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5 d5 dECOECOECOECO 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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5 d5 dECOECOECOECO 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,

3 months3 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).…

3 months3 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…

4 months4 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
4 months4 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

4 months4 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?
5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
Pivot door vs. hinged door?

You could use an obscure glass.

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5 months5 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…

5 months5 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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5 months5 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
BAL 29 uPVC windows compliance

Just remember that uPVC melts at 160 C.

5 months5 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…

6 months6 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,…

6 months6 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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6 months6 monthsECOECOECOECO 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…

6 months6 monthsECOECOECOECO 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…

6 months6 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
handles not horizantal

Very small children, small dogs and cats

7 months7 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
handles not horizantal

HI
There is a grub screw adjustment under the handle.

7 months7 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
A&L awning windows with very restricted opening

Excellent instructional video....

8 months8 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.

8 months8 monthsECOECOECOECO posted:
My experience buying windows in China

They removed their comment and I heard no more.

8 months8 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

8 months8 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…

8 months8 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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8 months8 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…

8 months8 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…

8 months8 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.

10 months10 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.

10 months10 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…

10 months10 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…

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