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Hanging internal doorsThanks very much both of you. Much appreciated. Will do a bit more shopping around to see if I can find someone cheaper. Or else I will do as suggested ie: right tools… jpkp47 replied 30 October 2006 ago Glass vs uPVCHi Jim
The Alternative Technology Association (www.ata.org.au) had a really great article on windows in their winter 2006 edition - it discusses the pros and cons of… window install responsibilityA builder will only do what you have asked and paid him to do.
Generally you want any gaps covered and more importantly sealed from the weather. DownlightsDepends on the access to different parts of the cavity. A 240V downlight is no different than installing a normal batten holder type light. Wooden LouvresCan anyone recommend a brand of louvres in Queensland. We are after either the mechanics as in a good metal handle instead of the flimsy plastic ones you tend to get where… snappy started a topic 8 January 2007 ago Window Tintinglooking at tinted windows to reduce brightness and/or provide some privacy
correct miagi replied 8 January 2007 ago miagiJan 08, 2007 8:05 pm Security Screens on WindowsHi,
If you want security without obstruction or inconvenient clutter you should look beyond the traditional joinery. There are several companies in Australia producing… Ok,
as we have altered our plan slightly, on the reduced bedroom it shows that instead of having one window facing south (1543 high x 610 wide) and one window facing… What about the insects ?????Depends where you live. I've spent time in Sydney, Brisbane and Tasmania...
Brisbane: Absolutely essential
Sydney: A very good idea
Tasmania: Nice, but not vital Plantation Shutters: Kits V Assembledoooh yes please?
Our builder has an agreement with Victory and we were thinking of getting ours (only 3 little ones for the above-bed windows in the master) + 4 timber… bi fold doors?Thanks Ed
Lotus doors looks good. I'll check them out over the weekend.
many thanks..
regards
vp vpande replied 16 April 2007 ago Tinting/Frosting front door for security.Hi
If your issue is privacy you can certainly get a frosted film - not contact - it will be hard to fit and won't be UV safe. Most tint people do this at around $65/m2… Fabricating new aluminium windowsHi satmel
What do you expect if most of the oz/nz aluminium windows are crap by design and hardware, no matter how well you make them. If… Advice needed on new bifold doorThats great news Ray!!
Bad news that you had to do it yourself though. Its a sad fact that people don't appreciate your stuff as much as you do. It is sad when you… BIG glassEcoClasic, just noticed your name is Cynthia!  Susan replied 1 May 2007 ago SusanMay 01, 2007 10:48 pm Bi Fold Door ProblemsOff the top of my head here……if it is holding up your roof, 1 door is not going to cause any problems at all! They are normally very well balanced supports.
I… Wanted frosted glassHi
We are considering offering this service - I think if you talk to someone who does vinyl signs you should be able to get what you want. The frosted vinyl sign… ECOECO replied 23 May 2007 ago Hanging/installing new internal bifold doorsPretty hard to explain over a keyboard Beau.
If your not confident, I suggest hiring a carpenter. You dont want to damage your doors for the sake of a couple hundred… MCS replied 25 May 2007 ago Staining new bifold doorsYou should certainly seal the doors, but do not forget, the carpenter will most likely need to trim the doors to fit them, so you may have to remove them once they are… MCS replied 25 May 2007 ago Trimming pocket doorsI would make a new bottom rail to fit firmly inside the veneer & tight up to the side rails.
Run several shallow grooves across the rail so that there will be… French Door Securitynot so much in that shot...but I must admit I thought the same as 3xb with the first photo even before seeing his comment!!
Wish I worked in a restuarant  Aluminium suitable for windows ?Ed,
Thermal conductivity is only one piece of the puzzle. Fortunatley, there are only three pieces to the puzzle for conductance (we won't even touch radiation and… Casa2 replied 8 June 2007 ago Casa2Jun 08, 2007 9:12 pm EcoClassicFor the record,
EcoClassic is an honourable and highly ethical company.
EcoClassic is not a member of the Australian Window… ECOECO started a topic 10 June 2007 ago Apology to windowexpertThis is an apology to windowexpert for having been mistaken as me in one of his posts... where he copped a flogging. Sorry...
and
We need your knowledge of… ECOECO started a topic 10 June 2007 ago Casa2Jun 10, 2007 7:51 pm Double Glazing
Hi
It is metal - a thin layer of Silver makes glass totally reflective - we call it a mirror  - Low-E is higher tech than that... almost invisible...
K ECOECO replied 12 June 2007 ago double glazingEcoclassic,
That's a great price. What is the Uw value?
Cheers,
Casa Casa2 replied 12 June 2007 ago Casa2Jun 12, 2007 8:13 pm Window Hardware - AlertHi
When EcoClassic had its windows NATA tested the EcoTech aluminium awning window performed brilliantly achieving N4, with one exception, the locally supplied… ECOECO started a topic 13 June 2007 ago Secondary GlazingIf you have significant noise issues, I think you can hire noise specialists who should be able to assist you. It… Attic/roof windowsChecked the Breezway site Andrew and they sell them just up the road so I'll go and take a look.
Cleaning with a ladder a tad difficult as we have a 3 metre verandah… Helen replied 22 June 2007 ago HelenJun 22, 2007 11:29 am External door - step down, possible fall?Sounds like if there isnt enough site clean up dirt laying about I might just get a load of topsoil delivered b4 final inspection and drop it near the door and spread it… miagi replied 24 June 2007 ago miagiJun 24, 2007 6:21 pm Which would look better???It is really easy to fit the film - and it looks great. Even if you stuff up a contractor can do it.
And much cheaper. much cheaper.
Ed windows / doors with blindsHello! I suggest you check out this website and more precisely, the Velux collection. And if you change your mind about this type of blinds, you have many other types of… Stained glass (leadlight) to fill holeI've seem some of those windows done without any reinforcement. Looked like they were quite old and there was no visible damage on the wall.
But ask traders who will… Fairview windowsThanks for the responses.
Casa2 - you have a good point about the passive solar heating which we would possibly reduce with the evergreen product.
Ed - again… Beetle replied 5 August 2007 ago
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