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DIY holland blinds - any thoughts??Last 2 houses I have done that. Where are you building? I am in WA so it is double brick with steel lintels on the inside. The steel lintels are a pain but picked up a few… Window position in full brick - how close?There is no reason that the window cannot be in either position. Personally I think hardup against the internal corner would be better as that would make a better finish… Roller Shutter problem...Personally I cant see anything wrong with naming companies we are having problems with or shoddy work from as long as its not libelous… Window choicesHi,
If you want to optimise energy efficiency, louvres and sliding windows would be the least appropriate choice.
Basically, you would want something with low… Stained glass windowsI had tried an old toothbrush & dishwashing detergent but it did very little - I cleaned my windows many times using different ideas (from google) trying to get the grunge… Trish replied 24 October 2010 ago TrishOct 24, 2010 6:38 pm sanded doorsWe were checking our doors over the weekend, and have noticed that the stained doors that lead outside and our front door are very rough. If you rubbed your clothes on… barbw61 started a topic 25 October 2010 ago kytonOct 27, 2010 1:07 pm LUXAFLEX NEWSTYLE® Polyresin ShuttersJust wondering whether anyone has had these polyresin shutters installed and how it all worked out - are you happy with them. Does anyone have any pics to share? 
Cheers nerak replied 28 October 2010 ago nerakOct 28, 2010 10:43 am Bottom Door GapGood news!
Good to see you recognised the need to go for a thicker drill bit. It feels quite brutal, particularly when you are using a 10mm bit… ECOECO replied 28 October 2010 ago Front door/security door Thank you for all thos that replied, most helpful. The door is a hinged, according to the prelim contract, haven't been able to get a hold of anyone from M to confirm,…
TrishNov 03, 2010 11:15 pm Double Glazing costs
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We have excisting timber sliding doors . Who can quote in Melbourne on putting in upvc glass in lieu of the current standard glass ? What do you think this would cost ? muresco replied 4 November 2010 ago Show me your FRONT DOOR...I actually wanted just a solid wood door with no glass, the one which looks like it has slats across it, but the front hallway is quite big and would have been so so dark,… Rizzo replied 6 November 2010 ago RizzoNov 06, 2010 10:48 am mac64Nov 07, 2010 1:17 pm replacing timber windows with aluminiumI always like to leave a little bit up my sleeve. 
I would expect a specialist would get through it a bit quicker.
I would say you could go close to doing a whole… chippy replied 8 November 2010 ago Funky Door FurnitureThis is a tricky one, but has anyone out there got some 'left field' or funky doorware info?? powinc replied 9 November 2010 ago Aluminium door recommendations - NSWDoes anyone have any recommendations of a company with good customer service.
Wide aluminium door frames (I think they call it similiar to… ECOECO replied 10 November 2010 ago New door handles - fittingGood point about the router, I guess it's the chisel. It is just going to take a long time to get the result I want with 8… TheOK replied 11 November 2010 ago TheOKNov 11, 2010 9:00 pm kb46Nov 15, 2010 10:25 am Question on passagewayHey Chippy, thanks, that's what I thought. Based on the costing given to me by the builder, it is hard to see if there are charges, they sort of lump a few items together… axio99 replied 15 November 2010 ago HyperNov 15, 2010 8:18 pm PVC WindowsPVC Windows....
We did a total renovation on an old house in Hobart 3 years ago and replaced all the windows with tilt & turn Kommerling units. We even used a Kommerling… sconn replied 16 November 2010 ago sconnNov 16, 2010 7:00 pm Skylights - Brightness and type of lightIt must be summer already because we had 3 calls about skylights this week.
Mostly people inquire about getting a secondary double glazed fixed panel as a solution to the… BAL Requirements and Comfort PlusThanks for that. We really can't afford the upgrade to double glazed windows. Is comfort plus not an option because of the toughened glass thing? External Canvas Blinds/AwningsAllan
I havent received the bedroom blinds as yet. I know they will be good though. Wont block out 100% of heat. But I'd imagine majority would be blocked. With my… Louvre Window in BathroomThanks for the tip but I decide to go with the aluminium framed window, only because I thought the children might get the window too wet while using either the bath or window. Bigtop replied 29 November 2010 ago uPVC windows and glass choiceBernard,
If your priority is acoustic insulation: the bigger the air-gap the better. This is why if you were to do an assessment by an acoustic engineer, they will mostly… Window orientationHi,
I am sure this topic has been discussed fully before so if someone could point me in the right direction or sum it all up for me, I would be grateful!
I have large… SLIM Wood-style Venetian BlindsI went through Kresta blinds for mine, and I'm very happy. Can't say they'd be the cheapest though. This was quite a few years ago.
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- I wasn't aware of the effect of the white mesh 
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Wasn't there a thread somewhere about that. 
