The standard is all that matters, you can achieve it in many ways as I said and that is pretty much the law. And you can have an opening window…

There are alternatives which would give you views and ventilation.

Chippy is closest and I think he knows.

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OK - mystery object in aluminium

You want stainless steel mesh instead of fibre glass in a flyscreen door - not a barrier door or a security door. - that's the cheap option.

Hi
Those are not flyscreen clips, it's a flyscreen finger pull repurposed. It looks UGLY.
This is what you need. They come in 2 depths, you may need the deeper one. Bunnings!!!
Cut…

"About U values, yes these look good for low-e but as I say it’s only a reflector of radiant heat whereas double glazing really slows heat conduction. Add to this…

You will not be happy with low-e, it is not comparable to double glazing. Double glazing is a sandwich of air it works like a doona. Low-e is like a…

That’s why they have 2 coffin windows, just in case a pall bearer kicks the bucket.

Your turn chippy.

Coffin window it is. Supposedly to get a coffin down from the first floor.

Think "purpose"

Here's a wider view it may help.

Check out a product called Lumisty. It is expensive but it precisely controls the view into the window. Maybe it's what you want.

The first person to get the answer correct sets the new quiz question - nice if it's about building if you can...
What is this window called and why?

I appreciate your point but in reality this is false economy compared to double glazed windows....
Windows are like holes in the wall, or a better analogy is holes in the…

I doubt that, unless the fixed panel is attached to the jamb from outside the jamb.

The rollers are adjustable to help with leveling the door and aligning the lock with the keeper, there's a screw in the end of the panel and level with the…

The Error on the Quotation
This actually happened, I will tell you the same way it was recounted to me.
A customer and his partner are in the house with the salesman…

The Magical Call to the Boss
If you have not been easily persuaded by the spin then there will come a time (maybe 2-3 hours into the sale) when the salesman…

Have you lifted the rollers?

Have you considered the solar heat gain from your extensive north facing glazing?
It can be as high as 1 kW/m2 imagine that pumping into your home on a hot day.
There…

The idea wont get off the ground, there are rules about natural light and weather performance which you won't be able to meet.But you could create an alfresco off each…

Buy like there's no tomorrow – NO

There is never a reason to buy NOW, NEVER. So always take as much time as you need, ignore the timeline that they…

Are you in Victoria?

got it and replied!

Can you read your PM thanks

Whitehorse Council. I have supplied obscure filmed windows into Whitehorse. I'll see if I can find the letter I sent to the planning department, Maybe tomorrow.

That is noisy.
Your best bet would be your UPVC because it has the most glass. Whether it's V-Lam Hush or not will not make an appreciable difference so maybe you…