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1 d1 dECOECOECOECO posted:
uPVC or Thermally Broken windows

I don't have it... ed@ecoeco.com.au Thanks

1 d1 dECOECOECOECO posted:
Any updates on this material please?

Looks like old chipboard past its use by date. Can you not replace all the panels or maybe try the other surface by turning them over?

5 d5 dECOECOECOECO posted:
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…

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7 d7 dECOECOECOECO posted:
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…

7 d7 dECOECOECOECO posted:
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…

7 d7 dECOECOECOECO posted:
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…

7 d7 dECOECOECOECO posted:
Sliding door window flashing

Hi
Sorry I had a fall around the time you posted this.
The VBA refers to sill flashings and damp proof course as separate items, the sill flashings are as you would…

10 d10 dECOECOECOECO posted:
uPVC or Thermally Broken windows

To the original question - neither, likely not thermally broken, uPVC I never adise anyone to use uPVC... the reasons are all in my posts, but I can answer with…

2 months2 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
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.

2 months2 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Window sizes and placement in the family room

show me your energy report...

3 months3 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
7 Stars

Aluminium Awning Low-E 2.6
or 1.8 with VGU.

3 months3 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Retrofit flashing in Double Brick Home

Yes... use silicone, not polyurethane. Polyurethane has a life of around 6 years.

3 months3 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
7 Stars

Thermal break is not a great solution to a poor window design, it will improve the performance but that performance will still be poor.
We designed our window to achieve high…

3 months3 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Cost of changing window

Send me a pic

3 months3 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
uPVC or Thermally Broken windows

sorry I missed this... no it's not true. And neither is the need for thermally broken. Send me your energy report.

3 months3 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Cost of replacing Double glaze windows to Thermally broken

Send me your energy report... I bet I can beat it without going thermally broken.

4 months4 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
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…

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4 months4 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
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,

7 months7 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
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 (4mm/air/4mm).…

7 months7 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
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…

8 months8 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

Pay again? No retribution? Your glass has a specific performance get this app and see how much your windows are leaking, then challenge the supplier.

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows
9 months9 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

Sorry, I have been trying to get to your post... I'll get back tomorrow or Saturday.
Ed

9 months9 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?

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, toilet…

Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?
9 months9 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Pivot door vs. hinged door?

You could use an obscure glass.

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9 months9 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you have a story I would love to hear it.
Please share your experiences, especially if your…

9 months9 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
7 Stars

A few years ago we supplied a major builder with double glazed windows because they wanted to offer that as 100%. In the 20+ display designs supplied, the builder…

7 Stars
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9 months9 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
BAL 29 uPVC windows compliance

Just remember that uPVC melts at 160 C.

9 months9 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
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…

10 months10 monthsECOECOECOECO 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,…

10 months10 monthsECOECOECOECO 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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