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mirz
mirz
26 January 2014

windows flyscreen mesh - fibreglass or aluminium

windows flyscreen mesh - fibreglass or aluminium

Thanks Ed, it makes perfect sense now. Also thanks for correction, not sure from where I made it to carbon fibre.

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mirz
Jan 26, 2014 3:26 pm
mirz
british kiwi
british kiwi
23 January 2014

uPVC double glazing company recommendations

uPVC double glazing company recommendations

There are all pretty varied so a little hard to compare like with like. Most was for awning windows and some tilt and turn. I think we will be splitting it into 2-3…

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british kiwi
Jan 23, 2014 7:22 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
6 January 2014

Install eaves before/after new windows?

Install eaves before/after new windows?

Probably too late but definitely replace the eaves linings before the windows go in. You'll struggle to make it look good if you have to do it after. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jan 06, 2014 8:45 am
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Pasadena_cct
Jan 04, 2014 3:45 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
27 December 2013

uPVC double glazing company recommendations

uPVC double glazing company recommendations

Thanks Maximus... Try http://www.inframe.com.au/ We don't supply PVC at this time. Ed

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ECOECO
Dec 27, 2013 1:51 pm
ECOECO
yvonneh
yvonneh
22 December 2013

Colour of window frames

Colour of window frames

I personally prefer black :) but it depends on what the rest of your colours are. I ended up going to Houzz and searching for 'black windows' in order to confirm I liked…

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yvonneh
Dec 22, 2013 4:06 pm
ausdesign
ausdesign
17 December 2013

Locating Std windows in metric brick walls & prefab frames

Locating Std windows in metric brick walls & prefab frames

In the floorplan dimensioning you put in running dimensions showing the brick panels and the window openings. The prefab manuf. will make the stud openings to suit…

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ausdesign
Dec 17, 2013 9:42 am
ausdesign
ECOECO
ECOECO
11 December 2013

Aluminium Bifold on kitchen servery

Aluminium Bifold on kitchen servery

EcoClassic can do this... being flush depends on exposure to rain and drainage. Ed

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ECOECO
Dec 11, 2013 6:53 am
ECOECO
robbie55
robbie55
27 November 2013

Translucent Film

Translucent Film

I've used this before (got it from bunnings) and it was great but you need to apply it well or it will lift from the edges/corners. Clean the windows (and frame) really…

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robbie55
Nov 27, 2013 11:30 am
robbie55
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 November 2013

Laundry and Garage back door, timber frame or aluminium?

Laundry and Garage back door, timber frame or aluminium?

About 50% of people choose timber because it's cheaper. Suitability of aluminium for a garage door depends on the wall construction. Ed

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ECOECO
Nov 26, 2013 6:27 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
17 November 2013

tradie needed for alfresco

tradie needed for alfresco

Hi You need to add some details like size and door types (if any). Ed

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ECOECO
Nov 17, 2013 4:30 pm
ECOECO
gootza
gootza
25 October 2013

Entrance door sidelights - tint?

Entrance door sidelights - tint?

is it cheaper?

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gootza
Oct 25, 2013 1:19 pm
gootza
Homefinder
Homefinder
19 October 2013

Slide door robe

Slide door robe

Any recommended trade person to change hinge door of bedroom robe into sliding with or without glass?? Eastern Melbourne job

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Homefinder
Oct 19, 2013 6:09 pm
Homefinder
Serenity_Now
Serenity_Now
7 October 2013

Double Glazed Windows - Obscure Glass Panes

Double Glazed Windows - Obscure Glass Panes

Hi, I have invested in double glazed glass for all my windows and for the overlooking and bathroom windows I have requested for obscured glass options (cathedral glazing…

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Serenity_Now
Oct 07, 2013 3:53 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
1 October 2013

eco classic

eco classic

Hi Slim Please send me your details. For the record:- A bifold window is no different to a standard window they can be transported for a long way if secured correctly…

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ECOECO
Oct 01, 2013 9:19 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
30 September 2013

how high to set windows/doors

how high to set windows/doors

Yes... Ed

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ECOECO
Sep 30, 2013 9:24 pm
ECOECO
poetic_slave
poetic_slave
27 September 2013

Fly screens recommendations - Sth East Melbourne

Fly screens recommendations - Sth East Melbourne

I'm looking at putting some flyscreens in also but I'm in the northern suburbs, in Fawkner. Anyone know of good installers out that way?

