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TheGodwit - the price for bricks was double that of orangeboard. Plus I have to factor insulation cost for the bricks portion.

The windows don't rest on the bricks at all. 70 - 80 percent of the window rests on framing. To level them out you put Packers below. Please see photos below.
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You can purchase Packers from bunnings. You have to use laser to straighten them and ensure that they are dead straight. If you don't ensure that they are straight or plumb they will not open.

Bricks do help windows from sagging but majority of my windows are sitting on the frame.

And another thing. I really appreciate the opportunity to follow along with your build but it’s hard trying to understand the design without knowing the direction. Maybe just a northpoint would suffice?

Cheers
arron

Thanks very much.

We are also about to start building a house, though we have very little freedom in terms of orientation due to our narrow block, water views on two sides, and neighbours who jump all over us if we impinge on their views.

Having no ability to alter orientation, we will have to do the best we can through insulation and window type. How did the windows you purchased work out in the end. I recall they were made in China but purchased in Australia ?

Currently I’m thinking Orangeboard and double glazed windows, though I suspect excessive heat/sunlight through north and west elevations will be something we will always struggle with in this house.