front door, but I'm biased because we have one.

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arcadelt
Nov 19, 2018 6:02 pm
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 3:32 pm
gillybean
arcadelt
arcadelt
15 November 2018

Adjustment screws and rollers

Adjustment screws and rollers

Contact the original manufacturer.

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arcadelt
Nov 15, 2018 11:48 am
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 10:02 pm
Drew01
ECOECO
ECOECO
7 November 2018

Canterbury windows

Canterbury windows

send it to the Financial Controller

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ECOECO
Nov 07, 2018 2:05 pm
ECOECO
arcadelt
arcadelt
4 November 2018

Screening outdoor room

Screening outdoor room

Or you could use retractable screens.

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arcadelt
Nov 04, 2018 7:38 pm
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 9:32 pm
Cyberminusie
ECOECO
ECOECO
2 November 2018

Replacement windows

Replacement windows

it's really the wall which is too narrow for your window and the plantation shutters. By being not so deep, an aluminium window may help, or you might even push the new…

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ECOECO
Nov 02, 2018 12:33 pm
ECOECO
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
30 October 2018

budget for plantation shutters?

budget for plantation shutters?

They are 100% worth the price. great insulation, amazing look both inside and out. So worth it.

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mynameisjonas
Oct 30, 2018 9:44 am
Mitchd
Mitchd
22 October 2018

Double Glazing Advise

Double Glazing Advise

Cheers everyone for their replies. we ended up getting pvc windows installed about 6 weeks ago. We have noticed the difference immediately the house has stayed warm…

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Mitchd
Oct 22, 2018 6:52 pm
kirashogun
kirashogun
18 October 2018

Timber double glazed windows

Timber double glazed windows

Old school huh. These days nobody uses Vic ash due to dimensional stability issues or lack there of. The standard for timber windows is western red cedar. Even though…

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kirashogun
Oct 17, 2018 11:14 pm
Priyasuresh11
Priyasuresh11
5 October 2018

Roller shutter recommendations

Roller shutter recommendations

Hi, I am looking recommendations for roller shutter(electrical) to install in my home. Please help. Looking for stores in Sydney. Thanks

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Priyasuresh11
Oct 05, 2018 8:40 pm
Priyasuresh11
bashworth
bashworth
20 September 2018

dual climate window films

dual climate window films

Can't remember the name but it was the most reflective film that TintACar sold.

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bashworth
Sep 20, 2018 3:23 pm
bashworth
KonkretHaus
KonkretHaus
18 September 2018

Bi-Fold Windows (Perth)

Bi-Fold Windows (Perth)

Hi mate Prefer not to in a public forum, if you have any questions drop me an email sandi@konkrethaus.com.au

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KonkretHaus
Sep 18, 2018 10:59 pm
KonkretHaus

Choosing the windows and doors for…

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AnnaGEM
Sep 13, 2018 2:24 pm
AnnaGEM
garfield
garfield
6 September 2018

Window awnings

Window awnings

An awning is a sort of spread or a supplemental rooftop that helps control extraordinary sun introduction and warmth that happens…

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garfield
Sep 06, 2018 9:50 pm
stme
stme
3 September 2018

Double glazed tilt and turn windows

Double glazed tilt and turn windows

Waiting on a window schedule from builder to start to get quotes.

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stme
Sep 03, 2018 9:00 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
29 August 2018

Window spacing

Window spacing

I'm not a builder, but I would suggest they could be as close as the smallest stud suitable to carry the weight of the lintel and roof/second storey load above. If you…

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arcadelt
Aug 29, 2018 6:16 pm
JB1
JB1
15 August 2018

The price of energy efficiency in windows...

The price of energy efficiency in windows...

Not really sure as it wasn't individually priced, I purchased a house lot. But it was cheap for what they are.

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JB1
Aug 15, 2018 10:31 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
10 August 2018

Window compliance? Are these rules/guidelines

Window compliance? Are these rules/guidelines

Looks like shading is factored into the calculations, but not mandated in NSW.