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poetic_slave
Sep 27, 2013 11:32 am
poetic_slave
ECOECO
ECOECO
25 September 2013

high windows too high to open

high windows too high to open

Thanks Homeangels, the electric winders are very expensive but the manual ones on that website look interesting. I will contact them and see if…

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ECOECO
Sep 25, 2013 11:09 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
19 September 2013

Windows design suggestion

Windows design suggestion

Aluminium window frames are cost effective and low mainenance, but they actually reduce the energy efficiency of glass. Aluminium is a…

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ECOECO
Sep 19, 2013 4:52 pm
ECOECO
jamesshon
jamesshon
9 September 2013

Fly screens

Fly screens

Your points are really good but why you don't take the help of windows expert?

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jamesshon
Sep 09, 2013 2:47 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
3 September 2013

New Double glazed windows. What way around.

New Double glazed windows. What way around.

Thanks ed. I might get one swapped around to see if there is any change to noise . If not it will help with the solar gain (blocking) in summer. I…

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ECOECO
Sep 03, 2013 3:27 pm
ECOECO
builderforlife
builderforlife
23 August 2013

Is double glazing really worth the extra cost?

Is double glazing really worth the extra cost?

The extra cost also helps to take a load off the stretched resources of the planet. One day we will look at homes without double glazing the way we look at old hand mangle…

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builderforlife
Aug 23, 2013 7:19 pm
builderforlife
Empty Nest
Empty Nest
22 August 2013

Door frames for security doors

Door frames for security doors

When we bought our current house I was a bit concerned as the front door frame was only a single rebate and like you we wanted to fit security doors. When the guy came…

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Empty Nest
Aug 22, 2013 7:29 pm
FionaT
FionaT
21 August 2013

Exterior design ideas

Exterior design ideas

You could try the colourbond visualiser website to get some ideas,if the brick is staying the same I would go with nuetrals.

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FionaT
Aug 21, 2013 5:07 pm
Miglas Windows
Miglas Windows
19 August 2013

Double glazing question

Double glazing question

I've been to the Home Show last Friday, paid a visit to a few windows & doors companies but got confused. So I'd thought of asking some…

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Miglas Windows
Aug 19, 2013 6:06 pm
Miglas Windows
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 August 2013

Beautiful or fanciful main gate design

Beautiful or fanciful main gate design

Without seeing your it, I'd choose a gate that matches the style of your house or at least the gate columns. Are they laser-cut steel designs ? Some of them do look pretty…

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Stewie D
Aug 14, 2013 9:38 am
FionaT
FionaT
11 August 2013

Water coming in under door weatherstop

Water coming in under door weatherstop

Could you add some drainage outside of the garage,so as to reroute the flow of water away?

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FionaT
Aug 11, 2013 5:27 pm
Miglas Windows
Miglas Windows
21 July 2013

Looking for supplier of double sliding glass french doors

Looking for supplier of double sliding glass french doors

Hello Sarix, We make a FSSF configuration double glazed sliding door in an Aluminium Clad composite frame. shoot us an email at info@miglas.com.au and i will send you…

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Miglas Windows
Jul 21, 2013 3:44 pm
Miglas Windows
custard
custard
18 July 2013

What colour to paint windows?

What colour to paint windows?

Hey nomomojo, Congrats on the new purchase, looks a lot like our first House in Bell Park:) We had the same problem googling also. In the end we drove around our suburb…

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custard
Jul 18, 2013 2:07 pm
Vetra43
Vetra43
12 July 2013

window splashback specs - helps please?

window splashback specs - helps please?

Just posted this to a wrong forum, so thought I would post it here again. But realized it might belong to this section here but not sure how I move it here. Here you go…

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Vetra43
Jul 12, 2013 10:56 am
mirz
mirz
9 July 2013

Fixes reveal window in kitchen - opinion

Fixes reveal window in kitchen - opinion

We are keen to get one slim height, as they look pretty flash in display homes. Just want to know if you have one, would you recommend on your experience? Any pros and…

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mirz
Jul 09, 2013 8:07 am
mirz
ECOECO
ECOECO
5 July 2013

How to decide window sizes

How to decide window sizes

Yes, but adjoining rooms can "borrow" light and ventilation from the adjacent room. This room and the adjacent room would need enough light and ventilation for both…

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ECOECO
Jul 05, 2013 6:13 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
5 July 2013

Help find this window Latch

Help find this window Latch

Thanks Ed, the windows are actually push out (or Awning style windows) will these Sash products still work? The keeper also serves as a…

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ECOECO
Jul 05, 2013 3:13 pm
ECOECO
animal
animal
5 July 2013

Pull handle external doors- easy to lock yourself out?

