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ECOECO
ECOECO
8 March 2024

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
Allee
Allee
18 h

Red cedar timber windows painted

Red cedar timber windows painted

Has anyone had red cedar timber windows painted and if so have they lasted? Our local supplier has recommended using accoya instead because of the quality

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Allee
Mar 19, 2025 12:19 pm

Awning Windows versus Sliding Windows????

Awning Windows versus Sliding Windows????
1, 2

Hi, In a country like Australia awning windows are useless as the air flow is never tgood enough. OK for Englsnd Scotland and Wales but 'back of Burke' out west and in…

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clivealincoln
Mar 05, 2025 6:40 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
4 March

Window height for 2550mm ceilings

Window height for 2550mm ceilings

Your builder who has done thousands of builds should be able to help you grasp the aesthetics of your question. Broadly for the lower floor, you do want to adjust…

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44507
ponzutwo
Mar 04, 2025 11:44 am
setsquare
setsquare
28 February

Glazing for garage and bathroom windows

Glazing for garage and bathroom windows

If you are looking to double glazed the windows of your home, do you typically exclude double glazing from bathroom, laundry and garage because these are rooms where you…

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100367
setsquare
Feb 28, 2025 6:47 pm
Celts88
Celts88
28 February

Smart door lock suggestion

Smart door lock suggestion

I've got Ubiquiti throughout our house for ethernet / wifi / cameras / sensor lights / doorbell

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Celts88
Feb 28, 2025 1:16 am
Celts88
rosco1412
rosco1412
27 February

A&L awning windows with very restricted opening

A&L awning windows with very restricted opening
1, 2

Thanks My tab was at the end of the chain so don't want to go too far

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rosco1412
Feb 27, 2025 10:54 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
20 February

How to identify and replace this particular door handle (has lock attach to it)

How to identify and replace this particular door handle (has lock attach to it)

Do you know the door supplier? I don't recognise the hardware.What is the problem? Photograph this from every angle, make a template of the hole sizes and relative…

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ECOECO
Feb 20, 2025 1:36 pm
ECOECO
J61
J61
13 February

Retractable flyscreens for stacker sliding doors

Retractable flyscreens for stacker sliding doors

I had a 4.5m Stegbar retractable fly screen fitted 2017 in a new build . It looks good but the mesh has sagged over time and it now has a 50mm gap between the mesh and the…

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J61
Feb 13, 2025 12:14 pm
stefcep
stefcep
13 February

Sliding door window flashing

Sliding door window flashing

Thanks for both replies. Seems that I have two options: argue that the rubber seals are adequate or add weep holes under the sills. I did place flashing under the timber…

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stefcep
Feb 13, 2025 9:18 am
Mauromario
Mauromario
21 January

bathroom with fixed window only now has mould on ceiling

bathroom with fixed window only now has mould on ceiling

That if i am correct should have ventilations from open window. Or dam good exhaust fan. I guess its to small not working right i haven't seen any bathroom or ensuits…

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Mauromario
Jan 21, 2025 8:38 pm
Lyndsey
Lyndsey
15 January

Limited BASIX options for uPVC double glazing

Limited BASIX options for uPVC double glazing

Hi we are doing a reno in Sydney and are keen to get uPVC windows (likely with low-e on a number of the western and northern ones). Our draftsman has completed a draft…

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Lyndsey
Jan 15, 2025 6:39 pm
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ECOECO
Jan 15, 2025 5:38 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 January

External door swollen due to rain

External door swollen due to rain

Looks like the bottom edge of your door has not been sealed (painted), it's a coomon failure by builders and it voids the warranty on the door. Take the door off check…

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ECOECO
Jan 12, 2025 3:23 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
9 January

7 Stars

7 Stars

I very much doubt we would ignore you on purpose, I can say the the date you sent this i had been injured and I still have the problem. I don't understand the remainder…

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ECOECO
Jan 09, 2025 6:22 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
9 January

