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1 d1 dECOECOECOECO posted:
Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door frames

To validate the certificate, I need to confirm if it aligns with the requirements outlined in AS1288 - 2021 Section 5, clause 5.23.1 & 5.23.3, AS2047-2014 clause 8.1 & 8.2,…

5 d5 dECOECOECOECO posted:
Building Near Train Track - Additional Cost for Acoustics

Our standard double-glazed window is tested to achieve, Rw 34, and can be glazed to suit Rw 39. The price is good too...

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21 d21 dECOECOECOECO posted:
What's wrong with my windows...?????

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…

24 d24 dECOECOECOECO posted:
What's wrong with my windows...?????

Your pic is not clear enough to understand what I am looking at.
Sliding window? Not closing properly? Seems to be on a lean?
What brand window? Have you ever taken the…

29 d29 dECOECOECOECO posted:
handles not horizantal

Very small children, small dogs and cats

1 month1 monthECOECOECOECO posted:
handles not horizantal

HI
There is a grub screw adjustment under the handle.

2 months2 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
A&L awning windows with very restricted opening

Excellent instructional video....

2 months2 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?

I don't know them all, the first 2 top of your list are best known. Rylock is a good company, Stegbar is for sale.

2 months2 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
My experience buying windows in China

They removed their comment and I heard no more.

2 months2 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Front door issues

The glass is compliant. The door is not. It's a builder's problem. Let me know how you go...
Ed

2 months2 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?

Apart from aesthetics, the only thing that matters is the performance of the window.
I have no idea of your window requirements, if they all have compliant offers, the vast difference…

2 months2 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Front door issues

How is the door supposed to keep the weather out?
How will it contribute to the energy rating, leaking air as it does?
The quality of manufacture is terrible.
I notice…

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3 months3 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
My experience buying windows in China

I apologise if you did not receive a reply to your enquiry through the website. We happen to be rebuilding our website at this time.
Please post your query here…

3 months3 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Gaps in window jabs

Sorry I missed this, simply put this is a pathetic job, and as it stands it is non-compliant... I think the worst part is not in the quality of…

3 months3 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Mirror Tint on a Double Glazed Window

The manufacturer of the double glazed unit may reneg on the warranty, ask your builder first.

4 months4 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Heavy windows with bent reveals

What size are the windows, double or single glazed, can I have a pic of the full windows inside & out? If you can see packers please take a pic.

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest

In Australia, acoustic performance is most often not stated.
We have acoustically (physically) tested our windows with DGUs and the results have been quite amazing:-
Our standard awning window 4/12/4…

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest

What you see is what I have at this time...I don't want to post something and then have to change it. This information is hot off the press... but…

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest

At this time, I believe the cost of windows containing VGUs is between $750 to $900/m2. That is the window with the VGU but not installed in the house.

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest

Website is undergoing a complete revamp, should be ready in 4 weeks.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Ensuite window on facade:is opaque glass mandatory?

Not unless it comes under the overlooking rule, but being at the front, I doubt you are overlooking anyone's private space.
So no.

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest

Clear double glazed glass alone (Ug) has a U value of 2.8. To get below 2 for the whole window has little to do with the window design and more…

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5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest

I disagree, although there are a couple of errors which were built into the WERS results making them look worse than they really are, the figures are still outstanding.
So, in…

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest

We have this available now in both new and replacement windows.
Nothing compares to VGU... NOTHING
Energy or Sound - it stops both

Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest
5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
How to remove the security screen (A&L windows)?

You have no photo with your post.
Best I can say is to remove an A&L flyscreen don't be afraid to distort the frame almost like a trapezium. It doesn't take…

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Decorative strips on powder coat windows

Clear silicone

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Which glass for stacker doors

What do you need them to withstand? If it's normal wear and tear, then either will do, if you want resistance to ingress then laminated would be the favourite,…

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Really really bad window installation

I hope you haven't paid already?

5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Builder threatening legal action over 1star review

I would have published his letter as well...

6 months6 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Stacker door thresholds

This looks like the slab has been recessed to make the finished floor level (i.e. including floor coverings) to be level with the sill. This will be to fit…

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