Pull handle external doors- easy to lock yourself out?

We have long pull handles as well as a touch pad lock for the whole locking yourself out reason - this way the kids can't accidentally lock us out…

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animal
Jul 05, 2013 12:21 pm
nevf
nevf
4 July 2013

Supplier of Cavity sliding door tracks

Supplier of Cavity sliding door tracks

cavitysliders.com.au ? They are my shortlist for something like this. Thanks, but they weren't any help.

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nevf
Jul 04, 2013 9:03 pm
_Geoff
_Geoff
1 July 2013

Kömmerling versus Aluplast uPVC profiles

Kömmerling versus Aluplast uPVC profiles

I have to choose between Kömmerling and Aluplast profiles (our fabricator offers either) for the uPVC windows I am getting. The fabricator says that they both have the…

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_Geoff
Jul 01, 2013 5:33 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 June 2013

Stackers, bi-folds and flyscreens

Stackers, bi-folds and flyscreens

The temperature differences in Australia which vary by up to 50 degrees, make large windows and doors…

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ECOECO
Jun 26, 2013 7:20 pm
ECOECO
Brett854
Brett854
23 June 2013

Garage roller door

Garage roller door

Thanks, for that kind of cash ill think ill give it a go myself, how hard can it be ??

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Brett854
Jun 23, 2013 10:38 pm
dangerzone
dangerzone
18 June 2013

Help Needed - adding cat door to window.

Help Needed - adding cat door to window.

Hey guys, I've got a bit of a DIY problem on my hands and am hoping you guys can help. I need to add a cat door to a sash window in my house but I'm a bit stuck as to how…

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dangerzone
Jun 18, 2013 9:14 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
13 June 2013

window tinting for front glass door - yay or nay?

window tinting for front glass door - yay or nay?
1, 2

In all seriousness, the regs are a little ludicrous in their application. Overlooking regs as they stand came in after I got out of the…

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ECOECO
Jun 13, 2013 10:25 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
13 June 2013

Compliance with Regulations and Standards

Compliance with Regulations and Standards

When you build your home it will be compliant with standards. What you may not know is that all standards and regulations must be complied with into the future as well,…

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ECOECO
Jun 13, 2013 1:34 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
11 June 2013

HELP - Need Urgent Advice Re: Blinds

HELP - Need Urgent Advice Re: Blinds

Welcome. They both sell to Australia, so I would email each with the question... "How long will they…

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ECOECO
Jun 11, 2013 11:59 pm
ECOECO
kylie40
kylie40
7 June 2013

Low-e glass vs Roller Shutters

Low-e glass vs Roller Shutters

Hi HouseOB. If you've made your decision already, how did it go? If not, shutters would be more effective but wouldn't be a good option if you want to use that room during…

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kylie40
Jun 07, 2013 9:12 pm
kylie40
oncewerefurriers
oncewerefurriers
4 June 2013

Beaumont Tiles window preparation product??

Beaumont Tiles window preparation product??

Was is something like this? http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/wolfs_chemicals/nano_glass_sealant_glass_guard

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oncewerefurriers
Jun 04, 2013 8:49 pm
SFC
SFC
3 May 2013

Doorstop for door that is high off the floor

Doorstop for door that is high off the floor

They look like this; http://www.google.com.au/search?q=door+ ... 9_RMV8M%3A I got some a few years back form Home Depot in the US.

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SFC
May 03, 2013 2:18 am
SFC
ECOECO
ECOECO
14 April 2013

Flywire Door Help on uPvc Front Door

Flywire Door Help on uPvc Front Door

Thankyou Ed for reply. I was going to have a normal wooden type front door put there, but the company suggested I put their door there keeping…

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ECOECO
Apr 14, 2013 11:49 pm
ECOECO
Stewie D
Stewie D
31 March 2013

old casement windows - 1955's

old casement windows - 1955's

Good job. Love the colour too. Stewie

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Stewie D
Mar 31, 2013 8:43 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
29 March 2013

Cuttng out sound entering through the window

Cuttng out sound entering through the window

Wow time has passed quick and I have put this in the too hard basket until now. It is a different window and its dimensions are 2 by 2.7 width. It…

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ECOECO
Mar 29, 2013 7:17 am
ECOECO
becc
becc
28 March 2013

Double doors - how to top latch when they are extra tall

Double doors - how to top latch when they are extra tall

Ok, not up with terminology either. We have passageway doors like this. Our builder has screwed in small "plates" on the top surround of doorway. These have an indent.…

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becc
Mar 28, 2013 8:46 am

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