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arcadelt
Aug 10, 2018 9:33 am
melbmum
melbmum
6 August 2018

Any Questions on Windows and Doors, incl. Energy & Acoustics

Any Questions on Windows and Doors, incl. Energy & Acoustics

Hi Ed, Thank you so much for the quick reply - yes I did think it was extremely expensive! Wow that is a big price difference. I agree with the design tips as well -…

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melbmum
Aug 06, 2018 4:43 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
31 July 2018

Aluminium spacer in double glazed windows

Aluminium spacer in double glazed windows
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This is a thermally broken window...

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ECOECO
Jul 31, 2018 5:04 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
31 July 2018

Double glazing whole house

Double glazing whole house

Double glaze them all, the future may require that, and you won't be saving much anyway.

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ECOECO
Jul 31, 2018 4:56 pm
ECOECO

Personally my suggestion to you is that you should go with the black color.

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bestspecials
Jul 27, 2018 12:26 pm
bestspecials

Industry Standard on Installation of Windows and Doors Australia Source: AWA…

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AnnaGEM
Jul 27, 2018 10:24 am
AnnaGEM
Jennifer1978
Jennifer1978
25 July 2018

Front entrance door - help!

Front entrance door - help!

Yep, I'm trying not to stress too much about it. The door is $250 from Bunnings, so thinking we'll just buy a new one after handover & stain it ourselves. Just hate…

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Jennifer1978
Jul 25, 2018 10:19 am
alexp79
alexp79
23 July 2018

Bifold Windows from Jason Windows, Avanti Glass & Aluminium

Bifold Windows from Jason Windows, Avanti Glass & Aluminium

I am right that the quotes above are for single glazed 1200 x 2100 bi-fold door?

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alexp79
Jul 23, 2018 8:47 pm
Ourhomebythehill
Ourhomebythehill
23 July 2018

Security Screens?

Security Screens?

Hi there, I'm wondering what your opinions are on crimsafe or the like? Can you recommend a brand? A company? We are in the Logan area.

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Ourhomebythehill
Jul 23, 2018 1:24 pm
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 9:20 pm

for my doors i got steel frames from and i am very satisfied with them

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AnnaGEM
Jul 20, 2018 11:56 am
AnnaGEM

If you are renovating your home and need some timber windows or doors to complete the look that you are going for GEM Windows and Doors has an amazing deal! The windows…

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AnnaGEM
Jul 19, 2018 1:57 pm
AnnaGEM
ECOECO
ECOECO
16 July 2018

Front Security Screen Door - Transparency

Front Security Screen Door - Transparency

Every supplier can do this... one-way-mesh

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ECOECO
Jul 16, 2018 3:30 pm
ECOECO
IamSAM
IamSAM
16 July 2018

Security door for outdoor alfresco area

Security door for outdoor alfresco area

You can try from Elysium Screens. Website -

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IamSAM
Jul 16, 2018 11:31 am
IamSAM

Planning to have a renovation or new house construction? Here's a way to save up on the costs. Don't miss out on this contact our showroom near you!

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AnnaGEM
Jul 12, 2018 2:21 pm
AnnaGEM
Landy9
Landy9
9 July 2018

New windows with marks and scratches. Standards?

New windows with marks and scratches. Standards?

When I moved to a new house on the front windows were some big scratches and they were looking very bad. I even…

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Landy9
Jul 09, 2018 6:51 pm
Landy9
ECOECO
ECOECO
3 July 2018

Window locks

Window locks

These look dated, but the new ones do the same job. I am sure you can buy them in Bunn... A locksmith can key them alike.

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ECOECO
Jul 03, 2018 10:31 am
ECOECO
grinder
grinder
30 June 2018

Is changing the window type a structural change?

Is changing the window type a structural change?

No is no structural because you may not modify the lintel above

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grinder
Jun 30, 2018 11:08 pm
grinder
anarchi
anarchi
6 June 2018

Yellowtail Windows - anyone any experience with these ?

Yellowtail Windows - anyone any experience with these ?

I agree with the lorikeets - look at True Local reviews, and do an ASIC search and there are numerous complaints to DFT - run away run away quickly complete S.C.A.M.

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anarchi
Jun 06, 2018 8:11 pm

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