Square set doors windows

Square set doors windows

I make windows suitable for square set plaster reveals At my end the cost difference is small but there are a few ways of achieving this and one is relatively expensive…

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ECOECO
Jan 09, 2025 6:03 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
9 January

New windows but windows wont lift up and out

New windows but windows wont lift up and out

It is possible he is right. Or maybe they did not install the anti-lift blocks in the top track? Sliding windows have blocks inserted in the top track to prevent entry by…

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ECOECO
Jan 09, 2025 5:56 pm
ECOECO
SamN1
SamN1
15 December 2024

Concealed Roller Shutters

Concealed Roller Shutters

Hi PeterZ, I'm interested too, but also can't find anything. Who is the company in SA you mentioned?

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SamN1
Dec 15, 2024 1:19 pm
butters7388
butters7388
8 December 2024

Sliding window panel removal

Sliding window panel removal

No resolution. We ended up just having to remove security screens whenever we cleaned the windows. Sold the house so no longer our problem.

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butters7388
Dec 08, 2024 11:06 pm
chippy
chippy
19 November 2024

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 8:06 pm
chippy
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 November 2024

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 11:59 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 November 2024

Window sizes and placement in the family room

Window sizes and placement in the family room

show me your energy report...

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

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 3:59 pm
ECOECO
sydneysider2024
sydneysider2024
19 October 2024

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. There are now…

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sydneysider2024
Oct 19, 2024 7:57 am
Sydney-build
Sydney-build
14 October 2024

How to replace the Omni Allure Trilock with a digital lock ?

How to replace the Omni Allure Trilock with a digital lock ?

Good luck. Post some pics here when you’re finished

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Sydney-build
Oct 14, 2024 12:01 pm
Sydney-build
newbuild2024
newbuild2024
13 October 2024

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 13, 2024 12:10 am
Althom
Althom
28 September 2024

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 4:41 pm
Althom
StMad
StMad
17 September 2024

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 9:16 am
Darren821
Darren821
16 September 2024

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 6:17 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 September 2024

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 6:40 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 September 2024

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 6:21 pm
ECOECO
Sara thy
Sara thy
6 September 2024

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 12:22 pm
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chippy
Sep 06, 2024 1:34 am
chippy
Peter_KR
Peter_KR
12 July 2024

How to repair chipped laminate door?

How to repair chipped laminate door?

Hi Thanks for your advice. Regards Peter

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23709
Peter_KR
Jul 12, 2024 7:38 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
8 July 2024

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 6:30 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
8 July 2024

U values

U values

No they do not unless glazing is required for borrowed light per NCC. But not BASIX per se

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Bimbob
Jul 08, 2024 6:16 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
19 June 2024

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 12:33 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 June 2024

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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ECOECO
Jun 12, 2024 8:20 pm
ECOECO
jonathanbi
jonathanbi
11 June 2024

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 4:30 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
7 June 2024

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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8706
nickmaj
Jun 07, 2024 6:31 pm
Bigdog7676
Bigdog7676
5 June 2024

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 3:49 pm
Mary73
Mary73
29 May 2024

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 10:06 am
Mary73
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Bimbob
May 20, 2024 8:59 am
Footermo
Footermo
10 May 2024

Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?

Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?

Whatever you do avoid Wideline and Stegbar.

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Footermo
May 10, 2024 3:20 pm
Footermo
kishan6693
kishan6693
8 May 2024

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 09, 2024 12:10 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
7 May 2024

insulation/filler for gaps in window frames

insulation/filler for gaps in window frames

yes that window needs a header, good pick up

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Ashington Homes
May 07, 2024 8:46 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 6:22 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 9:03 pm
aohx075
aohx075
22 April 2024

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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33062
aohx075
Apr 22, 2024 10:29 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
20 April 2024

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 8:04 pm
BuildingandLegal
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April 2024

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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43771
ECOECO
Apr 12, 2024 1:07 pm
ECOECO

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